Prevent Fall Allergies with Carpet Cleaning

carpet allergensSchool has started in Kenosha and the cold weather is on its way, which means cold and flu season, as well as other allergies, aren’t far behind.

It’s impossible to control what your child is exposed to at school or away from home, but you can control the cleanliness of your home, your carpet and other surfaces that might store germs and allergens.

These helpful tips from Kenosha Carpet Cleaning Blog will go a long way toward preventing germs and allergens from living in your home and should help keep your family healthy this season: Continue Reading

The Benefits of Using a Carpet Rake

carpet rakeCared for carpet is known to last longer and retain its beauty for many years. There are many ways you can maintain the quality of your carpet through cleaning it regularly, including vacuuming and professional carpet cleaning at least once every 12-18 months.

Another tool that can be used to help maintain your carpet’s performance and look is a carpet rake. That’s right, rakes aren’t just for leaves in the summer and a rake for carpet can truly make your floor look wonderful. Continue Reading

Carpet Facts: All You Need to Know About Wool Carpet

wool carpet careBefore making a major purchase, you want to research the product as best you can to make sure you are getting a good deal and that the item is the right model, fit and style for you. This applies to cars, electronics, furniture and even carpet. Carpet can be very costly and it is in some ways the foundation of your home’s décor, therefore you want to make sure you are buying the carpet that is right for you.

Kenosha Carpet Cleaning Blog is here to help you with your carpet research as we are providing all the facts you need to know about the fibers used for homes and residential purposes, including olefin, polyester, triexta and wool.

There is a chance you have never heard of olefin or triexta carpet before, but you have almost certainly heard of wool. Wool is a versatile fiber used for clothing, blankets and a myriad of purposes, but how does it hold up as a viable carpet choice for your home? Continue Reading

Carpet Facts: All You Need to Know About Olefin Carpet

olefin carpetIn order to choose the perfect carpet for your home you will want to have as much information as possible about all of your options. There are five primary carpet fibers used in residential carpet: olefin, nylon, polyester, triexta and wool.

Each carpet fiber offers different benefits and some are better suited for higher traffic and others are made for more aesthetic purposes. Olefin carpet is made with durability in mind since it is one of the more resilient carpet fibers available.

Why is Olefin carpet durable?

Olefin carpet is durable thanks to its resiliency to moisture and most water-based stains, like juice, soda, sauces and other liquids that could be spilled on carpet. Olefin also prevents permanent acid based stains from chemicals or solvents when properly cared for and is colorfast, meaning the dyes won’t bleed when wet. Continue Reading

Choose Nylon Carpet for High Traffic Areas

high traffic carpetWhen shopping for new carpet for your home or business, it’s important to know what kind of carpet fiber is the best for the room or area you are planning on carpeting.

Some carpet fibers are more plush and better for low-traffic areas whereas other fibers are more flat and durable and better suited for high-traffic areas such as hallways and entryways.

If you are buying carpet for a high-traffic area in your home, Kenosha Carpet Cleaning Blog recommends nylon carpet fiber. Continue Reading Continue Reading

The Natural: Cleaning with Carbonation

carbonating cleaning bubblesHave you ever spilled coffee, soda or juice on a shirt, dress or pair of pants? Don’t worry. It happens to the best of us.

Everyone knows when you spill a liquid on clothing the best course of action is to grab a napkin or towel and dab a little club soda on the stain as soon as possible. Basically, what happens, is the carbonation and bubbles from the club soda pulls the liquid from the fabric, rendering the stain obsolete.But, why stop at clothing?

The Natural, the signature, green cleaning solution from Chem-Dry, applies the exact same principles to upholstery and carpet cleaning with fantastic results you won’t believe. Continue Reading Continue Reading