We at Cincinnati Maintenance are Thankful….for YOU!
It’s hard to believe it’s already time for Thanksgiving! We at Cincinnati Maintenance have a lot to be thankful for….and we are especially thankful for YOU, our customers! We have been blessed with a wonderful set of loyal customers and are thankful for the new ones we are meeting every day. It’s been especially heartening […]
Should You Clean Before the Holidays….or After?
Have you ever wondered, should I have my carpet and upholstery professionally cleaned before the holidays….or after? Well, that depends. First of all, are you having guests in for the holidays? If you have noticeable stains on the carpet…..it would be nice to clean those before your guests arrive. If you have pets who sometimes […]
Cold and Flu Season Is Soon Upon Us!
Cold and flu season is soon upon us! And other nasty bugs abound during this time of year, too. Did you know the norovirus can live on a carpet’s uncleaned surface for a month or more? Ugh. Illness is inevitable – kids bring home germs from school, there’s lots of get-togethers and parties for the […]
Think About This Before Winter Arrives
Something to think about – before the reality of Winter arrives for a nice long stay – the effects of “ice melt” or salt or rock salt on your home’s interior. That’s right, we said interior. Rock salt and “ice melt” can wreak havoc on your carpets and floors. If you are using any type […]
Green Cleaning – Great for You AND the Environment
Green cleaning – most have heard of it, these days. Why should you care about green cleaning? Daily, we are hearing more and more in the news about the importance of being safe for the environment. Keeping the environment healthy, keeps you and your families healthy, too. Cincinnati Maintenance believes that every home should be […]
Ink on your Carpet? Don’t Panic
When dealing with ink, we at Cincinnati Maintenance recommend a two-part system. First, blot with a clean towel to get up what you can. (This rule of thumb applies to almost every type of spill – and, remember, BLOT, don’t scrub!) Then, you will need two spray bottles. Fill the first one up with water and […]
How to Handle A Fingernail Polish Disaster!
When dealing with paint or nail polish, the question of how to handle depends on how long the spot has been there. Both paint and fingernail polish are typically are petroleum based, so the cleaning process is basically the same. If someone spills a bottle of nail polish on the floor and its hard surface, quickly and liberally sprinkle […]
How to Quickly Address a Coffee Spill
Oh, man! A coffee spill on your carpet. Great way to start the day, huh? Addressing a coffee stain can be very tricky. Depending on the type of coffee, it has the potential for permanently staining fibers. Did you know that deluxe or supreme blended coffee as well as decaf coffee all have artificial dyes to […]
That Delicious Goodness Isn’t So Good for your Carpet and Furniture
We’ve all done it. You know, had a delcious, buttery piece of corn on the cob on your plate and began carrying it to the couch to eat while watching your favorite TV show. Oops, the corn rolls right off the plate, hits the couch and then lands on the carpet. Ugh! When dealing with […]
Your Furniture is Important, too!
Your furniture is important, too! So, how often should you clean your upholstery? We at Cincinnati Maintenance recommend professionally cleaning upholstery every 8-12 months. Especially for people who have pets or small children. People eat on their couches, they sweat on their couches, dogs and cats sleep or lie on the couches (think pet dander, hair and […]
Having Carpet Installed? Things to Know
New home? Remodeling? Great! It’s an exciting time and “picking out” carpet and other features is a lot of fun. When it’s time for your carpet to be installed, here are a few things to know: Have your old carpet removed and properly disposed of – if possible, recycle! There is a great website for Carpet […]
Regular Carpet Cleaning Helps with Allergies and Asthma
Your home’s indoor air quality is important. Especially if you or someone in your family have allergies or asthma. Some people believe that having zero carpet reduces allergies in the home. That may or may not be true, as other experts have indicated that carpet increases air quality because it traps known allergens and keeps them […]
Protect Your Entryway!
Last December, I blogged about protecting the entryway of an office or commercial building with mats to help keep the area clean and to protect the floor of this high-traffic area. Your home deserves the protection too! Nothing says “home” like a welcome mat in front of the front door. But does the welcome mat really […]
Tips for Storing an Area Rug
Lots of people ask me how to store an area rug. Either they want to redecorate and don’t want to get rid of a favorite rug or they are moving and need to temporarily store it away — whatever the reason, there are a few things you should know before you store your rug — […]
A Little Bit about “Wicking” – What is It and How to Deal with It
So, let’s talk about “wicking.” On Monday we blogged about low moisture carpet cleaning. Cincinnati Maintenance is a big believer in this type of carpet cleaning which is also called encapsulation. You can see from that blog that we usually adhere to this type of cleaning because it dries fast, is non-toxic, and does not […]