Cut Pile

The best-selling type of carpet is textured cut pile.  Cutting looped carpet fibers at the top creates cut pile with yarn bundles standing straight.  Pre-shearing cut pile several times creates a luxurious appearance.  Cut pile is less resistant to crushing than other types of carpet.

Saxony

Saxonies are tightly twisted cut piles that are heatset straight.  Saxonies consist of two or more fibers twisted together in a yarn.  They provide a soft texture for formal and informal areas. Saxonies show every footprint and vacuum-cleaner mark.  These carpets have medium durability.

Texture and Textured Saxony

Textures are the best-selling carpets and work well in informal areas (such as family rooms and children’s bedrooms) because of its soft feel.  Textures are tightly twisted and texture heat set for medium durability. They have a multi-colored look that disguises tracks and footprints.

Velvet/Plush

Velvets/Plushes are lightly twisted and have a uniform color.  They are softer and more level than textures.  This type of carpet is ideal for formal areas (such as formal living rooms and master bedrooms) because of its luxurious appearance.  Velvets/Plushes show every footprint and vacuum-cleaner mark.

Frieze

Frieze is a highly twisted cut pile carpet suited for high traffic, informal areas.  It has short fibers that tend to curl in different directions at the surface to hide footprints and vacuum marks.

Cut and Loop Pile

Cut and loop pile combines cut and looped fibers.  It provides a variety of surface textures or sculptured effects for medium durability.  Cut and loop pile carpets are available in solid or multiple colors.  The different levels in this type of carpet can hide dirt and footprints in formal and informal areas.

Level Loop Pile

Level loop pile is made by weaving even loops of yarn into carpet backing at both ends.  This type of carpet is very durable and track resistant because of its strong loops.  Higher loops create a more luxurious appearance.  Level loop piles with short and densely packed loops require through vacuuming, as the loops trap dirt, and can prevent it from being vacuumed out.  This type of carpet is ideal for high traffic areas.

Berber

Berbers are increasing in popularity faster than any other type of carpet.  Berbers limit footprints and vacuum tracks in informal areas.  Berbers can have thicker yarns than other level loop pile carpets for high durability. These loops can retain dirt and may be damaged from snags. Berbers come in expensive wool fibers or less expensive nylon, olefin, or nylon-olefin fibers.

Multi-Level Loop Pile

Multi-level loop pile is like level loop pile except that the loop heights vary (usually two to three different loop heights).  This carpet creates an appearance of random texture.  This type of carpet is good for high traffic areas but the smaller loops can sometimes hold more dirt.

I Hope this helps.

Nylon

Overall, nylon has the most strengths & the fewest weaknesses. It will burn, it will fade, (unless solution dyed) can be stained, can become matted & crushed but not as easily as most other fibers, especially if vacuumed regularly and professionally maintained on an annual basis. Dupont’s solution-dyed Nylon is the best Nylon fiber.

Polyester & Olefin

Polyester and Olefin (polypropylene) are widely used in rental grade and berber style carpets.  They are the least expensive and will last the least amount of time. They’re OIL LOVING Fibers so they absorb no moisture but plenty of oil/grease/soot.  Don’t use near kitchen or garage or homes with pets with oily coats.
They do not easily fade from sunlight, bleach or pool/hot tub chemicals.
Great for damp basements, water-based spills from little kids & young pets but terrible for oil based stains.  They burn easily, not for smokers/ fireplaces.  They crush down quickly – not good for stairs or wheelchairs. In a few years they will look dull & gray in traffic paths.  This look cannot be cleaned away as the fibers will become “scratched” or abraded – frieze style will hide that the best.

Wool

Wool, the most expensive, will last for decades if cared for on a regular basis. It does not burn easily. It cleans up well but stains more easily.
It does not crush easily. It absorbs a lot of moisture & so is bad for damp basements.
It fades easily & is dissolved by bleach, & other harsh (like pool/ jacuzzi) chemicals .

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Lay carpet samples over Pad, on a hard surface & select carpet by testing with your feet NOT your hands. A Pad that is too thick or soft will shorten the life of your carpet and should be avoided especially in homes with heavy furniture (indents easily formed). They should also be avoided in homes occupied by seniors or drunks as they become even more unsteady.
“Trackless” carpet does not exist ! REPEAT AFTER ME – it does not exist !!
To reduce footprints, brush carpet samples in every direction, stand back to observe & pick samples that exhibit the least amount of shade change when viewed from all angles.  We recommend a BCF yarn as opposed to a Staple yarn, carpet especially for pet owners.  Staple yarns behave like Velcro in gripping pet & human hair that won’t vacuum away.  A high twist count will also help on this issue.
By insisting on an installer who uses a power-stretcher as required by the CRI 104 code, you will get the best installer – See http://www.carpet-rug.com.  Knee kickers result in carpet that is more likely to ripple and lose it’s stretch over time.  Loose or poorly installed carpet will ripple when wet but in most cases settle back down as it dries.

Original post by  Mike on  www.santacruzclean.com/blog/

There’s no doubt that if the carpets in your hotel (or business), haven’t been properly cleaned within the past 12 months, they just aren’t doing you any favors. Dirty carpets certainly won’t encourage visitors to return to your establishment and continue to do business with you.

So it makes perfect business sense to have your Las Vegas area hotel carpets cleaned professionally on a regular basis. We offer superb results any time on any carpet – in your lounge, in your reception area, in your bars and guest rooms. We are expert upholstery cleaners  too!

When we clean carpets, we remove deep-down dirt, spots, and stains – safely, quickly and efficiently. We’ll restore a like-new appearance to the colors and texture of all your once beautiful and vibrant hotel carpets, and worth remembering, this cleaning treatment is good for your carpets – it actually helps prolong their lives. It’s good for your business too!

Take a close look at your carpets today.
Imagine you are one of your most critical and fussy customers.

Would you like to stay in a hotel with carpets like yours? If the answer is “Yes” – then great!  We’ll be delighted if you remember us next time they’re ready for cleaning.

If your Hastings or Grand Island area hotel or business is ready for professional carpet cleaning, we’ll gladly come to your facility to evaluate your carpets and give you a free quotation.

We provide the following services performed by trained professionals in Hastings, Grand Island, Kenesaw, Doniphan, and Giltner, NE.

• Carpet Cleaning
• Upholstery Cleaning
• Area Rug Cleaning
• Fabric Protection
• Pet Stains
• Commercial Cleaning
• and many other cleaning related services

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BECAUSE WE CARE

That’s why all of our carpet cleaners are dedicated to earning your repeat business. We teach them that the little things mean as much as the big things to our customers.  We also guarantee that you will be satisfied or your money back!

With our trained and experienced carpet cleaners we know you are going to love the work that we perform.

IF THE SPOTS COME BACK SO DO WE!!!!!

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Carpet Cleaning Hastings and Grand Island, NE

Oxygen is the most abundant element on earth, comprising 45.6% of the earth’s crust and 20.95% of dry air, and is one of the most vital elements to support life for plants, animals and man.
Hydrogen peroxide has been sold in drug stores for many years as an antiseptic and a bleach. With a cost of less than .60 cents per 16 oz. bottle, it is one of the world’s great “miracles” in a bottle.

Although it is not approved by the FDA or medical profession to be taken internally, it has many uses in homes, farm and garden. How many have you used?

Use 3% hydrogen peroxide in chilled water for washing chicken or other poultry and beef or pork.

Cleansing for vegetables and salad greens: Add 1/4 cup 3% hydrogen peroxide to a sink full of cold water. Wash vegetables thoroughly, rinse with cold water and drain. This process prolongs freshness.

In the dishwasher or dishwater: Add 2 ounces of 3% hydrogen peroxide to the regular washing formula. Your glasses will sparkle!

Marinade: Place meat, fish or poultry in a casserole (avoid using aluminum pans). Cover with a diluted solution of 3% hydrogen peroxide. Place in a loosely covered container in refrigerator for 1/2 hour. Rinse and cook.

Leftover tossed salad: Spray with a solution of 1/2 cup water and 1 tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide.
Drain, cover and refrigerate. Eliminates use of chemical preservatives.

To freshen kitchen: Keep a spray bottle of 3% solution of hydrogen peroxide in the kitchen. Use to wipe off counter tops and appliances. It will disinfect and give the kitchen a clean, fresh small. Works great in the refrigerator and lunch boxes.

Humidifiers & steamers: Use 1 pint of 3% hydrogen peroxide to a gallon of water. This helps keep them clean too.

Laundry: Add 8 ounces of 3% hydrogen peroxide to your wash in place of bleaches.

Shower: Keep a spray bottle of 3% hydrogen peroxide in the shower. Spray your body after washing to replace the acid mantel on your skin that soap removes.

Rejuvenating Detoxifying Bath: Add 6 ounces of 35% hydrogen peroxide to a tub of water. You may increase up to 2 cups. Soak at least 1/2 hour.

Alternate Bath: Add 1/2 cup 35% hydrogen peroxide, 1/2 cup sea salt, 1/2 cup baking soda or Epsom salts to water and soak.

Foot soak: Add 1 & 1/2 ounces 35% hydrogen peroxide to 1 gallon water and soak.

Pour a capful of 3% hydrogen peroxide in each of your ears after swimming to prevent ear infections.

Use 3% grade as an astringent on your face, neck and full body after bathing. Gets rid of acne FAST.

Use it in 3% grade in a spray bottle for cuts and soars. Spray on frequently and watch them disappear.

Athlete’s Foot: Soak feet nightly in 3% hydrogen peroxide until condition is improved.

Mouthwash: Use 3% hydrogen peroxide. Add a dash of liquid chlorophyll for flavor if desired.
Swish it around in your mouth for 1-2 minutes before brushing. Watch how white your teeth become!

Toothpaste: Use baking soda and add enough 3% hydrogen peroxide to make a paste. Or, just dip your brush in 3% hydrogen peroxide and brush.

Toothbrush: Soak your toothbrush in 3% hydrogen peroxide between brushings.

Pets: For small animals (dogs and cats) use 1 ounce 3% hydrogen peroxide to 1 quart water for their drinking water and bath.

House & Garden Plants: Put 1 ounce 3% hydrogen peroxide in 1-quart water. Water or mist plants with this solution.

Sprouting needs: Add 1 ounce 3% hydrogen peroxide to one pint of water and soak the seeds overnight. Add the same amount of hydrogen peroxide each time you rinse the seeds.

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Just imagine wearing the same pair of pants or a shirt for years and years and not ever washing it…

Now look at the Sofa or Recliner in your family room or how about those Dining Room chairs your raised your family on?

Isn’t it time to do some laundry?

We are fully equipped to clean with the very latest of methods and environmentally safe cleaning solutions.

Call today to set up an appointment with Clark Counties finest Upholstery Cleaning Company.

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Sure we can clean under your beds. Mom only knows just how much dander, pet hair, dust, lint, feathers and what not reside under the very piece of furniture that you spend up to 8 hours a day in. Chances are you have a heat register or air vent either nearby or directly under that bed.

Now imagine how that same dust, hair, dander and what not becoming air born while you’re asleep…

So..

We can disassemble and move your bed for you or if you would like to save time and money you can get the room ready for us before we arrive on cleaning day. Either disassemble your bed frame and move it and your mattresses to another room, put your bed on furniture skidders and have us move it side to side if there is room to do so (a Queen size in a 10 by 10 room is a no go)

Or..

Either way, we would love to clean under your beds for you. Your sinuses will love us for it..

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Life Happens Think Smart…

Smartstrand made with Dupont Sorona polymer represents a break through in fiber technology.Dupont’s propietary sorona polymer has engineered stain protection that will never wash off or wear off. The fiber’s outstanding resiliency and durability make it a natural choice for busy households.When life happens, think smart. Think Smartstrand.

Well that’s what the marketing professionals have to say anyways.

Valentine’s Carpet Care on the other hand are the Cleaning Professionals and we are constantly asked for recommendations on what carpet types work best. Up until now we have always recommended Solution Dyed Nylon as the best all around carpet for most home owners.

Not a week goes by that we are not in a flooring store and many of Hastings’ finest Carpet retailers  have been very impressed with this new form of Polyester.  A fellow cleaner recently had two rooms of Smartstrand  installed in his wife’s day care center to really give it a good real world testing.

Personally I think that six three year olds will be a better test than Ricko the Rhino.

By the summer of 2010 we should have a pretty good idea of Smartstrand’s durability and cleanability.

Stay tuned!

Don’t buy into the “our method is best” advertising you’ll find all over the Internet and Yellow Pages.

Comparison of Carpet Cleaning Methods

There are four basic methods for cleaning carpet:

* Carpet Shampooing
* Dry Powder Method
* Bonnet Cleaning
* “Hot Water Extraction”/Steam Cleaning

Carpet Shampoo Method

The theory in the shampoo method is to generate a lot of foam in the carpet, allow this foam to dry, have the resulting residue attract the soil, and vacuum up the residue and soil the next day.

Because of historical past resoiling problems, carpet shampoos will frequently also have an anti-resoiling additive such as a resin or polymer to reduce this resoiling tendency.  Today’s carpet Shampoos (often called Encapsulation Solutions) offer terrific results with no resoiling what so ever if done correctly.

Three primary types of machines are used for this process:

* Cylindrical Foam
* Dual Cylindrical Brush
* Rotary Shampoo

The Cylindrical Foam Shampoo machine uses an air compressor to create dry foam before the foam is applied to the carpet and the carpet is then agitated with a revolving cylindrical brush which combs the foam through carpet pile.  This method will leave dirt trapped in the carpet pile.  Carpet must be thoroughly vacuumed before and after cleaning.

The Dual Cylindrical Brush machine usually has an onboard shampoo tank that disperses the cleaning agent across the carpet as the brushes work it into the pile.  Embedded debris is usually “dug” out of the carpet at the same time. Post vacuuming is a must.  Matted or distorted pile can be rejuvenated with this method.

The Rotary Shampoo method uses an ordinary rotary floor machine (the same kind used for stripping wax), sprays shampoo onto the carpet from a dispensing tank, and a rotary brush whips the detergent to a foam.  Post vacuuming is needed as well to remove dried shampoo and soil.

Dry Powder Method

In this method, dry absorbent compound (containing small amounts of water, detergent, and solvent,) is sprinkled over carpet or worked into the carpet with a machine.  This purpose of this cleaner is to attract and absorb soil. Mechanical agitation from a brush works the cleaner through the carpet.

These products usually contain an absorbent carrier, water, detergent, and solvent.  The theory is that the liquids dissolve the soil and this soil/detergent/solvent mixture is absorbed into the carrier and is then vacuumed up.  They are often used with a detergent prespray in heavily soiled areas.

The absorbent cleaner most commonly is organic, but may also be polymers.  The compound is supposed to absorb the dislodged soil and is then vacuumed away.  The carpet must be thoroughly vacuumed before and after cleaning.

Very thorough vacuuming should be used to ensure that most of the carrier comes out of the carpet.  With the extremely fine powder types, indoor air quality can be reduced.  If a white powder starts appearing on shoes and cuffs of pants, too much was used and it was not thoroughly vacuumed up.  A common problem is for this white powder to reappear after wet extraction cleaning.

This cleaning method has the advantage of no drying time for interim maintenance, since little water is used.  This makes it a common maintenance cleaning method.

Host®, Capture®, Love My Carpet®, Arm and Hammer®, and Carpet Fresh® would be included in this category.

Bonnet Method / “Carbonated Cleaning”

This method is sometimes called “dry cleaning”, which is a misnomer, since water is used.

Bonnet Shampooing is simply an adaptation of hard floor spray buffing to carpets.

This method for carpet maintenance consists of the use of a rotary or oscillating brush adapted with a stiff brush or drive block designed to drive wet, damp or dry pads.  The carpet can be sprayed with the cleaning solution and/or the pads can be soaked in the cleaning solution and squeezed lightly before placing the pad under the driving brush.
Sometimes, carbonated water is used to (in theory) give better soil suspension and bring down the pH.  Companies using this method frequently use “scare” tactics to convince consumers that extraction cleaning or steam cleaning will destroy the carpet.
This method is best for light use commercial glue down carpeted areas where children and bare feet will not come in contact with the carpet.  Used as a interim cleaning method, it can keep your business flooring looking good between more thorough Extraction cleanings.

Steam Cleaning

This method is often called “Hot Water Extraction” or “Steam Cleaning” and is the cleaning method nearly all carpet manufacturers and carpet fiber producers recommend.

This is the only cleaning method classified as “deep cleaning”.  All the others are considered “light surface cleaning” because they are incapable of removing soil deep in the pile.  Also, all other methods leave large amounts of cleaning agent in the carpet after cleaning.

The maintenance brochure published by the world’s largest carpet manufacturer, Shaw Industries, recommends this method, because its own research indicates that it provides the best capability for cleaning.

This method is frequently called “steam” cleaning due to the fine spray of water used to force dirt out of the carpet which is sucked up by the vacuum slot immediately in front of the spray.  Seldom is real live steam used, however.  This process consists of spraying a solution of water and detergent into the carpet pile and recovering the water and soil with a powerful vacuum into a holding tank. This can be done from a truck-mounted unit outside the home with only the hose and floor tool brought inside, or by a portable system brought into the home or office.

From a health standpoint, the truck-mounted system is preferred because the dirty air and humidity are exhausted outside rather than recirculated around the house. Additionally, truck-mounted systems usually are more powerful than portable units and do a much better cleaning job and get the carpet dry more quickly.

With some truck-mounted systems (called PTO’s), the vehicle itself must run in neutral during the cleaning and in many others a separate engine (sometimes with a propane or oil-fired heater) is used to power the unit and heat the water.
Depending upon the equipment, temperatures may range from cold tap water to boiling hot water and even super heated water over 240 degrees F.

General Comments

The choice of the proper cleaning system is extremely important. Some systems leave residues which promote re-soiling and defeat the whole purpose of cleaning. Some methods actually damage the carpet fibers and shorten the life of the carpet. Check with the carpet manufacturer for recommendations.

Carpet Cleaning Frequency:

If carpet is cleaned before it becomes too unsightly, the cleaning chore will be easier and more successful. Allowing the carpet to become overly soiled may result in irreversible damage.  It is a common myth that cleaning the carpet before it is absolutely necessary will cause it to get dirty faster. This goes back to the days when the shampoo methods were the most common.

Carpet in a typical household should be professionally cleaned every 12 to 18 months depending upon the number of residents, amount and type of activity, and whether the carpet is light or dark color.

Professional Carpet Cleaning versus “Do-It-Yourself” Cleaning:

The maintenance brochure published by the world’s largest carpet manufacturer, Shaw Industries, recommends professional carpet cleaning over “Do-It-Yourself” because of the potential problems that can occur from using rental equipment – such as yellowing, over-wetting, fiber tip damage, severe re soiling, overuse of detergents, etc.
Most rental units available do not adequately clean and may actually damage the carpet.

Make sure to hire a cleaning company that offers all of these methods.  In some cases it takes a combination of two or more methods to achieve the best results.  The best “Multi Method Cleaners” in Hastings, Grand Island, Doniphan, Kenesaw, Juniata, Clay Center, and Harvard are, you guessed it.. Valentines Carpet Care.