Carpet, Rug and Tile Cleaning Tips by the Expert in Twin Falls

Don’t panic.  First, extract all that you can with a wet vacuum or shop vac.  Then, call us.  We’ve taken care of problems just like this.  We can save your carpet if you call us IMMEDIATELY!

Acrylic paint might be a problem. Acrylic is often referred to as craft paint, so it’s a common kind of paint you might have in your house. If some gets on the carpet, here’s what you can do to get rid of it.

First, extract with a wet or shop vacuum.  Then, blot the area with a mild cleaning agent that is safe for your rug (we have an excellent one available at our location). If you are concerned about the laundry detergent bleaching or harming your carpet, test in an inconspicuous spot first.

Like with latex paint, use odorless mineral spirits if the stain still remains as according to the directions above.

If you have a paint stain that has dried or you have spilled a considerable amount of paint, you might need to seek the help of a specialist.  If you experiment too much, you could ultimately damage your carpet.

Paint is one of the most vicious stains on carpet.  But if you know what to do when the emergency arises, you’ll have emerged with beautiful carpet

1. NEVER use acidic cleaners like muriatic acid to clean your floors. Even vinegar is an acidic cleaner you should avoid. This is even more important if you have natural stone tile.

2. Instead of sweeping with a broom, get a vacuum sweeper for dry soil removal. This will keep soils out of your grout.

3. Mop your floors at LEAST once a week.

4. Use a neutral PH cleaning agent made specifically for tile or vinyl floors. Call us for specific recommendaitons.

5. Professsional cleaning and sealing should be done every 1-2 years to prolong the life and beauty of your floors. Mr. Steam’s Valley Steam is here to help.

Rug fibers usually consist of wool in most mid to upper end rugs. High-end rugs may also have silk. Synthetic fibers such as acrylic, polyester, nylon, and olefin (polypropylene) can be found in more economical rugs.Cotton, sea grass, and sisal rugs are often moderate rugs. Your most stain resistant rugs will contain synthetic fibers, but won’t feel as soft and luxurious. All other natural fiber rugs are susceptible to staining if spots aren’t cleaned immediately.

What do you look for in a rug? Quality of wool, type of dye, and knots. Simply because a rug is expensive, doesn’t mean it has good dyes or is constructed well. Make sure you know what it is and shop around first. Be extra cautious about purchasing a rug outside the United States.

The construction of a rug is also a key factor. To determine if the rug is handmade, turn it upside down and look at the back. If you cannot see the pattern as clearly as on the face, the rug is not handmade. If the rug passes this first test, look at the fringe. The fringe should be an extension of the yarn inside the rug and should not look like it was sewed on separately. Many rugs that claim to be hand stitched are stitched by hand with a machine.

BEWARE of rugs with cloth backings. These rugs often have something to hide. The cloth is either covering flaws in a handmade rug or even worse, glue that is holding the backing together. Glued backings have a tendency to get torn when the rug is moved or cleaned.

Drapery Fresh is a unique approach to drapery cleaning. With this system, we can clean your drapes in your home or office where they hang!

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