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Our Nine Step Oriental & Area Rug Cleaning Process

Posted on August 7, 2020 by Kathy McClelland

In-Plant Rug Cleaning is recommended for Oriental Rugs and loose woven rugs. They should not be cleaned on location like wall to wall carpet. Our company cares for the finest to the most basic rugs from around the world. We will pick your rug up and bring it to our special cleaning plant where it will receive our very thorough Nine Step Cleaning System to get maximum roil and spot removal. Having your rug cleaned in our plant allows us to give it several treatments for a more thorough cleaning, controlled drying, and the use of various tools that are not available on location.

Buddy’s Carpet Care uses the Ausersehlian Cleaning System on your fine textile rugs. This world-renowned system has been proven to be one of the best, most efficient and safest ways to wash Orientals. We use authentic hand washing and compressed air cleaning for our fine textiles. Your valuable rugs are thoroughly yet gently cleaned.

Step 1: Pre-Inspection and Pick Up

We will determine as much as we possibly can about the type of rug and inherent qualities that may affect cleaning. We will outline the expected results and cleaning “prescription”. Our inherent qualities that may affect cleaning. One of our trained technicans will come to your home to pick up your rug, or you may drop it by our shop.

Step 2: Dry Soil Removal

Woven rugs, especially hand knotted rugs are designed to hide dry soil. A few years ago, the Eureka company did a study and found that a 9×12 could hide 87 pounds of dirt! Wow! We use a variety of techniques to “dust” the rugs from the front and back. A machine called a pile lifter, special vacuum attachments and any many other methods are implemented. This is the most important step in cleaning any textile.

3. Pre-Condition

Depending on fiber content and soiling type, the rug will be pre-treated to emulsify the soils.

4. Pre-Spot and Fringe Preparation

Any potentially difficult spots will be pre-treated with special solutions to increase chances of removal. The fringe is also pre-treated for maximum soil removal.

5. Shampoo

Depending on fiber content and soiling type, the rug will be pre-treated to emulsify the soils. Most rugs are cleaned with a shampoo that is especially designed to get maximum cleaning while protecting sensitive natural fibers.

6. Rinse or Wash

Depending on the type of rug it will be rinsed with extraction equipment on both sides or washed in a wash pit.

7. Dry

Once the soil is rinsed away, the rug is dried flat or hung to dry in a controlled environment. Proper drying is essential to avoid unnatural shrinkage.

8. Finishing

When the rug is dry, it is combed and finished with soft groomers made for specialty rugs.

9. Post Inspection and Delivery

Our cleaning specialist will give the rug a final inspection and release it for delivery. Your rug will be wrapped in brown craft paper to protect it from dust and environmental soils until it is delivered. Upon delivery, we will lay the rug for you.

Worried About Disinfecting Your Home?

Posted on March 20, 2020December 17, 2023 by Kathy McClelland

Is all this craziness causing you to worry about the bacteria, viruses and germs in your home?

Have you asked the question: How long does the SARS-CoV-2 (The virus that causes the disease Covid-19) last on surfaces?

Data is constantly changing as research progresses:

As of March 18th, 2020, reports in New England Journal of Medicine suggest that SARS-CoV-2 can survive outside the human body in droplets for up to 3 hours. However, on plastic and stainless steel surfaces it can survive for 2-3 days.

In Journal of Hospital Infection, researchers found that a related coronavirus that causes SARS can persist up to 9 days on nonporous surfaces such as stainless steel or plastic.

On clothing and other surfaces harder to disinfect, it is not yet clear how long the virus can survive.

The ability of the virus to linger for so long underlines the importance of hand hygiene and the cleaning of surfaces.

One of the few encouraging aspects of the COVID-19 outbreak is that the virus is enveloped. Enveloped viruses are the easiest type to kill by disinfecting. The structure of these viruses includes a lipid envelope, which is easily compromised by most disinfectants. Once the lipid envelope is damaged, the integrity of the virus is compromised, thereby neutralizing its capacity to infect.

The EPA has suggested the use of the following products for disinfection:

“Flu viruses are killed by heat above 167° F (75° C). Common household cleaning products can also kill the flu virus, including products containing:

Chlorine

Hydrogen peroxide

Detergents (soap)

Iodophors (iodine-based antiseptics)

Alcohols

If you or a family member, have been exposed to the flu, our cleaning processes can help prevent infection and re-infection.

Cleaning that favorite couch, chair or flooring in any room, where bacteria may be difficult to remove, is our specialty.

Our restorative cleaning process uses high heat and safe, approved cleaners – which can greatly reduce, or eliminate germs that cause sickness or re-infection.

We have enhanced our cleaning with a hospital safe, effective germicide which is not harmful to people or pets. It is made from plants and is totally green.

Call us at 417-833-1732 for more information.

Being safe and clean has always been our goal for our clients.

At Buddy’s Carpet Care we physically flush out and remove the germs and bacteria from your home and transport it directly to our waste tank. We also use routine cleaning precautions between each client to ensure our equipment stays clean and prevents cross-contamination.

Don’t be scared, Buddy’s Carpet Care is here and available 24/7. We can clean and disinfect almost any surface to help keep your home and business, healthy and clean.

Is Carpet Making My Allergies Worse?

Posted on March 5, 2020December 17, 2023 by Kathy McClelland

Did you know?

FACT: The average 6 room home collects 40 pounds of dust each year. – (Discover Magazine)

FACT: 50% of all illnesses are either caused or aggravated by polluted indoor air. (American College of Allergists)

**FACT: Most people spend 60-70% of their time indoors. (American Lung Association).**

In the past Doctors and Allergists have suggested that the presence of carpet has a negative effect on the allergy or asthma sufferer. However, recent studies have shown that the weight of evidence no longer supports a link between carpet, asthma and allergy symptoms.

In fact, clean, dry, well-maintained carpet actually improves indoor air quality. Researcher and toxicology expert Mitchell Sauerhoff, Ph.D., DABT, reviewed 23 U.S. and international scientific studies and concluded in “Carpet, Asthma and Allergies – Myth or Reality“, that carpet’s alleged negative characteristics are not consistent with current research. In fact, he concludes that the literature on carpet and asthma or allergies confirms that children and adults living with carpet do not have an increased incidence of asthma or allergy.

“Based on the available science, carpet does not cause asthma or allergies and does not increase the incidence or severity of asthma or allergy symptoms. In fact multiple studies have reported fewer allergy and asthma symptoms associated with carpet.”

So weather you choose carpet, tile, or hardwood floors, the important part is to have a consistent and effective cleaning plan in place. Let Buddy’s Carpet Care help you maintain your clean home by scheduling an estimate today!