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Steam Cleaners and What NOT To Use Them OnWe had a few questions about "steam cleaners" in the discussion forum and Rick Hoverson from Advanced Vapor Technologies gave a very detailed answer that we didn't want to lose in the forum so we're posting the article here. Now that steam cleaners are the rage, reports of damage to various surfaces are beginning to surface. One question addressed is if heat can soften protective finishes on hardwood floors and how the moist heat might affect adhesives on linoleum and vinyl tile floors....
Backpack Vacuums: Do They Work For Home Cleaning Businesses?I'm sure you've heard the old adage about using the right tool for the right job. This holds true for the cleaning industry as well. Our tools include mops, microfiber cloths, cleaning chemicals, and dozens of other items to increase productivity and performance. In the home cleaning industry, the single most expensive tool we need to buy is a vacuum cleaner. For years, the standard has been the familiar upright vacuum cleaner. For many applications, an upright may indeed be the right choice. But as our industry changes, so do the tools we use to increase efficiency and remain competitive. While not new, the backpack vacuum has become the tool of choice by many home cleaning companies....
Cleaning Up After BedbugsEven the most affluent homes can be plagued with a nuisance often associated with a dirty environment, and that is bedbugs. As a residential cleaning service, one of your duties may include changing the linens. What do you really know about bedbugs, other than they are an unwelcome guest in any home? What can you do to identify them? What can you do to get rid of them and prevent them from returning? By knowing the answers to these questions, you will be prepared to knowledgeably step in and improve the health and well-being of your clients when bedbugs strike....
It's no wonder there's a lot of confusion about what wood-care products to use. Store shelves are stacked with countless brands of wax, polish, spray and oil. Unless your furniture is sold as unfinished, or the finish has deteriorated, when you clean your furniture you're actually cleaning the finish, not the wood. Proper care can prolong the life of a finish, making the surface of furniture slippery so that objects slide along it without scratching. For new furniture, read manufacturers' tags and literature. Consider consulting a conservator for tips on caring for especially valuable antiques and heirlooms....
Proper Leather Care and Cleaning Methods - Part 2In Part one of our article, we talked about the different types of leather. This week we will discuss how to care for and clean leather properly. Caring for leather is necessary to protect an expensive investment. Routine vacuuming and dusting is required to keep your leather look good and last longer. Sometimes, a professional leather cleaning company may be needed to properly clean your leather, but if you follow these tips, you can help keep your leather furniture looking good....
Proper Leather Care and Cleaning Methods - Part 1Leather is one on the most expensive materials used for many of the goods we use today. Because of its high cost, it has an undeserved reputation for being difficult to clean. Granted, care is required to prevent damage, so proper steps are needed to ensure it will provide years of service. The two main concerns are that you do not want to dry out the leather or change its appearance. By learning some important facts, you can provide a valuable service to your clients....
Mattress Care: An Add-On Service To Provide Your Residential Cleaning CustomersResidential cleaning companies are part of the service industry and should always be looking for ways to differentiate their service from their competition. There are many ways to do this, and one of them is to offer mattress care and maintenance. A good mattress can cost over a thousand dollars, so care is required to protect this investment....
Identifying the type of finish that is applied to a wood floor is necessary in order to determine the best maintenance procedures. Knowing this will allow you to choose the proper cleaning chemicals and procedures to use, as well as determining a course of action for periodic maintenance of wood floors. Improper techniques can damage wood floors, resulting in astronomical repair bills. Wood's beauty is unparalleled, but comes at the cost of proper maintenance....
How to Clean a Whirlpool BathGone are the days when whirlpool baths were found only in the most affluent of homes. As our culture has becomes more and more accustomed to creature comforts, these luxuries have become more and more commonplace. As residential cleaners, it is very likely you will, or have already, cleaned homes with these tubs in them. By learning how to care for whirlpool tubs properly, you will have another useful service to offer your clients....
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