Carpet Cleaning Bradenton FL

1) Avoid Hazards - electrical, slip & fall, microbial

     a) Make sure to avoid flooded areas with appliances and electronics that are making contact with flood water. It’s always better to be safe and turn off the power   breaker to those water damaged areas if there is any possiblility of electrical shock.

       b) Identify any slip & fall hazards as soon as it’s safe to enter the area. Do your best to eliminate those risks for example lay down towels at transition areas from carpet to hard surfaces. Alert others to be careful.

       c) If there is visible mold growth, follow these guidelines.

                 • DO NOT turn on fans and HVAC system. Doing so could and probably will spread mold spores to other areas of the    home/business increasing the area of contamination.

                  • DO NOT attempt to remove mold contaminated materials yourself. Doing so without having the specialized knowledge that our specialist have can and probably will expose you and your family to toxic and/or infectious materials. Risks can range from increased allergies to memory loss and even death. We spend thousands of dollars per year for specialized education on how to handle situations like this because of the potential health threats that come from exposure to mold and other microbials. Our specialists are trained to use the latest equipment and techniques to remove contaminants and restore your structure to a pre-loss condition while limiting and eliminating the health risks to you and your family.

2) Stop The Source - call Guaranteed Cleaning & Restoration ANYTIME at 941-462-2369 if you need help.

a) for condos: The main water shut-off is usually a lever located in the same location as your water heater.

b) for homes: The main water shut-off is usually outside and its location varies from home to home. Turn off any valves you find. Call a plumber immediately if you need help. Many offer 24 hour emergency service.

3) Remove Furniture - wood & metal can cause staining

a) These stains will most likely be permanent on carpet. Please make sure to point any know furniture and rust stains immediately to our specialist so that they can be properly treated before they dry and set. Can’t move it yourself? Don’t worry, our specialists will take care of it. Just try move as much as you can to limit damage to the flooring and furniture.

4) Call us immediately - every minute counts to prevent secondary damage

 a) Don’t wait to call us for help. The damage will begin to spread and increase in severity,complexity and cost for every hour you go without contacting Guaranteed Cleaning & Restoration. If you are reading this because you have an existing water damage, I hope you already called Guaranteed Cleaning & Restoration at 941-462-2369. What are you waiting for!

Good luck!

 Ken Ferguson

If you get a run in your berber carpet, don’t cut it! You will make a very noticeable and permanent ugly line where you can see the backing of your carpet. Instead try the easy steps below to fix the problem.

 You need the following items:

     Hot glue gun

     Clear hot glue stick

     Paper clip

     Paper plate or piece of cardboard

That’s it. A steady hand doesn’t hurt either.

1) Now place the glue gun on the plate or cardboard so that the glue doesn’t drip on the floor.

2) Add a small drop of glue on the backing of the carpet where the loop of the berber was originally attached.

3) While using the paperclip so not to get hot glue on your finger, press the carpet yarn into the glue at the bottom of the loop. There should be dried glue from the manufacturer on the carpet yarn. Attach it there.

4) Repeat all the way down the run until it is all re-attached. Use the adjacent carpet yarn still attached from the factory as a guide.

If you do it right, it should be very hard to tell you repaired it unless you know where it was. I repaired a run in my berber carpet and I forget it ever happened. If you have any questions or would like it repaired professionally, call Guaranteed Carpet & Tile Care at 923-2498 and we will be glad to help.

Ken

“Have you ever tried cleaning a spot on your carpet or rug only to make it worse?” 

If you wait until your rugs are showing soil to have them cleaned, you could be causing them permanent damage. Your rugs can hold a lot of soil before they begin to look dirty. Abrasive soil in your rugs cuts into your rugs fibers every time you walk on them causing them to wear out prematurely. A study by the Eureka Company revealed that a 9×12 Oriental Rug can hold up to 87 pounds of soil without looking dirty. That’s a lot of dirt and grime!

 For maximum soil and spot removal, have Guaranteed Carpet & Tile Care clean your rugs. Guaranteed Carpet & Tile Care cleans Rugs from around the world. From the most basic to the most delicate rugs, you can trust the reputation and experience of our company.   

Every rug we clean comes with our Nine Step Cleaning Program and is completely guaranteed.

I frequently get asked the question above and I am unhappy to say that the answer is no. When heavy furniture sits on carpet for many years, the backing of the carpet gets stretched out of shape. The only real way to take it out 100% is to actually cut out that part of the carpet and replace it with a new piece. But that is basically trading one problem for another.

There is some hope though for at least some relief. You can put an ice cube in the holes and just leave them there to melt. The cold water from the ice cube will cause the backing to shrink a little giving you some improvement.

 I hope this helps. Please leave some feedback if you try this and it works or doesn’t. I’ve recommended it before and the results were surprisingly good but not perfect.

Before resulting to putting everything under your kitchen sink on a urine stain, please try these steps first. Using the wrong product on some spots can set the spot making it permanent. When urine is first deposited, it has a neutral to slightly acidic pH. At this stage, blot up as much as possible with a towel or paper towel. Make sure the paper towels don’t have a pattern on them because the ink can transfer to your carpet/upholstery. If it is a lot of urine, place a heavy object on your towel or paper towels and leave for about 10 minutes. Now take a clean towel and dampen with water and gently blot the spot. Following up with a solution of one part white vinegar and three parts water will help neutralize any urine that may be a few hours to days old. If you are having some odor or are concerned and want to prevent odor before it starts, there are many products containing enzymes that digest any urine that you did not get out completely. Urine-Off and Natures Miracle work well. Follow the directions on the label. If you have any resoiling in those areas, try cleaning them with just a damp cloth. Many over-the-counter spot removers will just make the situation worse by leaving more residue behind.

Have you ever wondered if you are cleaning your floors and fabrics enough? Or too much? Are there frequency guidelines for professional cleaning? If so, where do you find them? Surely you have heard “Wait as long as you can before you clean your carpet…” or “Once you’ve cleaned your carpet, it’s never the same…”.  These widely used comments have stemmed from unfortunate encounters with uninformed cleaners that have left the carpet with an overload of detergent residue. The consumer has assumed that this is the case with all carpet cleaning and resolved to wait until the carpet is in dire straights to clean it.  The good news is that a properly cleaned carpet will not re-soil as quickly and will actually last longer. Why? Because damaging soils are removed with effective cleaning. Soil that is not removed by vacuuming, even though it can rarely be seen by the naked eye, cuts and slices on the carpet fibers as the carpet is being walked on breaking down the carpet yarns in the traffic areas. The result is that even with restorative cleaning at that point, it will not correct the damage that has been done to the fiber. Fiber producers and carpet manufacturers recommend that a residential carpet should be professionally cleaned at least 18 to 24 months for best performance, more often in heavily trafficked and heavy soiling situations.  A Clean Carpet is a Healthy Carpet Not to mention that a carpet that is not cleaned on a regular basis is an unhealthy carpet. Carpet is like a sink. It collects soils, pollens, insecticides, exhaust, etc. that gets tracked in or blown in from the polluted outdoors. This creates and unhealthy indoor environment.  What About My Hard Surface Floors and Rugs?  Hard surface floors can also be permanently damaged by not being professionally cleaned on a regular basis. For example, hardwood floors get deep scratch patterns. The grout on stone and tile floors isn’t sealed or the sealer has been affected by household cleaners and no longer repels the soil and spillage. Also, the grout is a “valley” that the soil gets mopped into on a daily basis.  And finally, a 9 x 12 Oriental Rug can hold up to 87 pounds of soil without looking dirty! This was demonstrated by a study done by the Eureka Vacuum Cleaner Company. So, get your rugs cleaned about once a year as well.

Hello and welcome all friends and clients.  I will be occasionally posting useful information on spot removal, floor selection, and maintenance issues.

Please check back often.

Thanks,

Kenny Ferguson