Brisbane Carpet Cleaning Blog

Carpets should always be maintained. The biggest concern I have, especially as the Commercial and Residential Coordinator, is that companies and people wait till their carpets look dirty before having them cleaned. One of my major goals at All Aces Services is to put companies on a maintenance cleaning plan.

My latest success story was a company located in Brisbane at Paddington. They booked in to have their carpets cleaned as a one off but the carpets had not been cleaned in years. We sent Jai one of our most experienced and qualified technicians to clean their carpets.

Upon cleaning the carpets it was noted that the water was coming out black! You can imagine that this not only not good for the life the carpets but nor is it very hygienic. I approached them after the carpets had been cleaned. Little to say they were horrified in realising how dirty and how unhygienic their carpets were. With the feedback from the tech we have now a maintenance plan in place to have their carpets cleaned quarterly.

It is stressful enough running a business especially with added worry of knowing when carpets, pest control, air conditioners and coffee machines etc need to be serviced. We take that worry out of it for you by putting together your own personalised maintenance plan and contacting you every 3 or 6 months to organise your maintenance clean. You will now add years of life to your carpet and know that your carpet is constantly clean and hygienic for your staff and clients.

Be sure to call All Aces Services so we can put together your own maintenance plan. Whether it is for carpets, pest control, vinyl, tiles or upholstery we do it all and at a discounted rate for 6 and 3 month contracts.  Call us now on 1800 00 1010 as we are waiting to take your call.

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There are many ads on TV about ‘Run-out Rug Sales’, one day only, $50 specials.  While all this may be well and good, sometimes it may cause more damage then they are worth. Here are some helpful rug cleaning tips to make sure your rugs last longer.

It may seem like a good idea to place a rug under the exercise machine or in the kids room for them to play on in order to protect the carpet, but by leaving them on the carpet, it can cause yellow staining.

The yellow staining occurs due to the latex backing seen predominately in tufted rugs.  Latex is used to bind the primary and secondary backings together, to hold the face fibers in place.  When left on the carpet for an extended period of time, the latex can oxidize as there is no exposure to sunlight. It is more commonly found in cheaper rugs, where the latex used is of a lower quality, usually in rugs made overseas.

Some key steps to avoid your carpets being ruined by latex can be to regularly rotate your rugs.  Ensure you vacuum underneath them regularly, allowing air flow underneath the rugs.  Another good tip is to use some non slip underlay.  Underlay is a good way to prevent colour transfer on the carpet, and with certain types, is fully washable.

Non slip underlay can be cut to fit any type of rug and helps also if on a vinyl floor.  Colour transfer can also occur onto vinyl as it is a porous surface.

Should you come across this type of staining on your floors always call a professional.  It is not recommended to attempt home rug cleaning and stain removal techniques as this can cause permanent damage.

Call our friendly trained staff at All Aces Services on 1800 00 1010 should you require any further rug cleaning advice.

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There are so many different vacuums on the market these days.  Ones that have bags, others that don’t.  Some that have filters, others have HEPA filters.  What does all this mean and do I really need to have one?

HEPA filters are a type of filter that is able to trap large amounts of very small particles that normal vacuum cleaners would normally puff back into the air around the home.

” True HEPA filters should be able to trap at least 99.7% of airbourne particulates of 0.3 microns or larger”.  HEPA filters help trap those small particles that can cause problems with allergy sufferers.  Dust flying through the air can trigger asthma attacks, sneezing and coughing.  By reducing the amount of airbourne particles this will help maintain cleaner air for you and your family.

By using a good vacuum with a HEPA filter, it will not only avoid nasty airbourne allergens, but will help with removing up to 70% of dry soiling out of the carpet fibres.  By giving your carpet a good vacuum every week, this will also help reduce abrasion to carpet fibres, helping prolong the life of your carpet. 

Vacuums with HEPA filters are also very beneficial with removing pet hair from the carpet.

Look into getting a HEPA filter on your vacuum, it will be a positive start to removing almost all of the negative elements from your carpet.

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These days we are seeing a lot of new fibres being manufactured into carpet and designer rugs.  One fibre that is commonly seen in designer rugs is Art Silk (Rayon).  Art Silk should not be confused with the natural protein fibre that is commonly woven into extravagant textiles,  Art Silk is a man made fibre.  Art Silk is made from Viscose, an organic liquid that starts out as woody pulp.  The finish on Art Silk gives a nice sheen, an added elegance to the finish on the perfect floor rug for the lounge, but is it the most practical fibre?

Over the last few weeks, a large number of rugs have arrived at our factory at Murarrie for cleaning.  Many of them contain viscose.  They are looking tired, worn and lacking life in the fibre.  As viscose /rayon is  bi-product of cotton, it tends to yellow or brown due to moisture.  By ‘wet’ cleaning this fibre, it will cause blossoming to the tip causing irreversible damage.  The fibre doesn’t tend to hold dye very well and can lose colour on the first cleaning.

Prices of these rugs can vary from a few hundred dollars into the thousands when custom made.  Is it worthwhile buying this fibre due to its asthetic benefits?  Probably not.  A good quality woollen rug will outlast and be a more practical choice for the home or office.

Should you spill anything on your viscose rug, avoid adding water or any high alkaline product such as bi-carb of soda.  Call a professional to assist and advise you on the best methods of cleaning your rug – as hasty home remedies will cause more of a headache, or a very costly lesson. 

Art Silk….Pretty indeed… but very unpractical!!

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Spring has sprung and this is usually the season where a lot of people develop hayfever and other allergy symptoms due to the many pollens and allergens in the air.  Allergens are hard to avoid since many of them float in the air.  Cleaning (like dusting and vacuuming) can stir up the air and the allergens in it.  Just like other particles in the air, sometimes cleaning products can “trigger” an asthma attack but it is still important to clean.  If you don’t dust and clean, mould and other allergens will build up, making asthma symptoms worse.

If you have allergies or asthma, here are some important tips:

• Read and follow label directions on cleaning products.  The label directions give the proper amount of product to use, how to use the product and any special safety advice.
• If you use spray products, spray the cleaner on a cloth or sponge first instead of on the surface.
• Break your cleaning into small tasks.  Spread it out over several days instead of doing it all at once.
• Clean in a “well-ventilated” area – open a door and a window or turn on an exhaust fan.  Leave the room when you are done cleaning and allow the room to air out.
• Try using cleaning products that have no scent or are perfume free.  Try different products to find the ones that work best for you.
• If your asthma is severe, have someone else do the cleaning.  Try to leave home before when the cleaning is being done. If you must do the cleaning yourself, wear a mask. Have asthmatic children leave the room when cleaning is being done.  Don’t ask children with asthma to dust or vacuum.  Have them do other chores like washing dishes, taking out the trash, etc.
• Use cleaning products that are “green”.  Ones without hazardous ingredients including VOC’s (volatile organic compounds).

If you follow some easy steps you can clean safely without disrupting your life with allergy and asthma symptoms.

Please see the All Aces Services website for more details on Asthma and Allergy Cleaning.

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There are many types of pests that can cause problems around the home.  In particular, there are two main kinds that are of most concern: Clothes Moths and Carpet Beetles.  These pests prefer to eat keratin – they will munch through wool, hair and feathers, however, they will also attack fibres such as cotton and linen.

Despite their names…. Clothes Moths can eat carpet and Carpet Beetles can eat clothes… so its best to watch out for all of them!

Clothes Moths can attack clothes that have been stored for a period of time or blankets that have been stored for the summer.  You may find small irregular holes in your knitted goods where the insect has eaten through the yarn.  The insect will leave droppings around the damaged area.

Carpet Beetles will bury deep into the carpet’s foundation and in some cases, the infestation may go unnoticed for some time.  Check for loose pile or eaten areas of the carpet and any insect debris such as cocoons or cast skins.  You will notice damage to the fibre when vacuuming as the carpet pile will come away in small tufts.

Some good housekeeping practices around the home will help in controlling carpet moths.  It is recommended to look under heavy furniture regularly and vacuum underneath these items.  You should also vacuum along all skirtings.  Any large infestations will require a licenced pest controller to attend in order to spray infested areas.  Examine walls, behind furniture and picture frames to see if any cases are present also.

When storing clothes or blankets for several months is is recommended that the clothes are washed or dry cleaned and stored in tightly sealed plastic bags. If eggs are present in some items, washing the clothes in hot water can kill off the eggs.

By maintaining good household practices including regular checks around the home you should be able to stay on top of the little critters!

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Have you seen our new website yet? If you haven’t seen it, go and check it out now at http://www.allaces.com.au. We launched the new look just last month and we have already had some great feedback.

We are very excited about the website’s new look. We hope that it is a lot more user friendly and will provide you with all of the information you are searching for. If you have any feedback for us or any ideas on things you think we could improve on, please send us an email at newsgirl@allaces.com.au . We look forward to hearing from you.

Each of our main sections has a lot of information explaining our services in detail. In case you didn’t know, we do Carpet Cleaning, Rug Cleaning, Upholstery Cleaning, Hard Surface Cleaning, Pest Control and also Water Damage and Disaster Recovery. We have helpful consumer guides and also a page to let you know which charity we are supporting in that particular month.

Don’t forget to apply for your discount voucher via our website!! It could save you a lot of money on your next clean. Also, if you refer a family member or friend to us we really appreciate it. As a thank you gift, you will receive a VIP Coffee Club 1-year membership, worth $25, which will entitle you to free coffees and discounts at the Coffee Club.

Finally, if you do not yet receive our monthly email newsletter, please sign up now! If you don’t get it in your inbox each month, you are missing out!! There is usually a monthly cleaning special as well as our monthly competition for free cleaning products worth up to $60. As they say, “you have to be in it to win it”, so why can’t the next winner be YOU?

So, we have put a lot of effort into producing our brand new website especially for you!! Please enjoy it.

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These days we are so busy with work, kids, pets and our day to day lives, we forget to maintain items within our home.

Having a proactive maintenance schedule for the home is a way to help prolong the life of your carpet, upholstery and rugs and make it a more safe and healthy environment.  Most times we won’t call to get our carpets done until they start to look dirty and there are traffic marks in the carpet.  Or unless something is spilled on the upholstery or there is change in colour to the leather, is when we call in the professionals.

It is recommended to clean your carpets and upholstery every 12-18 months.  By vacuuming regularly (at least once per week) this will remove any loose soiling or dust within the carpet fibres.  By not doing this, the soil alone in the carpet will cause damage and abrasion to the fibre and wear it down very quickly, making your carpets look worn and tired.  Maintaining your carpets and upholstery is very similar to maintaining your teeth.  Regular check-ups at the dentist with regular cleaning will incur small interval costs as opposed to a large cost for a root canal after 5 years of not maintaining your teeth.   By maintaining your carpet and upholstery with interval cleaning throughout the year will prolong the life of the fibre, which will save you money in the end.

Some of our clients book to have their carpets, leather or fabric upholstery cleaned every 6 months.  Some of these items are 8-10 years of age but look brand new! So there is certainly some benefit to maintaining these items regularly.

Besides the asthetic or monetery benefits, there is also the health benefits.  Our trained technicians can also offer information as to further treatments that are available, such as antimicrobial treatments.  This treatment is effective for bacteria caused from dirt buildup, pets, sweat or vomit.

Give us a call to book in a service , to get your home health checkup today!

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