"Will Your Carpets Survive The Winter?"
Free Carpet Care Tips from the Makers of Quick-10« Carpet
and Upholstery Stain Remover
http://www.instagoneproducts.comWill your carpets survive the winter? That's the question
being asked by the manufacturer of Quick-10 Carpet,
Upholstery and Laundry Stain Remover. "We're only half way
through the winter, but this year's unusually harsh weather
in much of the country may already be taking a toll on your
carpet's appearance and lifespan," says InstaGone Consumer
Products president Peter Chicarielli.
Chicarielli advises home and business owners alike to take
corrective action before the weather breaks to protect their
investments. "No matter how carefully you wipe your feet
this winter, your carpets will quickly become loaded with
embedded dirt, dust and allergens." Here are Chicarielli's
Worst Winter Carpet Culprits:
ò Sand, rock salt and calcium chloride ice melting products
are easily tracked onto carpets. Even if you wipe your feet,
liquefied salt and calcium chloride gets tracked in and
solid particles remain lodged in the soles of shoes only to
be re-deposited into the carpet.
ò The surfaces of tar and asphalt driveways break down
slightly as they freeze and thaw. Rock salt and other ice
melting products accelerate this process. The result is a
black residue that when wet, tracks easily onto carpets and
gives them a dingy appearance.
ò Pets spend more time indoors. Therefore, shedding as well
as accidents that cause pet stains and odors are more
prevalent. Multiple pets increase the stain and odor
problem.
ò Cold weather causes people to "lock down" their homes,
which "locks in" musty air and odors. Carpets can absorb
these odors and emit them back into the air.
ò Even the best ventilated wood burning fireplaces add tiny
creosote particles to the air which eventually settle onto
carpets and upholstery to give them a grimy appearance.
ò Some people compensate for winter mustiness by using
powder deodorizers. "I don't recommend them, says
Chicarielli, "These powders work their way into the carpet
pile and doesn't get totally removed by vacuuming. They get
kicked up into the air every time you vacuum. This can be
very problematic for people with allergies"
With all the abuse that America's carpets are expected to
take this winter, Chicarielli says they may need special
attention prior to spring cleaning. "Waiting until April or
May can result in irreversible fiber damage or deeply set
stains. Chicarielli offers 5 Quick-Tips which should make
spring cleaning a lot easier.
1. If your vacuum leaves a lot of dirt behind, it may be
time to buy a new one. Check out product reviews and buy the
best one you can afford. A thorough carpet cleaning requires
an agitating brush feature and strong suction.
2. Vacuum the same area several times and from different
directions to ensure that you capture as much trapped dirt,
dust and allergens as possible.
3. Pre-treat all visible spots and stains with a proven,
enzyme-fortified spot remover such as Quick-10. Repeat the
process on stubborn or deeply set stains.
4. Shampoo your entire carpet with an extraction-type home
carpet cleaning appliance or a rental carpet cleaning
machine.
5. Don't forget your cars, SUVs and RV's! Your vehicle's
carpets and floor mats are susceptible to the ravages of
winter stains too. Keep in mind that time is of the essence.
You'll want to remove all winter dirt and grime from your
vehicle's carpet and upholstery before the weather gets warm
and the stains are baked in.
If you don't get satisfactory results from following
Quick-10's Quick-Tips for Winter Carpet Care, Chicarielli
recommends calling a professional carpet cleaning service in
the spring. "They use industrial grade shampooing and hot
water extraction equipment that is vastly superior to
anything the consumer can readily buy.
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About the Author:
Peter Chicarielli is the president of InstaGone Consumer
Products, a manufacturer of professional strength cleaning
solutions including Quick-10 Carpet, Upholstery and Laundry
Stain Remover and InstaGone Multi-Purpose Stain Remover. For
more information about Mr. Chicarielli's company and
products, please visit
http://www.instagoneproducts.com.
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