Sealing grout with a premium sealer is the only way to protect it from a water or oil-based stain. Grout is a very porous material and without the protection of a premium sealer it will be extremely susceptible to staining. A sealer will simply reduce the chance of a spill from penetrating into the porous […]
Read More...cleaningproz | 12/17/2010 at 10:10 pm | Very soon it will be time to take down all those lovely Christmas decorations you just put up. If you’re like most of us, it’s easier than it used to be because we decorate a little more simply than we used to. But next year can be easier still with […]
Read More...Winter can be tough on floors. Weather conditions amplify floor care problems and make the need for a floor care maintenance program all the more important. Here are a few tips on how to improve your winter floor care from my colleague, David Stanislaw, an engineer and floor care expert at Tornado Industries Grit Control. […]
Read More...Water damage and bacteria growth can begin within hours after you experience a loss. To increase your chances of a complete recovery, call ServiceMaster Clean as soon as possible. In the meantime, there are a few things you can do to ensure a more successful restoration. What to do: Water damage and bacteria growth can […]
Read More...OK, winter is fast approaching and your customers are going to want their floors safe and looking their best even during the nastiest weather. Are you prepared for winter floor care? We get questions every year about winter floor care. We suggest that floors are maintained most effectively, winter, spring, summer, or fall, when […]
Read More...Hardwood floors are a beautiful part of any homes; however, occasionally the floors will be stained. Many homeowners think that they must resort to sanding the floors to remove the stains. This is not always true. Removing the stain depends on the type of stains present. Alcohol Stains Entertaining guests can lead to spills on […]
Read More...Research shows a clear link between poor indoor air quality,sick students and teachers, and poor academic and occupational performance. The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency states that “children miss more than 14 million school days each year due to asthma exacerbated by poor indoor air quality”, which disproportionately affects low-income and minority students. Green Cleaning can […]
Read More...Everyone knows how to vacuum carpets, right? But do they know how to do it properly? The following vacuum cleaning tips should help improve vacuuming performance, safety, and the look of carpets: First, walk the room. Pick up pieces of debris that might harm the machine. Getting them out of the way ahead of time […]
Read More...Carpets are important in our homes because they make the floor look attractive. They are easy to maintain if the proper techniques are used. Rugs begin to look worn out after sometime because of the daily activities. Walking, drink spills, floods and food stains can easily destroy the carpet if they are not washed. Homeowners […]
Read More...According to recent studies, vacuum cleaners will be the number one item purchased by in-house cleaning professionals this year. Because of this, it might be a good idea to know a bit more about vacuum cleaners to make the most educated purchase. Answers are listed below. Post your comments and let Park-Ellis ServiceMaster know […]
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