Congratulations on Your New Indoor Swimming Pool!

March 8th, 2010

Too Bad It’s in Your Finished Basement…

Going through the trauma of water damage can be quite an upsetting, disruptive and inconvenient event destroying your home or business, personal property and irreplaceable family heirlooms. But unfortunately pipes break, appliances leak, washers and toilets overflow, sump pumps fail, it rains heavily, the list goes on and on. Certified Clean Care is just a phone call away and we are here to help if you need us.

There is a BIG difference between a ‘carpet cleaner’ and a water damage restoration specialist. There are a lot of guys out there with trucks or a shop van who can ’suck’ out the water. Truthfully, the carpet is just the tip of the iceberg. The entire structure is our main concern. If not mitigated quickly and thoroughly, water loses will continue to get worse, a condition known as secondary damage. It may be hidden to the eye for weeks or months but can continue to destroy walls, floors and the structural integrity of a building. It can also foster an unhealthy environment including microbial growth, mold, health hazards, bacteria, odors, ruined carpet and furniture - the list goes on and on. The severity of damage, amount of time passed and the source of the water will make a difference in how the damage is handled.

Why Certified Clean Care is the best choice to restore your wet house back to your clean, dry and healthy home. We have attended several specialty drying schools where we were certified, one of which is the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning & Restoration Certification and in Water Damage Restoration and Applied Structural Drying. We have learned different drying techniques for different situations. We understand how ans why things dry. This allows us to save and restore your home and contents if they are salvageable instead of removing, demolishing and rebuilding affected areas.

As a local, family owned business homeowners trust us with restoring their home and possessions to pre-loss condition. Remember, we are just a phone call away and we are here to help if you need us…..

Visit our website: www.CarpetCleaningAthens.com 

Are You About To Take A Jack Hammer To Your Tile Floors?

March 27th, 2009

Are You Sick of Looking At Those Filthy Grout Lines? Certified Clean Care can help. We can thoroughly clean your tile and grout and make it look like it was just freshly laid. The old days of mops and toothbrushes are gone forever!! Our cleaning technology allows us to clean your tile and grout with highly pressurized hot water with complete control and removal for the most thorough cleaning ever seen! After the cleaning process we apply a professional application of sealer which will leave your floors so much easier to clean.

Do your tile showers have the dark mineral deposits on it? No matter how hard you scrub it, it still doesn’t budge? Well, we can even remove the toughest mineral deposits that have accumulated in your bathrooms.

Stop wasting your time and energy on poor results. Let us help you get that tile clean.

Give us a call for a FREE in home inspection. Call (706)769-1444.

Your Carpet is Crying out For Help!!

March 12th, 2009

90% of our time is spent indoors, we can help you keep your Indoor Air as Clean as possible as well as your carpets. How? By removing dirt, clay, grit, pollens, bacteria, and other contaminants in your carpet. Here are the “Facts” about why you should call Certified Clean Care immediately:

FACT 1: Sand is scratching and dulling your carpet.  Each day I pull pounds and pounds of clayish gritty soil out of the base of your neighbor’s carpets. It is in yours too! Spread the yarns apart and look deep. It’s grinding your expensive yarns into worthless fibers that fill up your vacuum bag.

Every moment you wait, your carpets wear out faster!

FACT 2: How do the traffic lanes feel? Oily residues from the street and air are drying to the carpet. Slightly sticky, they grab dirt and lock it on. Through a process called ‘oxidation’ soils bond with the carpet, causing color change, and becoming permanently attached. If you wait too long, you are throwing away the key to unlocking dirt and oil from traffic lanes. Clean before traffic-lanes show up!

The longer you wait between cleaning the more soil becomes permanent.

FACT 3: Is the air starting to smell stale? Pollutants in the air filter through your carpet.The carpet traps them so you don’t breathe them over and over. but what happens when that trap gets full? Your family starts breathing dust mite debris, pollens, pollutants, fungus, spores, bacteria and a long list of other really gross stuff. Once your carpets natural filtering ability gets full, it is time for a thorough cleaning for your family’s health’s sake.

Clean every six months and you will breathe easier.

All the FACTS: Clean & Breathe easier. clean your carpets before traffic lanes first start to appear, and they will last longer, look better, and protect your family’s health. Convinced that you need your carpets cleaned? Now comes the hard part….Choosing a company.

Call Certified Clean Care -  we can help - we guarantee it! 706-769-1444.

Cold Temperatures and Floor Covering…Did You Know?

February 3rd, 2009

Carpet has many benefits over hardwoods as a flooring choice. Walking on carpet is easier on the back, feet and joints because of its cushioning effect. Also it is a safer choice for young children and the elderly.

Carpet also acts as insulation during winter by keeping warmth in areas - by up to 20%. Non-carpeted areas must have a temperature increase by 6-8 degrees F to achieve the same level of comfort as carpeted areas, this can be as much as 15% increase in fuel costs.

So if you are thinking about replacing your carpet with hardwood flooring make sure that you have done all of your research and that your investment pays off in the long run.

Prolong the life of your floor covering by having it cleaned on a routine basis. Call our office - we can help…(706) 769-1444. Also visit our website for more information www.CarpetCleaningAthens.com

Is Your Upholstery Really Clean? Or Does it Just “Look “Clean?

January 22nd, 2009

   Your day is almost over and after dinner you decide to lie down on the sofa to catch your favorite TV show and relax. You grab your favorite blanket and snuggle your face against that nice, soft pillow. You take a deep, cleansing breath and notice that that pillow doesn’t smell that fresh. You think to yourself, ’sure it is, just look at it, it looks clean’.

  If you want to find out how much soil is actually in your upholstery that “looks” clean, take the upholstery test. Simply take a white terry cloth towel and put it over the end of your vacuum attachment hose. Turn the vacuum on (be sure that you don’t let the vacuum suck up the towel). Gently massage the fabric with the cloth. You will have a round, dark spot which is embedded soil in the fabric.

Sometimes things that “look” clean - aren’t. Take the test! Then call Certified Clean Care (706) 769-1444 to get your cleaning appointment scheduled.

Basic Housekeeping – Cleaning Tile & Grout

January 13th, 2009

Time to clean the bathroom? Perhaps not your favorite chore, but a necessary one. The task is frequently made more difficult because of the effects of water or moisture. Mildew and mold love to live in your residential “wetlands,” and while ceramic tiles are tough and stain-resistant, the grout that’s laid between them can present cleaning challenges. All those wet feet do track dirt and water around, and unless you’re vigilant about regular cleaning, scum can also build up between floor tiles.

 

 If you keep your bathroom as dry as can be, mold and mildew will be less likely to set up shop. If temperatures permit, open windows to allow air to circulate. Turn on the exhaust fan after a shower.

 

Let Certified Clean Care help you maintain your Tile and Grout Cleaning  and take one more job off your hands (and knees) with a powerful, yet safe and gentle, cleaning process. Using a specially developed tile and grout cleaning solution and high-pressure, hot water rinse with a fully enclosed vacuum system, we can restore clean and gleam to all your ceramic tile and grout surfaces - bathroom floors, showers and tubs, kitchen floors, tiled foyers and entryways, tiled halls, sunrooms, countertops, and more.

We also recommend using a sealer on your grout after it has been cleaned. This extra layer of protection seals the grout, making it resistant to spills and stains, and easier to clean in the future - keeping the grout and the surface looking clean longer.

Call today to schedule a Free, in home, no-obligation tile and grout cleaning consultation: (706) 769-1444.

Is Your Flooring a Commodity or an Investment?

January 6th, 2009

Would you be surprised to learn that flooring is your third largest single investment? Your home and your automobiles may be the only two larger single investments before your flooring. Sure, if you add up all of your furniture and other valuables, they may add up to more than what your floor cost. But all by itself, your flooring is typically your largest investment. The question is Do you treat your floor like an investment?

Any investment you have requires some kind of maintenance to get the maximum ROI. You maintain your home so that it will retain its value. You maintain your vehicle by changing the oil on a regular basis to avoid costly repairs. Your carpet and flooring is the same way. It should be maintained through regular vacuuming, prompt spot removal, regular professional cleaning, and the application of protectors. Your carpet should be vacuumed once or twice a week, and professional cleaning should take place before the carpet has visible soil. Clean heavy traffic areas as often as they need it. Carpet manufacturers recommend professional cleaning at least every 12 months and require hot water extraction every 18 to 24 months to retain texture retention.

Call our office today & find out how we can help you maintain this very important investment.

(706) 769-1444

4 Important Reasons to Clean Your Carpet Regularly

December 8th, 2008
  1. Appearance - Don’t feel embarrassed if guests pop in. You just feel good when your carpets are clean.
  2. Health - carpet cleaning removes dust, allergens, germs, pet dander, and odor leaving your indoor environment and air clean, fresh and healthy.
  3. Investment - Refresh, restore and extend the life of your expensive carpet. It will save you from premature replacement.
  4. Warranty - Manufacturer warranties require proof of hiring a professional cleaning company; a minimum of every 12-18 months.

And remember, never waste money, time and patience on cheap, low quality cleaning companies.

Value is what you get  -  Price is what you pay.

Give us a call at Certified Clean Care - our friendly office staff is eager to help.

(706) 769-1444

We Have Your Carpet Spotting Solutions!

November 19th, 2008

Did you know that the number one reason homeowners call a Professional carpet cleaner is because of spots and stains? While all carpet requires Professional cleaning at least once a year to keep it clean, fresh and looking its best, spots and stains can ruin the otherwise beautiful appearance of your home.

The reason the “one product” supermarket or hardware store carpet stain removers don’t work is because there are five types of household carpet stains. So get rid of all of those supermarket stain removers that are cluttering your cabinet under your sink. Many of these products actually create more problems than they solve. No single stain remover works on all five types of stains, which means you need the right stain remover for your needs.

The five general categories of household stains are: General or Common Stains, Greasy and Oil-based Stains, Juice and Dye Stains, Coffee and Tea Stains, & Pet Stains and Odors.

Certified Clean Care offers the entire line of these safe & effective spotting solution spotters. Our office number is (706) 769-1444.

What About My Hard Surface Floors & Area Rugs?

November 10th, 2008

Hard surface floors can also be permanently damaged by not being professionally cleaned on a regualar basis. For example, hardwood floors get deep scratch patterns. The grout on stone and tile floors isn’t sealed or the sealer hasn’t been affected by household cleaners and no longer repels the dirt and spillage. Also, the grout is a “valley” that the soil gets mopped into on a daily basis. And finally, a 9×12 Oriental rug can hold up to 87 pounds of soil without looking dirty! This was demonstrated by a study done by the Eureka Vacuum Cleaner Company. So, get your rugs cleaned about once a year as well, including removing the dry soil.