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What Are The 5 Main Problems In Carpet Fabric Cleaning?

Are you facing problems in cleaning the different kinds of carpet fabrics? All professional cleaners encounter some or the other problems and this part of the carpet cleaning business. Dealing with these problems, however, is very crucial and at Powerclean, we provide you the tools to do just that. Here are the 5 main problems that cleaners come across most frequently: Mildew and Dry Rot: Mildew is not a major problem in its early stages, but once it gets the warm, moist, dark setting it thrives in, it becomes an issue. Its grayish, green spots are instantly recognizable and need to be taken care of immediately. Dry rot is the damage … Continue reading →

How To Get More Water Damage Restoration Jobs?

There is no question the water damage market and especially the residential sector has gotten more competitive in recent years.  Why?  Very simple. In most areas of the country the entry level is low and the potential profits are big! There are primarily 3 categories of Water Damage Restoration Jobs: Category 1: Category one, or clean-water floods originate from sources that do not contain harmful bacteria or pathogens that pose a substantial threat to humans. These sources may be from broken pipes or appliances, falling rain or melting snow, or sink or tub overflows that do not hold contaminants. It is important to remove the water as quickly as possible. … Continue reading →

Hard Surface Cleaning

Cleaning hard surfaces may seem like a daunting task but more and more cleaners are adding this to their repertoire. From tiles to grout to stone exteriors, all hard surfaces can be cleaned and sealed with the right equipment and chemicals. Sealer is one such chemical based product with gives hard surfaces a finished look. Cleaning tile and grout however comes with challenges such as white haze on the tiles once the sealant is dry. If the sealer fails to penetrate the surface, it leaves a powdery white residue. This is even more visible on dark colored hard surfaces. There is a simple solution to preventing this white haze from … Continue reading →

How To Get More Water Damage Restoration Jobs?

The water damage market is a tough nut to crack. Getting more water damage restoration jobs can be challenging what with old, seasoned players in the market and reluctant customers who fear poorly done jobs by people they have never worked with before. Plus it’s a lucrative business and everyone wants a piece of the pie. Suppose you have your handful of loyal customers that you can rely on to contact you in case of a water damage problem, but what about getting more jobs from different clients? Here are a few tips on how to get more water damage restoration jobs: Tip#1: Referrals! The most convenient and practical strategy … Continue reading →

How to Get Rid Of Problems During Carpet Cleaning Jobs?

The demand for systematic and modern carpet cleaning has become a great demand. All businesses involved in carpet cleaning have adopted modern techniques to optimize cleaning of a variety of carpets. A good amount of investments are also ear marked for troubleshooting in the carpet cleaning processes. This not only helps improve the processes but also to devise better methods. Moulds: If your carpet cleaning job involves moulds, you need to first clean up the mould and fix the moisture problem. Mould growth can be removed from hard surfaces with commercial products like Concrobium, a mould control product that has shown results in mould reduction. When cleaned by a professional cleaner with the right … Continue reading →

Choosing the Right Carpet Cleaning Method For A Job

Carpet cleaning is a widely popular business and every successful carpet cleaning enterprise ensures that each kind of carpet is treated with its appropriate cleaning techniques. Carpet cleaning does not just focus on removing dirt and stains from the carpet but also retaining the integrity of the material and preventing any damage to it. There are various chemical methods which are used for cleaning carpets. These methods vary with variety of carpets. Hot Water Extraction: One of the most popular methods for carpet cleaning is called hot-water extraction or steam cleaning. This is a very effective method so long as the carpet is not too fragile or delicate.  In this … Continue reading →

How To Increase Profit On Carpet Cleaning Jobs?

Advertisements attempt to entice consumers with discounts at least as often as they emphasize the quality of their product. But what does it mean to your company to offer a discount? Will discounts bring in business, or harm your profits? Discounts are often treated as insignificant and are ignored as if the money essentially given away to customers was merely imaginary. Literally speaking, every discount is a direct loss to the owner’s profit and there should be a substantial reason for each discount to justify that loss. The Good – Discounts Act As Incentives To Get New & Existing Clients! Discounts offered to new customers can be effective as incentives … Continue reading →

Make the Most of Hard Floor Surface Care Opportunities

Cleaning services are a booming business today; allied services like floor care, polishing, and maintenance are also flourishing. Growing numbers of other related businesses are realizing the fact that such specialized services coupled with their traditional businesses definitely increase their market reach and thus bring in more customers and business. Hard surface care is a very technical job fit for professionals; however, you can gain the technical expertise and the required skills to do this job easily with our help. Wooden floors require very special care to keep them in good presentable shape; similarly, tile and marble floors require continuous look after, polishing, and maintenance to keep their best appearance. … Continue reading →

Top Methods To Control Urine Odour

Urine in carpets is probably one of the more common issues faced on a daily basis for carpet cleaners. When faced with this issue it is advisable to clarify with the home owner as to what their expectations are in regards to the urine issue in their carpets. Is the home owner asking for the removal of the urine odor or is the removal of the stain for appearance reasons the most important thing to them? The reason we ask this is because on certain wools, especially wool Berber if stained for concentrated yellow urine, it may never fully come out. The odor can be removed but the staining may never … Continue reading →

How to Remove Adhesive Residues from Carpets?

Adhesive residues can be a pain in the neck for even the most successful professional carpet cleaning companies. Why? The main reason is most adhesive residues are very tricky to remove. These adhesive residues may include gum, grease, tough oily soils and paints. Adhesive residues also find their way on the carpet when tape is removed from a carpet which leaves a sticky soil attracting residue. Naturally, if these residues are not removed fast, they make the carpet prone to collecting soil and sand! Adhesive Residues – How Common Are They? Your company may not consider adhesive as important a client complaint but believe me it needs attention. It is really … Continue reading →