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Does vacuuming count as carpet cleaning?

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Vacuuming Does NOT Count As Carpet Cleaning... Seriously. We like to think we can keep our carpets clean on our own, thank you very much. We just need to vacuum every month or so and blot when there's a stain... right? Wrong. Most carpet cleaning companies recommend you to professionally clean your carpet every 12 to 24 months. Vacuuming is just not enough. Neither is cleaning carpets yourself. Hiring a professional carpet cleaner is the best way to get your carpet in a healthier condition. Indoor air quality can be eight to ten times worse than outdoor air quality, if you don't clean your flooring, clean your drapes and let air inside regularly. When millions of Americans suffer from indoor allergies , air quality is a huge issue. To keep the air in your home clean, it's important to follow a few carpet-cleaning rules. Namely: Call professionals to clean your carpet, more often than you think you should. We would recommend cleaning the ...

Get ready for fall with these home cleaning tips

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Autumn Home Cleaning Tips Get ready for the colder months with these cleaning tips. When you think of a deep clean, namely a spring cleaning, you may consider it as a rare annual event. A thorough home clean where you pull everything apart, get into those nooks and crannies, and hope it will last a year or so. Right? Sorry to burst your bubble, but one spring cleaning a year simply isn’t enough! Between having guests visit, leaving doors open, pets and kids running in from the backyard, and cooking up a storm, a deep home clean is something you should do AT LEAST twice per year. Spring cleaning may be the standard “time to clean” by which most homes go, but we’re thinking an additional yearly cleaning for the fall is a good routine. In the spring, we’re preparing our houses for the arrival of warmer weather and all the fun that comes with it. As fall is upon us, it may be time to hit the reset button for the cooler weather about to come If you can’t bring yourself to ...

Allergic To Fall?

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Believe it or not Fall is here and that means temperatures are going to get cooler. Most of us are looking forward to our favorite pumpkin flavored things and the coming holidays. Leaving behind the scorching heat, bugs, and humidity might make you think you’re about to be in the all-clear for allergies and irritants. Not so fast! Here are some things you need to continue to guard yourself, your family, and your home against this fall. Keep the Outdoors OUT Even though the weather is changing, some allergens continue to pose a threat to your well-being. If you’re especially prone to severe allergic reactions to things like ragweed pollen, limit your time outdoors. Keep all clothes and shoes clean and laundered regularly to eliminate the risk of pollen making its way inside. Vacuum and clean your carpet, rugs and upholstery on a regular basis, as foot traffic can not only introduce allergens into your home but also carry them throughout. Give Your Lungs a Fighting Ch...

Improve your indoor air quality with plants.

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18 Best Plants For Cleaning The Air In Your House According To NASA Research shows that houseplants deter illness, improve focus, and even help with the Big O — oxygen (what the hell kind of botanical garden do you think this is?). Certain plants have been proven to not just produce oxygen, but actually clean the air by removing toxic vapors and chemicals. That’s why the eggheads over at NASA have extensively researched this in order to identify which plants will give you the cleanest breathing room. Back in 1989 NASA released a Clean Air Study  where they, with the help of the Associated Contractors Of America (ALCA), determined then best houseplants for your home. The research, which centers around chemicals benzene, trichloroethylene, formaldehyde, xylene, and ammonia. It found that English Ivy, Peace Lilly, Florist’s Chrysanthemum, Red-Edged Dracaena, and the popular Varigated Snake Plant were among the best options for cleaner air, despite ...