Minneapolis Carpet Cleaning

Tips for Pet Odors

jason — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 19:03:05 +0000

The summer is upon us finally. With the added heat and humidity we have been receiving many calls on pet odors in carpets and flooring. Educating our customers is very important to us. Here are some of the ideas and procedures that we recommend.

The first steps should always be the preventive steps. Here are a few preventive steps to follow.

1) Make the area as unavailable or unattractive as possible.

2) Make the area where they should go more attractive.

3) Research potty training techniques or even retrain your pet.

4) Support your pet in a positive manner as you train.

Steps to follow if you have staining or odors.

1) Always remember to saturate the area through the carpet fibers, through the carpet padding and into the sub flooring.

2) Always use an enzyme based product for best results.

3) Mix proper ratios of product and water, treating the area at least 2-3 times.

4) Do not use vinegar and baking soda. These will change the PH balance of the stain.

5) When all else fails, call a professional like Green Clean.

ConGRADulations!

jason — Mon, 23 May 2011 17:52:19 +0000

Spring is not only a traditional time of year to clean your house, but also a time to celebrate young graduates from high school and college. As you prepare your home for the many guests you anticipate attending your child’s graduation party, remember one of your home’s largest thriving environments for dust, bacteria, and other allergens-your carpet.

In Minnesota, we have the wonderful opportunity of enjoying all four seasons. With that, we get to spend many hours indoors throughout the harsh cold temperature and snowy blizzards. Come springtime, Minnesotans enjoy opening the windows and cleaning the house top to bottom. After all, we have just spent the last 4 months in a home that has accumulated allergens and bacteria, thus reducing indoor air quality.

Regular vacuuming is highly recommended to maintain your carpet’s appearance. Because you have made a large investment in your home with your carpet, it is important to have your carpets professionally cleaned by IICRC Certified technicians every 12-18 months. Regular carpet maintenance increases its longevity, your indoor air quality, and the happiness of your mother-in-law when she comes to your son or daughter’s graduation party.

Why Professional Cleaning?

jason — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 18:27:47 +0000

Oftentimes people are unaware of the benefits in having a professional carpet cleaner restore homeowners’ carpets. This brief message will inform you about the differences between professional carpet cleaning and do-it-yourself carpet cleaning.

A professional carpet cleaner has the knowledge and experience to ensure appropriate cleaning methods used with powerful equipment designed to perform quality carpet cleaning. A professional carpet cleaner understands the difference in carpet construction and fibers and the best cleaning agents to support and protect them. At Green Clean, we provide eco-friendly solutions with our Dual Process Cleaning Method, providing homeowners with quality services and carpets that stay cleaner, longer.

If you choose to clean your carpets yourself, take the time to research different equipment. Most rental carpet cleaning units will not provide you with the outcome you are hoping for. Oftentimes, carpets are not thoroughly cleaned and may even become damaged. It is important to understand the maintenance required to increase the longevity of your investment in your carpets, whether you have them professionally cleaned or you decide to try yourself.

Ice Dams-What to do if you see water stains on your ceiling

jason — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 19:52:51 +0000

Water damage can be the devastating result from neglecting your home or business. During the winter months, ice dams have the tendency to accumulate on roof eaves and therefore must be knocked down in order to prevent dislodged roof shingles, sagging gutters, damaged insulation, and water stains on ceilings and walls inside your home, just to name a few effects. If left untreated, your home may become vulnerable to mold and mildew issues. If you are noticing ice dams, we have a trusted company we would be happy to refer to you to remove ice dams. In the unfortunate event of water damage in you or your friend or neighbor’s home, Green Clean is qualified with the proper knowledge and equipment to assess the damage and attend to all of your home’s needs.

Minnesota Home Services

jason — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 21:20:29 +0000

Green Clean networks with trusted home service companies that provide quality services to Twin Cities’ homeowners. Minnesota Home Services is a one-stop-shop for all your home services needs. Each hearth and home business owner takes pride in their relationships with one another, allowing them to effortlessly refer their home services. Our focus is to develop and maintain long-term relationships with our customers like you. Visit www.MinnesotaHomeServices.com for your next project!

HVAC/Indoor Air Quality and Your Family’s Health

jason — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 21:10:08 +0000

Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are designed to control indoor temperature levels while filtering outdoor air. However, not all HVAC systems provide each individual function. It is important to understand your HVAC system and its function in order to manage your home’s indoor air quality. Indoor air quality issues arise when outdoor air mixed with contaminants enters a building. Airflow obstructions including accumulation of debris and other remains at the air intake can lead to microbial contamination, consequently affecting indoor air quality. Furthermore, the outdoor air damper must be efficiently operating to prevent indoor air quality problems; outdoor air combines with air previously circulated through the HVAC system in a chamber of the air-handling unit.

Filters are essential to remove unwanted pollutants from the air. The efficiency of removing such particles is dependent upon the type and design of air filter. To maintain a filter’s effectiveness, regular maintenance is needed. As particles begin to saturate the filter, particle-removal efficiency increases but airflow is minimized due to an increase of the pressure drop in the system. Schedule a free in-home consultation with High Road Heating & Cooling Co to assure your HVAC systems.

Dryer vents should be cleaned annually to reduce the dryer dust or lint produced and released into the air. Not only is lint flammable, but also provides indoor air with many allergens. Maintain clean dryer vents by professionally cleaning the ventilation ducts approximately every three to four years.

Carpets become a great home for the introduced contaminants from outdoor air. Regular maintenance including frequent vacuuming and periodic professional carpet cleaning may dramatically enhance your indoor air quality.

Maintaining your air ducts by periodically cleaning them by a professional will additionally impact the quality of your indoor air. Ductz can provide the following services to maintain good indoor air quality: furnace/duct cleaning, total home air purification, dryer vent cleaning, HVAC deodorizing and sanitizing, and refrigerator coil cleaning.

Decrease Your Toxic Load

jason — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 20:28:52 +0000

Decrease Your Toxic Load is a seminar presented at Ness Clinic by Dr. Brad Molskness along with guest speakers Ann Sievers, Jason Schroeck, and Brad Link. Join them on Tuesday, November 23 at 6:00 pm to learn about environmental toxins and the effects of toxins in your lives. You will become educated on decreasing the toxic load on your body while understanding the many benefits minimizing toxins has on you and your family’s health. This class provides awareness of reducing your exposure to toxins within your home. Call Vicky at (952)377-2221 for more information or to register.

Indoor Air Quality and Your Health

jason — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 20:12:35 +0000

Our health and overall well-being are continuously at risk because we are exposed to numerous airborne pollutants throughout our everyday lives. Although some of these risks are inevitable, others can easily be controlled by attending to the source of the effects on poor indoor air quality. Indoor air quality is a prominent factor for some health conditions and symptoms. Dust mites and other contaminants including household cleaners can have a vital impact on your overall indoor air quality while the amounts of such contaminants determine the level of air quality. Because there are many different pollutants affecting indoor air quality, they can easily be categorized. Airborne pollutants that are noticeably a part of our everyday lifestyles can fall into the following categories: combustion sources, building materials and furnishings, household products, household appliances and systems, and outdoor sources. Dryer vents should be cleaned annually to reduce the dryer dust or lint produced and released into the air. Furthermore, house dust is the most common natural source of indoor pollutants. House dust produced within a building is supplied by a number of different sources. Plants and animals can significantly contribute to poor indoor air quality by breaking down and releasing its materials. Stuffing material in mattresses, furniture, pillows, and quilts etc. can be inhaled after continuous use as the fibers are weakened and broken down into tiny particles allowing easy access into our respiratory system. It is essential to maintain these items by frequently washing bedding and regularly professionally cleaning mattresses and furniture in order to help sustain adequate indoor air quality. Along with furniture, carpets are excellent filters for house dust, providing a home for a variety of contaminants. Without proper carpet maintenance, pollutants are uncontrollably stirred up and released in the air further affecting indoor air quality. Routine carpet maintenance includes simple steps to take in order to improve not only indoor air quality but also appearance and life of carpets. Frequent vacuuming reduces the amount of dirt and soil agitating the fibers of your carpets. Annually cleaning your carpets by IICRC professionals may considerably improve indoor air quality but most importantly you and your family’s health by limiting inhalation of airborne pollutants. From initial consultations to project management, reconstruction and restorations, every member of the Green Clean staff is passionate about restoring healthy environments. That passion, along with an experienced, IICRC-certified staff of cleaning and restoration technicians have earned Green Clean an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. Call Green Clean at (763)789-9600 to schedule a free estimate for carpet cleaning, and allow us to be a part of improving your indoor air quality.

Pet Odor and Stains

jason — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 21:02:55 +0000

Pets are wonderful additions to our families and homes, but they may often mark their territory around the house, leaving odor along with unsightly spots and stains. Many pet odors and stains can be treated and reduced or in some cases eliminated by our Dual Process Cleaning Method - Green Clean’s recommended carpet cleaning process. In more severe cases, Green Clean has the proper knowledge and equipment to remediate damaged carpeting, baseboards and walls, or the flooring beneath the carpeting where permeation has occurred. Green Clean offers many pet remediation services specific to your individual needs. Before deciding the remediation process, a Green Clean odor technician will come to your home and thoroughly inspect and assess the odor damage. The proceeding options to remediate the damage will then be determined. Furthermore, we offer water claw treatments involving complete pad saturation with a germicidal solution, providing a fast, cost-effective treatment to eliminate the need to pull back or remove carpeting and/or pad. Removing old material along with replacing and installing new materials such as carpet, flooring, sub-flooring, baseboards, and other materials is specific to the circumstance and will be discussed during the assessment and documentation of odors in order to provide satisfaction while achieving your goals. If you are experiencing pet damage, either spots and stains or odor, Green Clean is here to help restore your home to a healthy environment. (763)789-9600

From initial consultations to project management, reconstruction and restorations, every member of the Green Clean staff is passionate about restoring healthy environments. That passion, along with an experienced, IICRC-certified staff of cleaning and restoration technicians have earned Green Clean an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.

How to Clean Cat Vomit from Carpets

jason — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 17:44:37 +0000

We all love and cherish our pets, but it becomes inevitable to cat owners at some point your cat will spew vomit on your carpets, whether it is a hairball or a mixture of food. For some reason, cats have determined the best place to do this is in fact on your carpets rather than the easy-to-clean kitchen tile. When this occurs, it is crucial to attend to the area immediately in order to prevent further staining. Steps can be easily taken to control staining from cat vomit. Assuming the mess your cat has spewed is fresh, use material such as a paper towel or a piece of cardboard to remove as much vomit as possible without further rubbing the mess into the carpet. After removing the excess vomit, saturate the area with salt and lay a damp, light-colored towel over the salt, allowing the salt and moisture to bring the stain to the surface. After approximately two hours, remove the towel and vacuum the salty residue which should have absorbed the stain. If the stain remains, resort to commercial products; it is best to test a product to make sure it will not bleach your carpet. Pour or spray the product on the area and blot the remaining residue with a light-colored towel. Refrain from rubbing the carpet as this could help the stain set in the carpet fibers. Repeat with pressure until the towels no longer turn color.

If cat vomit has stained your carpet and you were unable to successfully remove the stain, call the carpet cleaning specialists at Green Clean to professionally care for your carpets. (763)789-9600