The Secret Weapon of Keeping Carpets Cleaner Longer

Why You Should ALWAYS Have Carpet Protector Applied to Your Carpet 

Unfortunately there is probably as much confusion in the carpet cleaning industry about carpet protectors as there is about cleaning. Uneducated carpet cleaners cause a great deal of confusion by giving out false information or intentionally misrepresenting the product. 

A nylon stain-resist carpet is made with two protective properties: The first is an acid dye blocker that is basically a clear dye that fills the extra dye sites in a fiber. This helps to keep “foreign” dyes (such as red dye in a beverage) from penetrating the carpet fiber. The second property is called a “fluorochemical”. It is commonly known as 3M Scotchgard ® or DuPont Teflon ®. This treatment helps keep spillage from actually getting to the acid dye blocker, but its biggest job is to resist dry soil. 

By resisting dry soil, less soil bonds to the carpet, therefore being picked up by your vacuum or cleaning. Making sure that you have a sufficient amount of protector on your carpet will help keep the soil from bonding to the carpet. Once it bonds to the carpet, it acts like sandpaper on your traffic area. Once the traffic area yarns are broken down, there is no way to bring them back to their original state. 

2 primary ways that factory protector is removed from a carpet…

1.  Regular foot traffic.  Over a period of 6 months to 2 years depending on the traffic, a significant amount of protector can be removed from your traffic areas and needs to be reapplied.

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2.  High pH cleaners. Uneducated carpet cleaners use harsh chemicals on the carpet that will strip it’s protection. If one of these rascals has been in your house, you may want to have the carpet re-protected.

4 Mistakes Other Cleaners Make In Applying Protector

1. Not using high quality protector. Discount protectors are not as effective and sometimes void the warranty of the carpet. Our Company uses only the highest quality, recommended protectors. 

2. Not using a dedicated container. Using the same container for carpet protector as other cleaners can contaminate the carpet protector making it gummy and ineffective. Our vans have a dedicated container reserved ONLY for carpet protector.  

3. Not applying the product properly.  Some cleaners either under apply or over apply the protector. Under applying it   doesn’t allow for complete penetration on the carpet yarns. Over applying it causes the carpet to become overly stiff and   crusty. Our Company technicians are diligently trained for proper application.

4. Not grooming the carpet. For the best performance, the product should be groomed into the carpet for maximum penetration. This ensures contact with all surfaces of the carpet yarn and proper distribution and drying. Our Company thoroughly grooms the protector into the carpet pile.

5 Reasons to Always Get Carpet Protector

1. Reduces permanent stains 

A great looking carpet can be ruined by an ugly spot. Unprotected carpet doesn’t repel spillage as well as protected carpet. Being able to remove spots and spills more effectively, you can avoid permanent staining. 

2. Helps save your traffic areas from becoming destroyed 

Traffic area soil is very abrasive and cuts carpet yarns like a knife. This damaging soil can easily bond to an unprotected carpet. By applying protector, you will increase the life of your carpet dramatically. When you vacuum your protected carpet the soils will release from the carpet pile much more effectively.  

3. Make spots easier to remove

The easier a spot is to remove, the less cleanly you will have to use. The less agitation you will have to use, and the less time it will take. Many spots can be removed easily with just water. 

4. Makes your next professional cleaning more effective 

Having protector applied to your carpet will enhance your next cleaning. More soil will be removed the next time your carpeting is professionally cleaned.

5. Helps avoid costly service calls 

Although you want to call us out to handle any spot you cannot remove immediately, carpet protector helps you remove more spots than you could without protector. You may be able to save a minimum charge by removing the spot yourself. 

The result of having protector applied to your carpet is that your carpet will look better and last longer.

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Seen Hoarders Lately

Seen Hoarders Lately?

I am not a big TV person, but I used to be. For me, television shows of today just are not that interesting. I'm in my 60s and I still watched reruns of sitcoms from the 1960s (that is, if I watch TV at all). 

Kleaneasy Carpet Cleaning of Huntsville (my company) received a call from a lady who was hired to de-clutter and clean a large luxury home in one of the nicest neighborhoods in Madison County. I have worked with this lady several times before. She is an avid professional. 

When she called me she was flabbergasted. She told me that a realtor had asked her to clear all the junk and debris from the house and clean it from floor to ceiling. She explained that she was stunned when she first entered the house. 

The house had simply been abandoned and trash, clutter, and junk was everywhere. It took some 2 weeks just to get all the stuff out of the house before she could actually start cleaning it. 

She asked me if I had ever seen the show, "Hoarders?" I told her that I had seen it a few times. She said, "Well, this house was WORSE than any house ever shown on that show!

She walked me through the house and showed me the nasty carpets. She knew I could get them clean and was interested in what I might charge to clean such heavily-soiled carpets. I told her that the carpets were stained and dirty but because they had been covered with tons of junk, they actually weren't that bad. 

I gave her a fair price and got started. 

Unfortunately cameras don't always tell the true story. The darkening at the bottom of these 2 pictures are shadows, not stains.

The carpets turned out beautifully!

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When you think your carpets or area rugs can't be cleaned, consider calling or texting us at

256-886-9100. 

You may be surprised as well. 

We currently have 3 price specials that range from $99 to $189 -- See our current specials HERE

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Just Us Guys AND Dirty Carpets

Kleaneasy Carpet Cleaning received a call from a man who lived with his retired dad and teen-aged son. Being "regular" guys, well, housekeeping was not the primary priority. Needless to say that his carpets had become VERY dirty and covered with stains.

He sent us a few pictures and was wondering if he needed to replace his carpets or if they could be cleaned. After viewing the pictures I assured him that we could indeed get them looking almost like new. 

The job would require are best equipment so we told him we would use our Rotovac system. Ad far we know no other carpet cleaning company in Huntsville uses this system. 

After pre-vacuuming we got to work and the results speak for themselves. 

Wow! That Rotovac can handle just about any cleaning situation

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When you think your carpets or area rugs can't be cleaned, consider calling or texting us at

256-886-9100. 

You may be surprised as well. 

We currently have 3 price specials that range from $99 to $189 -- See our current specials HERE

Please subscribe to out YouTube channel to get great cleaning tips and to see current updates. To subscribe Click this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsUx70iI7mhpG8bvck9KdPQ

What makes Kleaneasy Carpet Cleaning of Huntsville Alabama so different? Watch the video below to find out. 

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Warning: Dirty Carpets and Floors are Making You Sick!

Well, maybe not physically sick (although the bacteria that lives in your carpets, upholstery, area rugs and on your hardwood and tile floors aren't doing your health any favors!) But they may be making you sick of looking at them. 

Yes, I know the thought of cleaning them yourself has crossed your mind many times. Then you think about the tiresome labor and HUGE time commitment involved in it. That's when you decide to put it off just a bit longer. "Eh, they're not THAT bad," you think to yourself.

BUT putting the cleaning off causes even MORE problems. Bacteria Bandits are settling in and are inviting friends like The Virus Family to join them. Further, the dirt and the microscopic gunk that is tracked in from outside are getting more embedded by the day. Dusty the Dust Mite and Gerald the Germ bring their entire family tree to hang out and take up residence in such a conducive place for their survival. 

The thought of hiring a professional tends to be only a fleeting thought when you see carpet cleaning van cross in front of you at an intersection. But you don't think too deeply about it because you assume the cost is really up there. And it is :-(

On average the cost of using a national franchise to clean 5 areas of carpets in the Huntsville/Madison is between $179.00 and $229.00. That is kinda high in my opinion. These companies do good work but you end up paying for far more than cleaning.

So, here's something you NEED to know. 

I have been in the cleaning industry since the 1980s (yes, I am 59 years old at the time of this writing). But I LOVE cleaning carpets and floors and offering my services for 15% to 20% lower than the national franchises. AND I do a much better job. I am so sure of this that if you don't think it is the most thorough cleaning possible, it will be FREE. Guaranteed!

The solution to your dirty floors and carpets (even your upholstery) is Kleaneasy Quality Carpet and Floor Cleaning. 

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When you think your carpets or area rugs can't be cleaned, consider calling or texting us at

256-886-9100. 

You may be surprised as well. 

We currently have 3 price specials that range from $99 to $189 -- See our current specials HERE

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What makes Kleaneasy Carpet Cleaning of Huntsville Alabama so different? Watch the video below to find out. 

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Nursing Home was Not a Fit

Kleaneasy Carpet Cleaning was contacted by a 60-something years old daughter of an elderly woman with a severe upper respiratory condition. The condition was inflamed by the massive amount of dust, dirt, and pet dander that had built up in the carpets over the years. This momma could take care of herself for the most part but needed constant medical attention due to the breathing issue.

This mom struggled to breathe each day but nothing seemed to help. So, the daughter decided that due to her age and medical condition it was time to put her in a nursing home. Moving mom into her home was not an option due to some personal factors. 

Countless families make this unfortunate decision every day. It carries such emotional weight but often the family simply does not have a choice. 

Her mother hated the nursing home and begged her daughter everyday to take her home. It was such an emotional toll for the daughter who obviously loved her mother deeply.

When we arrived at the house the odor almost knocked us over. We weren't surprised that this momma had so many health issues. The odor alone would make an healthy person nauseous. 

We knew exactly what to do. 

So, we vacuumed thoroughly and treated the carpets with bacteria destroying enzymatic deodorizers. We then pre-scrubbed the carpets to work the enzymes deep into the carpet fibers. All that was left was to perform was a deep hot water extraction (AKA: steam cleaning). 

After 40 years of cleaning carpet I still get amazed at the results I get. The carpet was so clean and odors were completely eliminated.

The daughter was able to bring momma home. 

Can you imagine how good we felt for making this possible for this mother and daughter? 

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When you think your carpets or area rugs can't be cleaned, consider calling or texting us at

256-886-9100. 

You may be surprised as well. 

We currently have 3 price specials that range from $99 to $189 -- See our current specials HERE

Please subscribe to out YouTube channel to get great cleaning tips and to see current updates. To subscribe Click this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsUx70iI7mhpG8bvck9KdPQ

What makes Kleaneasy Carpet Cleaning of Huntsville Alabama so different? Watch the video below to find out. 

Thank you for reading this post. If you want to help me spread the word about safe cleaning methods please share this post and leave a comment. Thanks again! Tony