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 […]
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 […]
After a Professional Cleaning, Who Wants their Carpets to Dry FAST?
After you have a professional come out to clean your carpets, do you want the carpets to dry quickly so you can get back to your normal household or business routine? Well, sure you do! Cincinnati Maintenance knows that low moisture cleaning – called encapsulation – is the most advanced way to clean and maintain carpet […]
Which Comes First? Do You Dust Before You Vacuum or Vacuum Before You Dust?
Ask people this question: Do you dust before you vacuum or vacuum before you dust? You will get a plethora of answers – and different rationalizations for each anwer. The same goes for baseboards. Should you clean the baseboards before you vacuum or after? Well, if inquiring minds really want to know, this is what […]
Clogged Dryer Vents Present Very Real Threat to Your Home
Last February, we blogged about the importance of dryer vent cleaning. In fact, that blog post started out with: “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 […]
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year – Spring Cleaning Time!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – Spring Cleaning time, that is! We at Cincinnati Maintenance love to help Greater Cincinnati get their homes and offices squeaky clean, and we have some tips to share, too! First, we once blogged about how often should you have your carpets professionally cleaned? For homes with […]
Another Great Homemade Cleaning Hack
Hello, Cincinnati! Our last blog focused on the cleaning power of vinegar, but another great homemade cleaning hack involves another powerhouse: good, old fashioned baking soda. Baking soda is nature’s deodorizer! And, it aids is all kinds of around-the-house cleaning. For example, we recently told you how to get rid of pet urine odor in […]
Homemade Cleaning Remedies – The Power of Vinegar
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 […]
Home Remedies to Get Rid of Pet Urine Odor
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 […]
What to Look for in a Carpet Cleaning Company in Cincinnati
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 […]
Why Dryer Vents Need to Be Cleaned in Cincinnati
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 […]
Why LEED-certified “Green” Office Buildings are Attractive to Tenants, Businesses and Employees
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 […]
What is LEED in Greater Cincinnati? Green Building Leadership is Changing How We View Design, Construction, MAINTENANCE and Operation of Buildings and Communities
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 […]
Frequent Carpet and Tile Cleaning is Imperative in Medical Facilities – Particularly during Flu Season! Cincinnati Relies on us!
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 […]