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Back to Basics: How to Keep Carpet Clean in Your Facility – Island Lake, Il

Keeping carpet clean is an easy way to add to the overall appearance of your facility’s interior and CRI is here with some tips to help you keep carpet fresh, clean and lasting, especially with Seal of Approval-certified products.

The following tips cover the different aspects of a maintenance program you will need to keep you carpet looking great all year.

1.      Vacuuming

Vacuuming is the simplest and easiest way to keep carpet clean and lasting. Regular vacuuming is imperative to the life and beauty of your carpet. For high traffic areas, you should vacuum daily. Be sure to use a Seal of Approval-certified vacuum.

2.      Interim Maintenance

Interim maintenance is a recently added aspect to the Seal of Approval program, but that does not minimize its importance. Interim maintenance is a scheduled frequency appearance cleaning for all traffic areas. Its purpose is to refresh carpet with a surface cleaning.

3.      Deep Cleaning

You may know deep cleaning by a number of different names (i.e. hot-water extraction, steam cleaning), but deep cleaning is vital to the life of carpet. An annual deep cleaning will remove the deepest, ground-in dirt residing in your facility’s carpet.

4.      Spot Removal

Spots and stains happen in almost any environment, but the most important thing you can do is treat the stain as soon as it happens. This will dramatically reduce the chance of the spot or stain resoiling. Wiz Team Solutions are tested and certified for their ability to effectively remove stains and minimize resoiling.

As mentioned earlier, following these tips will allow you to keep your carpet beautiful and lasting throughout the year.

The Wiz Team is a full service carpet cleaning and restoration service. We service Lake Forest, Highland Park, Glencoe, Winnetka, Wilmette Glenview, Northbrook, Deerfield, Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights, Palantine, Lake Zurich, Barrington, Mundelein, and more. Contact us today for your cleaning and restoration needs.

DIY Carpet Cleaning vs. Professional Carpet Cleaning Services – Highland Park, IL

If you are like many American homeowners, you know that spring is coming up soon and it’s time to think about spring-cleaning. One of the key priorities in spring-cleaning should be your flooring.

Winter brings in slush, sleet and dirt; and most of it winds up beneath our feet. Are you wondering the best route to go when getting your carpets cleaned, whether it’s prudent to hire a professional or try to tackle this task on your own? Here are some pros and cons of both.

Doing it yourself

One of the conveniences of cleaning your own carpeting is being able to do it during your own time. You can decide when it’s best for you to clean your carpets and what rooms you want to clean and when. This gives you some flexibility so you don’t have to get the job done all at once. You may also be the type of person that feels better when they do the job themselves. If you are that type, you may want to consider cleaning your carpets on your own.

Hiring a Pro

One of the benefits of hiring a professional residential carpet cleaning company is that you will get – of course – professionals. You don’t have to worry about moving large pieces of furniture, spending hours on a stubborn stain or questioning whether you are using the right products for your carpeting. It also frees up time for you to do other things around the house by having the pros come in and clean your carpet.

Before you consider hiring any professional carpet cleaning company, be sure they have the experience to get the job done. The Wiz Team has been serving the Highland Park area for more than 18 years.

 

The Wiz Team is a full service carpet cleaning and restoration service. We service Lake Forest, Highland Park, Glencoe, Winnetka, Wilmette Glenview, Northbrook, Deerfield, Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights, Palantine, Lake Zurich, Barrington, Mundelein, and more. Contact us today for your cleaning and restoration needs.

How to Care for your Wool Carpet – Gurnee, IL

Carpets first came about as a necessity for insulation and warmth. Thousands of years ago, the first wool carpets were born when someone had the idea that sheep’s wool could be weaved into a floor covering.

Wool carpets are still very popular today. Although wool is the most expensive type of carpeting, it provides warmth, beauty, style and durability. You must take care of your wool carpets and area rugs if you want them to last.

Preventative steps

As with any carpet, the better you care for it, the longer it will last. In particular with wool, this means keeping any unnecessary dirt, debris or harmful substances off your carpet or rug. Be sure to use throw rugs or doormats to wipe dirt off shoes before entering the home. You can also prevent dirt buildup with regular vacuuming.

Carpet padding

A pad under your carpet adds better resilience and can add years of life to your carpeting.

Carpet protection

When moving furniture on your wool carpeting or rug, make sure you use some protection against tears or heavy wear. You can use roller pads to move furniture or put down a protective barrier of heavy cardboard when moving an unusually heavy piece of furniture. Another thing to protect your carpeting from is sunlight. Direct sunlight can fade areas of carpeting, so be sure to close blinds on particularly sunny days.

Professional cleaning

Regular cleanings by a carpet care professional can help extend the life of your carpeting.

At Wiz Team, Inc., our trained technicians can help clean and care for your wool carpeting and area rugs. We can provide you with carpet cleaning tips to help you care for your carpets in between cleanings.

 

FABRIC PROTECTION THAT REALLY WORKS – Algonquin, IL

DID YOU KNOW that one of the best ‘feel good’ experiences you can enjoy is having freshly-cleaned carpet or furniture?

And one of the most frustrating experiences you won’t enjoy is when, within just a few days, something like red wine, coffee or tea is spilled on that freshly-cleaned carpet or furniture.

This is not good!

So you feverishly apply all kinds of household cleaning products and scrub in desperation. That spot does look a little better but it is still there. You have an important appointment so you give up. When coming home a few hours later… it has grown! (This is another mystery and you might want to ask your carpet cleaning pro why this happens.)

All of this drama could have been avoided if you had asked for fabric protection when you had your carpet or furniture cleaned. You know, like Scotchgard or Teflon or some of the other products available to consumers.

Yes, fabric protection does cost a little bit more but… it’s worth it!

How does it work?

Fabric protection is quite a mystery to many, but basically what it does is act as a kind of invisible shield that repels most substances that are spilled.

You might compare this to waxing a car. You are providing protection to your paint job by applyingan invisible shield, and you know it is working because you can see water beading up on the surface.

Carpet and furniture fabrics need the same type of protection.

Besides the obvious immediate benefit of cleaning up fresh spills, you can rest assured that a protected carpet or piece of furniture is going to last longer because when something is clean, it performs better and increases the lifetime of the fabric.

This doesn’t mean you can skip regular cleaning. Anything that is dirty will wear out prematurely. Fabric protection enhances a good cleaning. It’s an added step that you want for your carpet and furniture in your home.

So you want peace of mind? The next time you have your carpet or furniture cleaned, ask for protection. You will like it… and so will your carpet and furniture.

The Wiz Team is a full service carpet cleaning and restoration service. We service Lake Forest, Highland Park, Glencoe, Winnetka, Wilmette Glenview, Northbrook, Deerfield, Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights, Palantine, Lake Zurich, Barrington, Mundelein, and more. Contact us today for your cleaning and restoration needs.

Best Questions to Ask When Hiring a Carpet Cleaning Company in Carpentersville, IL

It’s been said that knowledge is power. Your flooring is a large part of your home, and you don’t want to entrust cleaning and care to just anyone. Find out about who you are hiring to care for your carpeting. Here are some great questions to ask your carpet cleaning company.

What is included in the service?

Before hiring someone for residential carpet cleaning, find out what is included in their service. Do they offer free estimates? Do they spot treat stains? What is their cleaning process, and how long will it take? Do they offer specials for cleaning the carpets in more than one room?

Does the quoted price include specialty treatments?

If you are interested in pet urine odor removal or carpet protection, inquire about these services. Most companies will add these onto a regular cleaning but may run specials on these treatments.

Should I move my furniture or will you?

You don’t want to suffer a broken back just because you’re having your carpets cleaned. Inquire what you are responsible for moving before your technician arrives. Most times you are asked to move only small items from the floor.

Do you offer natural carpet cleaning with low or neutral pH treatments?

You shouldn’t be afraid to lay down on your carpets. Choose a company that offers natural carpet cleaning that is green and eco-friendly.

Do you guarantee satisfaction? If so, for how long?

You don’t want your carpet cleaning company to disappear after cleaning your carpets. Unfortunately, some stubborn stains may require a second visit. Choose a company that will come back upon request.

The Wiz Team has been serving the Carpentersville, IL area for  years. We take pride in our work and our customer service.

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