Pet Urine Removal Treatment By All Star Chem-Dry

ALL STAR BLOG Pet Urine Removal Treatment By All Star Chem-Dry If you have carpeting at home, you could be the owner of the best-trained pet but fact remains, pet urine accidents are, to some extent, inevitable and you will occasionally encounter urine stains on carpets. The challenge with pet urine is that it is often not detected until way after the accident happened and depending on the composition of the pet urine (which depends on the pet’s diet, age, health and a number of factors), it may not be removable. If not treated properly, the urine can damage your carpet, the backing material and flooring substrates that lie right underneath. Pet accidents also leave behind a distasteful odor, which lingers and travels through the entire home, affecting its health. Treating pet urine is a 6-step process. Blot the damp area with plain white paper toweling. Apply a solution of liquid dishwashing detergent and lukewarm water. To prepare the solution, mix together one cup of lukewarm water with one-quarter teaspoon of detergent. Apply the solution with the help of saturated paper towels. Blot and repeat. Rinse the carpet area with warm water. Blot and repeat. Following treatment with the detergent, apply a solution of white vinegar and water. To prepare the solution, mix together one cup of white vinegar and two cups of water. Blot. Cover the area with a thick later of paper towels (about half an inch). Weigh down the paper towels with a heavy, non-fading object. Repeat step 5 until the carpet is completely dry. Or you can leave the job of pet urine removal treatment to professional carpet cleaners. Pet urine and stain removal by professional carpet cleaners Pet urine and (to a lesser extent) pet dander and dirt in carpeting can cause severe damage. It can also compromise the health of your home and your indoor air quality. If you have a furry friend and you need to get your carpet professionally cleaned following a pet accident or just because it looks like your carpet lost its luster, look no further than Chem-Dry’s patented cleaning process and revolutionary P.U.R.T. II ® (Pet Urine Removal Treatment), a product specially formulated to eliminate urine odors. Chem-Dry’s carpet cleaning is drier, cleaner and healthier than traditional steam cleaning in that our cleaning process does not involve saturating your carpet with a large amount of water containing soaps and chemicals. Instead, we leverage the natural cleaning power of carbonation to lift dirt and grime from deep within your carpet fibers. These are then whisked away using powerful extraction equipment. This removes any liquid or loose urine crystals. It also removes dog and cat dander and dust mite allergen among other things. Following our hot carbonating extraction process, we apply our proprietary cleaning product – P.U.R.T. Over the next day or two, P.U.R.T. breaks down any and all odor causing elements for a fresh smelling and healthy carpet cleaning experience. Servicing Toronto and the York Region, for more information about All Star Chem-Dry, your local professional carpet cleaners, call us now on...

Read More

Green Carpet Cleaning Service In Toronto And The York Region

ALL STAR BLOG Green Carpet Cleaning Service In Toronto And The York Region By All Star Chem-Dry | Caring For Your Carpets & Rugs The Green Way Whether you have wall-to-wall carpeting at home or area rugs, these floor coverings require periodic cleaning and maintenance to keep them looking fresh and hygienic. After all, you wash the clothes you wear everyday. Accumulated soil and grit in carpets need to be removed to increase their life expectancy, remove stains, eliminate mites and bacteria and remove odors. Proper carpet care to maintain the original look and luster of a carpet is a four-step process. Vacuuming Domestic vacuum cleaners and shampooers provide the first line of defense to keep carpets hygienic in the high traffic areas of your home after daily use. They do not however get rid of that deep-down dirt or nasty germs. Cleaning spots and spills spontaneously If you have children or pets, spills and stains are, to some extent, inevitable. In fact, even if you don’t have kids and pets at home, you may come face-to-face with stains such as lipstick, blood, wine, coffee, tomato juice and other food stains. Professional cleaning Most manufacturers recommend that professionals, with their highly sophisticated equipment and training, professionally clean carpets every 12-18 months. Stop dirt at the door By using mats at the points of entry to your home, you can significantly reduce the amount of dirt and grime you bring into your home from outside. Green carpet cleaning | The why and the how If you are in the market to book a carpet cleaning service in Toronto and the York Region, one thing you need to remember is that not all carpet cleaning services are created equal. Chem-Dry, using a patented hot carbonating extraction process and a proprietary green certified and eco-friendly cleaning solution, delivers a healthier, deeper and greener cleaning for your carpets and home. Think about it for a minute. For quite some time now, it’s been forbidden to dump harsh chemicals in rivers, lakes and forests for fear of the serious threat these pose to fish and other sea life. The chemicals could also find their way back into your home in the water you drink or seafood you consume. Rationally, there is no way that harsh chemicals, soaps and detergents that carpet cleaners, in particular traditional steam cleaners use to clean your carpets are healthy. Your home is your castle. It’s where you retreat from all the stresses of the world. It is also where your family, friends and pets spend hours at a time. It’s your responsibility to properly manage your carpet care. Chem-Dry, with its patented cleaning process and safe, non-toxic cleaning solution, The Natural®, is a green carpet cleaning service. The Natural®, as mentioned above, is green certified and eco-friendly. The ingredients are copied straight from Mother Nature and are on the FDA’s G.R.A.S. list. It is therefore safe for kids and pets and the perfect solution for people with allergies. We also carry other green certified products including stain extinguishers, spot removers, deodorizers, odor removers, rug cleaners and Chem-Dry’s revolutionary carpet stain protectant – PowerGuard Protectant®. Our cleaning process, on the other hand, is also drier, cleaner and healthier than traditional steam steaming in that we do not saturate your carpet with excessive amounts of water. Instead we leverage the natural cleaning power of carbonation using millions of microscopic carbon dioxide bubbles to life dirt and grime from deep within for carpet fibers for extraction. To learn more about carpet cleaning service in Toronto and the York Region or our green...

Read More

Chem-Dry’s Hot Carbonating Extraction Removing Indoor Allergens

ALL STAR BLOG Chem-Dry’s Hot Carbonating Extraction System | Tested & Proven Superior In Removing Indoor Allergens When it comes to carpeting and upholstery as an integral part of the indoor environment, a common misconception is that these can be a source of allergens and will then release them into the air. In fact, the opposite is true. Studies in recent years comparing hard flowing vs. carpet flooring shows that in addition to providing warmth and reducing noise, carpet acts as a filter in the house because it can trap, and more importantly, retain allergens including pet dander, mold, dust mites and dust mite allergens, a reservoir for airborne dust and its contained indoor allergens. The key to a cleaner and healthier home is regular professional cleaning for your carpet and upholstered furniture. Professional cleaning for your carpet and upholstered furniture Like the clothes you wear, carpets and upholstered furniture need periodic cleaning to keep them fresh, clean and hygienic. Regular vacuuming is a necessity but it does not get rid of the accumulated soil and grit deep within your carpet fibers. After all, grime visible to the naked eye is only a tiny fraction of the soil and dirt that your carpet and furniture contains. Thorough cleaning is a job for professionals with sophisticated equipment and the right training. Chem-dry’s approach to carpet and upholstery cleaning With the cold, wintry weather that Canada is famous for, it’s no surprise that Canadians spend approximately 90% of their time indoors. Indoor air quality is therefore extremely important because clean air is essential for good health. Poor indoor air quality can cause a number of health and safety concerns manifesting in symptoms like headaches, fatigue and irritation of the eyes, nose, throat and lungs. Properly cleaned and maintained carpet not only reduces these symptoms, it is also the best flooring for people who suffer from asthma and allergies. The keyword here is properly cleaned and maintained. In traditional steam cleaning, the approach to professional carpet and upholstered furniture cleaning is as follows: Using an internal boiler or water tank, water combined with chemical detergents is heated to a temperature high enough to transform it into steam, which is then delivered under high pressure through steam nozzles.  This process uses an excessive amount of water and will leave your carpet wet for 1-2 days. In contrast, Chem-Dry’s patented cleaning process uses 80% less water for a deeper, faster drying and healthier carpet cleaning experience. Our unique hot carbonating extraction system explodes dirt from deep within carpet fibers through the carbonation of our proprietary green certified and eco-friendly patented cleaning solution, The Natural. Tested and proven superior to other carpet cleaning services Here is the deal: Carpet cleaning services are not all created equal.  According to a study commissioned by Chem-Dry and carried out by a leading independent air quality laboratory, Chem Dry’s hot carbonating extraction system lifts and extracts 98.1% of common indoor allergens from carpets and upholstery. When combined with a sanitizer, the cleaning process can also remove an average of 89% of the bacteria in the air. The indoor allergens tested in the study included dog and cat dander as well as dust mite allergen. Figures are an average across a cross-section of consumer homes in the United States and internationally. To book a cleaning now or for more information about Chem-Dry, call us now on 416-916-0550 or fill in our contact...

Read More

Parenting Children With AllergiesChem-Dry’s Guide To a Healthy Home

ALL STAR BLOG Parenting Children With Allergies | Chem-Dry’s Guide To Keeping Your Home Healthy For Less Stress If you have kids, you would know that kids are magnets for colds. But when the “cold” won’t go away for weeks, you may be dealing with a whole different culprit here and that’s allergies. According to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), allergic rhinitis, also called hay fever, affects up to 40 percent of children while allergic diseases, which include asthma, are among the top 5 prevalent chronic diseases among children. Common symptoms include skin rashes or hives, difficulty breathing, sneezing, coughing, a runny, stuffy or itchy nose and watery eyes. Allergy symptoms can also be mild, moderate or severe. What causes allergies in children? Basically, children get allergies from coming into contact with allergens. Common allergens, which include elements that can be inhaled, eaten or that can come in contact with the skin, are: Pollens Mold Dust mites Animal dander Some foods and medicines Venom from insect stings If you suspect your child has an allergy, make an appointment to see an allergist. There is no real cure for allergies, but it is possible to relieve symptoms. In the meantime, there are also things you can do at home to avoid common allergy triggers and help your child. How can you help your child if your child has an allergic condition? When it comes to preventing allergies, the most effective approach is to figure out what substances, airborne particles and other bio contaminants your child is allergic to. This is important to reduce complications because forget about swelling inside the throat, which can be life threatening for a child; even mild allergies can be very unpleasant and disrupt your child’s everyday life. Having said that, of course some allergy triggers are easier to manage than others. When it comes to food allergies for instance, a guaranteed remedy is avoidance. Respiratory allergies, on the other hand, are more complex to deal with and may require serious lifestyle changes. For a start, you need to control indoor air quality. This can be achieved by observing the following guidelines. During the pollen season or when pollen counts are generally high, keep your windows closed. During humid seasons, run a dehumidifier. Your home humidity level should be between 25 – 40%. Keep your house mold free (both indoor and outdoor) and try to reduce dust mites as much as possible. If you have indoor plants or a furry friend, restrict the space they occupy in your home or get rid of them. The best flooring for people who suffer from allergies and asthma is carpet flooring because carpet acts like a filter, trapping allergens away from the breathing zone. The most common bedroom allergens are dust, mold and bedding. Avoid these by avoiding rubber pillows and mattresses. Remove dust-attracting items such as stuffed animals and items stored under the bed. Invest in a dust mite-proof cover for your child’s mattress. Use a domestic vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filtering system. Professional carpet cleaning is a must every 6-12 months depending on the level of traffic in your home. Professional carpet cleaning is a must every 6-12 months depending on the level of traffic in your home. Avoid cleaning with harsh chemicals. Use green certified and eco-friendly cleaning products safe for kids. Providing a superior professional carpet cleaning service that’s drier, cleaner and healthier, Chem-Dry’s mission is to help people live healthier lives. This starts with keeping your home and carpet fresh and hygienic. For more information about our patented cleaning...

Read More

Spring Is Just Around The Corner, Are Your Carpets Due For A Clean?

ALL STAR BLOG Spring Is Just Around The Corner, Are Your Carpet Due For A Clean? When it comes to keeping the carpets in your home looking and feeling healthy, regular professional cleaning is necessary. For a start, carpets are expensive items to purchase for the home. If you eliminate the issues that may lead to a need to replace them before their time, you can increase their life expectancy. Then regular professional cleaning means a more hygienic and healthy home environment including a reduced risk of allergies, mold formation and eliminating odors to ensure fresh smelling carpets. In general, carpet manufacturers recommend that carpets are professionally cleaned every 12 to 18 months but this frequency is not a rule set in stone. How often you need to get your carpets professional cleaned will depend on a number of factors including the number of inhabitants in your home, whether or not you have kids, whether or not you have pets and the climate where you live. Then of course, no matter where you live or how much use your carpets get, spills and accidents are, to some extent, inevitable or maybe you have someone in your home who suffers from allergies. It’s a fact that no matter how regularly you vacuum, carpets absorb and collect common allergens and germs. The challenge with cleaning and maintaining carpets is that dirt can burrow deep in carpet fibers and domestic vacuum cleaners, no matter how powerful, cannot get rid of deep down dirt, grime and soil for a healthy home. It’s also true that carpets, once cleaned, will not stay that way forever and depending on the activity level in your home, may require cleaning every 6 to 12 months. With winter almost gone and spring around the corner, if you want your home to look its best for the season, you should have your carpets cleaned by professionals with the right equipment, training and experience for the job. After all, dirty carpets are an embarrassing eyesore and whatever your plans for spring whether you’re decorating your home with fresh tulips and daffodils or listening to rain while playing board games in your living room, a prerequisite is to have a healthy home. About All Star Chem-Dry carpet cleaning Using Chem-Dry’s patented hot carbonating extraction system, All Star Chem-Dry offers a superior carpet cleaning service in Toronto and the York Region. In the vernacular, our cleaning process employs millions of microscopic carbon dioxide bubbles to explode dirt from carpet fibers. Unlike steam cleaning, the natural cleaning power of carbonation does not use an excessive amount of water and/or harsh detergents. The Chem-Dry carpet cleaning service is therefore drier, cleaner and healthier. Chem-Dry also uses green-certified and eco-friendly cleaning solutions, safe for kids and pets. This spring, you can also stop stains in their tracks with our Protectant Package. Using a trio of protectants, we can protect your carpets against spills and stains. The protectants, in essence, provide a protective shield around your carpet and boost its general stain-resisting powers. To have your carpets professionally cleaned or for more information about the Chem-dry Protectant Package, get in touch with an All Star Chem-Dry operator on...

Read More