Dr. Kwane Stewart Recommends Chem-Dry’s P.U.R.T. To Remove Urine Odors And Stains

ALL STAR BLOG Dr. Kwane Stewart Recommends Chem-Dry’s P.U.R.T. To Remove Urine Odors And Stains On October 14 2015, Dr. Kwane Stewart, Chief Veterinary Officer with the American Humane Association appeared on KTLA Morning News to share his pick of the standout pet products and services of 2015. The featured products and services are as follows: 1. DogVacay- Connecting pet owners with over 20,000 high-grade in-home sitters across the U.S. and Canada 2. PrideBites- Allows you to design your own pet products 3. iFetch- An automatic dog ball launcher for energetic dogs 4. And P.U.R.T.- Chem-Dry’s patented and revolutionary Pet Urine Removal Treatment In particular, number 4 on this short list should be of interest to pet owners because let’s face it: While we love our pets and they brighten up our day and lives, they can make it a real challenge to keep our home clean, healthy and smelling fresh. Accidents happen and you need to know how to clean up and eliminate the smell. For example, your pet can decide that your new carpet or bedroom is the perfect place to relieve itself. This can become a new bathroom habit, which translates into hours of cleaning to remove the stain and smell. After all, urine deposited on a carpet does not stay there. It penetrates deep into the carpet fibers and can contaminate both the backing of the carpet and the flooring material underneath. Additionally, as the urine dries up, urine crystals form and become more pungent over time. If not treated properly, the odor travels throughout your home and can negatively impact its state. Enter Chem-Dry’s Pet Urine Removal Treatment, P.U.R.T About P.U.R.T. and what Dr. Kwane Stewart has to say about it As Dr. Kwane Stewart explains, P.U.R.T. is a patented and revolutionary cleaning product that goes to the molecular level to destroy urine crystals and eliminate odors. The process is as follows: 1. Using black light, we inspect your carpet to identify pet accidents. If necessary, we pull up your carpet for further inspection. 2. Once the problem areas have been identified, we clean your carpet by using the natural cleaning power of carbonation to release and lift dirt from your carpets. These are then extracted using powerful equipment for a clean that lasts. In fact, Chem-Dry’s Hot Carbonating Extraction system removes 98.1% of common household allergens. 3. Once all liquid and loose urine crystals are removed, we apply our proprietary Pet Urine Removal Treatment, P.U.R.T. Over the next 24 to 36 hours, P.U.R.T. breaks down all odor-causing elements for a fresh smelling clean. Chem-Dry professional carpet cleaning & All Star Chem-Dry When searching for a professional carpet cleaner, note that not all carpet cleaning services are created equal. For example, in contrast to traditional steam cleaning, Chem-Dry’s hot carbonating extraction system uses 80% less water and offers a deeper, faster, and dryer clean. It is also green certified and eco-friendly, and therefore, is completely safe for kids and pets. For more information about Chem-Dry professional carpet cleaning and P.U.R.T., call us now on 416-916-0550. We are your local Chem-Dry carpet cleaners serving Toronto and the York...

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Oriental Rug Care & Cleaning | How To Keep Your Rug Looking Great For Years To Come

ALL STAR BLOG Oriental Rug Care & Cleaning | How To Keep Your Rug Looking Great For Years To Come Whether you have a Persian Tabriz with traditional Mahi field patterns and colors or a shag wool rug handmade in the mountains of Greece, a rug adds artistic value to a room’s design. It’s artwork for bare floors and also provides comfort and warmth over, for example, wood flooring or a concrete tile floor. A rug can also be one of the most expensive items to purchase for the home.So if you have one of these puppies, you probably want it to last for generations. This is quite literally possible; some families have handed down lovely oriental rugs for hundreds of years. This means that it is possible to care for a rug for it to survive through several lifetimes. The challenge is proper care, cleaning and maintenance to retain its original value, look and luster. And while it doesn’t take a superhero to keep a rug in tiptop shape, there are some things worth remembering. 1. Spill, spots and sunlightNo matter how careful you are, spills and spots in the home are, to some extent, inevitable. This is especially true if you have kids or pets. When you have an oriental rug, the best practice is to clean spills and spots promptly by blotting the affected area and using cool water. Do not wipe or rub the rug; this may stain and fray the yarns. Equally important: Keep your rug out of direct sunlight. This can cause some rugs to fade. 2. Regular cleaningTo keep your rug clean and hygienic, regular vacuuming is a necessity. Vacuum both sides of your rug regularly, rotating it every 6 months to avoid uneven wear from foot traffic and furniture weight. To help preserve the life of your rug, you can also consider investing in rug pads; Rug pads protect rugs from everyday wear by providing a supportive foundation, which keeps it in place and avoids the transfer of vegetable dyes on handmade rugs 3. Professional rug cleaningAnd finally, oriental rug experts agree: every 3 to 5 years, you should have your rug professionally cleaned. Of course you can wash your own rug but professionals with sophisticated equipment, training and experience will do a better job, especially when it comes to dealing with color-run, if and when it happens. Oriental and area rug cleaning by All Star Chem-Dry Professionals Using a patented cleaning process that uses 80% less water than traditional steam cleaning and no harsh soaps and chemicals, Chem-Dry specializes in tools and equipment designed for whatever kind of rug you have. So if you need to clean your oriental rugs in Toronto and York Region, look no further than All Star Chem-Dry professionals, your local Chem-Dry cleaners. We are trained to clean all types of rugs. Note that our cleaning service also includes an in-home analysis and no-obligation quote because we understand rugs vary widely in construction and materials. To book a clean or for a free quote, call us now on...

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Getting The Most Out Of A Small Living Space By Decorating With Area Rugs

ALL STAR BLOG Getting The Most Out Of A Small Living Space By Decorating With Area Rugs Your living space could be in dire need of a makeover for a bunch of reasons: ill-fitting accent pieces, poorly scaled furniture or inconsistent color scheme. Smart design and home décor tricks can remedy this situation making your tiny living space look and feel larger than life. And the foundation of a gorgeous space is stylish floors. So if you’re looking to change the interior design and décor of your living space, start with the area rug first. It adds a tactile and visual interest to a room and sets the center stage for everything else: color scheme, furniture placement and other accessories such as throw pillows and paintings. The trick is to choose the right area rug and the best way to do this is to take it one step at a time. 1. Think construction As you probably already know, the quality and price of a rug depends on two factors: construction time and the talent of the weaver. Your options include hand-knotted, tufted, hooked, flat-woven and braided. 2. Think materials Then how a rug looks, feels and performs also depends on the materials used. Select one that fits your needs. For example, is the rug intended for a high- or low-traffic area? Will it be on its own or underneath a coffee table? Common fibers for area rugs include wool, silk, cotton, grass fibers and synthetic. 3. Think size Of course, before buying a rug, you need to choose a layout and measure the space you’d like to fill carefully. You want your rug to fit your living space but also make the most impact possible. The rule of thumb is: Choose an area rug that’s no less than six inches and no more than two feet away from your wall. In the living room, the bigger the rug, the more it pulls together the other disparate elements of the room. 4. Think care, cleaning and maintenance Lastly you’ve done your research and selected a rug that fits your needs. The next consideration is caring for it. Admittedly, it doesn’t take a village to care for an area rug but there are some things to remember. For example, you need to clean spills promptly. Be sure not to wipe or rub the spill but rather blot the affected area; wiping and rubbing may strain the yarns. To keep your rug clean and hygienic, you also need to vacuum both sides regularly. Rotate the rug every 6 months to avoid uneven wear either from foot traffic or furniture weight. Area rugs cleaning by All Star Chem-Dry And finally, just like the clothes you wear need regular washing to keep them fresh, area rugs need periodic cleaning too. Regular vacuuming is a necessity to keep your carpets clean but it does not get rid of deep-down dirt. With time, your rug will lose its original beauty and luster. This is a job for professionals with training and experience when it comes to area rugs cleaning. Note that Chem-Dry also carries a selection of natural rug cleaning products for the day-to-day care of your Pakistan-Keshan or Romanian-Tabriz. Our products are green certified and eco-friendly and therefore safe for kids and...

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MYTHS | CARPETS & ALLERGIES THE TRUTH ABOUT YOUR CARPET

ALL STAR BLOG Carpets & Allergies | Myths And Truths About Carpet By All Star Chem-Dry, One Of The Premier Carpet Cleaning Services In Toronto The relationship between carpet, indoor air quality and health has long been passionately discussed by the carpet industry and in the media. After all, many people are exposed to carpet for prolonged periods of time seeing as how they are used extensively to provide soft surfaces in the home, school and workplace. The most persistent untruths and myths about carpets include the following: There are health risks associated with carpets Carpets encourage the growth of mold and mildew Carpets can cause an increase in the incidence of asthma and/or allergies Carpets are a sink for allergy-causing substances In truth, carpet is one of the lowest emitters of volatile organic chemicals (VOCs) in the indoor environment; VOCs are emitted by most interior products and affect indoor air quality alongside things like combustion sources (oil, gas, tobacco products), building materials and furnishings, products for household cleaning and maintenance, outdoor air pollution and central heating and cooling systems. As a matter of fact, since gravity causes airborne particles to settle on the floor, in addition to providing a soft, beautiful and desirable surface, especially in the winter months, carpet offers an extra perk: It traps and holds dust and dirt until these can be removed by routine vacuuming. So contrary to popular beliefs, carpets do not increase the amount of allergens and bacteria trapped in our homes, they serve the important function of keeping allergens out of the air you breathe until these can be removed by regular vacuuming. However, note that domestic vacuum cleaners (even the more powerful and expensive ones) do not get rid of deep-down dirt or nasty germs. Regular vacuuming provides the first line of defense in keeping your carpets clean and hygienic. You also need to get your carpets professionally cleaned every 3 – 4 months depending on the amount of traffic they receive and other factors. For example, if you have a pet, pet accidents can make it a real challenge to keep your home clean, healthy and smelling fresh. The trick here is to choose the right carpet cleaning service that delivers a deeper and safer carpet cleaning that’s healthier for your family. In particular, you need to keep in mind that not all carpet cleaning services in Toronto are created equal. For example, in traditional steam cleaning, a large volume of water is used to flush dirt out, which is then extracted. In effect, what happens is that the dirt on the surface is removed but the dirt left in the carpet soon ‘wicks’ back up, leading to quick resoiling. So while steam cleaning may refresh your carpets, it does not deep clean them. In contrast, Chem-Dry’s approach to carpet cleaning leverages the natural cleaning power of carbonation to lift dirt and grime from deep within carpets. These are then extracted using state-of-the-art equipment, a process that uses 80% less water than steam cleaning. The solution that is carbonated is Chem-Dry’s revolutionary cleaning solution, The Natural, with ingredients copied straight from nature and is therefore safe for kids and pets. For more information about indoor air quality, All Star Chem Dry– your local Chem-Dry carpet cleaners or how Chem-Dry is superior to other carpet cleaning services in Toronto call us now on...

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A Guide To The Chem-Dry ProtectantPackage By All Star Chem-Dry

ALL STAR BLOG A Guide To The Chem-Dry Protectant Package By All Star Chem-Dry If your home is your castle and a retreat from the stresses and strains of the world, you probably take great pride in its appearance. After all, how you maintain your home says a lot about you and a healthy home starts with clean carpets, area rugs and upholstered furniture. For example, a home with a furry friend in family photos is adorable but carpets infested with pet dander and that have long lost their luster are a terrible eye sore and can make it a challenge to keep your home clean and hygienic. This in turn impacts your health and happiness. Similarly, if you have kids, you would know that spills are, to some extent, inevitable. When kids are around, food and drinks follow and when this happens, it’s only a matter of time before someone spills something onto your carpet or upholstered furniture. That’s why you need the Chem-Dry Protectant Package: To have a fighting chance against spills, stains and soiling! An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure When it comes to helping people live healthier lives, Chem-Dry believes that protecting carpets from everyday stains, unhealthy allergens and bacteria should be your first line of defense, especially if your carpets get a lot of use. Carpet in the home can be one of the most expensive items to purchase and without proper cleaning and maintenance, it will lose its original look. What happens is that over time, the factory-applied stain resistant gets exhausted and becomes less effective leaving your carpets susceptible to staining. Chem-Dry recommends that you top up the stain resistant power of your carpet by using the right products. Chem-Dry’s carpet protectants If you have carpet at home, there are many things you can do to help extend its life and look. One of the most important things is to invest in a carpet protectant to: Repel water and spills Resist soiling And form a protective shield around your carpet fibers The Chem-Dry Protectant Package checks all three boxes with a trio of protectants, which includes: PowerGuard Protectant® This is a revolutionary carpet stain protectant that increases your carpet’s stain-resisting powers. Repel Protectant Repel Protectant is a liquid-repelling carpet solution that forms a protective shield around your carpet fibers. Wool Protectant And Chem-Dry’s Wool Protectant is a water-based carpet protectant aimed at increasing the stain resistant attributes of wool carpets and rugs. Our process If you wish to stop stains dead in their tracks, look no further than All Star Chem-Dry, your local Chem-Dry carpet cleaners servicing Toronto and the Greater York Region. Our process is simple and includes 5 steps. Pre-inspection and spot testing Pre-vacuuming Deep cleaning with our patented hot carbonating extraction system Brushing and grooming Application of our revolutionary carpet protectants, which are green certified, eco-friendly and therefore safe for kids and pets For more information about All Star Chem-Dry and our carpet cleaning services or the Chem-Dry Protectant Package, call us now on 416-916-0550. Our aim: we want you to breathe easier about the health and appearance of your...

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