Although we at Cincinnati Maintenance focus mainly on carpet, upholstery, floor and tile, we sure do love clean homes and offices. And, we love natural and organic remedies to keep that good clean going. Which brings us to the power of good ol’ vinegar. A few weeks ago we blogged about using vinegar and baking […]
We get asked often, “How do I get the pet urine smell out of my carpets?” In Cincinnati, it’s still that iffy time of year weather-wise where pets are spending more time indoors than out – naturally leading to a few more accidents that can leave some unpleasant odors in your rugs and carpets. It’s […]
Not all carpet cleaning companies are alike. That would be like saying hiring a professional landscaper is the same as hiring a 12-year-old kid from down the street for a landscape installation. So, what should you look for in a carpet cleaning company? Here are a set of questions you might ask when considering inviting […]
You hardly ever think about it until you see a house fire on the news and hear it started from a dryer vent issue. You wonder if it’s true that dryer vents need to be cleaned regularly or if a clogged dryer vent is really that big of a deal. Well, it is. The problem […]
Lately, we at Cincinnati Maintenance have been blogging about healthy environments and safe cleaning within homes and commercial buildings – we’ve talked a little about LEED-certified (think Green!) practices and strategies. LEED means Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design, and office and commercial buildings that are “LEED-certified” have in the past few years proven that […]
Have you ever heard of LEED? If you haven’t, you soon will. Perhaps you’ve heard of Green Building Leadership? Or, just green buildings? Basically, LEED stands for Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design, and it is a level of certification that provides the standard for green building practices and strategies. The question is, why […]
I recently posted on Social Media how the norovirus can live on a carpet’s uncleaned surface for a month or more. Now, with flu season upon us and, well, really any time, medical facilities need to clean ALL their surfaces – and oftentimes, carpets and floors are forgotten or neglected when germy surfaces are being […]
It is fairly common for commercial offices or businesses to consider installing Olefin carpet, sometimes known as Olefin Berber. Everyone has heard how this type of synthetic fiber is miraculous at resisting stains. That IS true; it IS stain resistant. However, there are some pitfalls to Olefin as well. Olefin loves….oil. It is basically an […]
Many of our business and industrial clients ask us at Cincinnati Maintenance how to best maintain or keep clean their VCT – Vinyl Composition Tile. With minimal effort, the key to keeping this commercial or institutional flooring looking its best is a regular cleaning schedule. On a daily basis, we recommend VCT be swept or […]
At least “80 percent of all the soil, dust, contaminants, and moisture entering a facility are tracked in on the shoes of building staff and visitors,” according to ISSA experts in the cleaning industry. Entryway or entrance mats can stop a tremendous amount of dirt and debris from coming further into your office and wreaking […]