How to Repair a Hole, Burn, or Tear in Carpet

This technique will work for any type of carpet repair such as a cigarette burn, iron burn, holes of any size or torn carpet. You can also use this method on permanent stains in carpet, just cut the stain out and follow the steps below.

Items you will need: straight edge, square, or ruler, Glue gun & glue stick, drywall paper or seam tape, scissors, donar piece of carpet.
If you don't have extra matching carpet take a donar piece out of a closet in an area that wont be noticed.

1. Using a straight edge, square, or ruler cut out a square around the damaged area with a razor blade knife. Using a new blade make a nice clean cut all the way through the back side of the carpet on all 4 sides then remove the damaged section.

2. Cut to size a matching piece of carpet to replace the one you just took out. Cut all 4 sides making sure to get it nice and snug with no gaps, checking it several times as you make your cuts. Once you have the carpet cut to fit, set it aside till step 5.

3. Cut small strips of seaming tape or dry wall paper and place under the existing carpet and on top of the carpet cushion on all 4 sides. Do not glue directly to the carpet cushion, be sure to use the tape instead.

4. Using a hot glue gun put a thick bead of glue under the backside of the carpet onto the tape/paper on all 4 sides making sure it overflows leaving extra on the paper side for the new piece to go on top of.

5. Now take your donar piece of carpet and place inside the square matching all 4 sides of the backing together. Do not push down too hard or some of the glue may ooze out between the two carpet backings and get onto the carpet fibers, you don't want that.

Gently apply pressure with a book or other light flat object for just a few minutes until the glue sets.

After a few minutes the glue will set and your repair will be complete.

For larger areas such as tears or large burns just follow the same steps, the more practice you have the better you will get!

Carpet Renovations, Inc. | Carpet Repair Service  |  11672 E 51st Street Tulsa, OK 74146  | (918) 437-1956  |  Website: www.carpetrenovations.com

The first thing you will want to do is find yourself a good quality Ultra Violet Light. We recommend an easy to use UV flashlight, these are readily available online and my favorite thing is; no cumbersome cords to deal with.

Once you have obtained your UV light, turn off the lights and comb your home while marking each pet stain you find with a sticky note or something else such as blue painters tape, this way you can return to work on the spots one by one later. 

 Next thing is HOW to treat and sanitize these stains? Otherwise you’ll just see repeat offences in the very same spot if not eliminated correctly. 

Frustratingly for you, cats/dogs will continue to return to the “accident area” as long as they can smell their personal scent, even if you can’t smell a thing, they sure can. So, you must neutralize that odor, and failing to do so will render your re-training efforts useless. 

Cat/dog urine contains ammonia and proteins which bacteria will grow on. This is what causes the strong smell and the “attractive” scent to dogs/cats. Even if the stain has dried some time ago the smell will still linger but also serve to attract cats/dogs back. Following these tips will help you break this cycle and this little eco-system. It’s also worth noting that cleaning the area “thoroughly” using conventional methods like soap/detergent and water is usually not enough to remove traces of scent which although undetected by us, is certainly not by cats/dogs. This makes treating the stain to the point where you’re eliminating the traces of scent all the more critical. 

Remember, you can use these methods on BOTH wet and dry urine. Wet urine is fairly easy to spot, and remember that it won’t react to UV light. Dry urine on the other hand is almost invisible, and that’s where the UV flashlight comes into its own. In fact, it’s these dry stains that are usually the root cause to your particular problems. No matter how long they’ve been there for, a UV Light will show you each and every (dry) stain – new, old, or ancient.

#METHOD 1 

[NOTE: Always test on a small area and check to see if any discoloration occurs to your carpet, rug, furniture, etc. Bear in mind that sometimes cat/dog urine CAN in itself cause discoloration to certain materials, so check the stain and the surrounding areas before making the discoloration worse] 

Make up: 2 cups of white distilled vinegar, 2 cups of lukewarm water, 4 tablespoons of baking soda, and a spray bottle (optional)

(If stain is wet) Thoroughly blot up as much as possible. Fold up a rag or newspaper over it and place a heavy object on top. Stand on it if you have to. If the stain is dry leave this out

Mix 2 cups of white distilled vinegar with 2 cups of lukewarm water in a large bowl

Add 4 tablespoons of baking soda – it will fizz by the way!

Pour into a spray bottle and thoroughly spray the area. If you’re not using a spray bottle you can just pour over using the bowl

Let it sit for around 5-10 minutes, then gently rub and blot up with a soft cloth

FOR A DIRECT METHOD IF YOU’RE RUNNING OUT BAKING SODA:

After blotting any excess stain (wet), mix up the water and vinegar solution

Sprinkle a generous amount of baking soda over the stained area

Pour the water and vinegar mix directly onto the baking soda. This will fizz and actively breakdown the stain

Blot and rub gently dry with a soft cloth after letting it sit for around 5-10 mins  

#METHOD 2 

[NOTE: Always test on a small area and check to see if any discoloration occurs to your carpet, rug, furniture, etc. Bear in mind that sometimes cat/dog urine CAN in itself cause discoloration to certain materials, so check the stain and the surrounding areas before making the discoloration worse] 

Get yourself: Paper towels or rags, cup of baking soda, half a cup 3% hydrogen peroxide, teaspoon of dish liquid, and a bowl

(This step is only if the stain is wet) Cover the stain with the paper towels or rags and place a heavy object on top. This so to absorb the excess liquid

Sprinkle a good handful of baking soda over the stain, or more as is necessary

Mix half a cup of 3% hydrogen peroxide and one teaspoon of dish liquid

Slowly pour this mixture over the stain and the baking soda

You will want to work this mixture into the carpet fibers with a cloth or carpet brush,

allow a dwell time of around 10-15 minutes,

then vacuum the area thoroughly.

If the stain or odor persist you will want to repeat these steps. 

And there you have it! These methods actually work.  If you get a chance please leave a comment below

And let us know how this worked for you. Also if you have any other tips or tricks on removing pet urine stains and odors please share with everyone in the comment section below!

Carpet Renovations, Inc. | Carpet Cleaning Service  |  11672 E 51st Street Tulsa, Oklahoma 74146  | (918) 437-1956  

Website: www.carpetrenovations.com

 Welcome to Our Pet Stain & Odor Information Page 

No relationship we humans have is quite like the attachment we form with our family pets and as much as we care for our wonderful friends there is no greater challenge than dealing with the messes they often leave behind.

Most likely you have reached this post after contacting our office to schedule a carpet cleaning or have landed on this page as a result of a web search on this topic. It is for this reason this article has been written; to provide accurate information relating to professional carpet cleaning when dealing with pet urine contamination in carpet.

The results achieved from a professional carpet cleaning will vary from case to case depending upon the amount of pet urine in the carpet and to what extent it has penetrated into the carpet backing, pad, or sub flooring. Pet urine can be flushed out of carpet fibers relatively easy using the right products & equipment, yet it is the contamination trapped on the underside of the carpet that can cause the biggest problems.

Over our 30+ years of serving the Tulsa / Broken Arrow and surrounding communities, it has been our continual pursuit to develop & provide the most thorough carpet cleaning for pet odors available. With this experience, we have found the best approach to rid carpet of ugly pet stains and persistent odors is with our 5 step deep steam cleaning process utilizing a UV Inspection tool, to track down every stain. Rest assured, this amazing cleaning process will leave your carpet looking and smelling its absolute best! 

As you read this article please follow the highlighted links within this post. It is our purpose to be as informative as possible, so you may evaluate what results to expect when scheduling your carpet cleaning and pet odor treatment. Issues that can occur from pet urine contamination after a professional cleaning & treatment will also be covered. 

How we deal with Pet Urine in Carpet (Our Method)

 Our Proven 5 Step Process

1. Find all pet stains using a UV Black Light Inspection
2. Prespray with an All Natural Organic Prespray made from Tea Tree & Lavender
3. Prep Carpet with a Floor Machine 
4. Deep steam clean all carpeted areas & extra flush on each pet stain with a Truck Mounted Steam Cleaning System
5. Apply Post Spray to each area found during the UV Inspection

Why use a UV Black light?

Not all pet urine stains are visible, a UV inspection with a high powered Black light enables our technicians to detect and locate each pet stain, old and new.

When a contaminated area is detected it receives additional Prespray along with extra flushing during the extraction process.

If a UV inspection is not provided by the company you hire the technician will have no idea where the contamination is located and cannot flush and treat the areas thoroughly enough to remove the odorous bacteria.

Why an Organic Tea Tree & Lavender Prespray?

With all the products on the market to choose from we have found none as safe & effective as our all natural tea tree and lavender Prespray.

This product has proven itself time and again as the most effective product ever for neutralizing urine bacteria and preparing the contaminant for extraction. It is both anti-bacterial & anti-viral by nature and when applied as a Prespray to your carpet it immediately gets to work breaking down the molecular structure of the urine bacteria enabling it to be flushed out of the carpet with ease. Along with its odor & germ removing capabilities, it is nice to know it is safe, natural and leaves the carpet smelling clean & fresh.

Why Prep the Carpet with a Floor Machine?

When a stain or contaminant is deep down in the carpet fiber it is necessary to loosen the stain and get the sanitizer to the source of the odor with some type of agitation or grooming.

The hand held groomer used by most companies can be effective but the results do not compare with those achieved by using a floor machine with an Adjust- a- Glide brush.

This type of brush has very soft bristles made especially for carpet and a floater disk on the bottom which allows it to work the stains loose and the product into the carpet in a gentle yet very effective way. Taking the extra time and effort to provide this type of service allows us to achieve results that are unmatched by other companies that skip this step.

Why Deep Steam & Extra Flush?

There is no more effective way to remove and extract pet urine bacteria from carpet than with a truck mounted hot water extraction systems.

Our units heat the clean rinse solution to a hot 180 – 200 degrees. The Evolution extraction wand we use is specially designed to flush the carpet at a pressure of 500 psi leaving your carpet clean & bacteria free.

Why Apply a Post Spray?

The nature of pet urine is to soak its way down into the carpet backing. It becomes trapped on the underside of the carpet and then penetrates into the carpet cushion below.

Over a period of time the staining on the back side of the carpet can "wick" its way back through the carpet fiber and resurface causing a reoccuring stain or odor to return.

After your carpet has been thoroughly cleaned a post spray is applied to each stain found during the UV Inspection. This way if the pet urine begins to seep its way back to the surface the post spray will activate and continue to break down the bacteria germs and odor.

Now that we have discussed the cleaning process lets go over some of the issues that can arise after a professional cleaning. 

Wicking:

If an odor does persist after a cleaning or a brown stain resurfaces, this means the staining on the backside of the carpet is working its way back up, this process is known as wicking.

Here are a few options to take care of this problem if it occurs.

Apply Carpet Fresh for Odor

Purchase a carpet fresh product at your local Walmart store; sprinkle this product on the carpet followed by vacuuming. This will remove the odor that has wicked back through and most times will take care of the problem for you.

For more severe odor situations another option would be a water claw spot treatment or a pet damage restoration service. Follow these two links to gain a further understanding on these two processes. At Carpet Renovations, Inc. we offer both of these services for more severe pet contamination problems, you may call our office to schedule an appointment so we may analyze your situations further and discuss which method would work best for you.

Reoccurring Stains

If you have light colored carpet and brown staining reappears; please follow our heat transfer instructions  on your FAQ sheet you will receive at the time of your cleaning. You may also follow this link how to remove a stain that reappeares or call into our office to schedule an appointment for us to perform our heat transfer process for you. 

If you have scheduled an appointment with our company and have any questions in regards to the information in this article please feel free to give us a call @ (918) 437-1956 or ask your cleaning technician at time of arrival, we will be happy to answer them for you. Also, please comment below if this article has been of help to you in any way or if you have any further question, we look forward to hearing from you.

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Website: www.carpetrenovations.com

As a carpet cleaning professional we receive many calls a week from customers who are going through new puppy training or some other type of accident such as the family pet getting sick. Most often in these cases it is possible for the homeowner to clean the area without having to call in the professionals.

Here are a few tips on what to do.

1.  If the feces is solid, remove as much as possible with rubber gloves and toilet paper and flush it down the toilet or place it in a trash bag, flushing is more eco-friendly ! 

If loose use a shop vac to extract as much of the waste out as possible always working upward.

It is very important during this step to not allow the feces to go down further into the carpet backing.

If you do not have a shop vac then allow the area to dry and loosen it later with a fork, spatula, or similar tool.  

You can place a bowl over the area to keep the odor from stinking up the room.

2.  After removing as much of the feces from the area as possible apply a pet cleaning agent to the stained area. Be sure you mist the surface only, do not over saturate.

You can purchase a pet stain remover at your local pet store and keep it handy for these special occasions.

These cleaning products are made to break down pet urine and feces and will help eliminate the odor and bacteria from the carpet.

Note:  Do not use soap and water! Most of the information found online suggests using household cleaning detergents and flooding the area; this will only make your problem worse.

3. Using a carpet shampooer such as a Rug doctor or Bissell home shampooer extract the area thoroughly.

If you do not have this type of system you can blot the area in a circular motion using a wet teri-cloth towel along with your pet cleaning agent.

You may have to repeat the blotting process several times rinsing the towel between cleanings to get the stain out. 

It is well worth repeating; Do not over saturate the carpet, simply mist and blot. This will take longer but will save you from creating a bigger mess.

Saturating the area will cause the dog feces to become liquid and will then soak into the carpet’s backing. The stain will then get trapped on the back side of the carpet and will keep coming back after the carpet dries.

4.  If the stain does not come out completely, you can use the trick the professionals use by performing a heat transfer, just following this link. 

5. The pet product you use should take care of the odor but If after the carpet dries there is still an odor, sprinkle carpet fresh on the area and vacuum.

These steps will take care of the majority of problems you will face from pet feces accidents but if the stain persists or the odor is not removed be sure to call your local carpet cleaning professional. 

Carpet Renovations, Inc. | Carpet Cleaning Service  |  11672 E 51st Street Tulsa, Oklahoma 74146  | (918) 437-1956  |  Website: www.carpetrenovations.com

After purchasing a high quality carpet for your home you will want to choose the best way to maintain it. How you have your carpet cleaned will determine how long your carpet will hold it's great look and how long it will last over time. 

Choosing the right carpet cleaning method is easy. Today's Leading Carpet Manufacturers recommend the hot water extraction method. Commonly referred to as "Steam Cleaning" because of the hot steam the water puts off, this is the one method that will assure your carpet will get it's cleanest while maintaining the manufacturers warranty.

Along with choosing the hot water extraction method, be sure your carpet cleaning company uses only detergent free cleaning solutions. Detergent free carpet cleaners rinse easily out of carpet and will not cause rapid re-soiling. 

Avoid the temptation to do it yourself, the rental equipment available is extremely underpowered and inadequate to to do the job properly. You can easily over wet the carpet and the cleaning agents that come with these type of units are detergent based and will cause carpet to re attract soil quickly.

A Professional Carpet Cleaning Company will have high powered carpet cleaning equipment, will be well trained in the hot water extraction method and will use detergent free products. This way you will get the best results and ensure your carpet investment will last longer.

So when it is time to clean your carpet be sure to choose the hot water extraction method, you will be glad you did!

Carpet Renovations, Inc. | Carpet Cleaning Service  |  11672 E 51st Street Tulsa, Oklahoma 74146  | (918) 437-1956  |  Website: www.carpetrenovations.com

Nearest Carpet Cleaning Company? 

With voice command becoming more and more popular a lot more consumers are shopping for companies nearest to their places of business or residents and what better way to encourage the local businesses in your home town community than to hire those that operate closest to you.  

Among the services consumers are searching for, carpet cleaning companies are right up there at the top. Even though these types of companies come to you, many are searching for the nearest or closest carpet cleaning company to find a dependable one they can patronize and develop an ongoing work relationship with.

What a great day and age we live in and if you live in the Tulsa or Broken Arrow Area you will find one of the leading carpet cleaning companies near you will be Carpet Renovations, Inc. 

With Two Locations, one centrally located in Tulsa and the other in Broken Arrow Oklahoma you can be assured of great quality service and a timely appointment scheduled at your convenience. This company has been around for over 30 years so if you are looking for a company to continue an ongoing service relationship with this is the company to call. 

Tulsa Location

Broken Arrow Location

So Give It A Try! 

So give it a try, grab your phone or command that lap top now and say those wonderful voice commands "Nearest Tulsa Carpet Cleaning Company" or "Broken Arrow Carpet Cleaning Company Near Me" and check out all the great reviews Carpet Renovations has and while you are at it check out their easy online scheduling by visiting their website or give them a call at (918) 437-1956 and schedule the best carpet cleaning experience you will ever have!

Carpet Renovations, Inc. | Carpet Cleaning Service  |  11672 E 51st Street Tulsa, Oklahoma 74146  | (918) 437-1956  |  Website: www.carpetrenovations.com

Tulsa Carpet Cleaning Reviews

When it comes to hiring a carpet cleaning company in the Tulsa, Oklahoma Area one of the best things you can do to insure you find a reputable one is read Tulsa Carpet Cleaning Reviews from real customers just like yourself. Carpet Renovations, Inc. has been serving the Tulsa Metro Area with great quality carpet cleaning services for over 30 years and has accumulated quite a substantial amount of wonderful reviews from happy customers.  By clicking the Social Sites below you can find out what others are saying about their experience after choosing Carpet Renovations for their carpet cleaning.

Rated Best in Tulsa!

Carpet Cleaning Reviews on Google

What makes Carpet Renovations, Inc. different from the rest?

When choosing a carpet cleaning company for the first time or searching to replace a service you have used in the past, your journey can be as close as a phone call away or could extend as long as a few years down the road. In this article you will be receiving all the information you need to make your search end with just one easy phone call and afterward; with a simple add to your phone's contact list, your search can be over for good!

If you have used carpet cleaning companies before then you already know not all carpet cleaning companies are the same. But there is good news for those of you who live in the Tulsa & Broken Arrow area; There is one company that really does stand out above all the rest, this company is Carpet Renovations, Inc. So, What makes them so different?

The Initial Phone Call:

When contacting Carpet Renovations, Inc. you will be speaking with the owner himself.

Paul Dixon, has owned and operated this local Tulsa business for over 30 years and knows the exact needs of the individual who is looking for a good quality service & expecting to pay a fair and honest price for the kind of results they want to receive. This is the type of customer they have grown accustomed to serving & meeting or exceeding these expectations is exactly what's kept Carpet Renovations in business for so long.

Pricing:

Pricing for most is right at the top of the list, but unfortunately those who place pricing priority over all else is in for a big disappointment. Receiving a quality job at a fair price is always the best way to go. Opting to not go with the lowest price company will save you a lot of time & discouragement. Nothing is more disheartening than to receive a quote over the phone and upon arrival the cost begins to go up, up, up! What an uncomfortable and awkward moment it is when the shock of a ballooned price begins to set in. 

At Carpet Renovations, Paul takes every call and spends the appropriate amount of time with each customer finding out what their exact needs are. Paying this kind of detail up front has proven to be the best way of giving an exact quote over the phone with no additional charges incurred on the day of service.

The type of questions asked are;

1. What City do you live in? (there is no need spending a lot of time on the phone with a company if you are out of their service area)
2. Do you have a single or two story house?
3. Starting with the downstairs what rooms would you like to have cleaned?
4. If a two story do you have a carpeted stairway going up and would you like to have it cleaned?
5. How about any Hallways, Closets, or Bathrooms that are carpeted?
6. What rooms upstairs would you like to have cleaned?
7. Do you have any indoor pets and if so are there any pet stains, accidents, or odors that need taken care of?
8. If there are pet odors Paul will go over exactly what they offer, the additional cost, and what kind of results you can expect.
9. And then finally, would you like a carpet protector applied? If so you will be informed about their eco-friendly Green Guard and how it works.

Scheduling:

There is nothing worse than having to set aside your whole day second guessing what time someone will arrive.
So Carpet Renovations has made scheduling easy and something you can set your watch by!

Arrival times are as followed; with your technician arriving within a 1 hour window.

1st : arrival between  9:00 - 9:15
2nd: arrival between 11:00-12:00
3rd: arrival between  1:00 - 2:00
4th: arrival between  3:00 - 4:00

For those in need of after hour service or weekend appointments, special arrangements can be made.

Once you have scheduled the day and time of your liking your appointment is secured, assuring your technician will  arrive within a one hour window. You will also receive a confirmation text the day before confirming your appointment. On the day of the appointment you will receive a 20 minute call ahead from the technician letting you know he is on the way.

Performance:

On the day of your scheduled carpet cleaning; a nice, new, clean & shiny van with a courteous, trained & uniformed technician will arrive, full of smiles and energy ready to give you the best experience and results ever! This is where things start to get really exciting, you will be absolutely amazed at the professionalism and talent these technicians display!

Proven Carpet Cleaning Technique:

With over 30 years of development Carpet Renovations, Inc. has by far one of the best proven carpet cleaning techniques available.

1. The technician first performs a walk through with each customer taking the time to listen to all concerns and answer any questions.
2. If pet urine is a problem, the technician will perform a pet urine analysis using a black light flashlight. This process will enable the tech to locate any area of contamination that a family pet has made.
3. The third step is to apply the carpet pre-treatment with a hydro-force sprayer to all areas. The eco-friendly product, Procyon is used in combination with an all natural organic based Tea Tree & Lavender product. For those who do not like scents, an anti-allergen odor counteractant is used.
4. The fourth step of the process is what really sets this company apart and is the one step that is sure to surprise you! The technician uses a 17 inch floor machine with a floater brush to prepare all traffic areas, spots, and stains for the extraction process. While brushing the carpet fibers, the stains just start disappearing and the cleaning agent and sanitizer is worked deep down. Everyone knows just how important the preparation process is in any service and this step is one thing you will want to know for sure the company you hire performs. 
5. Finally, the deep steam cleaning process where the carpet is thoroughly extracted removing all embedded dirt, soiling, and contaminates that have built up in your carpet over time.
Utilizing the power of the high performance truck mounted steam cleaning system along with their gentle eco friendly carpet cleaning agents is what Carpet Renovations has become known for.
This system will remove virtually every type of stain or spill from your carpet's fibers leaving it fresh, clean, and germ free. The organic Tea Tree and Lavender products they use are known for germ & bacteria eliminating properties. Probably one of the most notable differences will be how soft your carpet is the following day!
6. If a severe pet odor is a problem this is when the technician will treat the carpet with a post spray that is groomed into the carpet to help eliminate any odors that are trapped underneath the carpet which try to work they way back through the carpet fibers.
7. The last step is to apply a carpet protector. Again using only eco-friendly products the Company offers Green Guard which is a green carpet protector.
For the grand slam home run hit; the technician completes a second walk through with the customer to assure complete satisfaction and answering any specific questions they may have.

Great Customer Service & Follow up:

To keep up with their perfect 5 Star online reputation, every customer receives a follow up call to make sure the service received was completely satisfactory.
With customer service like this it only goes to say Carpet Renovations, Inc. will be around for many years to come so why not give them a call and add your name to their long list of satisfied customers!

Carpet Renovations, Inc. | Carpet Cleaning Service  |  11672 E 51st Street Tulsa, Oklahoma 74146  | (918) 437-1956  |  Website: www.carpetrenovations.com

Having guest over for the Holidays? Now is a great time to save on all your cleaning needs! 

From now until the end of December:

Carpet Renovations, Inc. is offering a 10% Discount on any two services or $10 off any one service. See the list below for all the services they offer, I bet you just may see something in the list than can help you save some green this Christmas Season.

• Deep Steam Carpet Cleaning
• Carpet Repair & Stretching
• Tile & Grout Cleaning
• Air Duct Cleaning
• Dryer Vent Cleaning
• Upholstery & Mattress Cleaning
• Pet Odor Treatments
• Allergy Relief Treatments

Carpet Renovations, Inc. has been serving the Tulsa & Broken Arrow Area for over 30 years. Utilizing the most powerful truck mounted cleaning systems and the best in green carpet cleaners they have perfected every cleaning service they offer.

Give them a call today @ (918) 437-1956 to schedule your service and save!

Carpet Renovations, Inc. | Carpet Cleaning Service  |  11672 E 51st Street Tulsa, Oklahoma 74146  | (918) 437-1956  |  Website: www.carpetrenovations.com

Why do stains keep coming back in my carpet after I have them cleaned?

Have you ever went through the frustration of having the same spot or stain return just within a short span of having your carpet cleaned? Maybe you spot cleaned it yourself or hired a professional carpet cleaning company, but the stain just keeps coming back. 
After cleaning a spot or stain from your carpet there are times where it will return just shortly after the carpet dries. This is most often a result of "wicking" which will be discussed below. At other times the spots and stains come back after the passing of a few weeks. This is most often referred to as "rapid resoiling". In either case, it can be very irritating to see spots and stains re-occur on a carpet that you just cleaned yourself or had professionally cleaned.  If this is your situation then, you are not the only one. Recurring spots and stains are very common and there really is a logical answer to why this happens.

The two primary causes of re-spotting are wicking and rapid resoiling.

The first one starts in the pad or backing of the carpet underneath the carpet fiber, while the other one starts in the fiber of the carpet themselves from soap residues that have been left behind.

1. Wicking

Stains that reemerge because of wicking start beneath the carpet itself. If you just recently cleaned a spot or had a professional out and the spot was removed but then came back after the carpet dried, the reason for this is - wicking. To give you an example of how wicking occurs suppose you spill a cup of coffee or perhaps you found a pet urine accident on your carpet by your family pet and immediately you grab your favorite cleaner and a rag and the spot comes right out. That seems to be the end of it right? Not necessarily. Often times what happens is that the liquid works its way past the carpet fiber, down to the backing of the carpet and often times even into the cushion itself. The Stain is now trapped under the carpet surface and can be very difficult to get out. When you clean the carpet fibers the stain that is trapped below will keep wicking its way back through the carpet over and over again.

Solutions for wicking

There are a few solutions you can follow to remove contaminates that has found its way into your carpet backing or pad.

1. Perform a heat transfer using a vinegar and water mixture, white terry-cloth towel, and common household cloths iron. Follow this link for instructions.

2. Soak the area with a cleaning agent and water, enough to get down into the carpet pad, then apply pressure with a white terry-cloth towel to absorb the liquid from underneath.

3. Pull the carpet back, remove the carpet pad, install new carpet pad and clean the backing of the carpet. 

If you feel the area is to large or is located in an area to difficult to replace the pad yourself, you may want to contact your local carpet care professional to complete the task. Often times they have the proper equipment, experience and cleaners to make the job easier and can achieve more effective results.

2. Rapid Re-soiling (Residue left behind)

Rapid resoiling is a result of using an over the counter carpet cleaning product or soapy detergent that has left a residue behind that is not easily rinsed out of the carpet. Not a lot of carpet cleaners that are sold at your local department stores have the purpose of taking the stain out and keeping it out. Most often these types of cleaners are not free rinsing and only add to the problem. The stain comes out easy enough but the residue caused by store bought carpet cleaners or detergents will attract dirt because of its sticky nature. 

If you had your carpet cleaned recently and seems they are getting dirty just within a few weeks there is a good possibility the carpet cleaner you picked used a detergent based carpet cleaner to clean with. It doesn't make since but carpet cleaning companies are under no regulations what so ever and can use any cleaning product of choice. Just like the store bought cleaner analogy, there are some carpet cleaning companies who's only concern is getting the carpet clean, not how long it will stay clean. 

Solution for Rapid Resoiling

1. When spot cleaning your carpet use a non-residual carpet cleaning spotter that is not detergent based as soon as the stain occurs. One such product you can purchase is Procyon Carpet Cleaner. There are others on the market to choose from, just be sure to do your research and remember a non-detergent cleaner is the way to go.

2. Have your carpet cleaned by a professional carpet cleaning company that uses detergent free products. To get a good start on maintaining your carpet yourself consider hiring a professional carpet cleaning company to give your home a good once over. First make sure they use detergent free products. Second, make sure they have the proper kind of carpet cleaning equipment that will thoroughly rinse your carpet clean. 

 These are the two most common reasons for why a spot or stain will keep coming back after cleaning your carpet. Let us know about your experience by leaving a comment below. What type of stain did you have difficulty with and how did you resolve the problem?

Carpet Renovations, Inc. | Carpet Cleaning Service  |  11672 E 51st Street Tulsa, Oklahoma 74146  | (918) 437-1956  |  Website: www.carpetrenovations.com

Carpet Cleaning Company in Bixby, Oklahoma.

Looking for a really great carpet cleaning company in Bixby, Oklahoma? Then you just landed on the right page! Carpet Renovations, Inc. has been serving the Bixby community since 1986 and has come to be known as one of the best carpet cleaners in the business. Check out these wonderful reviews from some of their now loyal customers and see for yourself what others are saying about the terrific experience this company gives while performing their amazing expert carpet cleaning techniques that took over 30 years to develop! 

What Makes This Company So Special?

One of the things you may be asking yourself when considering Carpet Renovations, Inc. for your carpet cleaning needs is; What makes them any different from the other carpet cleaners you have to pick from? Here are a few things that will show you what sets them apart from all the rest.

• Guaranteed Phone Quotes - no hidden cost, you receive the exact price up front
• Great Customer Service - the owner answers all your questions at time of scheduling
• Quality Technicians - All the Carpet Renovations Crew are trained with one thing in mind, being a blessing to you the customer and getting your carpet cleaner than it has ever been!
• Great Equipment - Carpet Renovations has the best and most powerful truck mounted carpet cleaning equipment available
• Safe Carpet Cleaners - They use only safe eco-friendly organic cleaners that are tough on stains but safe for you and your family
• They confirm every appointment the day ahead, calls 20 minutes on the way, and follows up the next day by phone to make sure you are 100% satisfied with your service.

Quick Video of Paul & Rose Demonstrating their Cleaning Techniques

 Unparalleled Customer Service!

This kind of service is unheard of in today's service oriented businesses! After you use Carpet Renovations for your carpet cleaning needs you too will be so impressed that you will never again be looking for another carpet cleaning company. It's nice to find a company that you can trust, knowing they offer the same consistent quality service time after time and best of all, they service the Bixby area!

So give them a call today and you will see from your very first phone conversation with the owner Paul,  that there is surely something different about this company. 

Carpet Renovations, Inc. | Carpet Cleaning Service  |  Bixby, Oklahoma 74008  | (918) 437-1956  |  Website: www.carpetrenovations.com

How to know when it’s time to hire an Air Duct Cleaning Company. 

Maintaining your HVAC system involves the cleaning of various components of your heating, cooling and air duct ventilation system. It also includes cleaning of grilles, registers, heat exchangers, drip pans, ducts, cooling and heating coils.

Most all of these components are cleaned when you have your heating and air system serviced for the Fall or Spring.  But what is the main component of the HVAC system that is not cleaned by your heating and air professionals and is the most commonly overlooked? The Answer; your air ducts. An annual servicing of your heating and air system does not include having your air duct cleaning performed and can often go overlooked for years.

 The ventilation system is comprised of a series of air ducts that are all connected. These air ducts distribute heated or cooled air to the rooms throughout your entire home. It is critical to have your air ducts professionally cleaned on a routine basis. Because they are such a major part of your air conditioning, heating and ventilation system, the Environmental Protection Agency prescribes cleaning the air ducts every three to five years.

Tips for Checking the Need for Air Duct Cleaning 

There are five tips for checking whether your air ducts needs cleaning or not.

Mold Growth Visibility

Mold indicates that there are some moisture related problems with your air ducts. Mold spores in the air ducts may lead to serious health issues. It can also cause serious breathing problems. If you find the presence of mold in your air duct ventilation, cooling or heating system then you will want to have your air ducts cleaned by a professional. You need to make sure that your family is breathing healthy air which is vital for the well-being and comfort of your home.

Rodent or Insect Infestation Signs

If you are seeing any indications of droppings or scratches at the edge of your pipes or if you find shells from insects, then risks are you have a rat or insect infestation. Another sign can be a foul smell from a rodent that has gotten trapped in the system and now decomposing. If this is the case you will need to get those pipes cleaned as soon as you can.

Excessive Debris and Dirt

Are you dusting more often than you should? Do you see particles floating in the air when the sun light beams are coming through the windows? Are you or a family member sneezing more often than usual? If an air duct system is not maintained and cleaned on a needed basis it won’t be long before dirt, dust and debris will start accumulating in the ducts. A dirty duct system can cause some serious health issues because of the release of air pollutants in the air. Your ducts need to be professionally cleaned to remove the debris and dirt.

Carbon Monoxide Inspection

You need to check your system for monoxide poisoning, in case you are using a furnace, stove or a fireplace. For safety measures The Environmental Protection Agency recommends routine inspection, cleaning and repair of the hvac system, air ducts, fireplace, and your oven exhaust.

Air Duct Inspection

You can easily inspect your air ducts by removing each vent and looking for dirt or debris with a flashlight. You will want to do the same for your air returns, where you put your filters in. If you see obvious dirt build up in the system then it is time to call in the professionals. To ensure that your air duct ventilation system remains efficient, you need to take preventative measures for maintenance over a specific period of time. This way you can be assured that there is no long term build up in your ducts. Don’t put it off, if you’re not sure your air duct ventilation system has ever been cleaned or can’t remember the last time they were cleaned, then chances are you’re overdue already.

Tips for Hiring an Air Duct Cleaning Service 

Follow these tips before hiring a professional air duct cleaner

• Ask the company what method & type of equipment they use and what their rates are. Also, what makes them better than the rest?
• Most reputable companies’ will use truck mounted power vacuum systems instead of portable vacuum for better results.
• Check with the Better Business Bureau to see that they are in good standing and how long they have been in business in your local area.
• Check and see what kind of online presence the company has, check reviews and see what others are saying about them.
• Go for a licensed, insured and bonded company.

Top 5 Benefits of Air Duct Cleaning 

Following are the top five benefits that you can get from air duct cleaning.

1.  Improved efficiency and reliability on the over-all performance of the HVAC system
2.  Reduces wear and tear and saves expensive repairs.
3.  Reduces your energy bills by providing more efficiency and energy.
4.  Reduces the health risks of different allergy and respiratory problems.
5.  It will be much easier to maintain the living space of your home because of the reduction in dust.

Carpet Renovations, Inc. | Air Duct Cleaning Service  |  11672 E 51st Street Tulsa, Oklahoma 74146  | (918) 437-1956  |  Website: www.carpetrenovations.com

OUR PROFESSIONAL CARPET CLEANING METHODS 

1. Hot water extraction
This method is our most widely used method and is recommended by Leading Carpet Manufactures such as Shaw Industries and Mohawk Flooring. This type of cleaning is also referred to as "steam cleaning" although the correct terminology is hot water extraction. The phrase steam cleaning derived it's name from the hot steam that comes from the 200 plus degree water that is used in this process. This extraction method of using hot water is an excellent way of getting deep down embedded soil to lift from the carpet fibers. This is the best type of cleaning for the purpose of ‘restorative cleaning’ such as pet damaged carpet or heavily soiled traffic areas but also works very well for carpet that just needs a little freshening up. Not all hot water extraction is the same. We use the latest and most up to date truck mounted carpet cleaning systems available. It is also important to note along with this technique we use only the best and most trusted green seal labeled products for our carpet cleaning agents. Deep Steam Cleaning combined with safe Eco-friendly products, what more can you ask for? 

2. Encapsulation | Dry Cleaning
Encapsulation is mostly used for commercial purposes. This method is beneficial for the cleaning and maintenance of carpet used for commercial purposes and also for sensitive carpet fiber such as wool's & silk. Our Encapsulation process utilizes a revolutionary product that is designed with an innovative polymer technology which traps embedded soil then crystallizes as it dries. The product is sprayed onto the carpet and with a 150 rpm floor machine using a rotary bonnet the soil is trapped on the bonnet pad. Any remaining spray then crystallizes and is easily removed with a vacuum afterward.  This process is great for heavy traffic areas, hallways, and offices that have a low pile commercial carpet that is prone to wicking after the carpet has been cleaned.

We may also use this method to correct any adverse reaction of wicking and browning that can occur as a result of spills or pet urine contamination that has worked its way down into the carpet backing and has a tendency to resurface after a traditional hot water extraction has been performed. 

As one of the leading carpet cleaning companies in the Tulsa and Broken Arrow area we have the expertise and know how to perform the correct method of cleaning for your specific needs. 

Carpet Renovations, Inc. | Carpet Cleaning Service  |  11672 E 51st Street Tulsa, Oklahoma 74146  | (918) 437-1956  |  Website: www.carpetrenovations.com

How Often Should I Have My Air Ducts Cleaned?
One stage of protecting your HVAC system is cleaning the air duct system. It will help you save money on the heating and cooling of your home, and improve the life of the whole system. Just how often do you need to have a professional air duct cleaning for your home? Here’s a brief look.

Whenever You Suspect Mold
If you suspect that there is mold for any reason, you’ll want to look into getting your air ducts cleaned. Mold grows in dark, moist areas and your air ducts are perfect for this. This is especially a problem if you have a leak that is getting into your air ducts for any reason.
Allowing mold to remain in your air ducts will affect your air quality and health. You’ll start breathing in the particles, making asthma and allergies much worse.

As Soon as You Move Into a New Home
If you’ve moved into a previously owned home consider getting your air duct system professionally cleaned. While you can find out from the seller when they were last cleaned, there is always the possibility of pet dander, dust, cigarette smoke or even mold contamination developing since the last cleaning. Put your health first and get them cleaned.
When the home has been just built and sold new, consider getting the air ducts cleaned. They will likely have gathered dust, dirt, and debris from the work performed during the building of the home and new home builders do not utilize the services of an air duct cleaning company to take care of this problem. 

Every 3-5 Years
Generally speaking, it is recommended to have your air duct system cleaned every three to five years. This will remove any dust mites from the system and will alert you to problems of mold growth. If you or a family member suffer from allergens you may want to consider having them cleaned more often because air duct cleaning is good for removing airborne dust, germs, mold spores and other contaminates that irritate those suffering from Respiratory Allergies. 

Carpet Renovations, Inc. | Air Duct Cleaning Service  |  11672 E 51st Street Tulsa, Oklahoma 74146  | (918) 437-1956  |  Website: www.carpetrenovations.com

Preventive Maintenance & Care for Your Carpet
How exciting it is when you purchase a brand new plush carpet for your home. That nice new smell, the softness you feel as you walk across it and the joy it gives you while admiring the beauty it adds to the rooms decor.  The purchase of a new carpet may be one of the largest expenses you will have for your home so you will want to make the most of your carpet investment. By performing these simple preventive maintenance tips you can keep your carpet looking it's best.

Invest in Runners and Rugs
Your carpet does more than just pick up dust. It helps to insulate your home and offers grip underfoot. However, it is easily damaged. Walking directly on it damages the fibers. You can protect it by putting a layer between your carpet and your feet. Runners are the best option for this especially when it comes to hallways. This way you will only have the sides of the hallway visible, where people are less likely to walk. Other good choices for area rug placement would be your entryway and main walkways. You may also want to consider adding area rugs to other rooms. A beautiful area rug will add some pattern and color to your room, while protecting your carpet from damage and dirt.

Vacuum Daily
Watch out for allowing too much dirt to collect in the carpet fibers. Not only do you make it harder to clean the carpets, but you’re putting your health at risk from conditions like allergies and asthma.
Vacuuming on a daily basis is the best preventative method to protect your health and your carpet’s longevity. Daily vacuuming is especially important in homes with children and pets. Crumbs and pet hairs end up trodden on and dug deep into the carpet fibers. It’s much harder to get the embedded dirt & debris out of the carpet when waiting to long between vacuums. 
If there are any spillages, also make sure you clean these up right away. This will keep the spill from having the chance to stain, leading to scrubbing and damaging the material.

Gently Remove Spillages
You know to clean up spills quickly, but be cautious making sure not to rub the carpet to harshly. You will want to be gentle with the carpet fibers as you clean using a neutral spotting product (7pH). You may want to contact your local carpet cleaning professional for some suggestions on where to purchase a good carpet spotter to keep on hand. Some carpet cleaning companies offer their neutral spotters as a free life time replacement and these types of cleaners are much safer to use. Store bought & home remedies you find when searching online are usually not the best choice for your carpet. They are high in pH and will remove stains quickly, but most will leave a soapy residue behind that continues to re attract soil to the area and then becomes quite aggravating as you keep cleaning it over and over just for it to keep coming back.  Remember, don't be tempted to scrub a hard to remove stain because this can tear down your carpets fibers. Instead gently dab the area to clean and if necessary call your local professional if the stain does not come out. 

Wipe Your Feet Clean
Before you walk into the house, have a mat outside so you can wipe your feet clean. This will help avoid tracking dirt, oil, and other materials into the house. You may even want to have your family remove their shoes before coming into the house. 
It could also be worth having a front entry or section of your hallway in tile. You can place a shoe rack there and take your shoes off before walking onto the carpet. This will protect your carpet from outside dirt being tract in. You may not want to ask your guests to take their shoes off, so still have the welcome mat.
This will not prevent the every day foot traffic wear and tear which is to be expected, but does help the carpet last longer. This is especially the case when you follow the other tips mentioned above.

Have Your Carpet Professionally Cleaned

Be sure to check your new carpet guidelines and warranty. Most carpet manufacturer's will require that you have your carpet professionally cleaned. Each warranty is explicit on how often and with what method you have your carpet cleaned to maintain their warranty. You will also want to keep record of each cleaning if ever you need to contact the manufacturer for a claim. You will find most manufacturers will require having your carpet cleaned every 12-16 months whereas this extends the life of the carpet and keeps deep embedded soils from permanently damaging the carpet fibers, especially in the main traffic areas. 

Carpet Renovations, Inc. | Carpet Cleaning Service  |  11672 E 51st Street Tulsa, Oklahoma 74146  | (918) 437-1956  |  Website: www.carpetrenovations.com

How to Care for Your Travertine Tile Flooring

Travertine tile has become a very popular option for flooring. While it is not as durable as granite, travertine tile is cheaper and more durable than many other types of tile and flooring options. However, you do need to care for them. This involves a good routine, as well as treatments to protect them. Here’s all you need to know.

Make Sure the Tiles Are Sealed

Whether you’re moving into a new home with travertine tile or you’re laying the flooring yourself, make sure the tiles are fully sealed. Whenever there is a spillage, the liquid will bead instead of soaking into the tiles, protecting them from damage. You may need the sealant to protect the tile warranty, so find out if this is the case and look out for signs that the tiles need resealing. Be sure to use a penetrating sealer, this is the kind that will soak into the tile and not stay on the surface. Avoid high gloss sealers that stay on the surface. These types of gloss sealers will wear off quickly leaving dull spots and scratches. 

Wipe Spills Right Away

Nobody is perfect, you’ll likely spill something on the flooring. If they’re used in the bathroom, it will be easy for water to splash and even soap to get onto the tiles. The first stage of keeping your travertine tile floor looking it's best is to clean up spills right away. This protects them from staining, even if they have been sealed.
There’s no need to use abrasive or chemical products on the tiles. You can mop them daily with a soft liquid detergent. Just make sure you brush up dirt before mopping to avoid scratching the floor.

Professional Travertine Cleaning

When your travertine tile stops cleaning up as well as you like call a professional travertine tile cleaning service. Services like this specialize in getting hard to clean travertine tile clean again and can also assist in sealing your flooring for you. Like a little shine to your floor? Ask them about diamond cut polishing. This is a great way to achieve a nice natural shine to your travertine floor with out the mess off a high gloss sealer.

Carpet Renovations, Inc. Tile & Grout Cleaning Service  |  11672 E 51st Street Tulsa, Oklahoma 74146  | (918) 437-1956  |  Website: www.carpetrenovations.com

How Often Should I Have My Dryer Vent Cleaned?
You’ll remove lint from the dryer after each use, but what about getting the full dryer vent cleaned? How often should this happen? Here’s a look at dryer vent cleaning to help you protect your machine.

The Dangers of a Clogged Vent

First & Foremost we have to consider the possibility of the dryer vent getting packed with too much lint and igniting from the dryer and causing a house fire. 
A clogged dryer vent doesn’t just mean your dryer will pack up & be a fire hazard. It will also cost you much more to do the laundry in the short term. In fact, it can cost as much as $3 extra to dry just one load of laundry, and you know you need to do more than that each week. Just think about the cost you’re adding on over the course of the year! Even if you do just one load of laundry a week, you’re adding on an unnecessary $156 per year.
Then there is the fact that you may be damaging your dryer. It won’t last as long, as you’re putting strain on other elements of the machine. You’ll have to spend much more getting it fixed or replaced.

How to Tell Your Dryer Vent Needs Cleaning
on older models the first sign of the dryer vent needing cleaned is the extended time it takes for the clothes to dry. You’ll need to put them in for a second spin.
You’ll also feel the outside & top of your dryer getting hot. This is because it’s working overtime to do it's task. Some newer models will have a built in sensor that will let you know the air flow is being restricted, so if this sensor is activated be sure to call a  professional dryer vent cleaning service as soon as possible.

Video: Advice from Kung Fu Panda: NOW is a good time to have your dryer vent cleaned

Dryer Vent Cleaning 
So, how often should you get your dryer vent cleaned? It is our recommendation your have it cleaned at least once a year.. However, you should remove the lint from the front after each load. This will help to limit the amount of lint that gets into the vent, so you don’t need to get it cleaned more often.
Protecting your dryer will not only keep the machine protected, but will save you money when doing your laundry. Get the vent cleaned yearly, at least.

Carpet Renovations, Inc. | Dryer Vent Cleaning Service  |  11672 E 51st Street Tulsa, Oklahoma 74146  | (918) 437-1956  |  Website: www.carpetrenovations.com

Why We Use Procyon Carpet Cleaner

When it comes to carpet cleaning, we only want to use the best products for your needs. Our favorite is Procyon Carpet Cleaner. Why do we prefer that over all the rest? Here’s a look at all the benefits.

Completely Toxic Free
The first thing we love about Procyon is that there are absolutely no toxins at all. What does this mean for you? You’ll be completely protected from some of the harmful allergens and chemicals put in similar types of carpet cleaning products or most store-bought cleaners. And they are extremely harmful!
Many of the toxins in most carpet cleaners lead to irritated skin, breathing problems, and even cancer! When you use carpet cleaners that are completely natural, you boost your health instead.
Hard to believe? Take a look at your own cleaners. You’ll find that they’re full of hard-to-pronounce words. Don’t worry about getting the pronunciation right. Just focus on the fact that they lead to defects, disease, and yes even death. Don’t you owe yourself more than that? We believe you do.
But these cleaners work! We know this is true, they certainly do get rid of the dirt, but in actuality you’re removing one type of harmful substance "dirt" and leaving behind an even more harmful product, the cleaner itself. The toxic residue in these types of cleaners are almost always left behind. It’s time to make a switch to something that is just as effective but better for your health and skin.

No Rapid Re-soiling

What is rapid re-soiling? Rapid re-soiling is when you have your carpet cleaned and a few short weeks later it appears dirty again. What happened? Well, it looked wonderful at first but the detergent that was used to remove the soil from the carpet was not removed completely itself. When detergent is left in the carpet it will not be long before your carpet will attract the soil back to the carpet fibers again and look just as bad if not worse than it was before you had your carpet cleaned. You see most carpet cleaning pre-sprays are detergent based and do a great job removing soil but the detergent based products are hard to rinse out of the carpet fibers themselves and just lead to another problem which is rapid re-soiling. So why do we use Procyon Carpet Cleaner? Procyon is a detergent free product and rinses easily from the carpet fibers assuring you of no rapid re-soiling and a fresh clean carpet for months to come. See the demonstration below.

Fully Environmentally Friendly
“Green” is the latest buzzword in business. Everyone is trying to do their best for the environment. So, surely finding cleaners that label themselves as “green” are the best options?
Of course they are, but you really need to make sure they are environmentally friendly. The majority of them really aren’t. You remember those toxins that are harmful to you? They’re also harmful to the environment. There is little regulation to the term when it comes to marketing.
Sure there are government regulations, but the manufacturers can just tweak formulas to meet them—and only just. 
Natural products are the best ones for the environment. This is just what Procyon offers. It is 100% “green” without doing you any extra harm.

Fresh Feeling Carpet
When you have your carpet cleaned what should it feel like? There’s often a residue left behind from the soapy, detergent products other carpet cleaners use. It should absolutely feel fresh, clean, and soft just like properly cleaned carpet should.
Because Procyon doesn’t include any toxins or chemicals, there is nothing to leave behind. It is completely detergent and bacteria free, so it simply takes out the dirt and leaves your carpet looking and feeling soft & clean again. 
On top of that, your carpet won’t feel irritating to your skin. Many cleaners leave a residue that reacts with skin, causing allergy symptoms and rashes. They can make some skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis worse.
We believe in only using the best carpet cleaner for you. When you opt for our carpet cleaning service , we will use Procyon Carpet Cleaner. This is our favorite because it will actually get your carpet it's absolute cleanest while leaving it soft & fresh, no left over residue, and best of all it is safe for you and your family! 

Carpet Renovations, Inc. | Carpet Cleaning Service  |  11672 E 51st Street Tulsa, Oklahoma 74146  | (918) 437-1956  |  Website: www.carpetrenovations.com

How to Care for Your Marble Tile Flooring
Marble comes in a variety of colors and patterns, and has quickly become a favorite for shower stalls, counter tops and tile flooring. Caring for your marble tile flooring is essential to keep it shiny, clean, and protected from damages. Here are some tips for marble tile cleaning to help protect your flooring.

Clean Daily
Marble can end up dirty very quickly. The best thing to do is clean the tiles on a daily basis, using just gentle soapy water. If you use harsh chemicals, you will scratch and damage the top of the tiles. The only time you can use something stronger is if it is specifically designed for marble.
Use a soft mop when cleaning the flooring. This helps to avoid scratches and scuff marks.
Before you use the soapy water, brush up all the dirt on the floor. This prevents any abrasive materials getting stuck in the mop.

Seal the Marble
When you first get your marble, you need to make sure it is sealed. This will help to repel water and you’ll see it bead. While cleaning your marble tile, keep an eye on how the water reacts. When it stops beading and starts soaking into the tile, you’ll need to get the marble sealed again. This helps to protect the underside and will keep your tile flat.

Use Gentle Stain Treatments
Sometimes marble stains, so you always wipe up any spills as quickly as possible to prevent staining. When you spot a stain, use a gentle treatment that has no ammonia in it. Bleaching treatments will damage the surface of the marble, and may destroy the warranty!
When cleaning your marble tile, make sure you check the treatments you’re using. Soapy liquid is usually the best option for cleaning.

Professional Cleaning & Polishing
Over a period of time soil and abrasions may accumulate to where a regular cleaning may not get your marble flooring as clean & shiny as you like, so if your marble starts to loose it’s luster you will want to contact a professional marble tile cleaning expert to perform a deeper clean and possibly a polish to restore it back to its original beauty.

Carpet Renovations, Inc. Tile & Grout Cleaning Service  |  11672 E 51st Street Tulsa, Oklahoma 74146  | (918) 437-1956  |  Website: www.carpetrenovations.com

How Often Should I Have My Carpet Cleaned?

Vacuuming your carpets isn’t enough. There will soon come a time where you will want to consider having your carpet professionally cleaned to help keep your home spotless and allergen free and to extend the life of your carpet. Just how often should you have your carpet cleaned? Here’s a rough guide for your home.

The Average Carpet
It really depends on factors like the amount of foot traffic your carpet receives and where that carpet is laid, but on average you should look at getting the carpet cleaned every 12-18 months. This helps to lift all the dirt that gets into the fibers that vacuuming just doesn’t manage. You’ll also brighten some of the darker patches.
If your carpet is in a second home and rarely used, then cleaning can be less frequent. Just bear in mind that while there’s no foot traffic, dust will settle within the fibers.
That being said, if your carpet receives daily foot traffic and sees mud and dirt dragged in, you may want to consider cleaning more frequently.

Cleaning for Families
Families will find their carpet needs cleaning more frequently. You should consider professional carpet cleaning  every 6-12 months, instead. Your children are more likely to drag mud and dirt in or can spill drinks frequently.
Those who have pets should also consider cleaning every six months or so. The pet hairs will get stuck in the fibers and can cause some allergens. There will likely also be dirt and urine accidents that seep into the fibers.

Do you have both kids and pets? Consider cleaning every two or three months. This will help to eliminate pet problems and keep your children safe. You know they love to pick up anything from the floor and put it in their mouths!

So as you can see there is no one set rule for how often you should have your carpet cleaned but keeping these variables in mind mainly how much your carpet is used and your particular family members, and making sure you do not wait too long in between cleans will help keep your carpet investment longer and your home a healthier place to live for you and your family.  

Carpet Renovations, Inc. | Carpet Cleaning Service  |  11672 E 51st Street Tulsa, Oklahoma 74146  | (918) 437-1956  |  Website: www.carpetrenovations.com