About Victoria Carpet Care
Our Victoria Carpet Care Cleaning Specialists are more than happy to answer any of your carpet care questions! Call Victoria Carpet Care at 250-474-7777 for a FREE evaluation on your cleaning needs or call our FREE 24 hour Consumer Awareness Message at 1-877-474-7577. Victoria Carpet Care offers all of these great services:
•High Heat Extraction
•Carpet Cleaning
•Upholstery Cleaning
•Mattress Cleaning
•Area Rug Cleaning
•Tile and Grout Cleaning
•Pet Stains and Odors
•Odor Control
•Leather Cleaning
•Disinfectants
•Carpet and Upholstery Protectors
•Environmentally Friendly Green Cleaning Options
•Furniture Cleaning
Victoria Carpet Care is happy to provide our Carpet, Upholstery and Area Rug Cleaning Services to all of Greater Victoria, Sooke, Metchosin, Langford, Colwood, Saanich, View Royal, Esquimalt and Oak Bay.
Sunday, March 30, 2014
Many Ways To GREEN Clean With VINEGAR: Victoria Carpet Care
1.Counter tops – clean with a rag and vinegar.
2.Microwave - mixing equal parts vinegar and water in a microwave-safe bowl. Bring it to a boil inside the microwave. Wipe clean.
3.Refrigerator – clean with a half-and-half solution of water and vinegar.
4.Dishwasher - pour a cup of vinegar inside an empty machine and run through cycle.
5.Plastic food containers - wipe them with a cloth dampened with vinegar to remove stains and smells.
6.Lunch Box – place inside a slice of bread that has been soaked in vinegar and leave overnight to remove odors.
7.Glass – remove film from the inside by letting vinegar sit in them for a few hours. Add a little rice or sand and shake vigorously to loosen stubborn stains. Repeat if necessary.
8.Mini Blinds - Dip gloved fingers into a solution of equal parts vinegar and warm tap water. Run your fingers across both sides of each blind.
9.Tarnished Metal - make a paste with equal amounts of vinegar and table salt.
10.Grease – use a sponge soaked in vinegar.
11.Grill – spray a solution of half water and half vinegar on the cooking surface.
12.Sponges – placing in just enough water to cover them. Then add 1/4 cup vinegar. Let soak overnight.
13.Germs – spray with full-strength vinegar. Wipe clean with a damp cloth.
14.Mildew and soap scum – wipe with undiluted vinegar then rinse.
15.Toilets – pour in a cup or more of vinegar and let it sit several hours or overnight. Scrub well with the toilet brush and flush.
16.Stale odors - wiping down with undiluted vinegar on a rag.
17.Scissors – clean off sticky residue with a cloth dipped in vinegar.
18.Odors – place a bowl of vinegar in the room overnight.
19.Hands – Wipe your hands with vinegar to remove strong scents like onion and garlic, as well as stains from fruit juices.
20.Cutting boards – wipe wooden boards with vinegar.
21.Dusting – use spray bottle filled with half vinegar, half water and lightly spray a rag to dust all surfaces.
22. Mildew – spray shower walls and shower curtain with half vinegar and half water to help prevent mildew.
A few precautions when working with vinegar:
· Do not add vinegar directly to materials containing ammonia as this could produce harmful vapors.
· Never use white distilled vinegar on marble. The acid can damage the surface.
We want you to be super-pleased – in fact, absolutely delighted – with every carpet and upholstery job we do. So every job comes with our iron-clad, risk-free guarantee. What does this mean? Simply this: if you aren’t happy with our work, we’ll re-clean the area for free. And if you still aren’t pleased, you pay nothing. Not one cent. Many companies don’t guarantee their work – but we feel nothing is more important than your complete and total satisfaction. We stand behind every job 100%. If you ever have any questions or concerns about our work, please call us right away.
VICTORIA CARPET CARE IS A ONE CALL SERVICE: Environmentally Friendly Green Cleaning Options, High Heat Extraction, Carpet Cleaning, Upholstery Cleaning, Mattress Cleaning, Area Rug Cleaning, Tile and Grout Cleaning, Pet Stains and Odors, Odor Control, Leather Cleaning, Disinfectants, Carpet and Upholstery Protectors and Furniture Cleaning
2.Microwave - mixing equal parts vinegar and water in a microwave-safe bowl. Bring it to a boil inside the microwave. Wipe clean.
3.Refrigerator – clean with a half-and-half solution of water and vinegar.
4.Dishwasher - pour a cup of vinegar inside an empty machine and run through cycle.
5.Plastic food containers - wipe them with a cloth dampened with vinegar to remove stains and smells.
6.Lunch Box – place inside a slice of bread that has been soaked in vinegar and leave overnight to remove odors.
7.Glass – remove film from the inside by letting vinegar sit in them for a few hours. Add a little rice or sand and shake vigorously to loosen stubborn stains. Repeat if necessary.
9.Tarnished Metal - make a paste with equal amounts of vinegar and table salt.
10.Grease – use a sponge soaked in vinegar.
11.Grill – spray a solution of half water and half vinegar on the cooking surface.
12.Sponges – placing in just enough water to cover them. Then add 1/4 cup vinegar. Let soak overnight.
13.Germs – spray with full-strength vinegar. Wipe clean with a damp cloth.
14.Mildew and soap scum – wipe with undiluted vinegar then rinse.
15.Toilets – pour in a cup or more of vinegar and let it sit several hours or overnight. Scrub well with the toilet brush and flush.
16.Stale odors - wiping down with undiluted vinegar on a rag.
17.Scissors – clean off sticky residue with a cloth dipped in vinegar.
18.Odors – place a bowl of vinegar in the room overnight.
19.Hands – Wipe your hands with vinegar to remove strong scents like onion and garlic, as well as stains from fruit juices.
20.Cutting boards – wipe wooden boards with vinegar.
21.Dusting – use spray bottle filled with half vinegar, half water and lightly spray a rag to dust all surfaces.
22. Mildew – spray shower walls and shower curtain with half vinegar and half water to help prevent mildew.
A few precautions when working with vinegar:
· Do not add vinegar directly to materials containing ammonia as this could produce harmful vapors.
· Never use white distilled vinegar on marble. The acid can damage the surface.
Call Victoria Carpet Care at 250-474-7777 for a FREE evaluation on your cleaning needs or call our FREE 24 hour Consumer Awareness Message at 1-877-474-7577
Victoria Carpet Care Is Happy To Offer A No-Risk Guarantee: "The Most Thorough Cleaning Ever, Or Its FREE"
What does that guarantee mean?We want you to be super-pleased – in fact, absolutely delighted – with every carpet and upholstery job we do. So every job comes with our iron-clad, risk-free guarantee. What does this mean? Simply this: if you aren’t happy with our work, we’ll re-clean the area for free. And if you still aren’t pleased, you pay nothing. Not one cent. Many companies don’t guarantee their work – but we feel nothing is more important than your complete and total satisfaction. We stand behind every job 100%. If you ever have any questions or concerns about our work, please call us right away.
VICTORIA CARPET CARE IS A ONE CALL SERVICE: Environmentally Friendly Green Cleaning Options, High Heat Extraction, Carpet Cleaning, Upholstery Cleaning, Mattress Cleaning, Area Rug Cleaning, Tile and Grout Cleaning, Pet Stains and Odors, Odor Control, Leather Cleaning, Disinfectants, Carpet and Upholstery Protectors and Furniture Cleaning
Carpet Cleaning Service,Victoria BC: “But my carpets don’t look dirty.”
Looks aren't everything! Clean first for your family’s health and then for appearance. In the average home over two million dust mites feed on dead skin scales and other debris. They hide in your carpet, upholstery, drapes, mattress, and pillows. Mites can double their numbers in ten hours, and produce ten to twenty pieces of feces per day. You get 100,000 dead bodies and thirty million pieces of feces added to your home every day. Microscopic mite feces and corpses are so small that they blow up into the air as you walk around your house, and they get into your lungs. Eighty percent of Americans who suffer from allergies are allergic to airborne mite refuse. To help limit their effect on your health, you need to clean your carpets and furniture more often. What better time to clean your carpets than right now!
About Victoria Carpet Care
Our Victoria Carpet Care Cleaning Specialists are more than happy to answer any of your carpet care questions! Call Victoria Carpet Care at 250-474-7777 for a FREE evaluation on your cleaning needs or call our FREE 24 hour Consumer Awareness Message at 1-877-474-7577. Victoria Carpet Care offers all of these great services:
•High Heat Extraction
•Carpet Cleaning
•Upholstery Cleaning
•Mattress Cleaning
•Area Rug Cleaning
•Tile and Grout Cleaning
•Pet Stains and Odors
•Odor Control
•Leather Cleaning
•Disinfectants
•Carpet and Upholstery Protectors
•Environmentally Friendly Green Cleaning Options
•Furniture Cleaning
Victoria Carpet Care is happy to provide our Carpet, Upholstery and Area Rug Cleaning Services to all of Greater Victori
a, Sooke, Metchosin, Langford, Colwood, Saanich, View Royal, Esquimalt and Oak Bay.
About Victoria Carpet Care
Our Victoria Carpet Care Cleaning Specialists are more than happy to answer any of your carpet care questions! Call Victoria Carpet Care at 250-474-7777 for a FREE evaluation on your cleaning needs or call our FREE 24 hour Consumer Awareness Message at 1-877-474-7577. Victoria Carpet Care offers all of these great services:
•High Heat Extraction
•Carpet Cleaning
•Upholstery Cleaning
•Mattress Cleaning
•Area Rug Cleaning
•Tile and Grout Cleaning
•Pet Stains and Odors
•Odor Control
•Leather Cleaning
•Disinfectants
•Carpet and Upholstery Protectors
•Environmentally Friendly Green Cleaning Options
•Furniture Cleaning
Victoria Carpet Care is happy to provide our Carpet, Upholstery and Area Rug Cleaning Services to all of Greater Victori
a, Sooke, Metchosin, Langford, Colwood, Saanich, View Royal, Esquimalt and Oak Bay.
Thursday, March 13, 2014
Guidelines To Consider When Selecting A Carpet Cleaner: Victoria BC
To help educate consumers so they will not become victims of fraudulent practices within the cleaning industry, the IICRC has released a list of guidelines to consider when selecting a carpet cleaner.
· Price – If an advertised price sounds too good to be true – it is! Often carpet cleaners advertise a low price just to get their foot in the door. Use common sense; a low price usually equates to low quality for any product or service. Legitimate business people have expenses they must cover, including license, taxes, insurance, employee wages, and benefits, and quality tools of the trade. A professional carpet cleaner who must cover all of these business expenses and make a profit to stay in the business cannot afford to drive to your house for $5.95, much less clean a room of carpet when there.
· Quality – Never should the price of cleaning services be the sole criterion for selecting a carpet cleaner. A price that sounds high may not be a signal of a rip-off. In all professions, quality work deserves a quality price.
· Truth in Advertising – Read the fine print in advertised specials to find out exactly what the price includes, and request a firm price in writing before the work begins.
· Training – Professional cleaning firms require management and employees to engage in formal training in a variety of cleaning disciplines, and these educational efforts will be ongoing. Consumers should ask about the formal training background of technicians who will be cleaning their carpet.
· Certification – Professional firms require technicians who have certification from organizations like the IICRC or through comparable franchise or independent training and testing organizations.
· Experience – The years of experience a firm has, combined with formal training programs, contribute significantly to the experience and proficiency of its employees.
· Knowledgeable – Professional firms employ and train technicians who have the ability to answer basic questions regarding carpet performance and maintenance, as well as spotting and cleaning.
· References – Consumers should ask for references from previous customers, and they should consult friends and business acquaintances about the reputation of the cleaning firm they are considering. Do not hesitate to call the Chamber of Commerce and the Better Business Bureau.
· Trade Associations – Professional cleaning firms are members of regional or national trade associations or other organizations that promote high ethical standards and continuing education. Look for trade association logos in advertising.
· Credibility – Community involvement through the Chamber of Commerce and/or professional business, charitable or similar organizations will be undertaken by concerned, caring professionals. Look for logos indicating involvement in these organizations.
· Method – Ask the cleaner which method of cleaning will be used and the advantages and disadvantages of this method compared to other methods.
· Proof – Never hesitate to ask for proof. Ask to see the cleaner’s certification card, business license and insurance certificate.
· No Pressure – Technicians must be courteous and willing to take the time to thoroughly explain the cleaning and to answer all questions. The consumer should never feel pressured.
There is no single criterion for selecting a carpet cleaning service. Several combined factors must be considered in the selection decision.
credit: IICRC - Institute Of Inspection Cleaning And Restoration Certification
Carpet Cleaning, Victoria BC - Myth#1: I Can Save Money Buying Inexpensive Carpet
Here is a common myths dispelled, to help homeowners achieve a higher level of proper carpet care maintenance, sure to add many years of durability and appearance to their investment.
Myth: I can Save Money Buying Inexpensive Carpet
This is the first mistake most homeowners make when selecting new carpet for their home. While savings offered by choosing cheap carpet from a discount carpet dealer may be attractive, it really is not a good investment.
Discount carpet is made with less durable carpet fiber in the pile, which has a very low wear resistance. In only months an unsightly high traffic area can become visible, causing permanent and irreversible damage.
Mid to upper price range carpets with nylon fiber and stout latex backing will render the best wear resistance, and will remain attractive even after 20 or 30 years. Most interior design experts are privy to these facts, and will recommend only the best quality carpet.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Call Victoria Carpet Care at 250-474-7777 or request a FREE Quote online!
VICTORIA CARPET CARE IS A ONE CALL SERVICE: Carpet Repairs and Restretching, Floor Waxing, Polishing and Cleaning, High Heat Extraction, Carpet Cleaning, Upholstery Cleaning, Mattress Cleaning, Area Rug Cleaning, Tile and Grout Cleaning, Pet Stains and Odors, Odor Control, Oriental Rug Cleaning, Leather Cleaning, Disinfectants, Carpet and Upholstery Protectors, Environmentally Friendly Green Cleaning Options and Furniture Cleaning
Testimonials and Kind Words for Victoria Carpet Care
"Thank-you for the masterful job at my own home. I will highly recommend you!" - Tony Joe, Victoria Realtor via twitter "A puppy and a house full of boys can mess up your carpets real quick but major thanks to Victoria Carpet Care for fixing them up good as new :)" ~ Chrysta Archer - Bear Mountain, Langford via twitter
"Thanks to Russ at Victoria Carpet Care for fixing what my fur babies did to my carpet!" ~ Breanne Stoudt, Victoria BC Via Twitter
"Finally found a home with Victoria Carpet Care. Everyone needs to give Russ a call for carpet care."- Paul Vandermade - Victoria Realtor via twitter
"Great job cleaning my carpets thanks!" - Judith Cullington, Colwood via twitter
"Amazing customer service skills and knows how to treat clients right! They were thrilled with the results of having their carpets stretched and cleaned and they turned out fabulous in the photo-shoot today! thank you Russ for your care and attention." - Ingrid Jarisz, Newport Realty - via LinkedIn
Myth: My Carpet is Only 1 or 2 Years Old, So It Doesn’t Need Cleaning - Carpet Cleaning in Victoria BC
It is the soil you cannot see that causes the most damage; tiny microscopic pieces of dirt and soil that destroy the protective fiber coating and break the fiber down. The fuzz in your vacuum bag or canister is your carpet going out the door, one clump at a time.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Victoria Carpet Care is happy to service these areas: Victoria, Langford, Colwood, Saanich, Oak Bay, Metchosin, View Royal, Highlands, Esquimalt, Sooke
Call 250-474-7777 today to request a FREE carpet cleaning evaluation or to schedule your most thorough cleaning!
"Victoria Carpet Care is an incredible company!! We recently moved into a 2 bedroom apartment and were told that the carpets had already been professionally done. Much to our horror the carpets were actually disgusting and I mean disgusting. There were several food and oil stains leading out of the kitchen, various stains throughout the apartment and heavy blackness at the carpets edge. Russ was able to perform a miracle and make the carpets livable again. Thank you so very much for a wonderful job and I would highly recommend this company to anyone needing any type of carpet care. Thank you again so very much." ~ Mark and Joan Paul, Victoria, BC"Hey Russ, Thanks again for coming on such short notice. The couch looks and smells great. So thanks again, I appreciate the work you did. Have a great day." ~ Adam, Greater Victoria
"Thank-you again, Russ, for doing such a terrific job with my carpets I am so pleased and will recommend you to my friends. You are the best!" ~ Sally, Colwood BC
Expert Furniture Cleaning in Victoria BC: Professional Upholstery Cleaning
How We Will Get You The Best Results
First, you and I will evaluate your furniture’s needs. “Every item must be treated differently." Then we’ll decide what will be the best approach and why! Each manufacturer recommends a specialized cleaning method, and best of all, you’ll know up front what we can and can’t do! This way there’s no surprises!
Concerns with Furniture Cleaning and Fabrics
Furniture comes in various type of fabrics, it is important that we determine what type it is. This gives us the ability to clean it properly. Even if you don’t choose us. Please be sure when you get a quote, that the company is taking this under consideration! Here’s a final note: if they use the wrong cleaning agents they will ruin the fibers and possibly the entire furniture.
About Victoria Carpet Care
Our Victoria Carpet Care Cleaning Specialists are more than happy to answer any of your carpet care questions! Call Victoria Carpet Care at 250-474-7777 for a FREE evaluation on your cleaning needs or call our FREE 24 hour Consumer Awareness Message at 1-877-474-7577. Victoria Carpet Care offers all of these great services:
•High Heat Extraction
•Carpet Cleaning
•Upholstery Cleaning
•Mattress Cleaning
•Area Rug Cleaning
•Tile and Grout Cleaning
•Pet Stains and Odors
•Odor Control
•Leather Cleaning
•Disinfectants
•Carpet and Upholstery Protectors
•Floor Waxing
•Polishing and Cleaning
•Environmentally Friendly Green Cleaning Options
•Furniture Cleaning
Victoria Carpet Care is happy to provide our Carpet, Upholstery and Area Rug Cleaning Services to all of Greater Victoria, Sooke, Metchosin, Langford, Colwood, Saanich, View Royal, Esquimalt and Oak Bay.
First, you and I will evaluate your furniture’s needs. “Every item must be treated differently." Then we’ll decide what will be the best approach and why! Each manufacturer recommends a specialized cleaning method, and best of all, you’ll know up front what we can and can’t do! This way there’s no surprises!
Concerns with Furniture Cleaning and Fabrics
Furniture comes in various type of fabrics, it is important that we determine what type it is. This gives us the ability to clean it properly. Even if you don’t choose us. Please be sure when you get a quote, that the company is taking this under consideration! Here’s a final note: if they use the wrong cleaning agents they will ruin the fibers and possibly the entire furniture.
About Victoria Carpet Care
Our Victoria Carpet Care Cleaning Specialists are more than happy to answer any of your carpet care questions! Call Victoria Carpet Care at 250-474-7777 for a FREE evaluation on your cleaning needs or call our FREE 24 hour Consumer Awareness Message at 1-877-474-7577. Victoria Carpet Care offers all of these great services:
•High Heat Extraction
•Carpet Cleaning
•Upholstery Cleaning
•Mattress Cleaning
•Area Rug Cleaning
•Tile and Grout Cleaning
•Pet Stains and Odors
•Odor Control
•Leather Cleaning
•Disinfectants
•Carpet and Upholstery Protectors
•Floor Waxing
•Polishing and Cleaning
•Environmentally Friendly Green Cleaning Options
•Furniture Cleaning
Victoria Carpet Care is happy to provide our Carpet, Upholstery and Area Rug Cleaning Services to all of Greater Victoria, Sooke, Metchosin, Langford, Colwood, Saanich, View Royal, Esquimalt and Oak Bay.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)