Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Mold Allergy Symptoms


 Mold Allergy Symptoms

You might not know mold is even there, so this article will give you some major symptoms that mold is present and that you are having an allergic reaction. Most people are exposed to mold spores. Mold is a fungus that breaks down plant or animal matter, like food, wood, leaves and dirt. It's present in your home and outside of your home. It's even present in the place you work and the place's where you hang out at. Mold can even trigger an asthma attack.
Here are some major symptoms.
Coughing
Wheezing
Runny nose
Irritated eyes, throat and nose
Shortness of breath
Sneezing
Chronic cough
Nasal congestion
Skin rashes and hives
Sinus headaches
Black Mold Symptoms are
Coughing up blood
Difficulty breathing
Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea
Nose bleeds
Dizziness
Chest congestion
Anemia
Skin rashes
Memory loss
Forgetfulness
Death
Mold allergy symptoms vary from person to person, and rang from mild to severe. You may have year round symptoms or seasonal symptoms. Do you live in a damp area or do you live in a heavily wooded area where there is lots of leaves? If you live in those type of area's you are exposed to mold.
One way of testing if you are in a place where mold is present is if you are showing the symptoms above. When you leave the place that you are showing symptoms at, are the irritants going away? When you return to the place do the symptom return? If so there is probably a large amount of mold in the area.
If you have any of these problems see an allergist for skin testing or a blood test to diagnose if you have a mold allergy.



Friday, September 17, 2010

DIY Carpet Cleaning Tips

Three Handy DYI Carpet Cleaning Tips

Carpet cleaning can be such a chore. Did you know that there are a few things that you can do that will keep your carpets clean and also prolong the life of your carpet. Here are three easy tips to help you and your carpets.

Carpet Cleaning Tip 1

Work out a cleaning schedule for your carpets. This may sound a bit excessive, but in the long run it will help. The schedule should include the jobs you do, such as vacuuming and basic cleaning such as a dry absorbent powder clean that you can do yourself. Vacuuming should be done at least once a week, but can be done daily if required, especially if there are people in the house who suffer from allergies. A dry absorbent powder clean can be done weekly or monthly. 

Carpet Cleaning Tip 2

Remove any spills or stains as soon as they happen. The quicker they are attended to, the less chance that they will become permanent marks on your carpet. Have a little carpet stain kit ready, containing a spot remover, cleaning cloths and anything else you may need. Make sure that after cleaning up a spill, that all residue is removed otherwise it may actually attract further dirt, increasing your carpet cleaning problems.

Carpet Cleaning Tip 3

Have your carpet professionally cleaned - or - clean it your self. It is recommended that you have your carpet professionally cleaned at least once a year by most carpet manufactures. You can maintain it by cleaning it your self with a carpet cleaner that you buy from Amazon or another store. If you do clean it yourself make sure you use the right soap to water ratio. And be sure not to over wet your carpet. Over wetting your carpet consists of applying water to where it goes down into your padding witch can cause a mold and mildew. Be sure to thoroughly vacuum (extract) out the water from your carpet. 

 

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Professional Carpet Cleaning vs Doing It Yourself

Professional Carpet Cleaning vs Doing It Yourself

If your carpet is at the point that vacuuming no longer seems to be producing a proper clean, then it may be time to consider carpet cleaning. You can either do it yourself, by buying a machine or you can hire a professional carpet cleaner. This article discusses the pro and cons of these two options.

If you decide to clean the carpets yourself, you will need to buy the right machine to do the job. Some machines include the chemicals needed, whereas others require you to purchase the chemicals separately. From there you will also need to wait for the machine to be delivered, read the instructions, and set up the machine correctly before you can actually clean anything at all.

A professional carpet cleaner will have a cleaning machine that is generally more effective then the ones you purchase from a department store. They also know how to use their machines effectively, which means the job is done more efficiently.

Another positive for professional carpet cleaner is the fact that they are trained in their field. They know from inspecting your carpet exactly what it is made of, and therefore the correct cleaning method to use. They are also trained in stain removal, so the chances of them being able to remove even the most ingrained stains is much higher.

Other advantages for cleaning carpet yourself, is that your own standards will be met. Sometimes a home owners standards are higher than the people we employ to fix things in our homes. Also, when moving your furniture around you will probably take a bit more care than a service person may.

From a price perspective, the amount you spend either way may actually be similar. The carpet cleaning market is competitive and there are plenty of companies out there competing for your service . By the time you purchase a machine and have it delivered, buy the detergent you may just have spent about the same as you would have if you had hired someone. It is only when there are extras involved that hiring a professional carpet cleaner might cost more than doing it yourself.

 

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Saturday, September 4, 2010

How To Clean Hand Lotion Off Carpet

To clean hand lotion off carpet is not very hard. the best thing to have is a shop vac, use your shop vac to extract the lotion out of the carpet. Once you do that wet a paper towel and wipe the spot so nothing sticks to it.

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Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Carpet Cleaning Methods Explained

Carpet Cleaning Methods Explained

 

There are different methods of professional carpet cleaning. The main processes are Steam Cleaning (Hot Water Extraction) and the low moister cleaning - Encapsulation Cleaning, Bonnet Cleaning, and Shampooing.

To choose the right method of cleaning carpet depends on the condition of the carpet, the levels of traffic on the carpet, and if you need the carpet to dry fast. 

 

Steam Cleaning or Hot Water Extraction

Involves vacuuming the carpet, pre spray traffic lanes, spray hot steamy water, and a neutralizer onto the carpet. An extraction unit is then used to suck dirty water, spots, and stains out of the carpet. This is an effective method as it provides a deep cleaning of the carpet. Also heat contributes to killing bacteria, dust mites, and mold.

But you have to do it right. Meaning you have to use the right amount of cleaning solution, water, and extraction.

Its best to use a low ph carpet cleaning solution. Because if you don't neutralize it - soil will stick to it. I personally use a high quality encapsulation cleaning solution. This cleaning solution does not attract soil.

You must set your PSI level correct. If your pressure is to high and spray to much water onto the carpet, you run the risk of penetrating the backing, and soaking the padding. Which it could take days to dry and possibly grow mold. So applying the right amount of water is necessary.

And you must extract everything out thoroughly. By extracting everything out, your carpet will dry fast, and the dirt will be fully removed. Since the dirt is extracted out, your carpet will dry clean, instead of dirty.

Equipment to do Steam Cleaning (Hot Water Extraction) you will need either a truck mount system or a high powered portable. 

If you are in the market to buy steam cleaning equipment, give me a call or text, and I will set you up with the proper equipment and chemicals. Call or text (224) 805-6456 and speak to me directly. Randy Lassiter.

 

Low Moister Cleaning Methods.

 

Encapsulation Cleaning

First pre-vacuum your carpet, apply encapsulation to the carpet by spraying it or by using the tank that's attached to the buffing machine, and agitate it with a rotary machine using a red or white pad. Or another way of agitating your carpet is by using a CRB Machine that brushes the encap into the carpet and breaks soil free from the fibers. 

To extract up the soil you can go back over the carpet using a buffing machine with an absorbent pad. The pad attracts soil and moister to the pad. Your carpet will dry superfast with this method. 

Or what I personally do . . .  is go over the carpet with a powerful portable machine or truck mount system and properly rinse the carpet and extract the soil away.

Professionals are moving to encapsulation cleaning. The chemistry forms around the particles and crystallizes it so that it attracts more soil. The encapsulated soil breaks free from the fiber and is easily vacuumed up. Encapsulation also gives your carpet a protective coating. The coating protects against wear, tear, and stains. PLUS your carpet dries quick.

If you are in the market to buy Encapsulation cleaning equipment give me a call or text. And I will set you up with the proper equipment and chemicals. Call or text (224) 805-6456 and speak to me directly. Randy Lassiter.

 

Bonnet Cleaning

Involves vacuuming the carpet, applying the proper bonnet cleaning solution, and using a buffing machine that spins and absorbs the dirt onto a white bonnet pad. The bonnet cleaning solution cleans and deodorizes without leaving a soil-attracting residue. It will become a crystal upon drying. This dry crystal will be vacuumed away during daily maintenance. This method is good at breaking down oily build up in carpets.

If you are in the market to buy bonnet cleaning equipment, give me a call or text, and I will set you up with the proper equipment and chemicals. Call or text (224) 805-6456 and speak to me directly. Randy Lassiter.

 

Shampooing

First the carpet is vacuumed and a shampoo is worked into the carpet with a specialized rotary buffing machine.  This method of carpet cleaning dry's fast.

Shampoo has retardants that literally keeps dirt from sticking to carpet fibers. It helps retard soils and cuts down on fiber abrasion and wear, making maintenance cleaning easier for you. Since the soil does not stick to the fiber its easier to vacuum it away.

This helps with your carpet lasting longer and maintaining its appearance.

If you are in the market to buy Shampoo cleaning equipment, give me a call or text, and I will set you up with the proper equipment and chemicals. Call or text 224-805-6456 and speak to me personally. Randy Lassiter.

 

All of the methods of carpet cleaning discussed here will work. Whether you purchase a cleaning machine to do it yourself or hire a professional. It is important to understand how each method works so that you can choose the best method to suit your needs.

 

If you are looking to buy professional equipment and chemicals to clean carpet professionally or personally then give me a call or text at (224) 805-6456 and I will personally help you.


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Reduce Your Carpet Cleaning Workload and Remove Stains Immediately

How To Clean A Stain On Carpet

Pet Accidents - Grease - Oil - Ink - Red Wine - Coffee - Blood - Rust - Food - Cosmetics - Dirt - and Grime

If you spill food on your carpet I will give you some simple tips and tricks on how to clean it up.

First thing you want to do is pick the spill up from the outer edge to the center. Pick up the spill with your hands or a spoon. Be careful to pick up the spill with a paper towel because you run the risk of smearing it and making it bigger.

Once you remove the solid of the spill then you need to blot the spot with a micro fiber towel. The towel can be a paper towel or a micro fiber towel. Blot the spot by taking the towel and push straight down onto the spill, do not rub, just blot. Hold pressure down onto the spot for a few seconds. Then pick the towel up and see if the stain is transferring to the towel. If the stain is still transferring fold the towel to a clean spot on the towel and blot the stain again. Repeat the process until it stops transferring.

After the stain stops transferring to the towel you want to rinse the spill with clean water. To rinse with water you want to use a spray bottle filled with cool to warm water. With the spray bottle spray the spill but don't saturate the spot, then blot with a clean towel.

Spray the spill with FOLEX Instant carpet spot remover and blot until there is no stain.

If you are looking for professional carpet cleaning chemicals that's stronger then Amazon products then contact me directly at (224) 805-6456 and I can supply you with professional chemicals and carpet cleaning equipment. 


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Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Carpet Maintenance Tips

What You Need to Know About Carpet Maintenance To Make Your Life Easier

Carpet cleaning can appear to be a tedious chore. There's vacuuming, spot cleaning, and regular professional carpet cleaning that's required when a home owner has carpets in their house. If you have children or pets - then carpet cleaning maintenance seems to be double the work. There are actually a few little things that you should know about maintaining your carpet that will help prolong the life of it and make your life easier.  

Vacuuming your carpet regularly is a great start in reducing your future workload. Ideally, they can be vacuumed up to 4 times a week with no ill effect on the quality of the carpet. This helps to eliminate dirt build up and thereby lessen the amount of times you will need your carpet professionally cleaned.

The other method of dry cleaning involves sprinkling a powder onto the carpet which is then worked into the carpet. This powder is highly absorbent and when vacuumed out it removes the powder and soil together.

A regular professional clean, whether once or twice a year is also important. Many nasty asthma triggering dust mites live in carpet. So if you have a family member with asthma, it is important to regularly clean your carpet thoroughly to help reduce the build up of dust mites and dirt. It also helps reduce the strength of chemicals required for cleaning. If your carpet is very dirty, stronger chemicals are generally needed to help remove the dirt.

If you are able to reduce the worst of the dirt coming inside from the outside, then you will also reduce your cleaning time. Have quality outdoor mats for people to clean their shoes off before entering your home. Use extra mats at all entrance points to the house, then only these mats will need cleaning. Shoes carry copious amounts of dirt, ensuring that people take their shoes off before walking on your carpet should help prevent abrasives scratch and abrade your fiber and de-luster your carpet. 

It is also vital that when a spill occurs, that you attended to it immediately. Always keep a good spot remover in your cleaning supplies. The sooner you can get to it and clean it up the the less likely it will become a permanent stain.

 

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Carpet Cleaning - Tips on How to Clean Up Food Spills

Carpet Cleaning Tip - This Tip is on How to Clean Your Own Carpet With a Steam Cleaner

If you want to to steam clean your carpet with a rented machine like a rug doctor or a carpet cleaning machine you already own, you need to make sure you use the right soap to water ratio. I repeat it is very important that you use the right soap to water ratio because you if do not rinse the soap out of the carpet the soil that is tracked in from outside will stick to the soap that is left in your carpet. After a couple of weeks your carpet will start to turn black and probably look worse then it did before you cleaned your carpet.

The traffic lanes will start to show your carpet needs cleaning first. The best way to reduce the traffic lanes from being heavily soiled is to use place mat's and to vacuum on a regular basis, because the soil will scratch the fiber which will make your carpet look dull.

To clean your own carpet use the right ratio of soap to water in you carpet cleaning machine. Start from one side of your room and work to the other side of the from. Make sure you don't over wet the carpet because you might cause your carpet to have discoloration or your carpet might shrink. Also if you use to much water on your carpet you run the risk of your backing to separate from the fibers. Make sure you rinse out all of the soap that's why you don't want to put a lot of preconditioner in the machine. If you clean under your furniture make sure you put plastic pieces under your legs of your furniture. If you don't put plastic under the legs the finish will strip off and stain your carpet. If the legs on your furniture are metal it will leave rust stains on your carpet.

My name is Randy I'm a professional carpet cleaner come visit my site for more tips, CLICK HERE Illinois Carpet Cleaning. For more information visit my site at http://sites.google.com/site/rlcarpetcleaning. My location is in Barrington, IL

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What You Need to Know About Carpet Cleaning to Make Your Life Easier

Carpet cleaning can appear to be such a tedious chore. There is vacuuming, spot cleaning and regular professional cleaning required when a home owner has carpets in their house. If you have children or pets, then carpet cleaning requirements seem to double. There are actually a few little things that you should know about carpets and carpet cleaning that will help reduce the time spent having to regularly care for your carpets.

Cleaning your carpets regularly is a great base for reducing future workload. Ideally, they can be vacuumed up to 4 times a week with no ill effect on the quality of the carpet. This helps to eliminate the dirt build up and thereby lessen the amount of times you will require a professional clean.

A regular professional clean, whether once or twice a year is also important. Many nasty asthma triggering dust mites live in carpet. So if you have a family member with asthma, it is important to regularly clean carpets thoroughly to help reduce the build up of dust mites and dirt. It also helps reduce the strength of chemicals required for cleaning. If your carpet is very dirty, stronger chemicals are generally needed to help shift the dirt.

If you are able to reduce the worst of the dirt coming inside from outside, then you will also reduce your cleaning time. Use extra mats at all entrance points to the house, then only these mats will need cleaning. Shoes also carry copious amounts of dirt, so ensuring that people take their shoes off before walking on the carpet, or have quality outdoor mats for people to clean their shoes on first before entering the house should help with this.

It is also vital that when a spill occurs, it is attended to immediately. Always keep a good spot remover in your cleaning supplies. The sooner you can get onto cleaning up the stain, the less chance of it becoming a permanent mark.

My name is Randy I'm a professional carpet cleaner come visit my site for more tips, CLICK HERE Illinois Carpet Cleaning For more information visit my site at http://sites.google.com/site/rlcarpetcleaning

My location is in Barrington, IL

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Randy's Flooded Basement Clean Up

Are You Freaking Out Because You Have Water In Your Basement And Need It Cleaned Up Now Before Mold Grows?

Call Before It's To Late (224) 805-6456

Flooded Basement Clean Up Service

  • Sump Pump Failure.
  • Sewage Back-up.
  • Broken Pipes.
  • Water Heater Bust.
  • Clogged Drains.
  • And More..

Flooded Basement Clean Up Process

The source of the problem needs to be fixed immediately. Source of water comes from a sump pump failure, clogged drains, or a crack in the foundation. This needs to be fixed immediately. IMPORTANT: If it's from a sump pump failure unplug your sump pump and plug it back in. Your sump pump may restart and drain out the water.

Once I access the situation I will walk you through the best action plan to get it cleaned up and limit your loss. I document all the work that needs to be done and take the right pictures to give to your insurance company that they require. And take all the proper moister readings.

Then we will begin to remove your belonging to a safe place to dry. The materials we can not salvage we throw away.

With my truck mount system I remove all standing water. I remove water from your carpet, cut it up in sections, place it in construction bags, and carry it out side for the garbage man to dispose of it. (I may be able to salvage your carpet).

We must extract the water from the pad and dispose of it, by placing it in garbage bags, and carrying out side for the garbage disposal man to haul away. I remove the padding because that where the strong odor will come from, and where mold grows the easiest.

I check your walls and baseboards with a - state of the art - moister meter. EXTECH INSTRUMENT MOISTER METER.  If there is high readings of water in your walls and baseboards then I remove them to prevent mold growth. Wet insulation must be removed too.

With MICROBAN I sanitize every inch to stop mold growth.

Once I have everything cleaned up I document the relative humidity with FLIR MR176  Moister Meter and date it for your insurance company.

Last but not least I strategically place air movers along with a dehumidifier through out your basement for 3 to 5 days to dry it out.

This Is What I do For You

  1. Stop the flood from getting worse.
  2. Develop the best action plan.
  3. Easily guide you through through process.
  4. Document all the work (wet readings and relative humidity,) take pictures, and send to your insurance company.
  5. Use industry standard fans, and dehumidifier to dry your home efficiently.
  6. Save your precious items.
  7. Affordable prices, and quality work.

Flooded Basement Clean Up Prices

$3 Per sq foot to extract water from carpet and pad, remove carpet and pad, and sanitize concrete.

$3 Per sq foot to remove drywall and insulation, plus sanitize.

$25 per day for each fan. $50 per day for a dehumidifier. It takes 3 to 5 days to dry.

$3 per sq foot to remove hardwood flooring, $3 per sq foot to remove underlayment, $6 per sq foot to remove ceramic tile. $.30 to move furniture and materials.

Life time warranty when I remove all materials that's been damaged by water, sanitized, and completely dried out with fans, and dehumidifier.

If you have any questions please ask so I can help you the best way possible.

P.S You will be happy.

 

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Phone (224) 805-6456

Email randydlassiter@gmail.com

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