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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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. 

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She Didn't think it could be cleaned

She Didn't Think It Could be Cleaned - Surprise!

A frustrated daughter of an elderly gentleman contacted Kleaneasy about her heavily soiled carpets. This gentleman had become sickly and could only walk with the help of a walker. Because he enjoyed small work projects in the garage he was constantly walking grease, oil, and dirt into the house. Over time the carpets got increasingly dirty.

Not having the money to replace the carpets she hoped that we could make them look a little better. She told to us that she knew that the carpets wouldn't come clean but she wanted them, at the very least, to look a little better. 

After the job was complete she was beyond surprised (and extremely happy) with the results. The carpets look new and she offered to pay us more than we quoted (of course we turned down her generous offer). 

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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Dust and Allergies

Dirt and grime can be found in most places and are part of life. The goal most of us have is to keep all of it outside, where it belongs. But inside it comes, sometimes with a vengeance. In the air. On shoes. Tracked in by pets.

But what about dust? Is dust a simple type of soil that floats in the air, that you can see hanging in the sunlight coming in a window? That’s a common belief, yet you would be surprised at what composes dust in your home.

Dust can be pet dander, skin cells, dust mite excrement, flooring materials breaking down, and, of course, just regular fine soil that has made its way into your home. Much of this may be allergen triggers for those in your household, so keeping your home as dust-free as possible is important.

It’s a simple matter to dust a surface, but another one entirely to do it thoroughly and to remove dust from those hard-to-reach areas. Sometimes, our dusting efforts actually create more problems, as we might simply put the dust in the air or just move it around.

Here are a few best practices to consider. As you work, think of your own lungs and perhaps wear a mask appropriate for dusting. If you have allergies, this is very important.

Tip #1: To keep dust in its place, start at the top of a room and work your way down. Top to bottom. If you don’t collect all the dust with the cleaning cloth you are using, it should fall down, and you can get it as you keep working.

Tip #2: It’s always best to use a moistened cloth rather than a dry cloth, if the surface can be cleaned with moisture. This way you easily collect the dust as you work. Turn the cloth over or rinse it out often. You want to remove dust, not redistribute it.

Tip #3: For hard-to-reach areas, many might just skip cleaning. Don’t do that. Think smart. You can use long-handled dusters that collect dust and don’t sweep it away. You can use flat-mop type dusters for the sides of appliances. Also, think about vacuums with attachments to suck up the dust under furniture or behind heavy items that can’t easily be moved.

Of course, the best option is to call your favorite cleaning company and let them handle the entire job, giving you time to do something you enjoy. After all, it pays to call a pro!

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How to Protect Your Tile Floors

No doubt in your home you have both carpet and hard floors, and probably a good bit of tile flooring.

Tile floors are great because they are fairly easy to maintain, and if something is spilled, easy to clean. Some homeowners prefer tiles floors over other types because of their durability and longevity. While soft surfaces like carpet tend to show wear areas in just a few short years, tile floors are quite durable.

Mistaken assumptions

Tile floors, while easy to clean with simple cleaning steps, such as sweeping and mopping, are still subject to issues that take a little extra thought and effort when it comes to maintenance.

One issue many have is with any grout lines in the floor. While tile is fairly non-porous, the grout is not. Light-colored grout lines can soak up spills and staining substances and be very difficult to clean.

One way to prevent this from happening — although nothing is 100% foolproof — is to protect the grout. You can do this with a quality protective sealant, which you can obtain from the same store you purchased your tile flooring. Most big box stores carry quality grout protectant products. The time to apply this is when the tile floors are new or after they have been thoroughly cleaned, preferably by a professional cleaning service.

With proper application of a quality grout sealant product, you have time to clean up spills before they soak in and stain the grout.

Physical damage

Everyone moves things around, such as their appliances, especially when it is time to do a thorough cleaning. When that happens, your tile floors are in danger!

Sliding a heavy refrigerator or range can scratch and scrape tile floors, leaving unsightly marks. Unless the feet of your appliances are soft, such as coated with rubber, this is something to be aware of.

When moving heavy appliances on tile floors, putting small squares of carpet — upside down — under the front legs will keep damage from happening. Then, as the appliance is pulled out, put squares of carpet under the back legs. If the squares of carpet aren’t visible just leave them there and you won’t have to worry about this issue in the future.

As with any flooring issues you have, from tile floors to carpet, call your favorite cleaning company. After all, it pays to call a pro!

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