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February Deals at Indoor Air Care

2012-01-30T15:32:00.000-08:00

Every year on February Indoor Air Care provides additional specials at Encino air duct cleaning and dryer vent cleaning services.

Having your air ducts cleaned is very important for your health and health of your family. Since 2001 we had a lot of customers who suffer from asthma or allergies. Most of them contacted us few weeks after the air duct cleaning was done, and thanked us for helping them to get rid of all those health issues!

Air duct cleaning may not help everyone, however it will make air at your home cleaner and fresher!

Check out our specials at our website or contact us at 888-865-6544 and we will be glad to assist you.

Air Duct Cleaning Pacific Palisades is looking forward to hear from our customers!

Making Your Home Even Better and Fresher

2012-01-23T10:26:00.000-08:00

Your house is very special to you. It has to be handled like everyone maintains his or her body. Every house owner should know how to deal with his or her house. It is a place where you can rest after a long day. Like every executive framework around, your house has many different important components that make it operate as in suitable position of relaxation. Among a home essential aspect is the air duct. It is so essential to every house because it keeps air from moving consistently around just one area. For this very purpose, air duct cleaning is very essential to every home.

Cleaning air ducts might not seen very essential projects when having your home or any home for that issue. However, it is actually one of the must-do’s when having a fresh and practically bacteria free home. If you do not refresh your air ducts consistently, the repercussions can be burial plot and expensive on your aspect. Progressively more, people are becoming more conscious about the adverse factors of air polluting of the environment. This is why improving indoors air through cleaning air ducts is strongly suggested.

For more information's contact Santa Monica Air Duct Cleaning

Another Happy Customer at Indoor Air Care

2012-01-16T16:21:00.000-08:00

We are so happy that most of our customers are very satisfied with our services. Of course we do understand that there is no company that can make happy 100% all the people; however we try our best to please everyone.

Today we received very nice surprise from one of our customers, and we would love to share it with you.

Before we tell you about it, we would like to say few things about our customer.
He is an older, very nice man who suffers from an allergy for many years. He visited many doctors, for some reasons none of them could help him with his allergy, sneezing and headaches. Three months ago our customer visited another doctor, who actually did an air duct cleaning with our company, and recommended us to him.

Long story short, few days ago (three months after the service was done) came to our office beautiful letter from our customer with thank you note for helping him getting rid of his allergy!

This information made our company, Los Angeles Air Duct Cleaning, so happy, we are glad we could help, we are glad we made his life easier.

Importance of cleaning a dryer vent

2012-01-09T15:00:00.000-08:00

Many of our customers told us, that few years back they did not clean a Ryder vent on a regular Basic.
We always tell them – it was a huge mistake! Why?
It is known fact that dryer vent may cause a fire of your house!
In fact, The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that in 1998, clothes dryers caused 15,600 fires, which took 20 lives and caused 370 injuries. Fires can occur when lint builds up in the dryer or in the exhaust duct. Lint can block the flow of air, then cause excessive heat build-up, and result in a fire in some dryers. It is very dangerous, you can not only lose your house, but also injure yourself or even die, burn to death!

We always tell our customers they are few steps to prevent the dryer vent fires:
1. Clean the lint screen/filter before or after drying each load of clothes.
2. Clean the dryer vent and exhaust duct periodically.
3. Clean behind the dryer, where lint can build up.
4. Replace plastic or foil, accordion-type ducting material with rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct.
5. Take special care when drying clothes that have been soiled with volatile chemicals such as gasoline, cooking oils, cleaning agents, or finishing oils and stains.
It is very important to take those steps under consideration, if anyone have a problem with cleaning a dryer vent by himself, contact Los Angeles air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning company and they will do all the work for you.
Do not wait until it is too late!

January Deals at Los Angeles Air Duct Cleaning Services

2012-01-04T12:12:00.000-08:00

The year of 2011 came to the end, however it doesn't mean that deals are over too.
Los Angeles Air Duct Cleaning is proud to announce that January air duct cleaning deals are on!

Whatever service you need, either air duct cleaning, or dryer vent cleaning, or perhaps air duct repair, you may expect really great deals and discounts.

We are glad to provide our customers with free estimates as well.

For more information's contact Beverly Hills Air Duct Cleaning or our local office in your city.

Imroving Air Quality at Your Office

2011-12-27T14:59:00.000-08:00

We all know about an importance of air duct clearing AT our Home. We are familiar with benefits of clean vents, how beneficial it is for our health.
Not everyone however realizes that cleaning air ducts at an office is equally important, for the same health reasons.

Many people spend a lot of hours in the office, actually in many cases, even more time than at home!
Lucky are those employers whose boss knows how important it is, and air duct cleaning in the office is maintained once a year at least.
If we are not so lucky with our boss, we should definitely talk to him and convince him, explain to him how more comfortable and healthy it could be at the office.
It is the best option to set up an appointment with company for a free estimate, in order to get the best price for it.
It is important that before scheduling an appointment, we should ask if the company works also on Weekends, as this may be the best choice for busy offices.
Many companies do, at no additional cost.
Benefits from air duct cleaning:
1. Savings. The US Environmental Protection Agency tells us that removing even four-tenths of an inch of dust from cooling system coils will reduce energy usage by up to twenty one percent. This may save you money on your boss utility bill.
2. System durability. Estimate are that nine out of ten central heating and air conditioning systems fail or breakdown because a proper maintenance routine was not performed. Replacement parts and labor for heating or cooling system can be very expensive and total replacement costs thousands.
3. Your home's air quality. Many people consider air duct cleaning essential to maintaining healthy indoor air. Dust, allergens (pollen, pet dander) and toxins (mold, mildew, rodent droppings) are commonly found in air ducts. If air vents are not cleaned regularly these particles can be released into your house. Even if family members do not have allergies many of these particles have the potential to cause severe illness.
4. Allergies. If family members have allergies, air duct cleaning is often required to provide a healthy environment for allergy sufferers. Air vent cleaning can significantly reduce the amount of allergens in a home.
5. Remove odors. A musty odor in your home can mean that dust, mold or mildew may be present in the air ducts that no amount of air fresheners or candles will eliminate. Air duct cleaning will eliminate the smell almost completely.

For more infomration's contact Los Angeles Air Duct Cleaning

Los Angeles Air Duct Cleaning Christmas Deals

2011-12-20T09:59:00.000-08:00

Christmas Time is such a beautiful time. We have a chance to spend nice moments with our family, we can also think about putting up our air quality of our home. All that of course is for a health of our family.

Christmas time is not only time for gifts and beautiful moments.
It is also a perfect time to get a good discount on air duct cleaning. Many companies offer great deals at this time, you can save even up to 70%!
We understand people spend a lot of money for food, gifts, presents, Christmas tree and all kind of Christmas staff, however it is very smart to think about having an air duct cleaning done.

Los Angeles Air Duct Cleaning runs great promotions at the moment, you can contact them at anytime. You can check also deals of Agoura Hills Air Duct Cleaning. If you live in Alhambra, feel free to contact Alhambra Air Duct Cleaning company.

We wish you Merry Christmas and Huge Savings!

Is Air Duct Cleaning Really Worth It?

2011-12-04T12:24:00.000-08:00

Many customers say they were skeptical about having air duct cleaning done until a friend or neighbor told them that it had improved her allergies or health in general. Many of them know also that if there’s dust on the furniture, there has to be dust in the vents.

After hiring a highly rated Los Angeles air duct cleaning you can find on the internet ot yellow pages, many people are very happy with the results. Those people notice an immediate improvement in air quality plus the HVAC system work more efficiently. That way it can save also on your electricity bills.
There are a lot of noticeable benefits of air duct cleaning, however there's no scientific evidence that regular duct cleaning improves air quality, according to a 1997 brochure published by the Environmental Protection Agency. Laureen Burton, senior scientist in the EPA Indoor Environments Division, says that while the document is more than a decade old, the science hasn't changed and the agency stands by its recommendations.
EPA and the National Air Duct Cleaners agree however that there's some value in the work.
Buck Sheppard, NADCA president and duct cleaner himself says the association consulted on the EPA pamphlet and agrees with all but one of its findings. "Where we differ is on how often it should be done," he says.

The EPA does not recommend that air ducts be cleaned regularly, but only as necessary—when mold, pests or excessive debris clutter the system. According to a recent online poll, 13 % Americans have their ducts cleaned routinely and 60 % only in the cases when serious problems develop, however in this case they would spend much more money than if they would clean on a regular basic before the serious problem occurs..
NADCA professionals argue the need for air duct cleaning depends on a number of factors, including pets, smoking, recent renovations, weather conditions and overall home cleanliness. NADCA president recommends cleaning them every three to five years. He also says that’s a good contractor will offer to do an inspection beforehand for a nominal charge, if any, to see if a cleaning is necessary.
As mentioned before, air duct cleaning can reduce long-term energy spending. Study shows dirty coils and blowers in commercial buildings can cut efficiency by as much as 40 percent.
The decision on air duct cleaning belongs to a homeowner's own judgment. You can simply check yourself : "Get a screwdriver, open up the register and look in there yourself," Schulte says. "Most can make up their mind at that point."
For more information’s contact Air Duct Cleaning Los Angeles

Dangers of Asbestos

2011-11-23T11:03:00.000-08:00

Everyone should learn and know the dangers of asbestos.

Did you know that until 1972 most of the buildings were insulated with asbestos? Those buildings were schools, hospitals, residential houses and offices. It took a lot of time, sick people and deaths to find out that asbestos, when disturbed, is a cause of lung restrictive illnesses and death.

What is asbestos?
Asbestos is a organic material, and as we mentioned before, it was used in buildings for insulation. Asbestos fibers are extremely strong and are resistant to heat. We can found them in ceiling tiles, flooring, attic and pipes.

It is important to know, that asbestos only becomes a hazard when it is disturbed, and this is a cause for the fibers to develop into airborne and the human lungs are now at risk of inhaling the airborne fibers. Study shows that the more exposure to it, the greater the risk for increasing an asbestos related disease. It is similar as smoking cigarettes. The more people smoke, the greater risk of developing lung cancer. The same we can say about exposure to asbestos. So as you can see, it is crucial for your health to stay away from this material, and most importantly, not to breath it.

What are the three diseases that are triggered by inhaling asbestos fibers?

Asbestosis – causes by inhaling the asbestos fibers, that are become trapped in the lungs. When your body is trying to eliminate the fibers, an acid is produced. The acid causes the lung scars, and that may be a reason of the lungs not being able to function. The time between exposure to developing an illness is 25-40 years.

Mesothelioma - cancer of the outside tissue of the lungs, developing time after an exposure to asbestos is from 15 – 35 years.

Lung cancer – developing time after an exposure to asbestos from 15 – 35 years. The risk is increased with cigarettes smoking.

Unfortunately we are not able to know if we have been exposed to asbestos, because it cannot be detected by medical x-rays or physiological symptoms, examinations. They are no symptoms like headaches, flu, fever, or muscle aches. The symptoms of exposure to asbestos go unnoticed for a long, long time – about 15 years.. At the time of illness development however, doctors can determine asbestos exposure.

So why wait?
Make sure you do not have asbestos at your home! Contact professional asbestos removal company in your area or Air Duct Cleaning Los Angeles for more information’s and free estimate.

Air Pollution - Top Five Environmental Health Risks

2011-11-09T12:47:00.000-08:00

Indoor air pollution is among the top five environmental health risks. Usually the best way to address this risk is to control or eliminate the sources of pollutants and ventilate a home with clean outdoor air. But opportunities for ventilation may be limited by weather conditions or by contaminants in the outdoor air.

Do not assume that all duct cleaning service providers are equally knowledgeable and responsible. Talk to at least three different service providers and get written estimates before deciding whether to have your ducts cleaned. When the service providers come to your home, ask them to show you the contamination that would justify having your ducts cleaned.

If the usual methods of addressing indoor air pollution are insufficient, air-cleaning devices may be useful. Air filters and other air-cleaning devices are designed to remove pollutants from indoor air. Some are installed in the ductwork of a home’s central heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system to clean the air in the entire house. Portable room air cleaners can be used to clean the air in a single room or in specific areas, but they are not intended to filter the air in the whole house. Air-cleaning devices are categorized by the type of pollutants — particulate and gaseous — that the device is designed to remove or destroy.

What’s the most common indoor air pollutants?

Here is a list of them:

1. Radon

Prevention Method: Your home must be tested. Make sure it isn't contaminated, otherwise, contact the authorities.

2. Environmental Tobacco Smoke

Prevention Method: Simply don't smoke. Make sure you are not surrounded by Rother pe ople who smoke, ask them to smoke outdoors..

3. Biological Contaminates like pollen, dander, mold, etc.

Prevention Methods: Use exhaust fans to ventilate bathrooms and kitchens. Ventilate attics and crawlspaces. Clean humidifiers. Take care of water damage ASAP. Make sure your Home is clean.

4. Stoves, Heaters, Fireplaces and Chimneys

Prevention Methods: Use exhaust fans over stoves. Adjust burners properly. Have your heating system, chimney and stoves inspected for damage. Repair any damage immediately.

5. Household Products like paints, cleaners, etc.

Prevention Methods: Watch out for benzene, methylene chloride and perchloroethylene. Properly dispose it when no longer needed. Buy limited quantities and always heed warning labels.

6. Formaldehyde

Prevention Method: Research formaldehyde content before purchasing pressed wood products.

7. Pesticides

Prevention Methods: Always follow label instructions. Ventilate after use. Use non-chemical pest control when possible and dispose of pesticides properly.

8. Asbestos

Prevention Method: Hire Professional asbestos removal expert.

9. Lead

Prevention Method: Don't try and remove lead paint yourself. Hire a professional. Keep areas where children frequent immaculate.

10. Carpet

From the EPA:

Talk to your carpet retailer. Ask for information on emissions from carpet.

Ask the retailer to unroll and air out the carpet in a well-ventilated area before installation.

Ask for low-emitting adhesives if adhesives are needed.

Consider leaving the premises during and immediately after carpet installation. You may wish to schedule the installation when most family members or office workers are out.

Be sure the retailer requires the installer to follow the Carpet and Rug Institute's installation guidelines.

Open doors and windows. Increasing the amount of fresh air in the home will reduce exposure to most chemicals released from carpet. During and after installation, use window fans, room air conditioners, or other mechanical ventilation equipment you may have installed in your house, to exhaust fumes to the outdoors. Keep them running for 48 to 72 hours after the new carpet is installed.

Contact your carpet retailer if objectionable odors persist.

Follow the manufacturer's instructions for proper carpet maintenance.

For more information contact air duct cleaning Los Angeles

Air Duct Cleaning vs Asthma - What Should You Know?

2011-11-01T10:33:00.000-07:00

So many people around the word suffers from asthma, and many people always wonder what to do to treat asthma, and how to make it better.
But what is asthma? Based on many medical description it is a disease that affects the airways that carry air to and from your lungs. People who suffer from this chronic condition (long-lasting or recurrent) are said to be asthmatic.
They are variety of information’s on the internet, on medical forums and sites, medical books, that explain very well: “The inside walls of an asthmatic's airways are swollen or inflamed. This swelling or inflammation makes the airways extremely sensitive to irritations and increases your susceptibility to an allergic reaction.
As inflammation causes the airways to become narrower, less air can pass through them, both to and from the lungs. Symptoms of the narrowing include wheezing (a hissing sound while breathing), chest tightness, breathing problems, and coughing. Asthmatics usually experience these symptoms most frequently during the night and the early morning”.
In some asthma attacks, the airways are blocked such that oxygen fails to enter the lungs. This also prevents oxygen from entering the blood stream and traveling to the body's vital organs. Asthma attacks of this type can be fatal, and the patient may require urgent hospitalization.
Asthma attacks can be mild, moderate, severe and very severe. At onset, an asthma attack does allow enough air to get into the lungs, but it does not let the carbon dioxide leave the lungs at a fast enough rate. Carbon dioxide - poisonous if not expelled - can build up in the lungs during a prolonged attack, lowering the amount of oxygen getting into your bloodstream.
Asthma is an incurable illness. However, with good treatment and management there is no reason why a person with asthma cannot live a normal, healthy and active life.
Asthma treatment can vary from anti-inflammatory and bronchodilator asthma inhalers to oral medications to asthma drugs delivered in an asthma nebulizer or breathing machine. Get a better understanding of how asthma medications work so you'll know which medications can prevent asthma symptoms. Also, learn about natural asthma remedies and ways to monitor your breathing at home.
You should focus on having your air duct cleaned every some time (6 months to 1 year) if someone in your family suffers from asthma.
It is important to keep the air at your home clean and fresh, and to eliminate as much bacteria from the air as possible.
It would be very good idea, if you find good and honest air duct cleaning company, and have ongoing arrangements with them, this way you would always keep your vents clean and fresh, on regular basic.

For more information's contact Air Duct Cleaning Los Angeles (Indoor Air Care) at 310-741-6070

Air Duct Cleaning Specials That Make You Happy

2011-09-26T10:57:00.000-07:00

September is almost over, and October is just behind the corner. We have few more specials and some new air duct cleaning deals.

It is very easy to find us on the internet. You can try to type in your search engine words like "air duct cleaning Santa Monica", or "air duct cleaning Tarzana", and we schould come up in the list of the vents cleaning companies.

Here is why you should use our air duct cleaning services:
1. We have #1 customer service always trying to make our customers happy
2. We do not have any hidden charges, you will know your price up front
3. There are hundred of other reasons why you should us, however we would like you to know that our Specials are something you can not say "no" to:).

We offer 2 packages:
The 1st one is $99, and that covers unlimited vents cleaning.
The 2nd package is $199 and this package covers unlimited vents cleaning plus the cleaning of your furnace.

The specials for this month is, that when you order the $199 complete package, you will get special price for cleaning of your dryer vent =$78.99 and you will get FREE deodorizer for your air duct!

Dont wait, save your money on your electricity bills by cleaning your air duct, and save your money on dryer vent cleaning.

Call the #1 Choice Air Duct Cleaning in Los Angeles and schedule your appointment today!

September Air Duct Cleaning Deals

2011-09-14T10:03:00.000-07:00

It is known fact that common house duct carries bacteria, pollen, skin flakes, decaying fungi, dust mites, viruses, organic matter, textile fibers, residue from chemicals, hair and many other contaminants.

Dirty air duct can cost many health problems:
asthma, allergies, eye, nose, throat irritation, bronchitis, fatigue, headaches, odore, fire hazards, energy waste and more.

We can help you to prevent those health issues.

Indoor Air Care is proud to offer to all our customers September Special Deals.

We offer two packages:
1. $99 air duct cleaning, unlimited vents cleaning
2. $199 air duct cleaning, unlimited vents cleaning plus furnace cleaning.

We offer also dryer vent cleaning for only $99, including 1 year warranty!

Call our Sherman Oaks air duct cleaning specialists, or Sherman Oaks dryer vent cleaning departament for more info. We also serve all other locations in all Los Angeles.

Air Duct Cleaning Deals On The Horizon

2011-03-23T10:18:00.000-07:00

Many of ours customers says they were very skeptical about air duct cleaning service, until friend told them that it can improved their allergies.
"I thought this is common sense - if there is a dust on the table, there must be dust in the vents" - they are saying.
And they are 100 % right. It will improve your health, get rid of your allergies, make you feel better, healthier and happier.

You should also keep in mind that after your air duct cleaning service is done, you need to maintain it.
Checking and changing filters, keeping systems maintained, having regular inspections, and ensuring moisture doesn't get in are very important.

They are many ways to find good air duct cleaning company. The best option is to get it through referrals, ask your family, friends or neighbors.

However if you type in Google or yahoo word "air duct cleaning Los Angeles" or "vents cleaning Los Angeles", you will get hundreds of companies to choose from.
If you are looking for service in different city, just type city name and service, like "air duct cleaning in Santa Monica", or "Air Duct Cleaning Beverly Hills". This is very easy, and if you type correct words, you will get huge amount of companies that offer air duct cleaning in Los Angeles and all surrounding areas.

This is the best time to get your service, there are a lot of Spring Coupons and Deals.
Check it out or call for more info Air Duct Cleaning Los Angeles.

Easy Way To Find Good Carpet Cleaning In Los Angeles

2011-03-23T09:40:00.000-07:00

Every home owner needs from time to time carpet cleaning or upholstery cleaning service, to refresh their home or office. You have few options to find good and affordable one.

First option is to type in google "carpet cleaning Los Angeles", or "carpet cleaning in Los Angeles California"or depending on city for example "carpet cleaning Beverly Hills".

If you need upholstery cleaning, just type in google or yahoo "upholstery cleaning Los Angeles" or any other city you need this service from. You can also type service name and zip codes, like " carpet cleaning 90046" or something similar, of course depending on what you are looking for.

You will see on the first page of search engine hundreds of companies that can serve your needs. You just need to make a decision, who to choose:)

This is the hardest part, because some of them will offer you very low price, but you should expect poor service as well. You should be aware of that, and always remember that "you are getting what you are paying for".

One of the good option to find someone that will make you and your family happy, is to ask your neighbors, family members or friends.

It is always good to hire someone that did already good work in someone else house - you can see the results yourself.

After all, they are many good companies in every city, and hopefully you are going to be very satisfied with your next carpet or upholstery cleaning service at your home or office.

How to deep clean your carpet?

2010-09-21T19:54:00.000-07:00

Vacuuming doesn't always restore a carpet's clean appearance. For heavily soiled carpets, shampooing is recommended, rather than spot cleaning. Wet-cleaner machines spray and remove hot detergent solution while cleaning the carpet. Here are a few steps to get your carpet looking clean as new.

1 Purchase or rent a wet-cleaner machine also known as a steamer, at a hardware or grocery store. When you rent a machine, the necessary cleaning products are usually included or can be purchased at the rental store.

2 Vacuum the floor thoroughly.

3 Spray heavily soiled areas with prespray or traffic-lane cleaner. For really dirty areas, increase the amount of prespray used instead of increasing the amount of carpet shampoo.

4 Fill the machine's hose or reservoir with hot tap water.

5 Use the machine and carpet shampoo according to the steamer manufacturer's instructions.

6 Maximize the amount of water removed from the carpet by making a water-extraction pass with the water spray on, and then again with the spray off. Test the carpet with your hand. If your hand comes away with water droplets, extract again with the spray off; if your hand comes away damp and the carpet feels wrung out, you have extracted correctly.

7 Wait overnight for the carpet to dry before walking on it. To dry thoroughly, open windows and use fans.

You can call professional carpet cleaning company in Los Angeles and San Fernando Valley areas for better results.

Air Duct Cleaning, Carpet Cleaning & Dryer Vent Cleaning Summer Specials!!!

2010-06-11T10:25:00.000-07:00

Don't miss our Summer Specials:

1. Air Duct Cleaning - unlimited vents only $99!!!

2. Carpet Cleaning - any room carpet cleaning only $25!!! Hallway is free of charge!!!

2. Dryer Vent Cleaning - any size dryer vent cleaning flat rate of $99!!!

Call now 888-865-6544 / 310-741-6070 / 818-343-3235 or visit us at www.indoor-aircare.com

Get healthier with air duct cleaning

2010-06-10T12:13:00.000-07:00

Perhaps you’ve been coughing a bit more lately than usual; or maybe your allergies seem to be constantly acting up. If a recent onslaught of ailments has been wreaking havoc on your day to day life, then poor indoor air quality could be to blame. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, indoor air pollution is one of the greatest risks to public health on a whole throughout the country. Fortunately, there is a way to combat household air pollution and improve your quality of life. By having your home’s air ducts professionally cleaned, you can save yourself a world of trouble on so many levels.

Better Health
The dirtier your air ducts are, the worse you’re likely to physically feel. Poor indoor air quality can cause a variety of health issues and ailments, from cold symptoms to headaches to nausea and fatigue. Worst of all, by circulating dust and other such contaminants throughout your household environment, dirty air ducts can trigger and aggravate conditions such as asthma and allergies. If your health is important to you, then add “air duct cleaning” to your list of home maintenance services to pursue.

Less dust
Not only can dust cause a number of health problems, it can also be rather unsightly. The dirtier your air ducts are, the more likely you are to find dust patches lying around, some of which might easily be visible to guests. Even if you happen to be fairly vigilant on the dusting front, if your air ducts are clearly contaminated, then all the dusting in the world won’t stop them from circulating particles and debris throughout your house. If you’re serious about eliminating dust and improving your home’s appearance in the process, then bring in a team of professionals to give your air ducts a thorough cleaning.

Lower utility bills
Most air duct systems work by drawing in household air and circulating it accordingly. The problem with this type of setup is that when too much debris makes its way into a duct system, a portion of it tends to stay in place. In such situations, the presence of dirt within a duct system can work to inhibit regular air flow, thereby reducing the efficiency of your associated heating and cooling systems. When this happens, your systems will need to work harder than ever to do their jobs, and as such, your utility bills are likely to reflect the extra effort. Therefore, if you’re looking to save money on energy costs, then a thorough air duct cleaning might do the trick. While you will have to shell out some money to bring in a team of professionals, your investment will more than make up for itself in the form of energy savings and increased indoor comfort.

There are several good reasons to consider having your air ducts cleaned, but if you’re still not convinced, then it might make sense to talk to a professional in the industry who can explain what the process truly entails. This might give you a better sense of whether or not it’s worth your while to pay for an air duct cleaning session.

What are the benefits of air duct cleaning?

2010-04-14T12:25:00.000-07:00

Most people spend a lot of time at home breathing the air that is trapped there. People who do not clean their air ducts regularly start to breathe the same dusty air without even realizing the harm that it is causing their body.

Most ducts, over time, collect dust and if not cleaned properly, dust that gets into the air and can be extremely problematic for people suffering from asthma or other breathing disorders.

Another problem with not cleaning the air duct regularly is that the dirt and dust decreases its efficiency and hence dryer, air condition or any appliance the it belong to, loses its efficiency and end up using more electricity adding to your electric bill.

Periodically ducts cleaning will benefit you for a number of reasons, the main ones are:

1. To keep yourself and your family breathing clean air, which help keep yours and your family health. Air ducts over time can become a home to all sorts of fungus, bacteria, mold spores, pollen and pet dander, which decrease the indoor air quality you breathe and can cause a variety of respiratory problems.
2. The dirtier the duct is, the less efficient it will function. Most people who do not clean their ducts regularly end up paying higher electricity bills.
3. Regular cleaning is similar to regularly servicing your car or any other machine. The better you maintain a machine the longer it lasts. So, just like any other electronic gadget or equipment it is important to service and clean the duct regularly, that will ensure that your appliances lasts long and works without any problems.

Recipes For Natural Carpet Cleaning

2010-02-26T12:33:00.000-08:00

Are you one of the millions of people trying to live a cleaner, greener life? There are way too many products on the market today that contain harmful chemicals. It’s hard to stay green, when everything around you doesn’t work the same. Your best choice here is to create your own Recipes For Natural Carpet Cleaners. Nature has given us many wonderful products to stay clean, we only need to know how to use them.

First of all, baking soda is one of the best options you can use for any type of cleaning. When it comes to your carpets, all you need to do is mix a little baking soda and water together to make a paste. This paste can be added to any spots in your carpet, and will not only clean the spot, but will help remove any odors or germs left behind. Now, scrub the spot a bit and let dry. Once it’s dry, simply vacuum and you’re done.

Another product you might use in cleaning your carpets is white vinegar. If you’ve got children, you know how hard it can be to get certain stains out of your carpets. Vinegar will help remove certain juice drink stains, grass and mud stains, and even helps remove blood stains. Add vinegar to a spray bottle of hot water for even better results.

A few other ingredients you can use in cleaning your carpets include lemon juice, and even soap flakes. Some organic stores sell soap in its natural form. Soap is made from natural ingredients, and using soap flakes can aid in your carpet cleaning solutions. Add to hot water and a little vinegar or baking soda, and you’re ready to go.

When it comes to the safety of your family, it’s best to use products you know are free from chemicals. And in our current economy, making your own Recipes For Natural Carpet Cleaners is an inexpensive way to protect your loved ones while saving the environment.
If you need professional help with carpet or rugs cleaning you can contact Indoor Air Care.

2010-02-10T14:07:00.000-08:00

Dryer vent cleaning is a service that I offer along with my professional air duct and carpet cleaning business. A great number of people I talk to have never put very much thought into how dangerous their clothes dryer can be.

Every year many deaths and injuries are caused due to clothes dryer fires. It is estimated that over 15,000 of these fires take place every year because of neglect.

A clothes dryer is a heating appliance and should be treated as one. With any household heating appliance certain precautions should be taken to ensure as much safety as possible.

There are four main concerns dealing with a dryer: fire hazard, excessive energy costs, mold development and carbon monoxide seepage (from gas operated dryers).

To reduce chances of clothes dryer fires and other hazards, it is recommended that your dryer is serviced and the dryer vent cleaned at least once or twice every year depending on the amount of usage.

As the dryer is used, moisture is released and vented outside through a venting system. Small amounts of lint will pass through the main lint trap and will stick to the moist inside walls of the dryer exhaust system and venting tube. Over time this lint will slowly start to build causing air flow restrictions. As this airflow is restricted, the dryer will have to run longer and longer each time. Longer run times mean higher utility costs and increased risk of fire. If the dryer is gas operated, it could also increase the chances of carbon monoxide leaking into your house.

Mold is also a concern with clogged dryer vents. Moisture being released from drying clothes will not be able to escape and will start to puddle at the lowest points of the exhaust system or venting tube. If this continues, the water will start to leak into walls and crawl spaces which create perfect mold growing conditions.

What to do:

- Do clean the lint trap before every use.
- Do have your dryer and vent inspected and cleaned at least once every year.
- Do inspect the outside end of the venting tube for any signs of lint build up or animal nests every month.
- Do use a metal or foil connector from the dryer to the wall.
- Do install a fire detector and carbon monoxide detector next to the dryer.

What not to do:

- Do not run the dryer at night while you are sleeping or away from the house.
- Do not over load the dryer.
- Do not use plastic connectors from the dryer to the wall.
- Do not crimp the vent connector between the dryer and the wall.
- Do not dry material that contains flammable substances such as grease, gasoline, oil, mineral spirits, etc.
- Do not vent directly into crawl spaces, attics, or garages. Some think this is a good way to use the excess heat from the dryer but, it will only aid in dangerous mold development.

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2010-02-03T15:38:00.000-08:00

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Do You Need Mattress Covers to Prevent Bed Bugs?

2009-11-04T14:05:00.000-08:00

Bed bugs in your mattress can be the cause of some serious health hazards and can draw an enormous amount of blood from the human body. They nestle in your bed mattresses and come out mostly towards dawn, sucking blood for 10-15 minutes at a stretch, and then again retreating to their safe location in the folds of the mattresses. In order to avoid this, and make sure nothing bad happens to you or your near and dear ones, you must have mattress covers to protect yourself from bed bugs.

You should be able to identify bed bugs from their round shape and flat bodies. Their color, however, keeps changing. 'Bloodsuckers' that they are, their color depends on their intake of blood. They are usually grey or light brown, but after they have fed, such colors usually change to brick red, even orange at times. It is also possible to identify them by their action. If sleeping on your mattress causes you itches and irritation, it is possibly because there are bed bugs inside your mattress. These bugs inject an oily, sticky substance into the body of their hosts, and these infections can be pretty deadly at times.

Also note - Each female bug lays about 500 eggs each. Each bug starts feeding immediately after being born, and attains the ability to reproduce after a month or so. The point here is, until and unless you take drastic steps of remedy after you first notice the 'bug attack', the situation may soon spin out of control.

• Cut off the source of blood supply - Bed bugs are unable to survive without blood. Getting mattress covers to protect yourself from these insects thus seems to be the first thing that needs to be done for your protection.

• Mattress covers have very tightly woven fabrics - These do not allow the bugs to penetrate and nest in the mattress itself. Furthermore, the bugs which are already there cannot get out, and perish within one or two days. Remember - if you have bed bugs ALREADY in your mattress; make sure you do not remove the cover.

Further, there are some advantages of using mattress covers as well:

There is of course the factor of keeping the mattress new, but what many people do not realize is the extent of the newness. Mattress covers can keep your mattress of two years looking brand new! That is a fact, and as the years pass, you can still NOT SEE the effects of time!

Secondly, if you have seasonal allergies, mattress covers can be a very good solution. One of the biggest causes of seasonal allergies is pet dander. Together with dust, pet dander can accumulate on your mattress and cause serious allergies. Your mattress cover ensures that there is no accumulation.

Bed mites, too, can cause asthma attacks and bronchial infections. At any time, there are around a million bed mites in a two year old mattress, and their dropping, minute but accumulated, can be a carrier of these diseases. Mattress covers can protect you here by cutting off their main source of food - shed skin cells of humans (or what we call 'dead skin').

Why You Should Use Professional Upholstery Cleaning

2009-10-05T15:26:00.000-07:00

Many people are very careful about their hygiene and cleanliness. But they forget the bacteria and germs which are under your upholstery.

Upholstery Cleaning is an aspect of cleaning. Many people are unfamiliar with this cleaning aspect. Your upholstery should be cleaned. It plays an important role in the good and hygienic environment. There are ample reasons behind the upholstery cleaning. You will realize its importance when you come to know the consequences of not cleaning upholstery.

People use air purifiers to give safe and clean air to their family members. They operate air purifiers on regular basis. Upholstery cleaning gives a vital support to air cleaning and a rich home environment. Your furniture's life will be increased and it will look great after cleaning. This type of cleaning will add benefits to the most important reason. Your home air will be cleaner and fresher with upholstery cleaning. It will remarkably decrease the chances of allergies and other breathing problems.

You must be thinking that how many times I should clean the upholstery. Upholstery should be cleaned once in every two years. If you are going to clean it every year then it is best. It will tackle the breathing problem created through impurities in the air.

If you are thinking to avoid upholstery cleaning then you are inviting bad health to your dear ones. Variety of health risks will be welcomed if you neglect it. Breathing problems, allergies and even eczema can be caused due to unclean upholstery. Bacterial Infection may happen. You should be careful about that.

You can clean upholstery on your own. But then you are leaving chances of presence of allergen and bacteria under upholstery. So it is best to go for professional upholstery cleaning. You are spending money at right place. These upholstery cleaning companies have the equipment, knowledge and the right cleaners to make your upholstery healthy. Your hands can't reach to the depth of your upholstery. Professional cleaners will make your job easier and better. Just you have to make your pocket loose.

Upholstery cleaning has a crucial role in keeping your home a healthy place to live. You will be on plus point in terms of health benefits if you do upholstery cleaning.

Someone sits down on your upholstery for more time and sweats leaving the upholstery damp. This will be a great place for bacteria to grow. If you did not clean your upholstery then these bacteria will not only grow but multiply. Until you don't clean it they are not going to leave this place. So do upholstery cleaning and destroy these bacteria. Make your family confident about health.

You will reduce the problem created through dust and allergens by upholstery cleaning. If you have allergies to dust and mold then check your upholstery first. This place is a favorite place for mold and allergies.

How To Avoid Carpet Cleaning Scam?

2009-09-17T14:17:00.000-07:00

As soon as the economy takes a downturn, it’s guaranteed to happen. They promise to clean all the carpets in your house for $50.00. Sound too good to be true? It probably is. To make matters worse, they finally show up–three hours late-in a beat up pick-up truck with no company name, and hop out in torn jeans and a soiled tee-shirt. Then you realize it: you’ve been the victim of a bait -and -switch campaign.

What is bait and switch?

Bait and switch scams work like this: a company advertises cleaning a roomful of carpet of carpet for a ridiculously low price. When they arrive, they inform you the price they quoted is only for the traffic lanes and doesn’t include any cleaning chemicals." That’s like taking a bath with no soap," says textile inspector Rodney Mortillaro at AllstateCleaning.Com. So you agree to pay extra for the chemicals because you are thankful someone showed up. In the end, the final bill ends up costing you hundreds of dollars.

Another typical scam is hearing that a company will clean a set amount of rooms for a very low price ( like 5 rooms for $49.00). After they begin, you discover a linen closet, hallway, foyer, or regular closet counts as a room, and you wind up paying a lot more than you thought you would. Bait-and-switch scams are especially targeted at the elderly. Seniors are more likely to be intimidated by high pressure tactics and by someone who "promises" to give them a good deal.

Professional carpet cleaning technicians will arrive in a company vehicle with company identification on the side. They may also be uniformed, should be well groomed, and should provide some sort of business or certification card. If they are more like person described at the beginning of this story, then don’t let them in.
So how can you avoid a bait-and-switch scam?

The best protection against bait-and-switch is to ask some pointed questions before the cleaner arrives at your home. Call several local cleaning companies. If the company cannot answer simple questions, move on to another company. Remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Here are questions you should ask:

1." Is your company part of a national building supply store, department store or franchise?"

Big national department stores, discount building supply stores and franchise cleaners have big employee turn over problems. The technician on your home route will probably change several times a year. So calling a large carpet cleaning franchise is usually a "roll of the dice" when it comes to getting a good carpet cleaning tech. More than likely you'll get a "green" rookie with one day of "training" who will be learning at your expense. Plus they book lots of jobs back to back so most of the time no more than 30 minutes is ever spent cleaning your carpets. Then they pray that their employees will do a good job for you.

Some of these large companies even advertise that they are "family owned" but in reality, they may have 100 trucks or more. So to them, you're just a number. And their office may be up to 2 or 3 hours away from your home. But many use toll free numbers so you have no way of knowing that you're not calling a local company. So your chances of getting an owner or a family member to clean your carpets are slim to none.

2. " Are you certified in carpet cleaning? If not, what type of formal training do you have?"

Hardly any of the franchise and bait-and-switch cleaners are certified by the Institute Of Inspection, Cleaning Restoration and Certification. In fact, only the top 10% of all cleaners in the nation are ICRC certified.

3. "How many years has your company been in business?" ( the longer, the better)

4. "Can you provide a list of references I can call?"

5. " Is your company drug, alcohol and criminal free?"

Many national chains and independent owners do not do background checks and drug testing on their employees. This puts you and your family at great risk. So to be on the safe side, DO NOT deal with companies who fail to pre-screen their employees.

6. " Can you provide proof of insurance and a business license?"

7. " What steps will be included in your cleaning process? Is your company 100% green?"

Besides using cheap cleaning solutions that cause rapid re-soling, many chain, franchise and bait and switch cleaners use detergents that may be harmful to you, your family and your pets. Make sure the firm you choose can prove that they use cleaning solutions that are safe for you and the environment.

8. "Does your company sell carpet?"

In most cases, you should never have your carpets cleaned by carpet retailers. Reason? Its a lot more profitable and easier for carpet retailers to sell you new carpet than to restore it like new. Plus it's easier for them to tell you that your carpets need to be replaced when it's simply not true. This rule also applies to firms that re-upholster and clean furniture.

9. "How long will it take for the carpet to dry?"

10. " Do you offer free, no-obligation, on-site written quotations?"

11. " Do you offer a written, satisfaction or money back guarantee?"

Four Advantages of Carpet Cleaning and Upholstery Cleaning

2009-09-14T10:38:00.000-07:00

There isn't anyone with a roof over their heads that cannot benefit from the effects of carpet cleaning and upholstery cleaning. Think for a moment where you could possibly go to get away from the need. If you work in an office, you know how easily germs are picked up and travel freely, infecting one innocent person after another.

With the so-called Swine Flu already spreading throughout much of the country, do you really want your employer to take chances with the health of you and your family? Or maybe you are the one that makes the decisions: if so, don't you want a work force that is happy, healthy, and effective?

And when we all go home at night, what is to stop the spread of sickness and germs then? After all, you and your loved ones have been going in several different directions all day long. It's hard to keep all the contaminants out of your lives.

These days, it is simply too risky not to take carpet cleaning and upholstery cleaning seriously. Think about the office furniture you encounter on a day-to-day basis: your chair, your desk, the coffee machine. What about at home? Where do you watch television and lay your head at night?

Sofa cleaning and mattress cleaning can help you greatly in the fight to stay well. After all, we spend a lot of our lives relaxing after a hard day and sleeping it off till morning.

With that said, here are four distinct advantages of carpet cleaning and upholstery cleaning:

1. Re-energizes the room: No matter how good a room looks, a spotted, matted, filthy carpet detracts from every positive. Carpet cleaning reinvigorates your carpet, and your home. As a result, you can shave years off the life of any room in which a clean carpet rests.

2. Improves your health: Sofa cleaning is essential to your home because of how close your furniture is to you, or rather how close you are to it. If your sofa becomes a bacteria trap from weeks' buildup of food crumbs and other assorted trouble, becoming sick is inevitable. If you engage in good, quality upholstery cleaning, then you no longer have to worry about what it is you are sitting or laying on.

3. Prevents replacement: The more out of hand your carpet or upholstery becomes, the more quickly you have to replace it. The small amount you were going to spend on carpet cleaning or upholstery cleaning becomes a larger amount when you are forced to buy a new chair or sectional.

4. Reduces the risk of bed bugs: You don't have to be an unkempt person to get bed bugs, but they sure do like the filth. Sad thing is that most people are mistaken when it comes to how clean their mattresses are. Mattress cleaning gets deep into the fibers of the place where you spend a third of your life, and gives unhealthy and annoying night crawlies less reason than before to make a meal out of you.

Take charge of the cleanliness of your home or office. Carpet cleaning and upholstery cleaning allows you to give your employees, co-workers, and loved ones, the gift of a healthy environment. Don't take theirs, or your own health, for granted.

Four Benefits of Air Duct Cleaning and Air Duct Repair

2009-09-13T09:50:00.000-07:00

The drive home: traffic congestion filled with black smoke freshly burped from the exhaust of a big rig. After a long day inside an office, you may look at the city where you live and see nothing but a cesspool. How do you walk around breathing the fumes of what you and your fellow neighbors have created?

You probably can't wait to get inside under a nice cool air conditioner and enjoy clean air for a change. Maybe that is what you expect. But if it is, get ready for some bad news, because you'd be dead wrong to think so.

Did you know that the Environmental Protection Agency estimates indoor air is up to 70 times more polluted than what you encounter every single day during your work commute?

Seventy times!

Most of this indoor pollution exists because people fail to engage in air duct cleaning or furnace cleaning as often as they should. That's right. The cost of ignoring basic maintenance on your central heating and air can produce a pollution worse than anything you will likely encounter outside, and could lead to costly air duct repair – or worse, air duct replacement.

You can't afford to take air duct cleaning for granted any longer. And why would you want to? Here are four great benefits of quality air duct cleaning and care:

1. For your health. Inside your air ducts, there are all kinds of unwanted critters waiting for you to discover, if left alone. Bacteria, fungus, mold spores, pet dander, and pollen, routinely collect to contaminate the quality of your clean air. Through air duct cleaning and furnace cleaning, you can remove these factors from your indoor life before they take control of your allergies, your asthma, or your day.

2. For the energy savings. The EPA estimates that it doesn't even take one-tenth of an inch of dust buildup on a heating coil to negatively affect your energy efficiency. Just how negatively does less than one-tenth inch affect your energy savings? It reduces the performance by 21%. If your electric bill was $100, that means you could be paying only $79 through proper air duct cleaning.

3. For less work around the house. Notice you've been dusting (or needing to dust) a lot lately? It may be time to check your air ducts. By engaging in routine maintenance and air duct cleaning you can greatly reduce the time you spend on menial chores like dusting.

4. For the life of your equipment. By routinely engaging in quality air duct cleaning, or hiring a specialist to ensure your ducts are getting the treatment they need for optimum performance, you greatly reduce the likelihood of air duct repair or air duct replacement, which will surely be waiting for you down the road otherwise. And that you don't want. It is expensive, and until you can take care of the problem, it means you're not getting clean air.

It is best to stay on the problem before it becomes too late. But if it is time for an air duct replacement, don't hesitate any longer. The cost you can quickly make up for in a more efficient energy system and future awareness that will prevent serious problems before they occur.

Five Reasons to Hire Specialists for Asbestos Removal

2009-09-10T15:27:00.000-07:00

Twenty five years ago, most people thought very little of the word "asbestos." It wasn't until factory laborers and other people started turning up with terminal illnesses brought on by steady exposure to the substance that anyone realized how deadly that one little word could, in fact, be.

Since then, building regulations have become smarter about the handling of asbestos, and virtually no new buildings use the substance for insulation. This is good news for everyone. So why is this article about why you should hire asbestos specialists for safe asbestos removal? Because, though greatly reduced, the threat is not yet gone.

Here are five reasons to hire asbestos specialists for your home or building's asbestos removal:

1. You need peace of mind and clarity. Did you know that asbestos could still be a part of your life? You are probably wondering how because you just read that it is now banned in building insulation materials. Unfortunately, the 1978 ban allowed installers to use up remaining stocks. This means that homes and office buildings that were built as late as 1986 could very easily still have asbestos lurking in their insulation.

2. Asbestos requires great care in its removal. If fibers of asbestos were enormous, no one would have anything to worry about. But they're not. Asbestos easily drifts into the air, and is even more easily ingested into the lungs, the closer it gets to the ground. Over time, small doses can lead to big problems, as you are about to see.

3. Freed asbestos poses cancer risks. Mesothelioma is a rare form of lung cancer caused directly from exposure to asbestos fibers. It is a malignant cancer for which there is no cure. A patient who suffers from Mesothelioma will experience any of the following leading up to death: chest wall pain, shortness of breath, anemia, coughing of blood, abdominal pain, problems with bowel function, jaundice, and blood clots of the arteries and lungs.

4. Freed asbestos poses other health risks. Mesothelioma is not the only health risk caused by asbestos. Asbestosis occurs when asbestos causes scarring of the lung tissue that interferes greatly with normal respiratory function. This leads quickly to shortness of breath and additional types of cancer, and it can be 5-10 years after constant exposure before the symptoms even become apparent.

5. More than one life is at risk. If you have a family or work in an office with your colleagues, you are all at risk. Most of us could handle something happening to ourselves more than we could our loved ones. Think about this before you decide to ignore the need for asbestos removal.

Never take chances with your life or somebody else's. It is easy to think you are not because the effects of asbestos are rarely immediate. However, that does not mean they are any less deadly. In fact, the effects of asbestos can result in something far worse than immediate death or injury, because asbestos can cause long and painful consequences. So if you suspect asbestos removal is necessary, hire someone who knows what they are doing. Hire asbestos specialists.

Tips To Help You With Cleaning Carpet Stains

2009-09-02T15:51:00.000-07:00

Cleaning carpet stains can sometimes be a very difficult task. Part of the reason is because when a stain first occurs, your first reaction is to pour every chemical on it that you have in your house to try to get it out. However, this can actually be counterproductive. You want to be careful what you apply to your carpet as different types of carpets have different carpet cleaning needs.

Cleaning carpet stains doesn't have to be difficult. For simple stains, such as dirt, you can usually get the stain out with a good soap based cleaner. However, if the stain is stronger than that, say, pet stains, ketchup, wine, or ink, you may have to either rent a steam cleaning machine or call a professional carpet cleaning company to come and do the job for you.

A professional will usually steam clean your carpet. Steam cleaning carpet stains breaks the stain up by using very hot water. The drawback to cleaning carpet stains this way is that it leaves your carpet damp afterwards. This usually means that you can't walk on it for some time. You also run the risk of mold and mildew developing in your house if it isn't the correct temperature. Some people just don't want to take this risk, so they choose to have their carpets cleaned using "dry" cleaning methods.

Cleaning carpet stains doesn't have to be an activity that causes a lot of anxiety. It all depends on what kind of stain you have. Any stain, be it pet stains or ink stains, can be removed. The trick is to apply whatever method you choose as soon as you can so that the substance doesn't have time to reach the padding underneath, which is the reason most stains become
permanent. Don't worry if something hits your carpet, there's a method out there that will get that stain out so that you don't have to find a new piece of furniture to cover it up. You can keep your carpet looking great for as long as you have it.

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2009-08-19T15:23:00.000-07:00

Importance of a Clean Healthy Mattress Cleaning for Overall Health

2009-08-19T08:15:00.000-07:00

The modern day indoor environment, a result of double glazing and central heating, has unfortunately lead to increased dust mites, bacteria, viruses and other harmful residues in our beds. As a result of this there has been a corresponding increase, rather outbreak in health problems such as Asthma, Eczema, Hay Fever, allergies and so on. So regular mattress cleaning has become more important than it was ever before.

Clean healthy mattress does wonders to one's own and his/her family's overall health. You, your family members and your pets fall ill less frequently and sleep better. Mattress cleaning also leads to a much sounder sleep. Can you imagine sleeping with bed bugs and mites and sleeping well at that? Clean mattresses mean a lot more than clean mattresses. They mean good health, better indoor environment...

And irrespective of whether or not you suffer from any of the abovementioned medical conditions, doesn't it sound like a good idea to sleep on a clean, hygienic bed? You will agree that it is.

The mattress undoubtedly is the dirtiest object we come in close contact with every night. Men, women, and children spend one third of their lives sleeping on mattresses. And if these mattresses are soiled, stained and potentially dangerous to their health what is the point? This logic is applicable equally to a mattress that is only a few months old as it does to a mattress several years old. Mattress cleaning should be undertaken on a regular and religious basis no matter when it was bought. It helps them to last longer and gives a new look and good feel to it besides minimizing health hazards.

It is absolutely stupid to believe that a bed spread or bed sheet will protect your mattress against this kind of mites, bugs and dirt, consisting of micro particles. What I am going to reveal may come as a surprise to some of you, but it is an absolute and certified fact that a bed sheet protects against these harmful particles only as much as fishing net would protect against sand. With every movement of our body in bed, dust and mite excrement get churned up. The mattress acts as a bellows, blowing dirt into mouth, nose, eyes and sticking to the skin.

And these kinds of hygiene and allergy problems can only be solved by eliminating the root cause of it. You should hire professional mattress cleaning agents. Genuine mattress cleaning professionals use scientifically proven systems and their R & D team of scientists and engineers improve upon this system from time to time and also offer you green mattress cleaning solutions.

They are chemical free and do not involve use of processes or products that harm the environment. These mattress cleaners do both - eliminates the cause and cleans the mattress hygienically without the use of chemicals. These mattress cleaners may also have a team of experts that can identify and treat other areas in a home where Dust Mites may be causing problems.

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2009-08-18T15:40:00.000-07:00

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Carpet Cleaning Can Relieve Allergies

2009-08-18T15:33:00.000-07:00

People who suffer from allergies have many things to worry about in their environment. When they step out of the house they are typically inundated with many allergens that will vary with the season. This can lead to all sorts of miserable side effects such as coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and other such symptoms that can make day-to-day existence quite miserable. This is why it is very important that at a minimum an allergy sufferer is able to get some relief and comfort when they are at home.
Unfortunately, however, the home is not immune to the allergens that are out there in the environment. This is because homes are not perfectly insulated from these allergens. In addition, often when people and pets come in and out of the home, they often bring a great deal of allergens with them. Once in the home, these allergens will likely stay there and worsen the allergy sufferers symptoms.

Therefore, if you are suffering from allergies and you want to get better, you can't just take medication to relieve the suffering, you have to do something else. It is absolutely paramount that you clean your carpets on a regular basis. In this report, we will discuss household allergens, places they hide, why they hide in carpet, why vacuuming is rather ineffective for removing them and why it is important to use more comprehensive cleaning to remove these allergens and experience relief from symptoms. Are you ready? Let's get started.

First of all, we will discuss how a house's ventilation system works and the role it plays on allergens. In a house, the typical ventilation system circulates harmful particles around. This leads to an even coat of harmful particles that are penetrated when the system is in cooling (or heating) mode. All this blowing of allergens causes a variety of symptom to home dwellers with allergies.

In addition, many of these allergens tend to hide within carpets and other fabrics and removing them is vitally important. This is because carpet has material that is both soft and the fibers within carpet and the depth of the carpet make it the ideal resting spot for allergens such as dust and plant matter to gather. In addition, as humans, we shed skin that forms dust and such dust falls to the carpet as well. So, as you might guess, we also track in a great number of other allergens from the environment this means that carpet is teaming with such allergens ready to set off allergy symptoms. The ventilation system will further flow these allergens around. Therefore, if you don't clean your carpet you have an even coating of allergens throughout the carpeted areas.

Now that we understand this, we now explain why vacuuming doesn't work. Second, some people believe that vacuuming will be sufficient to get out such allergens but this couldn't be further from the truth. Vacuums tend to be efficient at removing the large pieces of debris from carpets but they are incredibly poor at removing the minute particles that make up the majority of allergens. In fact, they actually can make things worse by further spreading out the allergens and the allergens that get stuck to your vacuums cleaning surface can actually be moved to another room by your vacuum thus ensuring your whole home is an allergen zone.

So, if vacuuming does work so well for removing these allergens, what does work? Well, a solution does exist to this problem and it is called carpet cleaning. Not only does carpet cleaning manage to get stains out of your carpet but it also does an effective job at removing allergens. Wetting down the carpet and using detergent actually trap the allergens down via the first step of carpet cleaning. The subsequent step will easily sop up the allergens, as they will adhere to the soapsuds as good carpet cleaning soap has properties that attract the allergens to bond with the soap molecules. This will allow you to effectively remove most of the allergens from your home.

In conclusion, dust particles are harmful to everyone and so most people should clean their carpets thoroughly but if you suffer from allergies this is absolutely paramount to better health. By doing so, you can return your home to the sanctuary it should be instead of the allergen causing zone that makes your allergies worse.

Dryer Vent Cleaning Prevents Dryer Fires

2009-08-14T16:01:00.000-07:00

The function of the dryer duct system is to carry heat and moisture from your dryer drum as your clothes dry. Unfortunately, lint also gets into the dryer ducts, building up and restricting airflow. Most people think the dryer ducts also remove lint; however, most of the lint that escapes the lint screen becomes trapped and builds up in the ducts. Very little lint actually makes it to the vent outside. Lint build-up restricts air flow required for the dryer to perform its job. As the dryer labors to dry your laundry, it consumes more energy.
When dryer vent systems become clogged with lint, they will overheat and cause a fire that spreads quickly. Another cause of dryer fires is drying rags soaked with flammable chemicals. These should be line dried, even if they have been washed, as residue can remain. The heat from the dryer can cause the materials to ignite inside your dryer.

For your safety as well as proper maintenance of your appliance, here are some tips:
Clean the lint screen after every load to maintain air flow needed by your clothes dryer to work more efficiently, saving you money on utility bills and preventing a fire.
Wash the lint screen periodically to remove residue build-up caused by dryer sheets.
Do not place rags soaked in flammable substances in your dryer; these should be line dried.
Do not store flammable chemicals near the dryer.
Do not go to sleep or leave the home when the dryer is running
Have a qualified dryer exhaust specialist clean your dryer vent system at least once a year, more often if you have a large family and are doing over 8 loads of laundry per week.
Following these tips will ensure your clothes dryer is working more efficiently reduce your energy costs and help to prevent a fire. Proper appliance maintenance will also increase the life of your appliance and reduce the need for repairs.

Air Duct Cleaning & Dryer Vent Cleaning San Fernando Valley and Los angeles Area

2009-08-10T17:06:00.000-07:00

Carpet Cleaning Specials San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles Area

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Why steam carpet cleaning is still the leader?

2009-08-06T17:39:00.001-07:00

Protecting the large investment you’ve made in carpeting for your home is motivation enough for wanting to take care of it. Keeping your carpeting fresh, clean and in good repair is a big undertaking.

Not only do you want for it to look good, you want for it to be good for the indoor environment in which your family lives and breathes.

Well known choices are available everywhere

You’re not the only one with these concerns. Carpet steam cleaning has become a major business. The yellow pages are full of service companies waiting to serve you. Equipment and supplies for DIY are right there in your local supermarket, ready to be carried off with your Saturday morning bacon and eggs.

Until alternative cleaning methods came along, steam carpet cleaning was just an automatic maintenance and problem solving procedure that didn’t really merit much thought about how it worked or what it actually achieved. You are one of today’s educated consumers who wants to know more than what time it is. You want to know how the clock works. Thanks to you, that is why this article is here.

How it works

Steam cleaning your carpet has to begin with a very thorough vacuuming of the carpet. Be sure to give lots of attention to this step because leaving less dry soil and contaminants in your carpet means there won’t be as much clean up of the muddy mixture that results from the application of hot water.

When you vacuum, pay particular attention to the carpet nearest to entry doors because this is where the highest concentrations of dirt will be. Be sure to make numerous passes over these areas.

Steam carpet cleaning isn’t really steam cleaning at all. But, that’s OK because study has shown that high temperature moisture has a detrimental effect on the integrity of carpet fiber and the base they have been fixed to.

Steam carpet cleaning is a way of deep cleaning that integrates a hot water cleaning solution mix delivery system with a wet vacuum spent cleaner recovery system. Does that sound sophisticated to you? It isn’t really, but it probably seemed more so years ago at it’s introduction.

What has become sophisticated however, is the cleaning solutions which are available to you to run through the equipment. They are safer re has been major results oriented improvement worthy of your evaluation.

Finding the right carpet cleaning and upholstery cleaning company

2009-08-06T12:35:00.001-07:00

Los Angeles, CA - Finding the right carpet cleaning and upholstery cleaning companies can be a highly challenging task. There are hundreds of carpets cleaning companies competing with each other in any given locality. Finding the best carpet cleaning, air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning can be a challenging task for the consumers. However, if we find the right carpet cleaning company, we can save a lot of money. Good carpet cleaning companies will make our old carpets look new. Some of the carpet cleaning companies also provide air duct cleaning services.

One of the best places for all your requirements on asbestos abatement, air duct replacement, air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, carpet cleaning and upholstery cleaning is Indoor Air Care. They enjoy a high level of customer satisfaction and very good reputation in offering air duct cleaning and carpet cleaning services. They handle both commercial as well as residential calls.

We need to take into consideration a number of factors before hiring a carpet cleaning company. Our carpet cleaning company should be highly experienced. Only experienced service providers will be able to handle different types of requirements without any glitches. Secondly, they should also have all the necessary equipment needed to do the job. Without having all the necessary carpet cleaning equipment they will not be able to offer satisfactory service.

Thirdly, they should be certified to take up the cleaning assignments, besides having the necessary qualifications and certifications, cleaning companies should also be insured.

Indoor-aircare.com has all the above credentials; they are experienced, certified and insured. More than that, they are also punctual and do not miss appointments. They have specially trained technicians and have straightforward pricing. For more information, visit http://www.indoor-aircare.com

Remove Gum from Carpets and other Adhesive Products

2009-08-06T10:13:00.000-07:00

Removing gum from carpets can be a huge pain. Other adhesives such as duct tape residue and the like can be just as hard. I have even had to remove bikini wax from carpets and can tell you straight up you have a bit of work ahead of you.

Here are the initial steps you can take to help remove gum and other adhesive products.

First try to scrape most of the gum off the carpet. You can use a metal carpet pick or even a comb. Removing the larger solid chunks will make the rest of the process that much easier. If you are having issues removing the larger chunks you can try to freeze them with ice or try to heat them with hot water. You can also use this Gum Remover product to help remove the gum from the carpet.

Keep in mind that even if you remove all visible evidence of the gum or adhesive, chances are that spot will come back in a few days because not all of the adhesive residue is gone from the carpets.

How to remove the left over adhesive residue.

Getting the gum chunks off the carpets can many times be the simple part of gum removal from carpets. The harder challenge is removing the rest of the material.

Often times high heat help. One such tip is to take a clean damp terry clothe towel and double fold it over the spot. Then taking an iron and heating it up to it’s lowest heat setting. Now with the DAMP terry clothe towel double folded over the spot work the iron over the gum in a circular pattern. DO NOT place the iron direct on the carpet as it will only burn and singe the carpet fibers. Once the gum is heated you should be able to remove the rest of the gum from the carpets.

Once this is done you can take a carpet cleaning solvent like the Un-Du 4 Ounce Adhesive Remover to remove the rest of the gum or adhesive from the carpet. When ever you use any cleaning product on your carpets it is better to test it out first in the back corner of a closet or some were out of sight. This test is to ensure the product does not stain your carpets.

Whatever method you use keep in mind NEVER use a cheap cleaning product from the dollar store. All too often people avoid paying the 8 bucks for a good product and purchase the cheap one. This often times leads to very bad results and carpet stains.

If you have more questions about this article or would like to comment on it then please follow this link ( Gum Removal )to our blog page made just for gum removal. There you can get your questions answered or post your results from using this method. We love to hear from our readers so post a comment for us.

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Why Do You Need to be Concerned About Asbestos?

2009-07-30T15:27:00.000-07:00

Asbestos is a mineral fiber that has been used commonly in a variety of building construction materials for insulation and as a fire-retardant. Because of its fiber strength and heat resistant properties, asbestos has been used for a wide range of manufactured goods, mostly in building materials (roofing shingles, ceiling and floor tiles, paper products, and asbestos cement products), friction products (automobile clutch, brake, and transmission parts), heat-resistant fabrics, packaging, gaskets, and coatings.

When asbestos-containing materials are damaged or disturbed by repair, remodeling or demolition activities, microscopic fibers become airborne and can be inhaled into the lungs, where they can cause significant health problems.

Asbestos exposure can also cause cancer, such as mesothelioma and lung cancer, and has been linked to gastrointestinal and colon cancer, as well as a slew of other cancers. Mesothelioma most commonly affects of the lining of the lungs, known as pleural mesothelioma. This cancer can also affect the abdominal cavity (peritoneal), the lining of the heart (pericardial), and in very rare cases, the testes.

Some of the highest incidences of mesothelioma have not been from adults who worked with asbestos, but among their children. Children are more susceptible to its effects than adults and were often exposed to asbestos since it was carried home on parents' work clothes. This is why there is so much concern about asbestos-containing materials (ACM) in school buildings. Many institutions of higher learning have published surveys of ACM in their buildings, which include plans to manage and prevent further exposure, plans to remove it, and programs to educate local populations about the dangers of disturbing ACM. Some universities even maintain their own accredited asbestos testing labs and abatement crews. If you are at risk for these illnesses because high levels of asbestos exposure, have regular medical checkups.Contact Indoor-Aircare for free inspection today.

Where to Find Good Carpet Cleaning Company in Los Angeles?

2009-06-11T09:46:00.000-07:00

There is many carpet or air duct cleaning companies in Los Angeles, however it is very difficult to find honest, professional company that will not bait and switch you with hidden charges.
One of the companies that perform a great job with carpet cleaning, air duct cleaning, uphostlery cleaning is Indoor Air Care.
They are not only very professional, but honest, reliable, punctual with great customer support.
Anyone who is trying to get their carpet or air duct cleaned should contact Indoor Air Care for free estimate and see on his own how professional and good company they are.