This is the key you must know if you are to successfully remove pet urine stains.   Once you see how it’s done, it’s really pretty simple.  But many pet owners never understand exactly how they should be removing pet stains.

Here’s the biggest mistake you can make. When Fido has a little tinkle or when Killer makes a huge puddle, the first course of action should NOT be towels or paper towels. This only mashes the urine down into the padding. It makes the urine harder to get out. Sure, some of the urine is absorbed in the towel, but not nearly all of it.

The second biggest mistake is grabbing for the spotter bottle first. Think about what you are doing. If you have urine in your carpet and spray some spot remover on the urine, you now have a puddle of urine with spot remover in it. This does NOT equal clean. The spot remover doesn’t make the urine evaporate. Sure, it may make it smell a little better, but the urine is still there and in a big way.

Here’s an important concept you should know: Spot remover is made to remove what left behind after you clean up the bulk of the mess. It isn’t designed to make urine evaporate. So having said that, what do you use to remove the bulk of the urine before treating with a spot remover?

Here’s the trick: Use a wet vacuum or a shop vacuum as soon as you find urine on your carpet or rug. You can get one at any hardware store and most department stores. When used on a fresh urine spot, the wet vacuum will remove a majority of the urine. Then whip out your favorite spot remover and treat the remaining urine left behind.

It’s really that easy. If you use this tip you can save your carpet, rugs, and your relationship with your pet.

What Are the Most Important Steps in

 Cleaning Your Carpets and Floors

Most cleaners skip these important steps. Make sure your carpet is cleaned properly.

Step 1: Pre-Inspection
We walk through the job with you and inspect your carpet. We also give tips on how you can help your carpet last longer.

Step 2: Dry-Soil Removal
Up to 85% of soil in a textile is dry particulate soil that has bonded to the surface of the fabric. Household vacuum cleaners don’t always remove all of the dry soil. If not completely removed, it may wick back upon drying. So vacuum regularly and right before the cleaners come, or ask them to do it.(fee may apply)

Step3: Furniture Moving
Find out what furniture is recommended to be moved and what is included under the regular pricing structure and what stays in place.

Step 4: Pre-Conditioning Traffic Areas
In this step, a solution is applied that loosens the soil and spots for more effective removal. (We scrub your carpet, to see our unique system give us a call)

Step 5: Pre-Treat Spots
Some spots require special solutions and special care for complete removal and to avoid setting the stain.

Step 6: Pre-Grooming
The carpet or upholstery pile is now gently massaged to further loosen the soils so that aggressive, harmful cleaning is not needed.

Step 7: Extraction
Now that the soil has been properly suspended, it can be extracted without over-wetting or leaving a sticky residue behind.

Step 8: Neutralizing
Another common problem is that some carpet cleaners don’t neutralize the carpet. Not balancing the pH can cause the carpet to be stiff and attract dirt like a magnet.

Step 9: Specialty Spotting
Stubborn stains sometimes require specialty stain removal processes. Because many cleaners do not train themselves, they do not know about these processes. Those who do sometimes gouge customers to use these processes because they offer a low price they intend not to keep.

Step 10: Post Grooming
The pile of the carpet or upholstery should then be finished so that it dries and cures in the proper direction.

Step 11: Speed Dry
Proper drying should be insured with high velocity air movers. (As needed)

Step 12: Post Inspection
A thorough walk through should be done to insure that you are completely satisfied with your cleaning job.

WARNING: Untrained Carpet Cleaners Use 1 to 3 of These Important Steps, Over-Wet Your Carpet and Upholstery and Leaving a Sticky Residue Behind.

Call for more info on our cleaning systems or visit www.carpetcleaningjeffersoncitymo.com

Aaron Sabartinelli IICRC Certified Carpet Technician

573-636-3111

These websites pertain to the times in which we live, I suggest you take a close look at them all.

http://www.selfsufficientlivingblog.com

http://www.longtermfoodstorage.org

http://www.whenwilltheworldend.org

http://www.thecitymovie.com

How Often Should I Clean My Carpets,

Rugs and Floors?

(Without over-wetting or leaving a sticky residue behind)

Have you ever wondered if you are cleaning your floors and fabrics enough? Or too much? Are there frequency guidelines for professional cleaning? If so, where do you find them? Surely you have heard Wait as long as you can before you clean your carpet…. or Once you’ve cleaned your carpet, it’s never the same….

These widely used comments have stemmed from unfortunate encounters with uninformed cleaners that have left the carpet with an overload of detergent residue. The consumer has assumed that this is the case with all carpet cleaning and resolved to wait until the carpet is in dire straights to clean it.

The good news is that a properly cleaned carpet will not re-soil as quickly and will actually last longer. Why? Because damaging soils are removed with effective cleaning. Soil that is not removed by vacuuming, even though it can rarely be seen by the naked eye, cuts and slices on the carpet fibers as the carpet is being walked on breaking down the carpet yarns in the traffic areas. The result is that even with restorative cleaning at that point, it will not correct the damage that has been done to the fiber.

Fiber producers and carpet manufacturers recommend that a residential carpet should be professionally cleaned at least 18 to 24 months for best performance, more often in heavily trafficked and heavy soiling situations.

A Clean Carpet is a Healthy Carpet

Not to mention that a carpet that is not cleaned on a regular basis is an unhealthy carpet. Carpet is like a sink. It collects soils, pollens, insecticides, exhaust, etc. that gets tracked in or blown in from the polluted outdoors. This creates an unhealthy indoor environment.

What About My Hard Surface Floors and Rugs?

Hard surface floors can also be permanently damaged by not being professionally cleaned on a regular basis.. For example, hardwood floors get deep scratch patterns. The grout on stone and tile floors isn’t sealed or the sealer has been affected by household cleaners and no longer repels the soil and spillage. Also, the grout is a valley that the soil gets mopped into on a daily basis.

And finally, a 9 x 12 Oriental Rug can hold up to 87 pounds of soil without looking dirty! This was demonstrated by a study done by the Eureka Vacuum Cleaner Company. So, get your rugs cleaned about once a year as well, including removing the dry soil.

Until Next time,

Aaron Sabartinelli IICRC Certified Carpet Technician

So you’re worried about trying to save money? Of course you are. So is everyone.

What you should really be thinking about is, are you really saving any money by hiring cheap carpet cleaning company?

Let’s explore that question for just a moment. There are around 40 carpet cleaning companies in the Jefferson City area. I say “around” because I can never be sure. There are so many fly-by-night guys who buy cheap portable machine, put it in the back of their truck, and call themselves carpet cleaners. No joke. Out of the 40, possibly only a dozen of them are full-time, bona fide companies.

When you call around to get a carpet cleaning estimate, how many of these companies answer the phone? Or do you get an answering machine? Do they call you back, should you wait for them to call you back, your call, your money.

And how many times have you booked a cleaning appointment only to have the cleaning company not show up at all? This happens a lot. Without good office staff, mistakes like this are sure to be frequent.

At Christian Service Company, we have a great staff with over 28 years of service experience, and are dedicated to answer your questions and give you a friendly advice over the phone. 

Won’t you give us a call right now at 573-636-3111? We’d love to serve you.

4 Easy Steps to

Clean Up a Spill on

Your

Carpets, Rugs, and

Upholstery

(without damaging them)

Have you ever tried cleaning a spot on your carpet or rug only to make it worse?

Using the wrong product or the wrong technique can actually damage your carpet or rug. Follow these simple instructions for best results. Please keep in mind that some spots require professional care.

STEP 1: Cover spill with WHITE napkin or paper towels. DO NOT use colored paper! It might transfer onto the carpet. Be sure to use a THICK stack to absorb as much of the spot as possible

STEP 2: Blot by stepping on stack of towels.
REPEAT THIS PROCESS UNTIL NO TRANSFER TAKES PLACE. DO NOT RUB!!!

STEP 3: Apply Spotting Agent. Warning: Do not use over the counter spot removers! They can leave a sticky residue that attracts soil and may discolor your textiles.. Instead, call us to find out what spotters are recommended.

STEP 4: REPEAT Steps 1 and 2. If the spot does not come out, do NOT attempt any further action, as you may set the spot and or damage your textiles. Instead, give us a call.

Do not over-wet the spot. Keep blotting until dry to the touch. You may then repeat all steps.

Have a Merry and spill free Holidays!

Aaron Sabartinelli  IICRC Certified Carpet Technician

573-636-3111

The holidays are upon us.  Guests will be coming over.  One of the first things they will see when they walk in your door is your carpet.  Is your carpet clean? 

What first impression will your carpet and floors give?  Will your guests be amazed at how clean your carpet is?  Or will they be afraid to take off their shoes on your floors?

We can help make your holidays a clean and memorable event.  Just give us a call now to get any of your carpet and rugs sparkling clean.

Right now we are booking up about a week in advance.  So call right away for the best appointment times. 

Beautiful carpet and floors can be your for the holidays.  Just call us now at 636-3111

 Oh, and don’t forget to have your upholstery cleaned at the same time!!!

One of the first things I remember hearing as a kid growing up from the adults around was that “if you don’t like the weather, stick around, it will change”. Well this seems to be holding true this past week because it got cold, as though we were going to skip Fall all together and run head long into Winter. 

Like it or not I am not a big Winter fan, never have been, but I, like the rest of you, prepare by winterizing the house, bundling up and braving the sometimes bitter cold with the hopes of a short Winter season.

The biggest part of winterizing the house besides checking the firewood or sealing the windows or paying the gas bill, is of course having the carpets freshly cleaned from the elements we drag in on our shoes all summer and fall season.

Give us at Christian Service Company a call soon, we will use our two step method, unlike any other carpet cleaning company in the Jefferson City area, to thoroughly scrub your carpets, hot water extract, and leave your carpets and home smelling fresh and clean.

Aaron Sabartinelli  IICRC Carpet Cleaning Technician

573-636-3111

Recently I was asked what method I used for carpet cleaning…. Well no one likes to give up their secrets to success but I guess it will be OK for me to share my secret with you.

Don’t tell alright?

First of all I always inspect the area, duh, right?

Second I bring in the equipment.

Third I set everything up.

And last I set the help to work.

OK, so that is not anything worth telling so here goes.

We at Christian Service Company use a two step method, we always scrub the carpet, no matter if residential or commercial, with  20 inch carpet machine. (If you want to see it you will have to hire us), then like most other carpet cleaners we hot water extract.

OK, so that is nothing too exciting either and yes it takes a little longer but using this two step method we nearly always get the carpet looking brand new and definitely cleaner than the other guys in our area.

Anyway, vacuum regularly and call us if you need carpet cleaning in Jefferson City or the surrounding areas.

Aaron Sabartinelli

Christian Service Company

573-636-3111

There are many cleaning agents you can choose for carpet and rugs.  There are hundreds of different products all claiming to be the best.  So which ones are safe? I’m sure you’re concerned about the safety of your carpet.  But even greater, you’re concerned about the safety of your family.  I’ll give you the basics on both. 

NEVER use this on carpet or rugs… 

First, chlorine bleach products should NEVER be used on carpet or rugs.  This is one of the chemicals that’s not only harmful to the fiber, but also harmful to the person applying the chemical.  Bleach is much more harmful than most people think. Did you know some cleaning agents could actually cause a stain to be permanent?  For instance, some high PH spot removers can cause a pet stain to permanently set into a fiber? 

To make sure you’re applying the right cleaning agent, use a neutral PH spotter.  Or, choose a spot removal agent designed specifically to treat pet stains. Many types of carpet cleaning shampoo can leave a sticky, soil-attracting residue in the fiber.  In particular, the types of shampoo that foam up and are scrubbed into the fiber are the worst culprits.  These cleaning agents are often laced with “optical brighteners” to temporarily make the fibers look better.  But in the long run, they ruin the fibers.  And even worse, the soil that accumulates isn’t good for your indoor environment. Keep the use of solvents to a minimum. 

There are indeed some solvents that may be used to remove oils in extreme soil instances.  These include amyl acetate (in nail polish remover), rubbing alcohol, and odor-less mineral spirits.  But be WARNED!  These solvents should be used at a minimum.  After cleaning, the area should be rinsed with water and extracted. 

Are professional cleaning agents safe? 

Some are.  The most dangerous equation here is typically the technician cleaning your carpet.  If the technician in your home is poorly trained, you could be in for trouble. It is suspected the disease Kawasaki Syndrome has been brought on by improper carpet cleaning methods.  The disease affects small children.  This is suspected to sometimes occur by the use of an excessive amount of high PH cleaning agents followed by very little rinsing of the fibers.  Many cheap portable cleaning machines can’t rinse high PH cleaning agents properly. For your utmost safety, we always clean your carpet with the safest cleaning agents possible. 

After cleaning, we make sure your carpet is left in a PH balanced state.  We use some of the best professional grade equipment available.  In addition, our technicians are FANATICS about rinsing your carpet. Our technicians understand the importance of rinsing and performing extra dry passes to insure your carpet dries quickly.  This is safer for your family and also prevents the possibility of spots returning later.

Until next time,

Aaron Sabartinelli – Christian Service Company