http://www.knoxclean.com Knoxville Carpet, Tile, Floor, Upholstery and Rug Cleaning Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:55:22 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en An experience came my way a few days ago that I thought you might find interesting: A lady called about cleaning the carpeting in a pre-owned home that she had purchased, commenting, "It's probably a waste of money. The carpeting really isn't very dirty. If it were my dirt, I ... http://www.knoxclean.com/2010/09/carpet-cleaning-for-health/ Proper Care Tips for Tile & Grout... DONT'S DO'S We do not recommend using soap-based cleaners on tiles. It leaves a film, dulls the surface, and promotes mildew. You should not use acid- or ammonia-based cleaners because it could affect the color of the grout. Acid-based cleaners can cause etching and dull polished marble tiles. ... http://www.knoxclean.com/2010/08/proper-care-tips-for-tile-and-grout-cleaning/  Karastan rugs.   Karastan has always been known as a provider of high-quality machine woven wool rugs that replicate many classic Persian oriental rug designs. Woven in America, made of high quality materials and construction. I’ve seen Karastans from the 1930′s still in very good condition.  In fact, we had an older one ... http://www.knoxclean.com/2010/08/karastan-rugs/ Here are two pictures of a tile & grout cleaning demo we did in a commercial building in Knoxville. The owner thought it was a lost cause but as you can see it is cleaning up great! I will post more pictures when the job is complete. tile cleaning demo Please make sure ... http://www.knoxclean.com/2010/07/tile-grout-cleaning-demo-in-knoxville/ How to Care for Your Ceramic Tile Floors   Purchase a good quality dust mop and sweep your ceramic tile floors daily. This is especially important in new installations where the grout has not fully cured. Dirt, mud, and sand tend to ground into the grout mortar from heavy foot traffic. Dirt collecting ... http://www.knoxclean.com/2010/06/how-to-care-for-your-ceramic-tile-floors/ Dust is so ultra common that people often ignore it, regarding it as more unsightly than unhealthful. It accumulates on floors, furniture, drapes, end tables, bookshelves, pictures, knickknacks, air conditioning intake and exit vents ... on everything. How threatening is it? How does it get indoors? It rides on air ... http://www.knoxclean.com/2010/05/whats-more-common-than-dust/ We are often asked by our customers what carpet is best to buy for their home or business. The answer to that varies depending on the owners needs, life style, and  design taste's. Choosing the best carpet is really about finding the right combination of aesthetics, performance and budget to best meet ... http://www.knoxclean.com/2010/05/buying-guide-for-carpet/   3 Reasons to Get Cleaning NOW!   Reduce permanent stains. Carpet, rugs, and upholstery need stains removed immediately. The longer you wait to remove them, the more possibility they could be permanent. Don't wait another month! You'll get a better deal on cleaning now. If you wait another month or two, you won't ... http://www.knoxclean.com/2010/03/spring-cleaning-time/ The following report from David Layton and Paloma Beamer, professors of environmental policy at the University of Arizona, shows the importance of cleaning your carpet, upholstery and other flooring for health reasons. Eco Clean of Knoxville has speciality cleaning processes to help improve indoor air quality and health. As a general ... http://www.knoxclean.com/2010/02/whats-really-is-household-dust/             The Environmental Protection Agency and its Science Advisory Board have consistently ranked indoor air pollution among the top five environmental risks to public health. Also, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, 50% of all illnesses are caused or aggravated by polluted indoor air.  Over 40 million Americans ... http://www.knoxclean.com/2010/02/10-steps-to-allergery-relief/