Monarch Cleaning Services of Seattle

Seattle: 206-782-2994 Lynnwood: 425-774-1895 24 Hour Hotline: 206-633-6950

Notes

Your Carpet

Contrary to some reports you hear in the media today, your carpet plays a very important, positive role in keeping your indoor environment:

STYLISH - A carpet's appearance sets and controls the personality of a room. The wide array of colors and textures allows a carpet to blend in to any indoor environment.

QUIET - Carpet absorbs sound and creates a quiet, more controlled, peaceful atmosphere.

WARM - The insulation value of a carpet and pad contributes significantly to energy cost savings and to the warm feel of the room.

CLEAN - Carpet's unique ability to trap and collect soil while still retaining an unsoiled surface appearance minimizes maintenance efforts while it maximizes room esthetics.

HEALTHY - Again the ability to trap and collect soil allows the carpet to minimize the amount of soil that circulates in the room air. Subsequent carpet maintenance and removal of that soil completes the air filter cycle.

Your Efforts

The following are simple steps to proper carpet maintenance:

VACUUMING - Carpet should be vacuumed, at least twice weekly, concentrating on high traffic areas. Use a vacuum with a beater bar and a high efficiency collection bag. Keep your vacuum in good condition by checking both the collection bag and belt frequently.

SOIL TRACKING CONTROL - Place walk-off mats at the entrances to your home or business. This will help prevent outside soil from tracking and collecting on your inside carpet. Walk-off mats perform only when kept relatively clean. Vacuum often.

SPOTS AND STAINS - Almost every spot can be removed if immediate and appropriate spotting methods are applied. The longer the spill is allowed to dwell on the carpet, the more chance there is for permanent discoloration. (See chart for spotting aids.)

Your Professional
Carpet Cleaner

Here are some finer points to look for when selecting a professional cleaner:

PERIODIC PROFESSIONAL CLEANING - Recent studies by the Environmental Protection Agency, major fiber producers such as DuPont, Allied, Monsanto and the major carpet mills indicate that residential carpet should be professionally deep cleaned twelve to eighteen months. The carpet's unique ability to trap and collect soil will continue to add positively to the evironment if the collected soil is regularly and properly removed.

SELECTING THE PROFESSIONAL - Members of the Carpet Cleaners Institute of the Northwest (CCINW) have agreed to exercise the highest professional standards of workmanship and courteous service to their customers. They promote and represent products and services with honesty and integrity. They properly disclose all charges prior to the performance of the work. Avoid cleaners who advertise low prices to get your attention only to upsell services and products at premium prices once you are hooked, (Bait and Switch). The CCINW offers training and certification testing to all of its members.