Over the last few weeks, Evolution Group Carpet Cleaning and Pest Control has been busy with Upholstery Cleaning in Hope Island and surrounding areas.

One lady in Helensvale phoned to discuss upholstery cleaning for her 5 year old fabric lounge suite. She was initially unsure of professional upholstery cleaning due to the cost and time scale. I understood and explained, that when you buy the perfect lounge suite for your home, you are not only investing a large amount of money, but you are looking to create the ideal look, you try and take care of your expensive furniture as best you can, but daily living will cause damage to it over time.

Upholstery cleaning can often feel like a major burden. The process itself including the additional drying time makes it feel like a laborious task that keeps getting put off. But unclean upholstery doesn’t just look bad, they can also harbor germs, parasites and dust that can make you ill.

There is a common misconception that if you have a dirty, stained lounge suite you can save money by cleaning them yourself with rented equipment. The truth is, by the time you rent the equipment, purchase the necessary upholstery cleaning solutions and add in your time and effort, you are probably losing money and you may still be unsatisfied with the result.

My client in Helensvale went ahead with the professional upholstery cleaning on her 5 seater lounge suite with chaise and could not believe the results.

At Evolution Group Carpet Cleaning and Pest Control we would always recommend upholstery cleaning every 12 months to keep the clean, fresh and healthier look and prolong the life of the fabric or leather. Obviously, if you spill anything that could stain, upholstery cleaning should be carried out immediately.

Have a look at the before and after photos of this Helensvale based customer and see the beautifully cleaned lounge suite for yourself.

Call Mark on 0431836551 or contact us here.

Do You Have Carpet And Rug Stains?

It’s always the case, you take every precaution to protect your carpets and rugs in the hope that no accidents or carpet and rug stains will occur. It seems whatever is not supposed to get on the carpet always does! Juice, chewing gum, chocolate, pet stains or finger-painting/play-doh from your little ones!
At Evolution Group Carpet Cleaning and Pest Control we have the expertise and the knowledge needed to make short work of any carpet or rug situation.

Stains on light coloured carpets or rugs are even more frustrating as they stand out like a sore thumb. Whilst using a carpet cleaning specialist to professionally remove the stains, we have some tips you can do yourself while you wait for Evolution Group Carpet Cleaning and Pest Control to come to the rescue!

A tip for a Carpet & Rug Stains: Have you ever spilt wine, coffee, tea or juice on your carpet or rug? Always gently blot the stain with a dry, clean towel/paper towel, NEVER rub the stain. You can try a mixture of 1/4 cup of white vinegar, 1 tbsp of washing up liquid and fill with water in a spray bottle. Spray the area liberally over the stain and let it soak for 5 to 10 minutes, then blot with a clean, dry towel until stain is removed. Please be careful of stain removal products, they can be of great benefit for combating many types of stains but please read and follow the instructions on the product and be sure to treat a very small area of the carpet or rug first so there is no reaction or negative impact from using any of these products.

My client, in Hope Island, had just this, cream coloured carpets and various stains including coffee stains and play doh. It proved too difficult to remove by home remedies, they were just not enough to get the carpet stain free. The professionals at Evolution Group Carpet Clean and Pest Control are experts at removing carpet and rug stains caused by any substance, however, that said, not all stains are removable! We are confident in saying that if we can’t remove the stain, then it is permanent, and it is highly unlikely anyone will be able to remove it without causing more damage to the carpet.

Take a look at the before and after photo below – another very happy customer in Hope Island!

Carpet Clean in Hope Island – Before and after photos!

Carpet Stains and Soils on Carpets & Rugs

We at Evolution Group truly believe in regular care and maintenance can extend the life of your carpet. Whether your carpet is made from wool or synthetic fibre, the basic steps of carpet care involve frequent vacuuming, acting on spills immediately, and regular professional carpet cleaning to help to avoid stains.

Our Hope Island customer phoned me last week in a panic. Her Hope Island rental home was being vacated and the current tenants had spilled coffee over the carpet. They had tried to clean it up with dishwashing detergent but the stain was still present.

We recommend not to clean any stains with dishwashing detergent or any other domestic cleaning product. Many household detergents are made from grease or fat, so when products like these are used on carpet fibre and not extracted or removed correctly, they act like a magnet by attracting more dirt and grime.

Stains and Soils on Carpets & Rugs.

To prevent a spill from soaking and becoming a stain is to remove immediately.
• Scoop up any solid matter from the spill,
• Blot up, never rub or brush, as much of the spill with a white towel or even paper towels, always working from edge to centre
• Treat the area with a stain remover product or,
• Use a homemade cleaning solution. (a drop of clear dish soap and a cup of lukewarm water).

Certain types of carpet fibres are more prone to staining than others. Nylon, for example, is a highly absorbent fibre, and so must be protected with a stain treatment. Whereas polyester being less absorbent, allows more opportunity for a spill to be cleaned up before a stain can set in.

So what is soiling your carpet?
Soiling is the result of a residue or oily substance on the carpet fibres, which then attract dirt particles. A residue can be left behind by a spot treatment product or a sticky spill that wasn’t fully removed or rinsed. Also by not wearing socks or slippers, the oils from our skin can transfer to the carpet fibres and start an accumulation of dirt particles.

Modern day carpets are designed to hide soil, through the design of the fibre or the colour. This hidden soil damages carpet fibres. We recommend to remove it effectively is by having the carpet professionally cleaned regularly. Just like your clothing, your car, and your home, your carpets needs regular cleaning to help it look and perform its best. Regular care will not only keep your carpet looking fresh, healthy and new, but can actually add years to its life.

Please note; there are many other stains which should be left to a professional carpet cleaner these include: Paint, nail polish, oil, tar, varnish, adhesive, rust, old stains, ink, medicines and dyes.

For free advice on the removal of stains please don’t hesitate to ring Mark on 0431 836 551. Quite often we have been able to help customers over the phone with what to do till we can get there.