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Tips on Cleaning Up After Pets

Tips on Cleaning Up After Pets by Steam Master Carpet Cleaners

Between muddy paws, fur on upholstered furniture, odors and occasional accidents, we can spend quite a bit of time cleaning up after our furry friends.

The experts at Merry Maids offer pet owners the following tips for keeping a clean home and tackling the most common problems.

* Minimizing the mess: Cleaner pets mean a cleaner house. Bathe and brush your pets regularly to minimize the amount of pet hair and dander and to help eliminate odors. Keep a lint brush or damp sponge handy to quickly pick up loose pet hair.

* Removing pet hair: On carpeting, use a vacuum with a good beater brush or brush roll to remove pet hair. On upholstery, use velour brushes, tape rollers or even the rubber bottom of a clean tennis shoe and remove the fur using light, even strokes.

* Lifting stains: Dilute spots using a damp cloth, then clean the area with one quart of water mixed with one teaspoon white vinegar. Cleaning solutions from your local pet store or supermarket also work well in lifting stains and odors.

Be sure to follow the label directions and allow them to work for the full amount of time indicated. When your pet has stomach problems, clean up these accidents quickly, as the acidity can stain your carpet. Treat the affected area using a professional carpet detergent and rinse with clean hot water. Extract the soiled solutions away from the carpet.

If the methods above don’t work or if you happen to want to go away the cleanup to the professionals.  Our technicians are trained to deal with carpet stains with state-of-the-art equipment and the proper combination of cleaning agents.

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How to clean vomit

Carpet and Rug Cleaning Tips from Steam Master

To make your life easier,here are some tips on how to clean vomit, remove the stains and get rid oflingering odors caused by the unavoidable accident of an animal or child.Note: Old stains and stains that have been set by heat are in the “difficult-if-not-impossible” category. That’s why it is so important to act quickly after the accident occurs.

Being a parent or a dog or cat owner means you are going to have to clean up vomit from your floor at some point, probably more than once. When the crime has been committed on a carpeted area, it’s usually possible to restore the scene to its original condition. Read all the tips given and decide which one works best for you.

1. Remove as much of the vomit as possible from the carpet (or whatever area ) without spreading the mess.

2. Always sponge such stains promptly with cool water.

3. Sponge the stain in a solution made by adding half a cup of salt to two quarts of water. Rinse with plain water. This simple treatment will remove most of the stain. Or soak with cool water for 30 minutes or more.

4. After sponging or soaking, work undiluted liquid detergent into the stain and rinse.

5. How to clean vomit on nonwashable materials: sponge the stain with cool water or put a sponge over it and squirt cool water through the cloth with a small syringe or medicine dropper. If this does not remove the stain, work liquid detergent into it and rinse. A final sponging with alcohol helps to remove the detergent, and the fabric dries faster.

6. Keep blotting with clean rag or sponge. Rinse rag or sponge frequently.

NOTE: Some products like hydrogen peroxide, ammonia, bleach or alcohol can actually bleach or change the color in some fabrics, so be sure to test fabric in an area that is not visible. When using any chemical or liquid on fabric you should PROCEED WITH CAUTION. If you are unsure as to how your carpet or upholstery might be affected you should call a professional cleaning technician in your area.

More simple tips on how to clean vomit:

Steps: 1. Remove as much of the vomit as possible from the carpet without spreading the mess.

2. Pour dry cleaning fluid over the stain.

3. Blot the stain with a dry, white cloth.

4. Apply a small amount of mild liquid detergent to the stain.

5. Blot again with the cloth.

6. Flood the stain with water.

7. Blot again with the cloth.

8. Pour a small amount of ammonia over the stain.

9. Blot again.

10. Apply a little more detergent to the stain.

11. Blot again.

12. Flood the area with water.

13. Blot one last time.

Additional tips on how to clean vomit

1. Always test the cleaning solutions on an inconspicuous part of the carpet before using them on a large area.

2. Use a white cloth rather than a colored one to prevent any dyes from coming off on the carpet.

3. As you blot, keep turning the cloth so that you are using a clean, dry section to pick up the stain and the cleaning fluids from the carpet. Don’t rub.

4. If using a brush to help clean the stain, always brush from the outer edges of the spill inward to prevent the stain from spreading.

One last tip: In a spray bottle, make a solution of 1/3 alcohol, 1/3 white vinegar and 1/3 cool water. Use this solution as the cleaning agent. It generally works very well and negates the use of chemical cleaning agents. Just spray it on, wait a few minutes and use a clean damp cloth to wipe the area. You may have to repeat a few times, but it usually works.Being the doting owner of two cats, I always keep this solution on hand — and use it often.

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Carpet and Rug Cleaning help for Newport Beach and Costa Mesa

Has Your Carpet Become a Canvas?

Summer is officially over and families are settling into the new rhythms of fall.  Preschools are full of budding little artists ready to unleash their creativity! Parents have a tough job keeping the carpets clean when it comes to preschoolers and Play-dough having fun with finger-paints and creating with crayons!  At Steam Master we say, “Go ahead and let them express their inner Picasso!” If you end up with some of the masterpiece on your carpet, follow the tips below to get your carpet back its previous condition as a blank canvas.

  Finger Paint Stain Removal

– Tend to the stain as quickly as possible. With paper towels, gently blot up all pooled up liquid. If there is a fair amount of paint, gently spoon up the surface layers before blotting. – If paint is dry, gently scrape up the build up without compromising the fibers integrity and vacuum the remaining remnants. – In a spray bottle or bucket, combine 1/2 tsp. of dishwashing soap or fine fabric detergent in 1 cup of warm water. Do not use hot water. – During mixture application, patience is needed, as you do not want to over wet the offending stain. Apply the solution to a clean, dry cloth and blot and pat up the stain. Rubbing will spread the paint out wider and deeper. Spray the stain and blot and repeat until stain has been lifted. – Cover the original stained area with a dry, clean cloth or towel and press down frequently to absorb remaining stain and detergents. – Once satisfied with the result, rinse well with clear, cool water. Apply a terry cloth or towel and blot well until all access moisture has been removed. – If the stained area turns into a brownish spot after drying, mix 1 part vinegar and 2 parts water in spray bottle, apply and blot.

  Play-Dough Removal from Carpet

– Vacuum as much of the play dough as possible. – If the play-dough has dried out and vacuuming isn’t doing the trick, dampen a clean cloth with hot water, and place over the play dough for approximately 1 hour, allowing the play-dough to loosen. – Use a firm bristled brush and loosen the particles. Use caution and care to avoid damaging the carpet in the process. – Using existing play dough, blot up the more stubborn play dough remnants. Play-dough generally sticks to itself. You can do this until it has been lifted away. – Vacuum one final time to ensure all the play dough has been removed.

  Crayon Carpet Stain Removal

– Remove all crayon debris. – With a butter knife, gently scrape up the surface layer. – Blot with a paper towel any remaining residue. – With the aid of a cotton ball or a clean white cloth, dampen with rubbing alcohol. – Mix a quart of water with 1/2 tsp. dish soap, and implement the solution onto the stained area. – Blot the stain, and repeat until repeat until stain has vanished. – If stain persists, apply 3% hydrogen peroxide and allow it to sit for approximately 2 hours. (Administer a patch test in an inconspicuous location, as hydrogen peroxide has the capability of lightening fabrics.) – Blot dry.

  Steam Master Carpet Cleaners Servicing Newport Beach, Costa Mesa & Surrounding Local Areas

Call Steam Master Carpet Cleaners if the methods above don’t work or if you prefer to leave the cleanup to the professionals.  Our technicians are trained to treat carpet stains with state of the art equipment and the proper combination of cleaning agents. Say goodbye to stains and hello to art worthy of hanging on the fridge!

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How to Choose a Carpet Cleaner

You’ve heard the commercials, you’ve seen the ads and you’re still confused. You just want to have your carpets cleaned and you want it done right without paying a fortune. Here it is, plain and simple. It’s not rocket science.

There are basically only two types of cleaning: STEAM CLEANING & DRY CLEANING.

STEAM CLEANING: This method actually does not use steam to clean. The correct name for this method is HOT WATER EXTRACTION. While it’s true that the machines use hot water, which gives off steam, the steam itself does not clean carpet. The idea here is that it is like a washing and rinsing of your hair. A cleaning solution is used to wash the carpet and then it is rinsed with water. The better the carpet is rinsed the less the residue there will be. The more powerful the suction of the machine, the less moisture there will be left in the carpet. The process is actually quite simple.

Within the Steam Cleaning category there is a range of choices. Your first choice is weather you want to rent a machine and do it yourself or you can call a professional. If you call a professional you must decide if you will accept a smaller portable cleaning machine or a truck mounted machine. Then the type of chemicals that are used are important as well as the type of water. Finally, the experience and expertise of the technician is crucial to how well your carpet cleaning job will be performed. DRY CLEANING: This method is actually not completely dry it is just dry-er than steam cleaning. This is a chemical based method in which a cleaning solution is laid down on the carpet and either agitated in or allowed to sit for a period of time. The chemical attracts an/or encapsulates the dirt which is then sucked out with a hose or vacuum.

The: STEAM CLEANING VS. DRY CLEANING debate will not be resolved any time soon due to the famous “consider the source” problem. However, almost all the major carpet manufacturers require customers to use the hot water extraction/steam cleaning method to uphold the carpet warranty . You can always call your carpet manufacturer to see what they recommend as the best way to care for your particular carpets. Beyond the warranty, here are some things to consider that may help you when looking to for carpet cleaning solutions.

Think of carpet cleaning like washing your hair. Different situations call for different treatment. If you want your hair squeaky clean, you rinse, shampoo and rinse again to make sure you get all the soap out. You may want to condition as a finishing step. This would be the equivalent of the hot water extraction method with an application of protector as a finishing step. If you shampoo your hair and don’t rinse thoroughly, your hair will feel sticky and get dirty very quickly. This is exactly what happens if a technician fails to do the final rinsing step. Drying your hair has analogies as well. If the carpet cleaner doesn’t extract the water well it would be as if you didn’t use a towel and left your hair sopping wet! It would take quite a long time to dry! The problem is not that you chose to wash your hair, the problem is that you didn’t dry it. When the washing of your hair or carpet is done it should just be damp to the touch. Drying time can be shortened by airflow just as a blow-dryer would be to hair. This could be in the form of open window, heater, AC or professional air-movers.

To continue the analogy, if you were in a hurry and wanted to freshen up your hair, you may opt for a dry shampoo. This removes the greasy appearance and there is no drying time. It is convenient and quick and can be appropriate in a pinch or between shampoos. It may not get your hair deep down clean, but if it is not very dirty and you need a quick fix this will do the trick!

In either case, what can separate a quality job from the inferior job is the skill and experience of the technician, the quality of the equipment and the cleaning products that are used.

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Mattress Cleaning

The average person spends 1/3 of their life sleeping!  The average person sweats out about ½ pint of perspiration every night. Mattresses can harbor spills, stains, dirt, dust, dust mites and worse – so, maintaining a clean mattress is important for several reasons, not the least of which is the fact that your partially clothed body is lying on top of it with only a sheet separating you. If you’ve never contemplated the need to clean your mattress, once you know the facts, the cleanliness (or lack thereof) of your mattress can be hard to ignore.

According to Ohio State University, a used mattress can have anywhere from 100,000 to 10 million dust mites inside. That’s because mites feed off of dead skin cells, which our mattresses are full of since we spend so much time in bed. And what’s really irritating to our skin and lungs is not the mites themselves, but the fecal matter. Yuck!

So what can you do about this not-so-little problem? Change your sheets often (once a week if you can, once every other week for sure) and clean your mattress regularly. “Proper mattress care can really improve not only the quality of people’s sleep,” reports Dr. Sharon Horesh Bergquist, assistant professor in the department of medicine at Emory University

It is easier said than done though, right? I mean, you can’t exactly just stick your mattress in the washing machine. Not to worry! Here are four easy to follow DIY steps to clean your mattress:

First, take off your sheets and wash them in the hottest water possible. This will help to kill any mites living on your sheets.

Next, while the load is running, generously sprinkle baking soda all over your mattress.  Adding a few drops of lavender essential oil to the mix will help with any funky smell that may be emanating from your mattress.

Let it sit there for a couple of hours.

Vacuum up the baking soda with the hose attachment from your household vacuum cleaner. Do this part slowly, to allow the suction to suck up as much dust from inside the mattress as possible.

Do you have a mattress pad on your bed? This will also go a long way towards keeping your mattress clean. Don’t forget to wash it once a month as well.

By the way, your pillows can harbor dust mites also, particularly if you sweat a lot at night. Be sure to wash your pillows regularly and change them out for new ones every two years.

This is a great way to maintain your mattress but about once a year a deeper clean is in order.  The best way to do this is to have your mattress “STEAM CLEANED” Steam cleaning your mattress works great to help get out any stains and will also deodorize your mattress. Be sure to let your mattress dry fully before putting it back on the bed.

Remember, you spend one-third of your life in your bed.  This is where you rest, rejuvenate and relax.  This is an important part of maintaining your health, your families health and a healthy home environment.  Hopefully then you can all rest assured knowing you are getting the best nights sleep you possibly can!

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Quality Carpet Cleaning Newport Beach and Costa Mesa Areas

Quality Carpet Cleaning Newport Beach and Costa Mesa Areas

Whether you own your home, rent an apartment or you have an office space in the Newport Beach or Costa Mesa area that you are in charge of, there is going to be at least one instance where you are going to be in need of a great carpet cleaning service. You may find that you have some tough stains that have developed in heavy traffic areas or there could be one or more areas that are not as bright as you would like them to be. This when you want the professionals to come in and take care of your carpeting to get it looking fresh, clean and as good as new.

Instead of trying to tackle a dirty rug on your own, you want the help of a trained team that can get in and help to vacuum, pre-condition your floors, do spot treatments and then do a deep cleaning to pull out all of the dirt, allergens and bacteria that may have been building up deep down in the fibers. After all, you want to make sure that you have a safe and healthy environment for you and everyone that comes into contact with your flooring.

If you are a pet owner, you know just as well as anyone that our four legged friends can leave behind a lot of pet dander along with various odors. With regular carpet cleaning, you will be able to pull out any odors, increase the lifespan of your carpet and end up with a fresh smell that will be inviting to everyone who enters. For anyone who loves their pets as well as their home, you will have the added peace of mind that your professional carpet cleaning company will be able to get right down into the core of your carpeting where all of the pet odors are known to hide.

Once your carpets are cleaned, you can also have the addition of a carpet protection treatment to help repel stains, spills and dirt. Even if you have had a stain resistant feature that was on your carpeting once it was installed, this is something that will start to break down over time after coming in contact with soil and regular foot traffic. Reapplying a carpet protector will help to make it easier to clean your carpet if a spill occurs and it will also help to treat the carpet fibers so that your floors look great for a long period of time.

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Spotting Guide for carpets and rugs in newport beach and costa mesa

Spotting Guide

The key to successful spot removal is getting to it as quick as possible.

YOUR BASIC SPOT REMOVAL KIT

Keep the following items on hand so you will be prepared to handle fresh spills on your carpet: Neutral dish detergent such as Joy® or Dawn® (dilute 20:1); clear household ammonia; white vinegar (dilute 1:1); wet spotter such as Spot Gone®; dry spotter such as Dissolve®; paint thinner; hydrogen peroxide (3% solution) for bleaching; denatured or isopropyl alcohol; a good supply of white terry cloths; and a spotting brush. If you have pets, stock a bacteria/enzyme digester such as Liquid Alive®. A wet/dry vacuum is great to have as well.

THE 6 STEPS TO REMOVING SPOTS

Catch it while it’s fresh, when chances of removal are 75% better. Don’t iron or hot-air dry until the stain is gone. Heat will set most stains.

2. First blot up all the liquid and scrape up all the solids you can. On a large liquid spill you can use a wet/dry vac. Be careful not to spread the stain.

3. Test any chemical you intend to use in a hidden area to make sure it won’t discolor or damage the surface.

4. Apply spotter and work from the outside of the stain in, to avoid spreading. Blot, don’t scrub; strike with the flat face of a spotting brush if needed to help break up the stain.

5. Rinse chemical spotters out with water, blot the area dry and feather the edges. Brush or fluff up pile or nap.

6. On carpet and upholstery, put a thick pad of toweling over the spot, weight it down with books, and leave it there overnight to “wick up” any remaining moisture.

  SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIFIC SPOTS AND SPILLS

Acid – Apply a solution of baking soda and water until acid has been neutralized. Then apply ammonia solution and rinse with cold water.

2. Alcohol – Apply detergent solution. Blot. Apply vinegar solution. Blot. Bleach with hydrogen peroxide if necessary. Rinse with cold water. Blot dry.

3. Blood – Scrape off dried blood and apply cool detergent solution. Blot. Apply cool ammonia solution. Blot. Rinse. Blot dry. If stain remains, apply rust remover or bleach with hydrogen peroxide.

4. Candle Wax – Scrape off all you can. Ice cubes will make it brittle for easier scraping. A hot iron (on low heat setting) over a damp cloth will melt and absorb remaining wax. Apply dry-cleaning solvent. Blot.

5. Candy – Scrape off all you can with a dull knife. Sponge with detergent solution. Blot. Rinse. Be sure all traces of sugar are gone. Sugars left in carpet will cause a rapid re-soiling problem.

6. Chocolate – Scrape off all you can first. Sponge with dry-cleaning solvent. Blot. Sponge with detergent solution. Blot. Rinse. If stain remains, bleach with hydrogen peroxide.

7. Cigarette Burns – If the burn is slight, rub with dry steel wool – or if you feel confident, trim the damaged tufts. If the burn is bad, take a razor blade and scrape some fibers from a hidden area and use super glue to patch the burn with the fibers.

8. Coffee – Blot with detergent solution. Rinse. Blot with vinegar. Rinse. Air dry. If stain remains, sponge with dry cleaning solvent. Bleach remaining stain with hydrogen peroxide. Coffee is a very difficult stain, and can in many cases be permanent. Call us.

9. Crayon – Scrape off all you can. Just as with candle wax, use a hot iron and a damp cloth to melt and absorb the remaining wax. Apply dry cleaning solvent. Blot. Apply detergent solution. Rinse. Blot dry.

10. Grass – Apply detergent solution. Blot. Rinse. Blot. Apply ammonia solution. Blot. Apply vinegar solution. Blot. Rinse.

11. Greasy Foods – Apply dry cleaning solvent. Work to center to avoid ring. Blot. Apply light detergent solution. Rinse. Blot dry.

12. Gum – Use aerosol gum freeze or ice cube to harden the gum and make it brittle, then strike and break into pieces. Scrape them up with a dull butter knife. Remove residue with dry cleaning solvent.

13. Ice Cream – Don’t wait. Blot up all you can immediately with a dry cloth. Apply ammonia solution or protein digester. Rinse. If area is large, shampoo afterward.

14. Ink – Sponge with detergent solution. Rinse. If stain remains, saturate with cheap hair spray and blot. Always work from the outside in to avoid making the spot bigger.

15. Jam/Jelly – Apply detergent solution. Let sit to soften. Blot. Apply vinegar solution. Blot. Rinse. Blot dry.

16. Lipstick – Scrape off all you can, taking care not to spread the stain. Apply dry cleaning solvent and blot repeatedly until color is gone. Apply detergent solution. Blot. Apply ammonia solution. Blot. Rinse. Blot.

17. Mildew – Dry-brush to remove as much as possible. Sponge area with disinfectant solution. Blot. Sponge with ammonia. Rinse. Bleach with hydrogen peroxide.

18. Mud – Allow to dry and vacuum or brush off as much as possible. Apply detergent or ammonia solution. Blot. Rinse. Blot dry. If stain remains, apply dry cleaning solvent. Blot dry.

19. Mustard/Ketchup – Apply vinegar solution. Blot. Apply detergent solution. Blot. If stain remains apply rust remover or hydrogen peroxide solution. Blot. Do not use ammonia or alkaline cleaners.

20. Nail Polish – Blot acetone or non-oily nail polish remover through the stain into a clean absorbent pad. No acetone on acetate, modacrylic, silk, or wool. Use amyl acetate from a pharmacy. Flush with dry cleaning fluid. Air-dry.

21. Oil – Apply dry cleaning solvent. Work to center to avoid ring. Blot. Apply light detergent solution. Rinse. Blot.

22. Paint/Varnish – Oil-based paint or varnish: if fresh, flush with mineral spirits. If dry, carefully soften with lacquer thinner (test first for fabric damage) then flush with appropriate solvent.

23. Pet Stains – Blot out all liquid possible by placing a clean towel on the spot and standing on it. Apply bacteria/enzyme digester according to directions. When dry, remove any remaining stain with detergent solution. Rinse. Blot dry.

24. Rust – Rub with steel wool or rust remover. If you use professional rust remover, be careful not to get any on your skin. Don’t apply it to glass, porcelain or enamel surfaces. Rinse. Blot dry.

25. Shoe Polish – Gently scrape off all you can, being extra careful not to spread the stain. Blot dry cleaning solvent through the stain into a clean absorbent pad. Sponge with detergent solution. Blot. Sponge with ammonia. Rinse. If stain remains, try alcohol, then hydrogen peroxide.

26. Soft Drinks – Blot up all you can. Blot with detergent solution. Rinse. Air dry. If stain remains, soak with glycerin for 30 minutes and rinse.

27. Tar – Scrape up all you can, then remove residue by blotting with paint thinner or dry cleaning solvent. Blot with detergent solution. Rinse. Blot dry.

28. Vomit – Scrape up as much as possible. Apply bacteria/enzyme digester according to directions. When dry, remove any remaining stain with detergent solution. Rinse. Blot dry.