Dogs: A Man's Best Friend

            Carpets- Not so Much!

Have you ever seen your tiled floors after your fur baby has been running around in the muddy back yard and has been tracking the mud all over the floor?

Imagine what it is doing to your plush carpets.

Although vacuum cleaning can remove a majority of the dry soil, it is also necessary to clean your carpet

on a frequent basis to remove the oily, sticky soil that builds up in the pile as a result of odors and

dirt that is tracked in from outside by your four-legged little friend.

If you can clean the carpet before it becomes too bad, the cleaning chore will be easier to do and a

lot more successful. There is a myth that is totally false, which states that cleaning the carpet before

it is necessary will get it dirtier faster. The carpet with the typical household should be cleaned

every 12 - 18 months depending on the number of people and pets living there and the amount of traffic that walks on the carpet.

The choice of the right vacuum is important as well. There are some vacuums that will leave 

residues behind, which will promote re-soiling and basically defeat the whole purpose of household

cleaning.  We highly recommend "The Henry 200". Here at Casa Pulita have two such units and plan on replacing all our vacuum cleaners to "The Henry 200".  This cannister vacuum is easy to carry and maneuver and does such an outstanding job on deep fiber, plush carpets. And for the price of $569.00, this vacuum cleaner offers excellent value. Unfortunately, it is not a bagless vacuum cleaner but it is still worth it and the bags are easily found on Amazon.ca.

Professional carpet cleaners:

 It is in your best interest to use professional cleaners simply because their experience will enable them to do a much better job than you can do yourself.

The equipment they use has more extraction power than the units available to you, and the carpet

will dry faster as well. They know the cleaning agents to use, and they know the differences in carpet construction and fibers.

Doing it yourself?

If you have made the decision to rent a steam cleaning machine and do the job yourself, you 

should check on several systems before you make a selection. Most of the units available for rent 

don't clean well enough and may end up damaging your carpet. Therefore, you should always consider

the following:

- Several rental companies offer cleaning equipment that is similar to what the professionals

use. The equipment should have enough vacuum power to allow the carpet to dry within 12 hours

of cleaning. You should always avoid rental units found in retail and grocery stores that don't 

have the power to extract the cleaning solution from the carpet fast enough, as it can actually

damage the carpet due to over wetting.

- Make sure you avoid over wetting the carpet. Any prolonged dampness can lead to mildew

growth and bacteria in the carpet, or cause a separation of the backing. A wet carpet that stays

this way for longer than 24 hours can develop problems. You can control this by using proper

equipment and the right training.

- Carpets that have stain resistant treatments have to be cleaned with products that

are formulated for this very purpose, or the stain resistance will be impaired and the warranty will 

be voided. Never use cleaning or spotting solutions that contain bleaches as they can mess up the color

of the carpet.

- Never use any silicone based treatments on the carpet. 

- You can help to reduce the drying time by using several fans to move the air around the carpet. You can use a dehumidifier as well, as it will pull moisture from the air. 

Hot water extraction:

The hot water extraction system is highly recommended, as it considered to be one of the best methods 

for carpet cleaning. Also known as steam cleaning, the process consists of spraying a mixture of water

and detergent into the pile and recovering the water and soil with a powerful vacuum that puts it into a holding tank. You can use a truck mounted unit or a portable self contained unit as well. This method is easily one of the best, and is ideal for soiled carpets or pet stains that you have yet to

get out of the fibers.

Call Casa Pulita today to obtain your free quote for professional carpet cleaning! We do it right or we don't do it at all.