Durango has a new business directory and review site...kind of like a phonebook, only on the web. The coolest part? You can rate businesses, or shop for a business by checking out the reviews it has gotten from other people, and the articles that the employees may have written in their fields of expertise.
Just click on the title to see the home page, or click below to see UltraSteam or RugMasters' pages, reviews and articles.
UltraSteam on Buzztown: Carpet, Stone, Tile and Grout Cleaning for Durango, (81303, 81301) Bayfield, (81122) and Hesperus (81326)
RugMasters of Durango on Buzztown: Oriental, Indian, Persian and Navajo Rug Cleaning in Durango (81301, 81303), Telluride (81435), and Farmington (87401, 87402, 87410)
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Our Clients Are Invited to A Party Just For Them!
...To our annual Client Appreciation Night! This year it will be happening at Christina's Restaurant, April 16th (next Thursday) - we'll have drinks, food, and great door prizes. You can meet the whole UltraSteam and RugMasters team, and your friends and neighbors who also use us...while enjoying great food and drinks at no cost to you! It's our way of saying thanks for letting us be your carpet, stone, tile and grout or rug cleaner here in the Durango.
We look forward to seeing you there! (Please RSVP to our office - 385-8444, so we know how much food to plan for.)
Get free spot removal tips and current specials at Durango, Bayfield and Hesperus Carpet Cleaner (81301, 81303, 81122, 81326)
Learn more about fine area rug cleaning at Oriental, Indian, Persian and Navajo Rug Cleaning for Durango, Telluride, Farmington and Aztec (81301, 81303, 81435, 87401, 87402, 87410)
We look forward to seeing you there! (Please RSVP to our office - 385-8444, so we know how much food to plan for.)
Get free spot removal tips and current specials at Durango, Bayfield and Hesperus Carpet Cleaner (81301, 81303, 81122, 81326)
Learn more about fine area rug cleaning at Oriental, Indian, Persian and Navajo Rug Cleaning for Durango, Telluride, Farmington and Aztec (81301, 81303, 81435, 87401, 87402, 87410)
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Master Rug Cleaner (Part I)
Hi all! I just got back from Dallas, where I spent several days in an intensive training at Oriental Rug Cleaning. Our teachers were Ellen Amirkhan, a fourth-generation rug cleaner, and Aaron Groseclose, president of MasterBlend in Denver.
Click the title or go here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb4v7XyzMos to see a highlight video.
We learned a great deal about rug cleaning, and especially about rug identification. I'm engaged in distance learning this summer, and then go back for some more hands-on work and testing in the fall to obtain my Master Rug Cleaner certification.
Got a fine rug? Got questions about them? Go to Rug Cleaning for Durango, Telluride, Pagosa, Farmington to find information about rug cleaning and free spot removal tips. Or call us at 970-385-5777 to drop off your rugs for cleaning or see some of our rugs for sale.
Click the title or go here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb4v7XyzMos to see a highlight video.
We learned a great deal about rug cleaning, and especially about rug identification. I'm engaged in distance learning this summer, and then go back for some more hands-on work and testing in the fall to obtain my Master Rug Cleaner certification.
Got a fine rug? Got questions about them? Go to Rug Cleaning for Durango, Telluride, Pagosa, Farmington to find information about rug cleaning and free spot removal tips. Or call us at 970-385-5777 to drop off your rugs for cleaning or see some of our rugs for sale.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Carpet Cleaning in Vallecito & Bayfield CO 81122
Hi everybody! You know, people often ask me, "Does "Green" cleaning really work?" or they might say, "My carpet is too dirty to clean...I'm waiting til I replace it." So today I wanted to give you a quick look at how well we can clean even really dirty carpet!
I did the job in this video yesterday up at Vallecito. This restaurant, Pura Vida, had such a good year last year that their once-green carpet was nearly black with grease and dirt, so before opening this spring they called me in to clean it.
As you can see, it's now clean and green again, courtesy of UltraSteam's "Green" Cleaning!
By the way, if you live around here, Pura Vida is well worth the beautiful drive up to Vallecito Lake from Bayfield or Durango for a delicious meal and a mango margarita. I especially like their Sunday breakfast.
And, if you've decided to keep your carpet another year before replacing it, or if you'd like to keep your carpet beautiful for years longer, give us a call at 385-8444 and we'll reserve you an appointment for a Carpet Audit, full of valuable information about your carpet, and an Exact Quote (not just an "estimate") for any work you may want done. Click this link if you'd like more information about our company and our cleaning services for carpet, upholstery, stone, tile and grout or wood floors.
And click here for fine oriental, persian and navajo rug cleaning.
Thanks for reading, and have a wonderful day!
I did the job in this video yesterday up at Vallecito. This restaurant, Pura Vida, had such a good year last year that their once-green carpet was nearly black with grease and dirt, so before opening this spring they called me in to clean it.
As you can see, it's now clean and green again, courtesy of UltraSteam's "Green" Cleaning!
By the way, if you live around here, Pura Vida is well worth the beautiful drive up to Vallecito Lake from Bayfield or Durango for a delicious meal and a mango margarita. I especially like their Sunday breakfast.
And, if you've decided to keep your carpet another year before replacing it, or if you'd like to keep your carpet beautiful for years longer, give us a call at 385-8444 and we'll reserve you an appointment for a Carpet Audit, full of valuable information about your carpet, and an Exact Quote (not just an "estimate") for any work you may want done. Click this link if you'd like more information about our company and our cleaning services for carpet, upholstery, stone, tile and grout or wood floors.
And click here for fine oriental, persian and navajo rug cleaning.
Thanks for reading, and have a wonderful day!
Monday, March 16, 2009
Cleaning Carpet and Upholstery to Relieve Allergies
So you have allergies - either to pets, or dustmites and their waste. Often one of the the best remedies is having your carpet, rugs and upholstery professionally cleaned - preferably with "green" cleaning products that are hypoallergenic to be kind to your allergies. Learn more here about carpet and upholstery cleaning for allergy relief.
For people who are very allergic, there is a new Allergy Relief Treatment available from your professional cleaner. This natural, seed-derived after treatment works to denature pet and dustmite allergens for up to 6 months, so you can breathe easier.
I myself am mildly allergic to pets, yet still have a dog and 3 cats - and I saw the difference immediately the first time I used this product. (Needless to say, I now clean twice a year and use Allergy Relief afterward.) I've had quite a few clients with worse allergies than mine who were thrilled with the results, and have us clean and treat their carpet or upholstery on a regular basis to keep their indoor environment healthy.
In fact, I am so certain that cleaning and Allergy Relief Treatment will work wonders for you that I offer the following guarantee: If we clean and treat your carpet and upholstery, and you don't see a noticeable difference in 3 days, we'll refund the cost of the treatment. To date, nobody has ever taken me up on this offer - because it works!
In the Durango area, call 385-8444 to reserve your appointment for an exact quote on cleaning your home and relieving your allergies. Or learn more about carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning and the benefits it can bring you!
Learn more about fine area rug cleaning and free spot removal how-to tips here!
For people who are very allergic, there is a new Allergy Relief Treatment available from your professional cleaner. This natural, seed-derived after treatment works to denature pet and dustmite allergens for up to 6 months, so you can breathe easier.
I myself am mildly allergic to pets, yet still have a dog and 3 cats - and I saw the difference immediately the first time I used this product. (Needless to say, I now clean twice a year and use Allergy Relief afterward.) I've had quite a few clients with worse allergies than mine who were thrilled with the results, and have us clean and treat their carpet or upholstery on a regular basis to keep their indoor environment healthy.
In fact, I am so certain that cleaning and Allergy Relief Treatment will work wonders for you that I offer the following guarantee: If we clean and treat your carpet and upholstery, and you don't see a noticeable difference in 3 days, we'll refund the cost of the treatment. To date, nobody has ever taken me up on this offer - because it works!
In the Durango area, call 385-8444 to reserve your appointment for an exact quote on cleaning your home and relieving your allergies. Or learn more about carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning and the benefits it can bring you!
Learn more about fine area rug cleaning and free spot removal how-to tips here!
Monday, March 9, 2009
Allergy Relief For Your Home
Spring is coming, and allergies sometimes follow! Here are some tips to help minimize them:
1 - Know what you're allergic to. Some people (like myself!) are allergic to seasonal pollens, and these allergies can often be helped by a combination of diet, homeopathic remedies and non-prescription medications. Other people are allergic to dust mites, pet dander or other allergens that are more common indoors than out. A visit to your doctor may be in order, or ask him for a referral to an allergy specialist, to find out what you are allergic to and how best to treat it.
2 - Minimize your exposure to your allergens. If you're allergic to juniper pollen, for instance, refrain from walks in those woods while they're putting it out in the air. (Or if you're like me and can't resist, just bring some tissues.) And make sure that you don't have a big fat bush of whatever makes you sneeze planted right outside your open window! If you're allergic to indoor allergens, I have good news for you - just check out this link about how cleaning can relieve your allergies.
3 - Consider investing in a good vacuum (with a HEPA filter) This will help you out some no matter which allergies you have, but especially if they're the indoor type. Cheap vacuums, even those that say their bags "catch allergens" tend to actually let a lot of them back out in the air as you vacuum. Get a good vacuum once, and you'll notice the clean air difference as you clean - and you won't be replacing it all the time, either!
I have two vacuum recommendations, both moderately priced (around $500)
We use commercial Sanitaire HEPA uprights in our company to get the maximum dry soil removal before starting to clean your carpets. The model is SC9180, and can be bought at local vacuum stores, or from us directly. The Sanitaire uses disposable bags and has a washable HEPA filter, an extra-long cord and lots of power.
I also have many clients with Dyson vacuums who truly love them, particularly for their outstanding performance on pet hair. You can find these at larger retailers like Target or at hardware stores like Kroeger's here in Durango.
Next time I'll explain a little more about indoor allergens, and how we can help reduce your symptoms!
Learn more about carpet and upholstery cleaning at www.ultrasteamcleaning.com
Learn more about fine area rug cleaning at www.RugMastersOfDurango.com
1 - Know what you're allergic to. Some people (like myself!) are allergic to seasonal pollens, and these allergies can often be helped by a combination of diet, homeopathic remedies and non-prescription medications. Other people are allergic to dust mites, pet dander or other allergens that are more common indoors than out. A visit to your doctor may be in order, or ask him for a referral to an allergy specialist, to find out what you are allergic to and how best to treat it.
2 - Minimize your exposure to your allergens. If you're allergic to juniper pollen, for instance, refrain from walks in those woods while they're putting it out in the air. (Or if you're like me and can't resist, just bring some tissues.) And make sure that you don't have a big fat bush of whatever makes you sneeze planted right outside your open window! If you're allergic to indoor allergens, I have good news for you - just check out this link about how cleaning can relieve your allergies.
3 - Consider investing in a good vacuum (with a HEPA filter) This will help you out some no matter which allergies you have, but especially if they're the indoor type. Cheap vacuums, even those that say their bags "catch allergens" tend to actually let a lot of them back out in the air as you vacuum. Get a good vacuum once, and you'll notice the clean air difference as you clean - and you won't be replacing it all the time, either!
I have two vacuum recommendations, both moderately priced (around $500)
We use commercial Sanitaire HEPA uprights in our company to get the maximum dry soil removal before starting to clean your carpets. The model is SC9180, and can be bought at local vacuum stores, or from us directly. The Sanitaire uses disposable bags and has a washable HEPA filter, an extra-long cord and lots of power.
I also have many clients with Dyson vacuums who truly love them, particularly for their outstanding performance on pet hair. You can find these at larger retailers like Target or at hardware stores like Kroeger's here in Durango.
Next time I'll explain a little more about indoor allergens, and how we can help reduce your symptoms!
Learn more about carpet and upholstery cleaning at www.ultrasteamcleaning.com
Learn more about fine area rug cleaning at www.RugMastersOfDurango.com
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Carpet Cleaning Secrets of a Professional: 4 Must-Ask Questions BEFORE You Hire!
Ask these questions of any company you consider, before hiring them, to ensure a great carpet cleaning job!
1 - How long have you been cleaning, and are you Certified by the IICRC?
Experience does count - and so does education! Look for a company that can promise you experienced technicians at your house, that have been certified by the Institute for Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification in whatever areas (carpet, upholstery, odor, etc.) that you are hiring service for. An IICRC Certified Firm is even better! Bonus: Membership in a trade association (such as the Professional Carpet and Upholstery Cleaners Association) helps prove professionalism, ongoing education and industry involvement.
2 - What kind of equipment do you use?
Most carpet cleaning jobs will require hot-water extraction to get the best results...and, unless you live in a high-rise, out of reach, you'll want a truckmounted system. Truckmounts provide more heat, water pressure and suction, getting the carpet cleaner and drying it faster. Shaw Industries, the world's largest carpet manufacturer, requires hot water extraction annually to maintain the new carpet warranty, and they recommend truckmounts be used whenever possible.
3 - Do you use "green" cleaning products, and what do you rinse with?
In the past, carpet cleaners had to use harsh, petrochemical-containing cleaners. But nowadays there are new, "green" carpet cleaning alternatives (which often clean better than the old kind!) and are better for your family's health and that of the earth. They are more expensive, though, so many companies still use the old ones to keep costs down.
The other part of the question deals with the final rinse step. Many companies meter their detergent into the rinse, and leave whatever they don't suck out still in the carpet. An increasing number of companies, however, apply the detergent first, then use a clear rinse to remove residues. Soft water is always preferable - it will clean better and leave your carpet softer. But the "one-step" process is usually cheaper.
In the end, you'll need to decide what's best for you and your home, and hire accordingly.
4 - What Guarantee Do You Offer?
Make sure that the cleaner you choose stands behind their work! This should be a no-brainer, but you'd be surprised how many companies don't offer an actual guarantee. My company guarantees you The Most Thorough Cleaning and Exceptional Service Ever...or it's Free! If you're ever less than completely delighted, we'll make it right or you don't owe us a penny! What could be more fair? Make sure your choice of cleaners does the same.
If you need Carpet Cleaning in the Durango area, click the link to see our website for more information and current specials, or give us a call at 385-8444. For the rest of the country, log on to EthicalServices.com to find a reputable, prescreened cleaner.
Learn more about Oriental, Indian, Persian and Navajo Rug Cleaning here!
1 - How long have you been cleaning, and are you Certified by the IICRC?
Experience does count - and so does education! Look for a company that can promise you experienced technicians at your house, that have been certified by the Institute for Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification in whatever areas (carpet, upholstery, odor, etc.) that you are hiring service for. An IICRC Certified Firm is even better! Bonus: Membership in a trade association (such as the Professional Carpet and Upholstery Cleaners Association) helps prove professionalism, ongoing education and industry involvement.
2 - What kind of equipment do you use?
Most carpet cleaning jobs will require hot-water extraction to get the best results...and, unless you live in a high-rise, out of reach, you'll want a truckmounted system. Truckmounts provide more heat, water pressure and suction, getting the carpet cleaner and drying it faster. Shaw Industries, the world's largest carpet manufacturer, requires hot water extraction annually to maintain the new carpet warranty, and they recommend truckmounts be used whenever possible.
3 - Do you use "green" cleaning products, and what do you rinse with?
In the past, carpet cleaners had to use harsh, petrochemical-containing cleaners. But nowadays there are new, "green" carpet cleaning alternatives (which often clean better than the old kind!) and are better for your family's health and that of the earth. They are more expensive, though, so many companies still use the old ones to keep costs down.
The other part of the question deals with the final rinse step. Many companies meter their detergent into the rinse, and leave whatever they don't suck out still in the carpet. An increasing number of companies, however, apply the detergent first, then use a clear rinse to remove residues. Soft water is always preferable - it will clean better and leave your carpet softer. But the "one-step" process is usually cheaper.
In the end, you'll need to decide what's best for you and your home, and hire accordingly.
4 - What Guarantee Do You Offer?
Make sure that the cleaner you choose stands behind their work! This should be a no-brainer, but you'd be surprised how many companies don't offer an actual guarantee. My company guarantees you The Most Thorough Cleaning and Exceptional Service Ever...or it's Free! If you're ever less than completely delighted, we'll make it right or you don't owe us a penny! What could be more fair? Make sure your choice of cleaners does the same.
If you need Carpet Cleaning in the Durango area, click the link to see our website for more information and current specials, or give us a call at 385-8444. For the rest of the country, log on to EthicalServices.com to find a reputable, prescreened cleaner.
Learn more about Oriental, Indian, Persian and Navajo Rug Cleaning here!
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