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Go GREEN This Spring Cleaning Season
Posted by: | CommentsSpring is almost here!
It’s that time of year again – Spring Cleaning
Why do we have this urge every Spring to turn the house upside down and do a thorough “spring cleaning”? Probably because that is what our mothers/grandmothers (parents/grandparents) did every March/April.
But modern spring cleaning presents challenges your grandmother never imagined.
Much larger homes, delicate and fragile upholstery, exotic fabrics and fibers, and infinite cleaning chemicals from which to choose.
Bathrooms
Many people choose to start in the bathroom when its time to start spring cleaning. But you dont need to wage chemical warfare to remove mineral deposits and rust from toilets. A pumice stone and rubber gloves can be used to erase stubborn stains. Mixing baking soda and acidic vinegar can be used if you need more scouring power. This is a very effective cleaner, with no toxic fumes to inhale.
Porous grout surfaces on tile floors require extraction to remove the accumulated deep down dirt and grime. Mopping drives the dirt and grime into the grout rather than removing it. Instead, apply tile & grout cleaner and let dwell for a few minutes, then use a wet/dry vac to extract the contaminants out of the grout.
More stone cleaning, tile cleaning and grout cleaning recommendations
Grout still dirty? We can help. We offer professional tile & grout cleaning, and sealing as well as color sealing. Put a smile back on your tile!
Kitchens
You prepare your food in the kitchen, so we recommend using only green cleaning products, or mix your own vinegar and water solution. While strong cleaners may remove the dirt, they can also leave some nasty substances you don’t want in your food! You can clean and disinfect almost every surface in your kitchen with a microfiber cloth, vinegar and baking soda, and at a fraction of the cost of conventional store bought cleaners.
Living area
You still need to use your vacuum, even if you plan to get your carpet professionally cleaned. Your carpet is a large filter for the air in your home, keep the filter clean, and it will help keep your breathable air cleaner. Vacuum as often as possible.
Keeping your carpet clean is essential for clean indoor air and your overall health. Good carpet cleaning is not cheap and cheap carpet cleaning is not good. Expect to pay $40 – $80 per room for premium professional carpet cleaning.
Another surface you should consider professional cleaning is your living room / family room upholstery. It can be tricky to know exactly how to deep-clean different types of fabrics yourself, especially if there are stains you can’t quite identify. Costs vary widely depending on the size of the furniture piece and the quality and state of its covering, but a typical sofa might run $75-125 for a thorough professional cleaning.
Fabric protector re-application is recommended after cleaning to protect your investment and is generally about half the price of cleaning.
Daily use of rugs can leave them dirty and dingy, in need of a good cleaning. Cleaning a dirty rug can rejuvenate and freshen a room. Vacuum both sides (if possible) of your rugs regularly.
When you have determined its time for professional rug cleaning, please trust us with cleaning your precious rugs. Each rug is unique and receives specialized cleaning and care at our Rug Spa. Treat your rug to the very best in rug cleaning and care. Rug cleaning prices vary by rug type, and services requested, but average $1.50 to 4.50 per sq ft.
Bedrooms
Homeowners should rotate and flip innerspring mattresses, and store out-of-season sheets and clothing. For carpets and mattresses in your bedroom, consider using a professional cleaning service. A typical mattress will cost about $75-$150 to clean, a bargain considering how much time you spend in bed. Breathe easier tonight, get your mattress professionally cleaned today!
Cleaning the house is a necessary part of life. Most people dread having to do it and look forward to getting it over with. That doesn’t mean it has to be bad for the earth. It also doesn’t mean you have to do it all yourself. Should you Do It Yourself or hire a professional cleaner? I prefer to focus on what I know and do well and to hire others to support me in the other areas.
If we can be assistance in your spring cleaning, whether carpet cleaning, rug cleaning, tile & grout cleaning, please do not hesitate to contact us.
We look forward to the privilege of serving you.
NorthEast Ohio Service Area
Providing premium professional cleaning service (carpet cleaning, furniture cleaning, and rug cleaning) to the finest homes and businesses in Northeast Ohio. Lake County, Geauga County, and parts of Cuyahoga County and Ashtabula County.
Lake County : Eastlake, Concord, Fairport Harbor, Grand River, Kirtland, Kirtland Hills, Lakeline, LeRoy, Madison, Mentor, Mentor on the Lake, Mentor Headlands, North Madison, North Perry, Painesville, Perry, Timberlake, Waite Hill, Wickliffe, Willoughby, Willoughby Hills, Willowick, (complete Lake County carpet cleaning service area click here)
Geauga County – Aquilla, Burton, Chardon, Hunting Valley, Middlefiled, South Russell, Auburn, Bainbridge, Burton Township, Chardon Township, Chester Township, Claridon, East Claridon, Hambden, Huntsburg, Middlefield Township, Montville, Munson, Newbury, Parkman, Russell, Novelty, Thompson, Troy, (complete Geauga County carpet cleaning service area click here)
Ashtabula County – Ashtabula, Austinburg, Geneva, Geneva on the Lake, Geneva Township, Harpersfield, Jefferson, Plymouth, Rock Creek, Saybrook, Trumbull, (complete Ashtabula County carpet cleaning service area click here)
Cuyahoga County – Chagrin Falls, Beachwood, Moreland Hills, Hunting Valley, Gates Mills, Mayfield, Mayfield Heights, Highland Heights, Lyndhurst, Pepper Pike, Woodmere, Orange, Euclid, Cleveland, Cleveland Heights, (complete Cuyahoga County carpet cleaning service area click here)
Healthy Household Habits For Clean Water
Posted by: | CommentsHEALTHY HOUSEHOLD HABITS FOR CLEAN WATER
Polluted runoff is the nation’s great threat to clean water. As storm water flows over driveways, lawns, and sidewalks, it picks up debris, chemicals, dirt and other pollutants. Storm water can flow into a storm sewer system or directly to a stream, river, lake, or wetland. Anything that enters the storm sewer system is discharged untreated into the water bodies we use for swimming, fishing, and providing drinking water.
By practicing healthy household habits, homeowners can keep common pollutants like pesticides, grass clippings, and automotive fluids off the ground and out of storm water. Adopt these healthy household habits and help protect rivers, wetlands, and lakes. Remember to share the habits with your neighbors!
Vehicle and Garage
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Wash your car on the lawn or other unpaved surface to minimize dirty, soapy water from flowing into storm drains |
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Check your car, boat, and other machinery and equipment for leaks and spills |
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Recycle used oil and other automotive fluids at participating locations |
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Do not dump chemicals down the storm drain |
Lawn and Garden
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Use pesticides and fertilizers sparingly |
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Select native plants and grasses that are drought and pesticide resistant |
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Compost or recycle yard waste |
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Do not over water your lawn. Water during cool times of the day |
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Cover piles of dirt and mulch used during landscaping projects to prevent from blowing or washing off your yard |
Home Repair and Improvement
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Protect storm drains from debris and other materials |
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Sweep up construction debris such as concrete |
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Use hazardous substances like paints, solvents and cleaners in the smallest amounts possible |
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Purchase and use nontoxic, biodegradable, recycled and recyclable products when possible |
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Clean paint brushes in a sink, not outdoors |
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Reduce the amount of paved area and increase the amount of vegetated area in your yard |
Pet Care
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When walking your pet, remember to pick up pet waste and dispose of it properly |
EcoClean Carpet Care uses natural, bio-degradable products, which have been certified as non toxic to aquatic ecosystems, non toxic to humans, do not contain ingredients that are carcinogens, are not corrosive to skin or eyes, not combustible, does not contribute to the production of photochemical smog, tropospheric ozone, or poor air quality and meets established volatile organic content (VOC) limits.
Many carpet cleaners don’t even think about how and where to properly dispose of the waste that is removed from your carpets during professional carpet cleaning. Far too many carpet cleaners will empty their waste directly onto your driveway, street or parking lot.
We dispose of waste into the sanitary sewer system.
Where does your carpet cleaner dump their waste?
