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Dog Pee Training – Love Fido Once Again

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In this blog we will discuss dog pee training by teaching them to pee outside. I land in pee virtually every day. It isn’t something that I anticipate, however it pays for my children’s pitching lessons, sports costs as well as places a roof over my head. Perhaps I shouldn’t teach people how to eliminate a problem that effectively pays my bills, but I’d like to give help where it is needed. This post may contain affiliate links through Amazon which means I may receive a commission from purchases made through these links. I will only recommend products that I have personally used and tested with my clients over the last 30 years.

Getting a dog is a brilliant inspiration where we leap without so much as a clear thought. What was a thought, becomes an action– and before we know it, we are home with our new furry friend. Obviously, I am a professional carpet cleaner and I consider myself to be fairly knowledgeable about pet stains. According to the Humane Society, “Puppies do best on a regular schedule. The schedule teaches them that there are times to eat, times to play and times to do their business. Typically, a puppy can control their bladder one hour for every month of age.” 

Time to train dog to not pee on furniture and carpet
Cute puppy sitting near urine or pee spot on the sofa
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Five Questions to Ask Before Selecting a Carpet Cleaning Service

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carpet cleaning serviceWhen you need a carpet cleaning service, a Google search can turn up hundreds of options in your area.  To get the maximum life out of your carpet, you will need to have them cleaned at every 12 to 18 months, depending on the activity level of your household. So, you want to choose a carpet cleaning service you can rely and trust to work with you over the years to keep your carpets in tip top shape. Check out http://www.hanover-cleaning.com/ to get carpet cleaning services in the region that are superb.

Unfortunately, if you don’t choose wisely and get a carpet cleaning service that is inexperienced or uses the wrong equipment, they can seriously damage your carpets. Fortunately, as in choosing most any major service provider for your house maintenance, there are some questions you should ask to make sure you hire the right company.

What to Ask When Hiring a Carpet Cleaning Service

1. Do You Use a Hot Water Extraction or a Bonnet Cleaning Method?

These are two very common carpet cleaning systems that professional carpet cleaners use. In the bonnet cleaning method, they use a large cotton “bonnet” with a floor polisher that rotates to absorb dirt from the carpet.Read More »Five Questions to Ask Before Selecting a Carpet Cleaning Service

Cleaning Flooded Carpets: What You Need to Know

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cleaning flooded carpetsUnfortunately, in recent years, Colorado residents have had to deal with the unpleasant task of cleaning flooded carpets. In September of 2013, the Colorado Front Range was hard hit by floods.

There are few events more stressful for a homeowner than a flood. Adding to this stress is the need to make good, quick decisions on the right way to go about cleaning flooded carpets.

First Step: Determine the Water Source

To decide  whether you should clean, discard or call a professional to deal with your carpets, you will need to start by considering the source of the water. The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Remediation defines water that floods carpets in the following three categories:Read More »Cleaning Flooded Carpets: What You Need to Know

Remove Pet Stains From Carpet

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remove pet stains from carpetOne of the most common problems that we deal with as professional carpet cleaners is how to remove pet stains from carpet.  While our pets bring us great joy, they can also be a source of frustration. They look at us with adoring eyes and then sneak around the corner and pee.

My carpet cleaning business treats pet accidents on a daily basis, and have our cleaning technique down to a science.

 

What You Do to Remove Pet Stains From Carpet Depends on How Severe the Problem Is

Pet Stains Stage One: An Occasional Mishap or  Mistake 

Most pets will have an occasional accident where they either get excited or just can’t wait to go outside. Every pet owner should have a bottle of pet enzyme on hand even if their pet never has never had an accident. Pet urine is composed of uric acid and other substances that require enzymes to break them down. Make sure you buy a high quality enzyme that is free of soap and oxidizers. Soap will lock the stain in and oxidizers can damage the carpet dye and leave discoloration.
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Carpet Stretching 101

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What Causes Carpets to Wrinkle?Carpet Stretching 101

Unfortunately, the problem often stems from poor quality installation.  All carpets must be power stretched at installation. Carpet is meant to be installed tight like a drum, and this in only possible with the use of a power stretcher.

Some retailers advertise “knee kickers” as an appropriate tool for carpet installation. Every time I see one of those ads, I cringe. Knee kickers are meant only for small areas and will not effectively stretch a carpet in a room. More damage has been done to carpets because people assume it is OK for their carpets to be installed with a “knee kicker.

According to the Carpet & Rug Institute Carpet Installation Guidelines,  “Using a Mechanical Stretching Device (i.e. Power Stretcher) is Mandatory. Devices used as a substitute for such devices may cause injury, damage carpet or substrate, or result in inadequate stretch. Such devices are not acceptable.”Read More »Carpet Stretching 101

Leave Water Restoration to the Experts

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Leave Water Restoration to the ExpertsShould your carpets and rugs get damaged by flood water, you’ll have two options – replace them or repair them. However, if the damage is beyond your DIY skills, it’s best you leave the water restoration and carpet repair work to the experts. Of course, if you live in Boulder, Longmont, or Broomfield, Colorado … lucky you! That’s because you could always call the experts at Colorado Carpet Masters to do the job.

Whether you live in a flood-prone area or not, the unpredictable and erratic nature of today’s global weather patterns can cause flash floods as a result of heavy rain or snowstorms, when least expected. While damage to your expensive carpets and rugs can range from the moderate to the severe in such an event, you could stand to lose a small fortune to replace them with a new set.Read More »Leave Water Restoration to the Experts