Tile and Grout Cleaning, Sealing E Amherst NY 14051

Tile and Grout Cleaning, Sealing E Amherst NY 14051

Steam cleaning tile and grout, stone and sealing.

 

 

Tile and Grout Cleaning, Sealing E Amherst NY 14051

Commercial Carpet Cleaning

Commercial Carpet Cleaning Amherst NY 14228, 14226, 14221

Power scrub and steam cleaning commercial carpet at office building.

 

          

Commercial Carpet Cleaning

Tile and Grout Cleaning, Sealing, Staining Amherst NY

Tile and Grout Cleaning, Sealing, Staining Amherst NY

Tired of looking at discolored, dirty or stained tile or grout?

 

 

 

Tile and Grout Cleaning, Sealing, Staining Amherst NY

Tile and Grout Cleaning

Tile and Grout Cleaning  Amherst NY

Tile and grout steam cleaning, grout sealing and grout staining

 

 

 

Tile and Grout Cleaning

Commercial carpet & tile cleaning

Commercial carpet & tile cleaning

Amherst NY 14226, 14228, 14221

 

 

 

Commercial carpet & tile cleaning

Commercial Carpet Cleaner

Commercial carpet cleaner

Amherst NY 14226, 14228,14221

 

Commercial Carpet Cleaner

Commercial Carpet & Tile Cleaning Amherst

Commercial Carpet & Tile Cleaning Amherst NY

Carpet steam cleaning, VCT floor stripping waxing, Tile and grout and restroom steam cleaning

 

 

Commercial Carpet & Tile Cleaning Amherst

Commercial Carpet Cleaning Amherst NY

Commercial Carpet Cleaning Amherst NY

Commercial office buildings carpet, tile and vct floor stripping.

Soda stains, Recurring odors in the restrooms, scratches in VCT tile floors.

 

 

 

Commercial Carpet Cleaning Amherst NY

Floor stripping and refinishing amherst ny

Floor stripping and refinishing amherst ny

From new installs after construction cleaning to stripping a 20 year old breakroom floor.

Floor stripping, waxing and refinishing. The basic process is vacuum area, power scrub old finish off, vacuum and rinse.

Then apply 3-5 layers of premium floor finish.

 

 

 

Floor stripping and refinishing amherst ny

Floor stripping and waxing cheektowaga

Floor stripping and waxing cheektowaga

Scratches in the floor, black marks, gum?

These are all common challenges in keeping your vct tile floors in top notch shape.

 

 

Floor stripping and waxing cheektowaga

Floor Stripping and Waxing Cheektowaga NY

Floor Stripping and Waxing Cheektowaga NY

First we power scrub the old floor finish off using a floor machine and floor stripper. Then vacuum and rinse to neutralize the high alkaline floor stripper.

Then re-apply 5-6 layers of new floor wax.

 

 

Floor Stripping and Waxing Cheektowaga NY

Area Rug Cleaning Amherst NY

Area Rug Cleaning Amherst NY

Step by step video of rug washing service.

 

 

Area Rug Cleaning Amherst NY

Learn The Different Yarn Styles of Carpeting

Learn The Different Yarn Styles of Carpeting

One of the factors a professional considers before cleaning a carpet is the yarn style it is constructed of.

Some of the different construction styles to think about:

Level loop- like name suggest loops and has same height. All different methods of cleaning can be used.

Velvet plush- is very high density cut pile and is not twisted. Looks like a flat top haircut. Grooming after steam cleaning with  a brush is recommended but rotary agitation is not a good idea.

Saxony Plush- looks similar to velvet plush but has several twists per inch instead of straight up/down. Saxony is the most popular style of carpet installation for residential wall to wall. This style also can be groomed with a brush but scrubbing with a rotary type machine is not recommended. The pile can become permanently distorted.

Cut & Loop- As name suggest has cut top and level loop mixed in. Dry cleaning or low moisture is often the preferred method.

Multi level loop- is a looped yarn that has different heights.

Frieze- have several twists per inch and bends revealing one of the sides. Machine cleaning may cause distortions in pile and not recommended. Steam cleaning is best.

 

Learn The Different Yarn Styles of Carpeting

Carpet Steam Cleaning Service Amherst NY

Carpet Steam Cleaning Service Amherst NY

Read how to articles, watch videos and much much more.

Learn how to remove difficult spills and stains. Free estimates and a 30 day guarantee insures professional service and timely results.

 

 

Carpet Steam Cleaning Service Amherst NY

How to remove grape jelly from carpet

How to remove grape jelly from carpet

Delaying can cause grape jelly to become a permanent stain in carpeting. Use a clean white towel to blot any liquids up. Gently remove any solids with a spoon.

Always test any carpet spot remover in an unseen area for color fastness or potential damage to carpet.

Solution mix- use ¼ teaspoon of dishwashing detergent and mix with 1 cup of warm water. Rinsing is always necessary to remove any residue which can cause re-soiling in the carpet.

Start with dabbing a small amount of solution on a white clean cloth and gently blot the spill area. Start from outer areas and work towards the middle. DO NOT RUB or SCRUB. Allow solution to sit for a couple minutes before starting.

Warm Water – Lukewarm tap water should be used in most cases to rinse the cleaning solutions from the fiber. Failure to completely rinse the solutions from the fiber may cause accelerated soiling.

After the grape jelly is removed rinse with warm water and blot with dry towel or cloth.

Always pat the area dry when completed and never rub. Also place a dry towel over the area and a plastic garbage can on top to apply pressure. Leave for several hours to soak up.

*** Never use laundry detergent on carpet, these products can brighten up the fibers. Never use automatic dishwashing detergent also, most contain bleach which cause permanent damage

When using a spot cleaner from a store, always rinse thoroughly with warm water. A spray bottle set at mist setting is always best to avoid over wetting the area. Never use more detergent then directions, too much detergent can cause rapid re-soiling.

How to remove grape jelly from carpet

Carpet Spill and Stain Removal Buffalo

Carpet Spill and Stain Removal Buffalo

Remove beverage spills and stains from carpet easily.

Red wine, coffee, soda, juice, etc.

 

 

Carpet Spill and Stain Removal Buffalo

How to remove ice cream from carpet

How to remove ice cream from carpet

- Start with a spoon and remove any solids and blot with a white towel any excess ice cream.

-Best to always start working from the outside of the stain and work your way inside.

-Mix a cleaning solution of 1/4 teaspoon of hand  dishwashing detergent with 1 cup of warm water. Never hot

-Apply a clean white towel to the solution then blot and dampen the affected area. Never rub the carpet or scrub hard but blot or tap. Also avoid over wetting the carpet, dampen but not soak.

-Blot gently and keep flipping the towel over to a clean area

-To rinse, start with a clean white towel and clear warm (never hot) water. dip the towel in the water then blot the carpeted area repeatedly until you feel the detergent was removed.

-Dry, use a clean dry towel and apply pressure to soak up all the water. Continue to flip over the cloth to dry areas and repeating.

-When stain is gone you can place a white towel over the area and leave a plastic garbage over it to continue to absorb the water.

 

 

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How to remove ice cream from carpet

Carpet & Tile Cleaning 30 day Guarantee

Carpet & Tile Cleaning 30 day Guarantee

Every services comes with a 30 day no questions asked guarantee.

 

 

Carpet & Tile Cleaning 30 day Guarantee

Carpet Fiber Characteristics Overview

Carpet Fiber Characteristics Overview

After completing a burn test analysis

Wool- when burn tested sputters out and has no smoke- smells like burning hair-dissolves in bleach- yellows with alkaline detergents

Cotton,Jute- burns even with no smoke- smells like burning paper- dissolves in sulfuric acid-can brown with alkaline detergents

Nylon- Burns even with a white puff at end-smells like celery-dissolves in formic acid- stain resistant

Olefin(berber)- burns fast and even with a white puff-smells like candle wax – floats n water- wicks stains back with too much water

Polyester- sputters and beads up black- smells like fruit– very difficult to clean

 

 

 

 

 

Carpet Fiber Characteristics Overview

Carpet Fiber Identification

Carpet Fiber Identification

The most common way for professionals to identify carpet is through a burn test. Here is a highlighted steps to take to help identify the construction of most carpeting.

Odor- After burning a fiber smell the smoke after the flame goes out. Man made synthetics can be difficult to tell but natural fibers will have a very distinctive odor.

-Wool smells the same as burning hair

-Plant based smells like burning a piece of paper

Chemical tests can be accurate but impractical. Carrying the chemicals can be dangerous and impractical. Nylon needs formic acid and wool dissolves in chlorine bleach but may take 5-10 minutes. Olefin can be tested with water as it will float.

Some common Characteristics

Nylon- blue flame with orange tip

Wool- smells like hair

Plant based- smolders

Polyester- reminds you of burning plastic, turns into hard shiny ball

Olefin berber floats in water

 

Carpet Fiber Identification

Upholstery Cleaning Amherst NY

Upholstery Cleaning Amherst NY

Step by step video of upholstery cleaning service.

 

Upholstery Cleaning Amherst NY

Carpet Steam Cleaning Buffalo NY

Carpet Steam Cleaning Buffalo NY

Step by step process of carpet steam cleaning.

 

 

Carpet Steam Cleaning Buffalo NY

Professional Carpet Fiber ID

As part of being a professional carpet cleaning technician the first step durinng the inspection process is identifying what type of construction the carpet is made of. Although nylon and olefin (berber) are the most common and in 90% of all US homes knowing which one is critical to determining what process and detergent to use. Nylon needs to be cleaned with a cleaning solution of ph 10 or lower according to the manufacturers. Berber can melt from a hot hose and damage can be caused from dragging furniture. Natural carpets like wool can shrink if too much water is used.

The “burn test” is the best known test for identifying carpet materials. The professional needs a lighter, ash tray and pair of tweezers.

The yarn can be found often laying in corners or be pulled from obscure areas like closets.

Top characteristics to look for during a burn test.

Flame, odor ash

- Flame of nylon and olefin is blue and has an orange tip. Olefin burns super fast.

-Polyester and acrylic sputter a bit when burned and give off black smoke.

-Wool extinguishes itself or goes out immediately

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Professional Carpet Fiber ID

Carpet Repair Process Amherst NY

Carpet Repair Process Amherst NY

Professional video of a carpet repair service being completed.

 

 

Carpet Repair Process Amherst NY

Carpet Pet Odor and Stain Removal Amherst NY

Carpet Pet Odor and Stain Removal Process

Steps to eliminate pet odors and stains in carpet for homeowners in the amherst ny area.

 

 

Carpet Pet Odor and Stain Removal Amherst NY

Carpet Styles By Market Share

Carpet Styles By Market Share

Nylon carpet represents about 60% of the wall to wall residential carpet market.

Olefin Makes up approx 30% of the market

Wool accounts for .5 % of the market mainly due to price. It can cost 3-5 times the average man made product but will outlast all of them also.

 

Carpet Fiber characteristics Overview

Wool-  excellent resiliency- Excellent Longevity- Excellent Appearance long term- Chemical Inertness very poor- Dyeability Excellent

NYLON-  Very Good resiliency, Good longevity- Very good Appearance long term- Chemical inertness fair- Ability to dye good

POLYESTER-  Poor resiliency- Good longevity- Poor long term appearance- Chemical inertness good- ability to dye poor.

ACRYLIC-  Fair resiliency- Fair longevity- Poor long term appearance- Good chemical inertness- ability to dye poo

OLEFIN (berber)- Very Poor resiliency, Good longevity, very poor long term appearance- chemical inertness excellent- ability to dye very poor

 

 

 

 

Carpet Styles By Market Share

Interior Upholstery Cleaning

Interior Upholstery Cleaning Amherst NY

 

 

Interior Upholstery Cleaning