The low down on ZEROREZ® and their Empowered Water™

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ZEROREZ®, a company that has grown very fast, most likely due to their advertising campaigns describing their seemingly magical Empowered Water™, claims that they clean with patented Empowered Water, a non-toxic sanitizer that leaves zero residue behind. The company states that other carpet cleaners use soaps and shampoos that leave a residue in the carpet and they don’t. Is this true? I will provide you with the facts, to the best of my knowledge, and you can decide for yourself.

ZEROREZ® uses a product called “Primacide B fluid”. This product is either made by EAU and shipped to ZEROREZ® or ZEROREZ® has purchased the generators necessary to manufacture this fluid. EAU Technologies (the creator of empowered water™) describes this fluid as “the active ingredient in Primacide B is sodium hydroxide”* and that it “leaves no film residue associated with chemical detergents”*. Sodium hydroxide, also known as Lye is found in many drain cleaners and oven cleaners, it is highly corrosive (in high concentrations) and will eventually turn into sodium carbonate when exposed to carbon dioxide in the air.

*These statement can be found on the EAU website. http://eau-x.com/eau_technology/page5.html

What we know so far:

1.       ZEROREZ® uses a fluid that contains a man-made chemical that is corrosive at high concentrations and is also used in drain cleaners and oven cleaners.

2.       ZEROREZ® claims to leave zero residues behind when EAU claims that “Primacide B Fluid” leaves “no FILM RESIDUE associated withCHEMICAL DETERGENTS“.

Now let’s research the competition. Hot water extraction with detergent is the most common process for carpet cleaning. Because of this, I am going to use this method as the comparison. We will call the competition “Company B”. Hot water extraction is used by both Company B and ZEROREZ®. Major carpet manufacturer’s recommend this method for cleaning carpets.

Now let’s focus on the differences. It seems that ZEROREZ® uses sodium hydroxide infused water to clean carpets and Company B uses a plant-based pre-conditioner that contains surfactants, also known as a surface acting agents along with PH builders much like sodium hydroxide. Surfactants are what EAU claims leave’s a “film residue”. Surfactants are a very important part of the cleaning process. Surfactants break the surface tension of water allowing the water based pre-conditioner to penetrate deeper into the carpet yarn, allowing for a deeper clean. Surfactants also work to break down and emulsify oils as stated byhttp://www.scienceinthebox.com/en_UK/glossary/surfactants_en.html#one“Each surfactant molecule has a hydrophilic (water-loving) head that is attracted to water molecules AND a hydrophobic (water-hating) tail that repels water and simultaneously attaches itself to oil and grease in dirt. These opposing forces loosen the dirt and suspend it in the water”. With this being said, it seems that cleaning with a product without a surfactant would be less effective that cleaning with a product with a surfactant.

What else we have learned:

1.       ZEROREZ® still claims to be residue free.

2.       Surfactants seem to be a very important part of the cleaning process.

3.       It seems ZEROREZ® uses chemically infused water without surfactants.

4.       Company B and ZEROREZ® both use hot water extraction, the method recommended by most carpet manufacturers.

Let’s dig deeper. We now can assume that ZEROREZ® uses chemically infused water. Knowing this, how can they claim to be residue free? It is well-known among the carpet cleaning industry that when you apply a solution to the carpet, you can’t fully extract 100% of what you put down. Both ZEROREZ® and Company B are applying solutions containing either man-made or natural chemicals to the carpet and both use Hot water extraction to remove said solutions. The difference is ZEROREZ® seems to be leaving a man-made chemical residue that eventually turns to sodium carbonate (or sodium chloride, depending on whether hydrochloric acid is used to neutralize the sodium hydroxide) and Company B is leaving a similar but naturally sourced residue along with a surfactant residue in the carpet. The question is – Which is worse? Or maybe the question should be – Who is more experienced, and who works harder to rinse out as much residue as possible? Both of these methods offer VERY low residues cleaning when properly done.

Hot water extraction has gotten a bad rap over the years because of the many inexperienced and unscrupulous cleaners out there that are more concerned about making a buck than providing a quality service for their customers. In my opinion, hot water extraction, when done by an experienced and honest company is still the best method out there whether done by ZEROREZ® or by small, Ma’ and Pa’ shop down the block.

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Even Big Name Brand Carpet Cleaners Have Theft Issues - Beware of who you let in your home

Just because a company is on television doesn't make them any different in the way they service you compared to a family owned cleaning company. There quality of cleaning isn't any better either. What truly matters is the employees they hire, the machines they use, and the detergents they use. Don't fall victim to this kind of trouble. Make sure you know who is going into your home to do any kind of service not just carpet cleaning companies. This With Arizona Carpet and Tile Cleaning you will get a cleaner that has been checked, supervised and followed up on every single job.  Call 602-354-5223 to schedule your cleaning today. Free Estimates over the phone. www.azcarpetandtilecleaning.com

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How to remove and replace a broken tile.

Removing and replacing a single ceramic floor tile is not too hard, depending on how it was installed. The first thing I recommend when removing a floor tile is to carefully remove all the grout around the tile. This can be done with a power tool or by hand. Use safety glasses and good lighting.. Take your time so you do not nick or scratch the tiles adjacent to the cracked tile.

If you’re going to do this by hand, you need to use a hammer and an older beat-up flat-head screwdriver. You slowly and carefully chip away the grout. With the grout out of the way, there’s now less chance that you’ll damage any adjacent tile during the removal process. If the tile you want to remove is touching up against any other tiles in the floor, the initial stress of removing the tile pieces can put pressure against the adjacent tiles and possibly crack or chip them.

If the floor tile is not touching any other tile, you can tap the tile with a dull masonry chisel near a corner and start to crack off small pieces about the size of a dime. After you crack a piece off, do whatever is necessary to get the piece up from the floor.

Once the entire tile is out, now you have to excavate the thinset mortar or organic adhesive that was used to set the tile to the floor. You can do this by hand or with a power tool. If you have to do it by hand, you might discover that a stiff 1 1/2-inch putty knife held at a low angle does a great job.

Once you think you have all the thinset out of the way, test it and see. Drop a replacement tile in place of the cracked one and use a straightedge over the tile to see if you have at least 1/8 inch of space between the entire top of the tile and the bottom of the straightedge. You want the straightedge to be resting on the adjacent tiles on all sides of the replacement tile to check for the air space. Rotate the straightedge at least 90 degrees to check for the needed gap.

I’d recommend using cement-based thinset to stick the tile to the floor. Be sure the substrate is free of all dust and loose material. You can buy small notched hand tools to help put down the correct amount of thinset. The size of the notches depends on the size of the tile you’re installing. Go to a store that sells just tile, and the manager there will make sure you have the correct tool.

When you set the tile in the new thinset, you need to make sure the entire tile is contacting the thinset and there are no gaps. This may mean you have to put the thinset on different thicknesses if the substrate is not in the same plane as the top surface of the finished tile floor. Gently drop the new tile onto the fresh thinset and lightly tap in place so its top surface is flush with all the adjacent tiles. Use the straightedge again to help you here.

Allow the tile to set and cure for at least 48 hours before grouting it. Protect it so no one walks on it. You need to match the grout color as close as possible.  When grouting, do not add too much water to the new grout. You want it the consistency of cake batter. After grout has dried wipe up remaining grout and you are done. If you don’t feel like replacing broken tiles call us at 602-741-4131 or go to azcarpetandtileinstallation.com

How to prevent your floors from getting soiled so quickly

Did you know that up to 80% of soil on your floors comes from outside. One way to prevent your floors from becoming rapidly soiled is to place a door mat inside and outside of your main entrance. Use course textured mats outside for soil and water absorbent mats inside to prevent wet shoes onto your different types of flooring. It usually takes about 4 to 6 footsteps before  your shoes are wiped clean by your own carpet. Placing a door mat will significantly reduce the amount of soil brought into your home or place of business by up to 80%. Remember that carpeting is the #1 filter in your home, so its important to keep them clean. For more tips on keeping your carpet and tile looking its best visit us on the web @ www.azcarpetandtilecleaning.com or call us at 602-354-5223 and we would love to speak to you and put you on the schedule.

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Consider lifestyle when choosing which flooring to install in your home or business.

People have many choices when it comes to flooring, but all to often people choose flooring based strictly by price instead of choosing a floor that is best for there lifestyle. There is different types of flooring that will better cater to a persons lifestyle such as pets or allergies.

I agree that price and look have a big factor in picking out a floor for your home or business. Ultimately a bad decision on your flooring could lead to warranty issues or just plane ware issues of your floors.

Chris from Arizona carpet and tile in Phoenix, Arizona installs a lot of flooring. Home owners must realize that most retail flooring companies have good, better and best lines of flooring. When you are choosing tile , wood or carpet for your home or business. Check with the retailer on there warranties as well as manufacture warranties. Make sure to check out with the retailer that the floor you like will work for the application that you are using it for.

If you are going to try and install yourself make sure you check on proper installation techniques. A bad install job will void manufacture warranties and will also lead to a floor that will be damaged over time.

Some tips that might help you in picking the right floor:

Wood or laminate flooring should never be installed in wet environments or in bathrooms.

Laminate floor are usually a floating floor which will allow the floor to contract and expand when humidity levels change. A good underlayment will help reduce noise when you walk on floor.

Wood floor generally perform better when they get installed on a flat floor and are glued down.

Having thick carpet is not always better , make sure you check the OZ weights and what the carpet fibers are that way you can check the quality by the manufacture.

When installing tile try and pick a darker grout that way when it starts to get dirty it wont show as much and maybe go with a grout line that is 3/16th or smaller. The less grout the better unless the tile is not perfectly straight. If the tile is not perfectly straight you will have to have fatter grout lines to help with installation.

Once you have chosen your flooring make sure that you clean it on a regular basis. It will help with warranties from the manufacture. We recommend using Arizona carpet and tile cleaning in Phoenix, Arizona.
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The best steps for a good carpet installation.

CARPET INSTALLATION  PHOENIX ARIZONA

If you have decided to buy new carpet make sure that you go through the installation before you buy.

It is important to understand the type of carpet you will need for your application. Make sure you understand the quality of the carpet as well.

You can start by purchasing your carpet from a reputable retailer such as arizona carpet and tile.

You should work with a carpet installation company that will go out to your home or business to get proper measurements, proper transition placements and proper seam placement

Most carpet rolls are 12 feet wide , so most rooms in your home or business will require seams. You can somewhat hide seams if you run them under furniture or away from doorways.

Make sure you understand the warranties. All carpet manufactures have some sort of warranty on there carpet.

An installer should know what they are doing and the must follow the standards that are set by CRI The carpet and rug institute. Your carpet will need to be power stretched to insure proper installation.

Make sure that you have all paperwork explaining costs of your job. You will want to know who is taking the left over carpet , who will be disposing of the old carpet and padding and who will be moving the furniture.

Most carpet jobs will have 10% or less left over carpet per room after installation from cut pieces. You may want to have small rugs out of the pieces that can be bound on the edges.

You will want to install carpet last if doing a full remodel. You will want to make sure all baseboards are painted and ready to go.

Make sure you have the installation company clean up the floor before laying down new flooring. Make sure you get up all dirt before installing new carpet and padding.

Make sure you walk the job with the installer to make sure everything is done to you needs and that they installed the carpet the same way that was discussed at the beginning of the job.

It can take a while for the odor of new carpet to disappear usually about 48 hours but could take longer depends on the situation of the install.

Make sure that the carpet installation company vacuums when they complete the job to get most of the loose fibers up. There will be times after new carpet is installed that there will be more loose fibers come loose. Just vacuum them up and cut any frayed loops or tuff's with scissors.

Finally make sure the bill is exactly what you discussed at the beginning of your installation. Hope this helps and have a great day. Call Arizona carpet and tile if you have any other questions.

Pay top dollar for travertine flooring, make sure you don't hire a cheap installer !!!!!!!

When you buy a travertine tile you want it to be perfect. You want your flooring to look like it is supposed to. On travertine stone the floor needs to be flat and all tiles need to be flat as well. There should not be any lippage on a stone floor. If you buy an expensive floor don't think for one minute you can hire any tile installer to put it in. I will attached a picture that shows what the floor should look like and another picture showing what you get if you hire a installer that doesn't know what he is doing. Whenever you install a travertine stone floor you must use the right thinset as well. If you have a light travertine tile you will need to use a white thinset. You will notice the tile looking darker by using a grey thinset. You will notice in the picture that the tile is not flat. You can see the edges of the tiles which is a very bad thing . Call Arizona carpet and tile installation if you want the job done correctly 602-741-4131. Remember you most likely wont find the installer if there is a problem once you pay them so don't pay until the job is done correctly. If any installers want paid up front for labor you should ask yourself should I be using this guy ...... hope this helps and have a great day.

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Installation of LVT ( luxury Vinyl Tile)

LVT or luxury vinyl tile is a cheap way to get a good looking floor. The LVT comes in many forms and styles. Some of the styles look like real wood flooring just not as much money. LVT must be installed over a perfectly flat floor. If the sub straight or concrete is not level the flooring will show and you will see it. So before installing LVT make sure your floor is flat. You can either float or grind the floor to get it right. Make sure when you hire a installer they really know what they are doing or you will be in a mess. If your floor cannot be made flat you will need to find a different material to use. If you need to buy and install LVT flooring contact us @ www.azcarpetandtileinstallation.com or call 602-741-4131

Save money maintaining carpet not replacing it.

Most of the companies and homes in the US have some form of carpet. People and companies don't realize that on average within 6 years or less depending on wear and tear your carpet is so dirty that you must replace it. When an average homeowner or commercial business is trying to cut back on money they spend they can save a ton of money on carpet maintenance instead of replacing every 6 years. Do the math, an average size home of 2400 square foot (according to the united states census) has roughly about $4500.00 dollars or more worth of carpet.

You are spending on average $750.00 per year without professional cleaning. Lets say you vacuum once a week and have your carpets cleaned by Arizona carpet and tile cleaning  once a year for $300.00. Lets say we can get your carpet to last 12 years or more with proper maintenance and cleaning once a year that will have your cost down to $675.00 per year now to own that carpet. Lets say you bought your carpet from Arizona carpet and tile. Your cost of that carpet would be $3345.00 plus $300.00 per year to clean over a 12 year period you would have paid $587.00 per year for carpet. That is a good savings.

Lets take a big business that has 100,000 sq ft building with 90% carpet. It would roughly cost $450,000 to carpet that building. The cost of ownership which is roughly about $75,000 per year with no professional carpet cleaning. If the carpet was cleaned once a year by Arizona carpet and tile cleaning it would cost $13,500.00 per year. So once again if we could get the carpet to last 12 years or more the cost would be $51,000 per year for ownership. Which would save the company $24,000 per year on just carpet.

A good carpet maintenance program would be to have a walk off mat at entrance to your home or business, vacuum all areas that get walked on once a week or more depending on traffic. hot water extraction once a year or more depending on traffic and if you have pets.

Any more questions or comments please contact Arizona carpet and tile Cleaning 602-354-5223. or Arizona carpet and tile 602-741-4131

Use a carpet cleaning company with a great reputation or this can happen to you.

Make sure you use a company with a good reputation. Don't just use a company based on price. This could happen to you.

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Time to clean your dryer vent.....before you start a fire

You should clean your dryer vent at least one time a year. You might think that all the lint and debris from your dryer will get sucked out of the vent. This is not true most homes vents will start to clog up with materials from your clothing and get stuck in your dryer vent or vent tube. You must pull your dyer out from the wall and check the line going from your dryer to the outlet tube. If clogged remove debris also check the back of your dryer and make sure that there is nothing clogged there as well before putting back together. Check the line going from the dryer to the vent tube and make sure you have no cracks or tears. Lastly have the vent tube cleaned out and make sure it has a clear pipe. This will help with your dryer lasting longer do to a smooth flow of heat. This will also keep from starting a fire. If you need help cleaning your vents call Arizona carpet and tile cleaning and we will take care of all of this for you. call to schedule 602-354-5223

Check this cleaner out. Do you want this company at your home ?

DO YOU WANT THIS GUY AT YOUR HOUSE?

Don't fall victim to a cheap price when it comes to hiring a cleaning company. I know that everyone wants to save money when it comes to hiring a company myself included. You still want a good service and sometimes our thoughts on pricing gets in the way. I am not saying hire the highest company but make sure you do your homework. Make sure you are asking the right questions when hiring a carpet cleaning company. You need to only ask 6 simple questions.

1 Ask them if they are using top of the line equipment.  
2 Ask them if they are fully insured to be in your home.
3 Ask them If they are a certified firm with the IICRC.  
4 Ask them if the have a guarantee and what it is and what it covers.
5 Ask them if they have any complaints with the BBB and then check for yourself.
6 THE BEST QUESTION OF ALL  Ask them if they have pricing for life? no other company does this.

This is why we are one of the best cleaning companies to deal with in Arizona!!!!!!

You might be asking yourself how can any company do pricing for life. Well Arizona carpet and tile cleaning can do just that, its real simple we want you to stay a customer for life and by giving you the best price we can and keeping it there you will never have to call and shop around again. We offer pricing for life and what that means is that when you call and schedule a appointment. We come out and clean, whatever we clean the cost you paid is locked in for the rest of your life as long as we clean the same thing and the same place. It is ok to add other services you will just have to pay the regular price and then those items are locked in for life. As our costs go up you will never have to pay any more than what you paid the first time.

Do you like making money or getting stuff for free? We offer 10% back for anyone that you refer to our company there is no limit to what you can make. Once you refer someone to us they must mention your name and after they receive the cleaning whatever there bill is at the time we send you a voucher for 10%. You can send in for cash or you can use towards and service we offer.

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Carpet Cleaner Killed for not being educated !! Could have been you !!!

There are many carpet cleaners out there that need education. There are many customers out there that hire a guy or company that cleans carpet, tile or upholstery that is not educated enough to be in a van or a customers home. The customer hires the person on just price alone and never checks to see if they are trained properly. THIS IS A BAD IDEA. This person should not have been in a home cleaning. When you take a class on cleaning and our educated by the IICRC that is one of the first things they show you is to stay away from the home and park as far away as possible. Just be glad this guy didn't come to your home with you inside. Be smart when hiring a cleaner hire a certified firm. http://www.tennessean.com/article/20140124/NEWS/301240102/Police-Carbon-monoxide-killed-carpet-cleaner-Hermitage-home?nclick_check=1

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Basic Leather Furniture Cleaning How to clean leather

You will need 3 chemicals to clean leather furniture (leather cleaner,leather conditioner and leather protection).You want to start out by removing all dry soil from your furniture. Then you will start to use the leather cleaner which should get rid of all soils such as oil from your skin and any other soils. Make sure you rinse off leather cleaner properly. Refer to the instructions on the cleaner you have purchased. Then you will want to use a leather conditioner. This will moisturize the leather like putting lotion on your body. Leather will start to dry out and crack if you are not applying conditioner. Last step you will want to protect your leather furniture from future soils and stains. Apply leather protector (scotch guard) to your furniture and let dry. Now you have cleaned your leather furniture correctly. If you do not wish to clean your own furniture call 602-354-5223 or visit www.azcarpetandtilecleaning.com. If you are in need of other service for your home we own 3 other companies that can help increase the value and look of your home or business. painting, flooring and counter tops.      www.phoenixpaintinganddrywall.com    www.azcarpetandtileinstallation.com    www.fuloa.com

How to clean tile and grout if you want to try and do yourself.

First off you will need to know what kind of tile you have on your floor (do not guess this will be a big mistake and you could potentially ruin your nice tile floors) If you do not know ask the company that installed it or if you know the manufacture check with them. If you need help on tile contact us and we can help you out. Make sure you find out what you can use on your floor before applying any cleaners. This is a general explanation of how to clean tile and grout. Grout is very porous and will soak up anything that touches it. Sometimes grout soaks up stuff all the way to bottom and there is no way to get it out no matter what cleaner or process you use if this happens you must re-grout floor.

Alkaline cleaners will tear into dirt and grease or anything that it not a mineral. To remove any mineral deposits you must use a acid based cleaner. Alkaline cleaners will not get up minerals and acid cleaners will not get up grease or dirt. Alkaline or neutral cleaners will not hurt stone, ceramic, porcelain or marble floors. You can use alkaline cleaners on all tile floors, but to make sure 100% you must ask the manufacture of tile.

You will want to sweep entire floor make sure you have removed all dry soil. You will then want to find either a neutral or a alkaline tile cleaner, there are many out there on the market.  You must apply cleaner to tile and grout. You must let cleaner sit and dwell properly refer to instructions on bottle. Once the cleaner has had time to dwell you will need to scrub your tile with a tile brush. Then you will need to scrub your grout with a grout brush. There is 2 different kinds of brushes make sure you use the right one. Once you have cleaned the tile and grout with the alkaline cleaner you now need to rinse the floor to remove all of the alkaline cleaner. If you like the way floor looks you can leave it and your done.

If you would like to get your grout cleaner you can use a acid based cleaner and repeat all steps again. this is really a restoration step but will get grout as clean as possible once you have removed all dirt grease and minerals your grout is at clean as it will get. ( DO NOT USE ANY ACID BASED CLEANER ON A STONE FLOOR YOU WILL RUIN YOUR TILE. REMEMBER  ACID WILL EAT MINERALS AND STONE FLOORS COME FROM MINERALS SO DO NOT USE IT ) once you have finished cleaning and rinsing floor and there is no acid based cleaner on floor you must complete one last step.

When you clean with a acid based cleaner it puts your floor in a acid state you will need to bring your floor back to a natural state so how you will do this is to apply a alkaline cleaner to floor you will not need to scrub, only spray on floor once you have done this you can rinse floor and then you will be done.


If this sounds like a lot of work it is, to do the job correctly. To get the floor completely clean you must do all these steps. If you don't do all the steps and cut corners or costs, just know your floor isn't the cleanest it can be. If this is to much work for you to tackle call us we would gladly do this for you. We are professionals at cleaning tile and grout.   602-354-5223 www.azcarpetandtilecleaning.com

What to do if you have a flood in your home or business

Have ever woke up to a flood in your home or business ? Well here is a description of what to do. First you want to remove all standing water asap. Pick up a shop vac and suck up all standing water, if for some reason there is to much water to suck up with the equipment you have please call a professional company. go to www.azcarpetandtilecleaning.com if you need help. Do not hesitate because of cost because if you don't get it up right away you will cost yourself a lot more money in the end.

Once you have removed all standing water proceed to next step. Depending on what flooring you have you have, you will need to handle it in different ways. Lets start with carpet you will first need to pick carpet and get the wet pad out or dry depending on how wet it is. you will also need to check moisture in the walls touching carpet because water will travel up the wall possible up 4 ft so you will need a moisture reading to let you know if walls are moist. If walls have moisture then you must do 2 things both will work. You can remove the drywall, baseboard and replace or you can drill holes about 6 inches from each other at bottom of wall and put fans with adapters into holes to dry.

Water will continue to go from top to bottom so that is why you dry from bottom to top. Remember if you cant handle this procedure then call a professional. You must dry out anything that has water or moisture as fast as possible to prevent mold or fungus from growing which will create a bigger problem for you. Everything must be dry before putting back (carpet,pad and drywall ect).

 Lets talk tile you might get lucky in the fact there is concrete between you slab and the tile, however you might have to deal with a moisture problem if it gets to much water it can pop up tiles in which you will have to re install new ones. If the tile has not popped up then you should be fine just make sure you check that you have removed all water and put down fans to dry floor asap. You will also have to do a moisture reading on your walls because there is a chance your tile is installed right and the grout didn't let to much water soak in and all water went right to the edges of the room.

Now for all you wood owners you will have a problem if you have flood. Once water hits wood usually it will start to buckle or warp. If that happens you must install brand new pieces. It is very hard to keep a wood floor from getting damaged with water so do your best to get up all water asap and watch floor closely if there is no buckling or warping then you should be fine. The faster you get the water up and floor dry and anything else the water has touch you should be fine, if you take your time and go slow then you could have a mold or fungus problem so please make the right choice and act fast. Hope this helps you and remember if you ever need to replace any flooring please visit www.azcarpetandtileinstallation.com .

The easiets and best way to save the life of your carpet!!!!

We all want to keep our homes and offices looking great. The carpet however will start to break down and will stop resisiting spots and stains. There are a few reasons carpets will tend to break down. Thats because of soil that is tracked in. We all need to take the time to vacuum the floors on a regular basis. Vacuuming is the most important factor when wanting to extend the life of your carpet. The more you vacuum the better and the longer your carpets will last. We all walk on our carpets daily so we should vacuum daily. We track in dirt and soils from the ouside world and bring them right into our homes or offices. The soil will start to tear down the fibers of the carpet. We then walk on the soil and destroy our carpet fibers then the carpet will no longer reflect lighting and will start to look dull or even break down the stain resistant features of the carpet. Remember to vacuum as much as you can you can never vacuum to much.

The steps all carpet cleaning companies should use to clean your carpets correctly !!

These are steps for all carpet cleaning companies to make sure you get the best carpet cleaning. possible.

1. Vacuum Carpet this is done before you start any job. This will remove as much dry soil as possible and help with the cleaning process and dry time.
2. Inspect carpet to make sure they know what carpet fibers you have so they don't use the wrong chemicals or detergents. By using the wrong chemicals or detergents on your carpet that will void any warranties you have with the manufacture or could damage the fibers of your carpets.
3. Prespray or precondition carpet this is to apply a chemical or detergent to the fibers of the carpet to loosen up dirt , greece and other things you have tracked into your home.
4. Rake this is done to aggitate chemical or detergents onto all sides of the carpet fibers. some companies dont do this and there for will not on get chemicals or detergents on one side of your carpet fibers and therfor rely on only water and heat to clean which wont do as good as it should.
5. Clean carpet using a truck mounted steam, cleaning unit. You need heat to activate the chemicals or detergents the more heat the better unless you have heat sensitive carpet fibers and then you wont need as much heat. You need a lot of suction so the bigger the blower on the truckmounted steem cleaning unit the better. the more suction the more stuff it can pick up and less water you have remaining in carpet. The carpet cleaning tech will need to make sure they do dry strokes on the carpet to help get as much of the water out of the carpet.
6. Rinse carpet  this is a chemical that some companies dont know about or never use. This is the chemical that is designed to bring your carpet fibers back to a nuetral state by using this product it will bring carpet back to nuetral and thus will take away crispy carpet.(ever had crispy carpets? that because the cleaner didnt use rinse and left your carpet fibers in a high alkaline state)
7. Optional *Reapply scotchguard after the cleaning process you will have removed the factory applied scotchguard from the carpet you will need to reapply it. This will help with preventing staining. Remeber that this is not a guarantee yo still have to pick up stain asap. Scotchgurad will help give you time to clean up the mess.
8. Rake this step will make sure that the scotchguard is on all sides of the carpet fibers which is very important so that you have full protection. This step also helps with getting some of the water left over to come to the surface of the fibers and allows carpet to dry faster and also takes out cleaning strokes from the carpet clenaing wands.
9. Inspect carpet this is to make sure the customer is happy with the cleaning and to make sure nothing was missed.

A Stain Protector that actally prevents stains

Traditional protectors rely solely on a repellency barrier across the top of the carpeting to bead up spills to protect fibers. But once a spill penetrates the protective barriers of repellent protectors they immediately bond to the fiber, creating difficult to remove stains. Maxim advanced utilizes a totally new and differnet dye-blocking additive to completely coat fibers and prevent stains from bonding to the fiber. In addition, Maxim advanced led the way in using new short chain fluorochemical technology to reduce environmental footprint and as always, remians safer for your children and pets. Go to www.azcarpetandtilecleaning.com for any other questions.

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Picking the right carpet for your lifestyle

There is no other flooring option that offers the comfort and quiet of carpet. Now there are not only many colors and patterns of carpets to choose from - there are also a variety of types to suit any household and décor.Carpet is a good choice because it is warm and soft, particularly on children when crawling or playing on the floor. Carpet is much quieter than other flooring options, particularly hard wood surfaces. Carpeting is also an economical option because the product itself and installation fees are much lower than other flooring types.Here is an overview of the main carpet types of the market today.Saxony: Saxony carpet is smooth and has a cut-pile surface. It is used mainly in traditional or formal rooms.Textured Saxony or Shag: This type of carpet has a more relaxed appearance and is very popular for families. The textured surface of this type helps to hide footprints, which means less upkeep for you.Velvet: As the name might imply, this is a type appropriate for very formal and elegant rooms. It has a very fine sheared surface. Because of its suitability to formal rooms and the upkeep required, this is not as popular an option as other carpet types.Frieze: This kind of carpet is extremely durable so it is perfect for rooms that see a lot of activity. It has a textured almost knobby appearance, which makes it a less popular option even though it does stand up well to wear.Cut and Loop (or Random-Sheared): Cut and loop has a very distinctive appearance with cuts and loops of different sizes on the surface. It works in a variety of rooms since the multi-colors and multi-layers help hide traffic and stains.Level loop and Multi-Level Loop: These two types of carpets are made up of loops (with level loop, all the loops are level, whereas with multi-loop there are different levels of loops). Both of these are very durable and stand up well in high traffic areas. They have a casual rather than elegant appearance.Once you've decided on the type of carpet you want to put in, you need to keep a few other things in mind.You will need to take into consideration the different types of carpet fibers: nylon, olefin, polyester, acrylic and wool. Nylon is the most popular of these fibers because of cost and its ability to hide wear and stains. The other types of fibers have other benefits, but there is nothing that can match the durability and brilliant coloring of nylon fibers.Knowing about yarn twists will also come in handy. With carpet, the rule is the tighter the yarn twist is the better. You want to look for a carpet with a shorter nap. The longer the nap the more difficult it is for the carpet to be crush resistant. Your carpet will look newer longer if you choose one with a shorter nap. The stitches per inch also contribute to the crush resistance of a carpet. Try to choose a carpet that has more yarn or stitches per inch to increase your carpet's matt and crush resistance. If you are buying a looped carpet, then you need to look at the density of the loop and the amount of space right in the middle of the loop, because the tighter the loop, the better the wear will be.Once you've decided on the type of carpet (taking into consideration the fibers, nap and yarn twist), you'll need to pick a pattern and a color. There are many, many options out there nowadays. You may want to consider a solid, neutral color that will go with many wall and furnishing colors and patterns. You don't want to have to change your carpet every time you redecorate, so try to select something that is versatile.To help keep your carpet looking new, there are some basic maintenance steps to follow. You want to vacuum regularly and remove carpet stains as soon as you notice them. The longer a stain sits, the most difficult it is to remove. You can also practice some preventative measures (like using mats and runners in high traffic entry ways) to reduce the wear on your carpet. For more information call 602-354-5223 www.azcarpetandtilecleaning.com

What you need to know before you buy carpet

There are actually buying guides for the carpet buyers. It is important for the consumers to go over this buying guide before purchasing carpets. If you know someone who knows a lot about buying carpets, you can make that person your guide. But if you really want to be in charge, you will learn all the things you need to know in this article.Buying Carpets OnlineAll of us love the idea of a hassle-free purchasing that is why we opt for online purchasing. However, it is not favorable to do the buying of carpets online. And it may not be wise to buy carpets online; you can do the cash-on-delivery process. Never buy the product if you were not able to touch or feel the texture. Plus, it is important that you see the product before paying for it. You will know the quality when you see and touch it. In addition, when you buy without seeing or touching the product, you may not be satisfied with its appearance and it may not match the general interior of your house or room.The Most Familiar Scheme in Selling CarpetsThere are a lot of schemes in marketing, and selling of carpets is not an exception. Many sellers and industries use expensive brand names to fool customers. It is easy for them to do this because they also use almost the same materials for their products. Everywhere you go you can see fake products, but some are obvious enough that you know it is not real. But some sellers are very good at faking it; you have to be very careful. These sellers and/or industries use popular brand names on many of their products, thus confusing a lot of consumers in the market.Determine a Well-made CarpetOne of the important things to learn in purchasing carpets is to know whether or not it is made really well. The buyer's guide contains the guide for carpet construction, which consists of the different things needed to be considered like the backing of the carpet, the latex that is used for the carpet's backing, the fiber, pile density, the type of dye being used, the stain resistant treatments, and of course, the finishing.Two backings should be present to ensure good quality. First, there must be primary backings; this is where you can see the fibers. And then, there is the secondary backing; this is made to squeeze in the fibers. These should be made carefully and with great workmanship to maintain the quality of the carpets.Some of the factors that determine the carpet's quality are the face weight, the class of pile density, and the twists. The more twists, the lesser the density so make sure that in purchasing your carpet, the fibers should have less twists. The perfect twist level is at six per inch.Another important element in buying is the finishing. When the products are looking at its best, then it should be well finished. There are carpets that are looped, and they are the ones that are not cut off. Cheaper loop carpets are good for indoor and outdoor; on the other hand, carpets with loops that are dense short are intended for zones with high traffic. For more questions call Arizona carpet and tile 602-354-5223 or go to www.azcarpetandtilecleaing.com we also own Arizona Construction and Services Group LLC  we are a full service general contractor  in Phoenix Arizona www.azcsg.com

Dont be fooled by bait and switch carpet cleaning in Phoenix Arizona

Choosing Arizona carpet cleaners solely by price doesn't work. Many homeowners have found out the hard way that the low price they saw advertised was not the amount they where actually charge. You see, some unethical carpet cleaners in Arizona and other states advertise an incredibly cheap price usually between $4.95 and $9.95 per room with no intention of actually delivering on this offer. Instead, they use it to get in the door, where they use all sorts of high pressure sales tactics to increase the bill, such as

1. Explaining that the quoted price was meant for some types of carpet that the customer doesn't have or only includes basic hot water or steam cleaning, and that really isn't adequate because.....so you need this other kind of special chemical ....which is more expensive.
2. Selling add-on after another, with an extra charge for everything from moving furniture to special pre-treatments to removing each individual stain to applying watered down scotchguard protectant, and on and on .
3. Even doing a demonstration of an add-on service that leaves a cleaner spot on the middle of the floor, forcing the customer to have it done to the entire carpet!

The truth is .......when we invest wisely, we get what we pay for. You don't have to spend a fortune to keep your carpet up. Just get the best value for your investment and don't be afraid to ask questions! Here are a few good ones that i suggest you ask:

1. Exactly what does your advertised service include and what constitutes extra charges?
2. Will you be using a truck mounted hot water extraction cleaning system?
3. What type of training have you or your technicians received?
4. How long have you been in business?
5. Who will be performing the actual cleaning in my home ?
6. What kind of guarantee is offered with the cleaning ?

If you have anymore questions please dont hesitate to call Arizona Carpet and Tile cleaning 602-354-5223 or go to http://www.azcarpetandtilecleaning.com/      http://www.azcarpetandtilecleaning.com/carpet-cleaning/

Two reasons to have your carpets cleaned every 6-12 months

1. Dirty Carpets aggravate allergies and make cold and flu symptoms Linger. All year long carpets serve as a breeding ground for pollutants trapped in air-tight homes. Have you noticed more runny noses and itchy, watreing eyes lately? Allergens, bacteria and dust mites aggravate these symtoms. The quickest way to improve indorr air quality is to regularly clean the filter that catches all of these pollutants-your carpets.
2. Clean carpets look great and last longer too! Check out the carpet entryway; take a look down the hallways, under the table, and in front of your favorite chair. Is the carpet clean? Regular visits from Arizona Carpet and Tile cleaning will keep your carpets clean, fluffy, fresh scented and looking like new for years to come. go to www.azcarpetandtilecleaning.com or call 602-354-5223

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