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Well it is springtime and usually springtime means it is time for some spring cleaning.  When spring arrives it’s a great time for home projects. Some home projects are cleaning/organizing.

                                                        

Spring cleaning is actually a ritual. It goes back to the parts of the world where the winters are long. Spring cleaning is showing us that we are shaking off the winter and welcoming the warmer weather. Making our houses brighter and cleaner. It is for our own health to spring clean because you need to clean out the dust/dirt. You need to clean during the winter to of course but its often hard to when its dark and gloomy. Spring cleaning welcomes a time of starting new.  You let go of things you don’t need and clean and open your windows for the fresh air. Spring cleaning is good for our health because during the winter everything is closed up and we cant get fresh air. Dust settles and which makes our home a place for bacteria to stay. Also it is very dry due to having our furnaces on all the time and most of the dust is our dead skin. The sun usually kills germs and bacteria in our home but since its dark longer more bacteria stays around. You should open your windows and let the fresh air in. Waiting until the summer to do cleaning will only be harder on you since it will be hotter and possibly very humid and that can cause you to get overheated by trying to do so much in the heat.

It is a good idea to make a spring cleaning plan. Decide what is needed to be done and by who. Make a to do list and make sure to clean areas that haven’t been cleaned in a long time. Next you should make a schedule whether you only clean an hour a day or more is up to you.

You should start by looking through things and get rid of things that you don’t use such as clothing, and magazines. You should get your furniture  and curtains cleaned at this time. You should also clean the oven and the other appliances. Clean windows and screens and declutter junk drawers. Spring cleaning can also include the outside like removing leaves and other stuff in your yard. There are actually some crucial areas that you should clean during spring cleaning. Walls are one of the most important to clean. It is easy for dust to build up on them. The curtains are next, we don’t realize how dirty they can get and we usually don’t notice until a few years down the road. Some drapes require dry cleaning so make sure you read the labels on how to clean them before putting them in the washing machine. Cleaning your lights are the next thing. Dust and cobwebs build up on the tops of these during the winter. Floors are the next area to clean. Hardwood floors are not so important since you clean them often but carpets should be professionally cleaned at this time. No one likes cleaning closets but this is the next area. Getting rid of clothes or donating them is important if you don’t need them anymore. Cleaning and organizing your kitchen cabinets is also a good idea also washing the fronts of your cabinets. Dust and grime from food can stick to your cabinets. Windows is last, it is important to clean your windows and your screens. 

If you just don’t like to clean there are professionals who you can hire to clean your house.

Glenview Epoxy Garage Cleaning and Grease Removal

Epoxy Professional Floor Cleaning by 1 Chicago Carpet Cleaner In Glenview

It is very important to keep your epoxy coating clean. Keeping your epoxy coating clean helps remove heavy grease oil stains, dirt, road grime and dust. A professional should clean your epoxy coating regularly. Having your epoxy coating professionally cleaned extends the life of your floor or shower. It also keeps your family healthy.

Bacteria, dirt, and mold build up on your tile and that is why its important to get it cleaned professionally. This makes your tile look filthy and it makes it look unhealthy. When you sweep up a mess in the kitchen you usually miss some that gets stuck in the grout lines. This happens more in bathrooms and kitchens since those are heavy traffic spots. In your entrance way you should keep a mat there to prevent dirt, or grit from getting on your tile. You can also put mats under chairs or pads under the legs of the chair to protect the tile. You should always vacuum the tile floor before mopping so you don’t scratch the tile. If you clean your grout yourself you can use sandpaper and go back and forth in the line. You can also try a pencil eraser if that doesn’t work. Cleaning your tile regularly will help keep your tile looking great.  If you never have your tile cleaned it will not look nice and it will appear aged and dirty. If you have guests stay over then this would be a concern for you. To get your tile to look new it is important to hire a professional.

When you go into your kitchen or bathroom and it seems that your epoxy coating looks like grounds for breeding mold or looks aged that means it is time to call a professional.  There are trained professionals who know what to use to clean specific types of tile and what method they should use to clean it. If you have stone tile there are cleaners that cant be used because it can ruin it and again professionals are trained and know what to use. Professionals seal your grout so no more dirt gets in. Even if you have had your tile/grout sealed before it can wear off during time. It should be resealed regularly. You can keep your epoxy coating looking  new if you routinely maintain it. If you do not maintain it you may have to have that area retiled and that is expensive.

So what steps do professionals use? Well first they inspect your epoxy coating. Then they will protect the carpet and hardwood floors so they wont get ruined. After they protect the area they sweep and vacuum the area. Then they spray a solution over the whole surface. After they spray the area some areas may be worse then others. On those areas they will use a brush and scrub the area. Other areas can be cleaned by using a rotating brush pressure washer and hard surface cleaning tool powered by a truck mount steam cleaning unit.  After the area is cleaned and scrubbed they put a rinsing solution on. When the rinsing is done they apply a sealant. Finally they will inspect the area making sure everything looks good before they leave. If you need a great cleaning in Glenview We can help visit us here tile and concrete cleaning

Steve Samoska .. Owner Operated Always!
mobile: (708) 374-3475
office: (847) 454-3333
24 hr : (630) 780-6666
Web: top area rug cleaners 
Email: steve@1chicagocarpetcleaner.com

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Professional Naperville Carpet Cleaning Done Right

This is why you don't want to hire someone with portable equipment keep in mind I highly doubt they will spend the time even spent in this video to clean your carpets or rugs with their other 9 jobs  for the day

One of the best things you can do is research the company that you are interested in.  Larger companies do not always mean better service. Some large companies offer carpet cleaning as an additional service and do not hire professionally trained and certified employees. It would be like hiring your mail man to come in and clean your carpet.  Look for companies and individuals who have years of experience and seemingly credible reviews. Always make sure that when making an appointment you ask who your technician will be that is coming into your home. You may be speaking to the owner over the phone but some random John Smith may be the one showing up to do the work. 

1 Chicago Carpet Cleaner is proud to be owner operated with over 20 years of experience. Our clients can rest assured that they will receive a fair price and amazing results when they use our services.

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Chicago carpet cleaner tips to fight flu virus in Oak Lawn

Sick of being Sick?

Oak Lawn residents, 1 Chicago Carpet Cleaner wants to remind you to get your flu shot! Since February 24, 2010 The Center for Disease Control has recommended that everyone in the United States who is least 6 months of age should get a flu vaccine. This time of year it seems like everywhere you go someone is getting sick or just getting over a cold. The Flu virus and other communicable diseases like it do not take vacations or weekends off. Diseases and germs linger and thrive long after we feel like we have gotten better. Here are just a few tips on how to sanitize your home to help prevent the spread of the virus both before and after you may have it.

If you don’t want to use sterilization products like Lysol sprays or wipes, then you can use diluted bleach.  The recommended ratio for sanitizing contaminates such as blood or a virus is 1 tbsp. of liquid bleach per quart of hot water. It may not seem like much, but bleach is a very potent and versatile chemical. Before cleaning with bleach be sure to ventilate the room to remove the toxic bleach fumes from the air and also get some clean fresh air circulating. Also, please remember when cleaning with bleach NEVER mix the solution with any products containing ammonia. This combination is toxic!

So now that you have your cleaning solution, begin in your bedroom. Strip down your bed and wash all your sheets, blankets, comforters, pillowcases and pillows. Be sure to follow the cleaning instructions for each different material (i.e. Down comforter or silk sheets). After cleaning all your contaminated laundry throughout the home, run a cycle of hot water and bleach through your washer. Continue to go from room to room wiping down everything! From the remote to the knobs on the dresser, anything you may have touched can be contaminated and potentially spread to your loved ones. This cleaning will take a lot of time and effort but it will be worth it in the long run. Before vacuuming make sure you clean out or insert a new filter. Vacuum all carpets, rugs and upholstery. Be sure to clean drapery,  door knobs, computer mouse, keys, the refrigerator handle and any hand rails. There are a million small things we touch on a daily basis that we don’t even think of.

We all know the bathroom can harbor tons of germs and viruses but pay close attention to the small details. Germs don’t just live on toilet seats and sink handles. You can always sanitize your toothbrush but it is best to just replace it. Disinfect any thermometers and wipe down any medicine bottles and cabinets that you may have touched. Wash hand towels that have been hanging, even if you didn’t use them and clean grout lines in the tile as they are extremely porous.

Lastly, clean the interior of your car. Make sure that you use the proper cleaning products for the specific material. Wipe down your steering wheel, gear shift, dashboard and get a new cabin air filter. Vacuum the seats and carpets.

When it’s all said and done you will have a freshly sanitized home that will make it extremely hard for any germs or viruses to survive in. 1 Chicago carpet cleaner wants to keep our Oak Lawn friends safe and healthy this flu season.


Steve Samoska .. Owner Operated Always!
mobile: (708) 374-3475
office: (847) 454-3333
24 hr : (630) 780-6666
Web: top area rug cleaners in chicago
Email: steve@1chicagocarpetcleaner.com

Naperville flea info and remediation

In search of an Organic Flea Remedy?

At one time or another, most Naperville pet owners will worry that their beloved pet has gotten fleas and unknowingly brought them into the home. 1 Chicago Carpet Cleaner has serviced 100’s of homes where pet owners needed deep cleaning to ensure that fleas and flea eggs are removed from their carpet and upholstery. Most of the fleas we can see are only a small percentage of the total flea population that is already in your home or on your pet.

A standard flea community consists of approximately only 5% adults. That means 95% of the flea infestation goes unseen! Flea eggs can lay dormant for months on end. During the warmer months, fleas thrive outdoors. When the weather changes and becomes colder fleas will dig underground or seek out heat in homes to survive. Eggs are laid in rugs, carpet, animal hair, upholstered furniture, kennels and dog beds. When the eggs hatch they can be found in such places as cracks in the floors, along baseboards and in crevices of furniture and beds.

Pet Flea Problems and your family

Thankfully, there are many organic and/or chemical methods that we can use to eliminate fleas on our pets and in and around our homes.  

Some pet owners stress over the type of flea soap they use on their animals coat. A nice bath using Dawn dish soap has been proven to kill fleas and leave your pets hair unharmed. Make sure to use a comb while bathing to get the eggs off.  Dish soap not organic enough? Take a cup of boiling water and pour it over a sliced lemon. For even better results, score the lemon skin into the water as well. Let the mixture soak until it has cooled to room temperature and gently sponge it onto your animal. This mixture kills fleas immediately on contact. Fleas do not like cedar of any kind, so using cedar based shampoo, cedar oil, and sleeping mats that contain cedar chips will repel fleas from that area.

When your pets’ flea problem is under control, it is best to call a professional carpet cleaner in Naperville to come steam clean and sanitize your mattresses, carpets and upholstered furniture. Also remember that 1 Chicago Carpet Cleaner is always available to answer any questions and give advice over the phone if you wish to do it yourself.


Steve Samoska .. Owner Operated Always!
mobile: (708) 374-3475
office: (847) 454-3333
24 hr : (630) 780-6666
Web: top area rug cleaners 

DIY Carpet Cleaning Or Shopping Around For A Professional Carpet Cleaner

        Naperville area Shopping for a Professional Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner

Halloween may be over but the carpet shampooing horror stories continue in Burr Ridge Hinsdale area. We here at 1 Chicago Carpet Cleaner thrive off of our reputation in the truck mounted carpet steam clean industry. Many carpet cleaning companies receive bad reputations based on false advertisement, faulty equipment or procedures and the old bait and switch pricing scam.  When spending your hard earned money, it is only fair that you in turn receive your money’s worth.  When asked, some customers have said that talking to a carpet cleaner is like talking to a used car salesman. Over the phone you are told one price and when the technician arrives there is a completely different price for one reason or another. Over the phone you are assured one time frame, but then you receive a call the day of the appointment stating a different time. Consumers are flooded with deceptive advertisement and quick fix schemes.  When looking for a professional carpet cleaner here are a few things to look out for.

                                                                          

Carpet Cleaning or DIY?

When you shop around over the phone or through the internet, be sure to get a definite quote. Be as specific and honest as possible as to which areas are to be cleaned and the condition. Ask as many questions as you can think of, you can even have some wrote down before you begin to call. Does the service include pre- treatment? Do you vacuum or will I have to? Should the furniture be moved prior to the cleaning? Is spot cleaning and stain protection an extra charge? Are cleaning products included in the price or are they additional? It may seem like you are being anal and it may annoy some people but this is the best way to prevent any hidden charges that can appear on your invoice. If the price quoted is different than the price the technician is telling you before the process has even begun, simply thank him for his or her time and inform them that it is not what you were expecting and show them the door. There is no commitment for you to use their services before they have begun. Most people feel helpless but in actuality you are the one who is making all of the choices at this point.

One of the best things you can do is research the company that you are interested in.  Larger companies do not always mean better service. Some large companies offer carpet cleaning as an additional service and do not hire professionally trained and certified employees. It would be like hiring your mail man to come in and clean your carpet.  Look for companies and individuals who have years of experience and seemingly credible reviews. Always make sure that when making an appointment you ask who your technician will be that is coming into your home. You may be speaking to the owner over the phone but some random John Smith may be the one showing up to do the work. 

1 Chicago Carpet Cleaner is proud to be owner operated with over 20 years of experience. Our clients in Burr Ridge and Hinsdale area can rest assured that they will receive a fair price and amazing results when they use our services.

1 Chicago Carpet Cleaner Great Winter Tips

1 Chicago Carpet Cleaner knows Winter in Chicago is upon us! We @ 1 Chicago Carpet Cleaner want to help everyone with all the chaos of getting out the winter clothes and preparing the garage for the impending snowfall, the winter months can be stressful. From my family to yours, here are a few tips we have used over the years to help make life a little easier and also save some money over the next few months.

                                                                             

Save the stress with winter tips by 1 Chicago Carpet Cleaner

What is one thing that most of us depend on every day? Our Cars! In preparation for the harsh winter, get your car thoroughly checked. No one wants to be that person who you see stuck on the shoulder in rush hour traffic on a Monday morning with a broken down vehicle.  You can save yourself the time, money and aggravation by simply taking preventative steps now to ensure your vehicle will withstand the cold.

A couple of heat and energy do it yourself tricks will make a difference when it comes to keeping your home warm. It is important to insulate your hot water tank and maintain an approximate temperature of about 120 Degrees. Hot water tank insulation blankets can be found at your local hardware store.  While you’re at the hardware store you can also pick up a pipe insulation kit. Insulating exposed and accessible water pipes will help prevent pipes from freezing as well as save energy and help lower your heating bill.

Stock up! Whether it be canned foods, extra socks or simply making sure you have more than enough salt to maintain a safe walkway for your family, It’s always better to have an ample amount of these things handy. You will save time and money by not having to run to the store IN THE COLD every other day for these common items that you could have easily stocked up on months prior to the dreaded snowfall.

Cook on the weekends. Online there are a huge variety of meal recipes that you can prepare days in advance of the actual day you eat them. Making meals in advance, even if it is only part of the meal, can save so much time and also prove to be much healthier. For instance, it is better to have a homemade meal at home waiting to be heated than to bring home a big bag of fast food to your family because you have had one of those long, draining days at work and don’t feel like cooking. These tips from 1 Chicago Carpet Cleaner hope you have a better holidays by enjoying with your families and friends and take the little stressful things out.