Dealing with COVID-19 exposure fears in the Service Industry

We all have decisions to make as homeowners, service providers, caretakers, and business owners.

The CDC provides recommendations: “Interim Recommendations for US Households with Suspected/Confirmed Coronavirus Disease 2019”

You will notice with carpet the guidelines specifically say: “Launder items as appropriate in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. If possible, launder items using the warmest appropriate water setting for the items and dry items completely.”

Our Hot Water Extraction method or “Steam”, uses consistent, 200 degree water, along with a mild detergent to sanitize carpet and fabrics. The Vacuum system extracts and rinses contamination leaving the carpets nearly dry to the touch. This method is the method recommended by nearly all carpet manufacturers.

Bleach is also in the recommendation for hard surfaces. Use with PPE and caution so as not to damage or discolor surfaces.

Whether it’s an emergency flood, or a pet/human accident we have to assess the risk of how and when to deal with a problem so as to also mitigate negative affects to our health from a contaminated indoor environment.

Here is how we are changing the way we approach each call for truly needed services in addition to social distancing guidelines:

1)      Always wear gloves and a respirator at a minimum, to protect ourselves and others.  We have Tyvek suits and booties. 

2)      Disinfect tools after each job.

3)      Plan so as to Clean our way OUT of a home/business with no need to enter again.

4)      Steam Trucks are self-contained with no need to use property owners water, sink or hoses

5)      Request furniture be moved prior to our arrival as to minimize physical contact from Tech

6)      Use disinfectant as a  post treatment upon request.

7)      Disinfect any touch points when leaving each room.

8)      Disinfect shoes between jobs.

Remember, all that comes into a home or business  is the hoses and one tool at a time.  Everything else (machinery etc.) is contained in the truck. 

Practicing these guidelines will minimize risk when providing emergency service to those who really need it during this time.

How a Carpet Cleaning Company Can Create A Healthier Indoor Environment

We fighting for your health! So much is in the news about the Coronavirus, not to mention Rhiovirus (common cold), mold spores, influenza's, pneumonia's, e-coli, staph, allergens and on and on. Unfortunately, sometimes we feel the affects:( If you have concerns look for the following when cleaning your home: sporicide, bactericide, virucide, and even fungicide disinfectants. Some of these chemicals are now using Botanical Active Ingredients. We offer these products with our service. These post treatments are becoming more common after steam cleaning. Last year we had a customer and his wife who were dealing with a severe skin rash and a constant itchy irritation. They had had the house fumigated and checked for bed bugs. They had been to the doctor and still the problem persisted. Our company started with cleaning the air ducts which all felt had become the culprit after seeing multiple mice nests in the supply ducts on camera. Steam Cleaning of carpets followed by antimicrobial treatment led to a huge relief for these homeowners. They called to thank us several weeks later. We do offer bonnet surface and/or encapsulation cleaning, but for sanitation purposes Steam Cleaning makes the most sense for indoor health in most situations. Steam can "Steam Treat" carpet surfaces and rinse out contamination using a truck vacuum system. This is so important to us when we see carpets around toilets or pet accidents! At some point of course removal and replacement, including subfloor treatment may be the only solution. Either way, deep cleaning and sanitizing is KEY for fighting for our Health!