Dust Mites, allergens & carpet cleaning

Pet urine odor strikes again!

Has this happened to you?  Dog, cat, and human urine must be neutralized and flushed from your carpet and padding in order for the odor to go away.  Sometimes there are more spots than you may realize.  We used several methods to detect all pet urine spots so that they can be properly treated.  We have pets and we've been there.  Let us help - call today 216-939-8741.  Visit our webpage for some helpful tips for dealing with pet urine: 

 https://www.deltacarpetclean.com/pet-odor-removal.html

Tile and Grout Floor Care

Tile floors are everywhere, and where there’s tile, there’s also grout to separate it all, keeping everything nice and even, with straight lines.
 
But a straight line may not always be so… clean. Dirt and grime and other contaminants build up over time and make what was once a beautiful floor look downright ugly. The grout is especially susceptible to soiling and staining.
 
Just as you would clean any surface, tile and grout floors need special attention. If you keep them clean, following a maintenance schedule, you won’t have to deal with the tough issue of restorative cleaning.
 
Here are a few simple tips for you to follow in order to keep your tile and grout floors in tip-top shape.
 
Sweep it
 
The first step is keep the floor swept. Sweep it daily, which will remove dust and debris and other contaminants that can eventually cause tough-to-remove soiling.
 
Mop it
 
Tile floors are very easy to clean and maintain. Use a clean mop and an approved detergent to clean the floor. Some prefer the newer flat floor cleaners. Doesn’t matter the tool, it is how you use it and the products you choose.
 
Some recommend the use of chlorine bleach, which acts as a disinfectant. The challenge here is remaining residues can create issues, such as being tracked off onto carpet, causing color loss. Be careful with the use of any type of bleach.
 
Grout issues
 
The toughest part of a tile and grout floor cleaning job is… the grout. It’s porous, even if sealed, and becomes an eyesore quickly. Purchase a heavy-duty grout cleaner and follow the directions. You will most likely be on your hands and knees, and it takes time to do this right. Apply the product to the grout, allow some reasonable contact time, and scrub - scrub - scrub! Repeat as necessary. Work carefully until the grout looks great again.
 
When everything is cleaned up, be sure to rinse with a neutral detergent, or just water, and let air dry and inspect. You will find areas need more attention. When you do… get back to work!
 
Tile and grout cleaning is no easy task, especially when it becomes really soiled. When you find yourself up against an impossible task, call your professional cleaning company. Call Delta Carpet Cleaning today at 216-939-8741. If you know the square footage of your tile and what type it is when can give you a quote over the phone.  Visit our webpage https://www.deltacarpetclean.com/Tile-And-Grout-Cleaning.html for some before and after pictures.  After all, it pays to call a pro!

Carpet Protector- does it work?

Delta Carpet Cleaning uses only genuine Scotchgard carpet and fabric protector.  When we apply Scotchgard after cleaning your Free Maintenance Program is extended.  Call for details 216-939-8741   https://deltacarpetclean.com/Residential-Service.html

What about powder or granule carpet deodorizers?

Resist the urge! 

Instead call Delta Carpet Cleaning in Berea Ohio and schedule a cleaning today!  We can add professional grade deodorizers to our detergent if you like- just ask.   Call today 216-939-8741.  Visit our website at: www.deltacarpetclean.com 

Oh but my carpet doesn't look dirty.

If it looks dirty it's too late! The soil has already 

done it's damage!

Call Delta Carpet Cleaning today and get that soil removed before it's too late!  216-939-8741

Clean It — Don’t Cover It

Eww...what is that smell?   Odors. They are everywhere. When pleasant, we might call them “scents.” When not-so-pleasant, we might call them malodors.

Odors are caused by a variety of sources. Some odors are pleasant, welcoming, such as from a fresh-cut batch of flowers or a nice, home-cooked meal. Others are not pleasant, “malodorous,” such as from an unattended cat litter box or rotting garbage left too long in a trash bin.

And when something is malodorous, you must do something about it. Sometimes, the urge is to just cover it up. That can be a very bad idea as odors just keep getting worse and worse and you eventually have a difficult situation to deal with.

You want your home to be neat, clean, and odor-free, except for odors (scents) that you introduce because they are pleasant and welcoming, such as air fresheners, perfumes, scented candles, etc. A rule of thumb is this: When it is clean and dry, there should be no odors.

Your carpet, furniture and other absorbent materials in your home, over time, become soiled and often collect odors. Normal “dusty” odors are part of life between cleaning, and routine chores keep them manageable. Yet odors from urine, feces, body perspiration, and other sources are offensive and must be removed.

There are three principles to follow when it comes to keeping your home clean and odor-free.

Remove the source

When something is deposited, spilled, or has come into contact with a surface, the first step is to remove contamination. This means scraping, rinsing or otherwise removing any odor-causing sources. The sooner you do this, the easier the job will be. An example would be blotting and removing a fresh pet “accident”, as odors will quickly become worse over time.

Clean affected areas

Once the source is removed, there is still some contamination on the surface. A thorough cleaning is important to remove any residual matter that can cause odors. Using hot water is best, if the surface can handle higher temperatures. Some furniture fabrics are heat sensitive, for example.

Deodorize and disinfect

Now it’s time to use odor-removing products, such as an approved deodorizer and/or disinfectant. This should be the final step in odor removal. Follow manufacturer directions exactly, as using too little or too much product can be counter-productive.

And never forget, your favorite cleaning professionals know how to clean and tackle tough odors. So if it's coming from your carpet or furniture -let us do the dirty work. It pays to call Delta Carpet Cleaning in Berea, Ohio  216-939-8741!!   

Visit our website www.deltacarpetclean.com for some helpful tips for dealing with pet odors