3 SIMPLE WAYS TO PROTECT YOUR CARPET

Everything that enters our homes in the air, everything that spills, everything that gets tracked in on our shoes settles to the bottom of our home. It lands on the carpet.The light dusty bits of soils are easily removed by conscientious vacuuming. The more tenacious and sticky soils stick to the carpet and they need professional cleaning to dislodge and remove them.

Some people try to lessen the problem by taking their shoes off. This simply changes the source of the problem. The soles of our feet leave an oily residue just like the palms of our hands. Pets also contribute to the problem. Some pets even have oil glands in the pads of their feet. So what can you do to protect your carpet? Here are 3 easy ways to lengthen the life of your carpet.

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COMBATTING AN UNSEEN DANGER: THE DUSTMITE

The causes and effects of allergies have long been known and can be a serious health threat. Still allergies seem to be on the increase. They are an unwanted response of the immune system resulting ininflammation of the eyes and nose (rhinitis), lungs (asthma) and skin (eczema). It is estimated thatallergies affect some 40% of the population at some time and the percentage is on the increase.

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HOW TO PREVENT A CLOTHES DRYER FIRE

Doing laundry is most likely part of your every day routine. But did you know how important taking care of your clothes dryer is to the safety of your home? With a few simple safety tips you can help prevent a clothes dryer fire.

• Have your dryer installed and serviced by a professional.


• Do not use the dryer without a lint filter.


• Make sure you clean the lint filter before or after each load of laundry. Remove lint that has collected around the drum.

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Should You Buy A Refurbished Mattress?

Jeff Cherico an Investigative Reporter with CBS Atlanta visited Jeremy Reets at Champion Construction Systems, Inc. a few weeks ago to do a report on the dangers of purchasing refurbished mattresses. Jeremy has been in the carpet and upholstery cleaning business for most of his life so he is definitely an expert in the field. The investigation included cutting open mattresses that had been recovered to look new. You won't believe what they find inside!

Champion is an IICRC certified company and one of our many services include mattress cleaning. Of course, as you will see in this clip some things are not worth cleaning.

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Are Refurbished Mattresses REALLY a Bargain?

In one word, NO.

CBS Atlanta came to Champion Construction Systems, Inc to help investigate refurbished mattresses. I like to save money but these things are not a bargain! Watch tonight at 11pm. Also check www.championcsi.com for details. Click on the Cleaning column. Champion is an IICRC certified company and one of our many services include mattress cleaning. Of course, as you will see tonight. Some things are not worth cleaning.

Icela Reets - Marketing Coordinator

Are Your Area Rugs REALLY Clean?

A 9x12 area rug can hold 87 pounds of soil without looking dirty!

A study by the Eureka Company revealed that a 9x12 area rug can hold 87 pounds of soil without looking dirty. Most oriental rugs are made with wool fibers that naturally hide soil. Hand-knotting helps even more. This explains why old oriental rugs retain their beauty. However, dry soil is damaging to rugs so besides regular vacuuming, be sure to have your rugs cleaned on a regular basis.

Part of Champion's rug cleaning process is dust removal with our Rug Badger. The Rug Badger is amazing at removing dry soil.

 

WATCH A VIDEO OF HOW THE RUG BADGER WORKS

Don't Exfoliate Your Oriental Rugs!

Now I’m just as excited about exfoliation as the next warm blooded American man, but it is absolutely your area rugs’ worst enemy.  When dry soil gets on and in an oriental rug it exfoliates the surface of the fiber.  If you have rugs, they have soil in them.  And if you step on your rugs you are exfoliating or removing the surface of the fiber piece by piece.  The end result is a rug that is matted, dull or just plain ugly.

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Ask the Carpet Cleaning Expert...

Is it safe to put area rugs or runners on top of carpet?

Be careful using rugs or runners over carpet in high traffic areas. Doing so may cause a permanent soil line on your carpet! Along the edge of the rug or runner gets exposed to traffic, soil and light while the carpet under the runner gets no light, no traffic, and no soil. The result: When you remove the rug or runner, there will be an obvious square and the worn area will not be able to be restored to it's original condition. To prevent this condition, clean your traffic areas regularly, therefore eliminating the need for runners or rugs.

Don’t Exfoliate Your Oriental Rugs!

Now I’m just as excited about exfoliation as the next warm blooded American man, but it is absolutely your area rugs’ worst enemy.  When dry soil gets on and in an oriental rug it exfoliates the surface of the fiber.  If you have rugs, they have soil in them.  And if you step on your rugs you are exfoliating or removing the surface of the fiber piece by piece.  The end result is a rug that is matted, dull or just plain ugly.

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Champion Cleaning Systems on Facebook

Exciting News!- Champion Cleaning Systems is now on Facebook!
Please visit us and become a fan. Don't forget about spring cleaning-
Our new Area rug cleaning videos are now on our site- Please visit and let us know how you like them.

Linda Minardi - Inside Sales