Friday, August 27, 2010

Commercial Carpet Cleaning Atlanta

Commercial carpets don't seem to get the same attention as our home carpets do. More often we consider Commercial Carpet Cleaning Atlanta about as important as visiting your worst enemy. They are treated as a burden not worthy of ones time or care. It's too bad because a little knowledge and your commercial carpets would stay looking like new for a long time. The key to successful Commercial Carpet Cleaning Atlanta is knowing your carpet.

By the time you are finished reading this article you'll know how to get to know your commercial carpets better. Once you get to know your commercial carpets your Commercial Carpet Cleaning Atlanta will be effective and keep your carpets looking new.

Many Commercial Carpet Cleaning Atlanta processes use water. There are both benefits and disadvantages to using water to clean your commercial carpet. By knowing the type of carpets you have you can choose the appropriate cleaning process for them.

First you need to know what kind of backing the carpet has and how the carpet is attached to the floor. Next you need to know the type of yarn and what the carpet fibers are made of. Once you know this you can extend the life of your carpet by using the correct amount of water solution.

Most Commercial Carpet Cleaning Atlanta contractors will agree that the more water you use during the cleaning the better the cleaning results will be. Because the more water you flush through the more dirt that is carried away. And this is absolutely true. When you use water is becomes the medium and the dirt gets suspended in the water, however the more water you put into the carpet the more water that is left in the carpet and that can create plenty of problems.

Water left in the carpet can cause mold, stretching, damage to the sub floor, and damage to the adhesive to name just a few of the problems. By knowing the type of carpet you have you can determine the correct amount of water and solution to use so you don't encounter any of the problems from too much water.

The carpet backing is the layer between the carpet fibers and the sub floor. There are many different types of backing but the two main categories are permeable and impermeable.

A permeable back allows water to travel through the backing to the floors surface. In commercial applications this is generally concrete and the carpet is glued directly to the floor. Over wetting the carpet allows the water to reach concrete which can result in very long drying periods, and staining from wicking which is caused by the wet carpet soaking up minerals from the concrete. Another big problem is that most of the adhesives are water soluble so you know what the water does to the adhesive. It dissolves it.

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

House Cleaners Atlanta

Everybody seems to be busier these days. The pace of life has increased up to a new height. Consequently people are willing to pay for services such as House cleaners Atlanta to carry out everyday mundane chores.

However, it can be very risky letting a stranger into your home. Will you be able to trust them? Would they break your precious ornaments? What about your expensive jewelry, is it safe?

Below I have identified ten things to look for when searching for a House Cleaners Atlanta.

1. Many House Cleaning Services Atlanta advertise the fact that they are police vetted. You need to see proof of this. You also need to see references. I would even check up on these too - they could be false.

2. You need peace of mind that if they do accidentally break one of your expensive ornaments, that they are insured to cover the cost. Check that they are covered for accidental damage.

3. Your cleaner should have a friendly approach, but not too friendly. You often hear of cleaners spending most of their hourly rate drinking tea and talking. They should be friendly, but also professional and get on with their job.

4. It might be worth paying a slightly higher rate. You can then demand an exceptional service. If you choose cheap, then you may just get shoddy work.

5. Why not start your research online with cleaning rates. Most cleaning services have a website. Request a price list for their services. This way, you are still anonymous and therefore won't be 'lulled' into going with them.

6. A good house cleaner really should be as flexible as possible. You might want a weekly clean, a clean once every two-weeks or just a one-off blitz every 3 months. Find someone who can fit in with 'your' plans.

7. Be aware that it is the norm to be charged a higher rate for your first clean.

8. Make sure that you compile a house cleaning checklist. Your cleaner should work to this checklist for every clean. You might want different things done each time he/she comes, so working to a checklist ensures that you get everything done.

9. For bigger jobs such as post moving, garage cleaning or construction clean-up, use a specialized cleaning service in those areas.

10. Are you happy supplying the cleaning products or do you want your cleaners to bring and use their own? (which will be included in the price).

There you have it, my top house cleaning tips helping you to find the best House Cleaners Atlanta in your area. You might have to take one or two on a trial in order to find a house cleaner that suits you.

Just be aware that in some of the house cleaners' advertising, they practically all claim to be exceptional and have unique cleaning methods to clean your home more thoroughly and quicker.

Don't pay extra for these claims. All professional cleaners will have their own House Cleaning Atlanta techniques. If they work hard and follow a systematic approach to cleaning, then that is all that is necessary to clean your home to a high standard.