One of the most frequently asked carpet cleaning questions I've come across. What are those black lines? The answers is as follows -
This type of soiling is called Soil filtration or draught marks . Its the airflow contaminants that are trying to pass through a door, the crack in the wall or gaps in floor boards. This contamination is similar to what you find in your air conditioning filter.
As the air passes through the edge of the carpet pile, the microscopic soiling is deposited there, (hence the term filtration soiling). This build up occurs over a extended period of time and is not noticed until a build up has occurred.
This type of soiling is very difficult to remove because the soil particles are so fine that they penetrate deep into the carpet pile, sometimes into the backing of the carpet. So even when you remove them from the pile you may still see the stained carpet backing.
Removing this type of soiling is very difficult and requires special cleaning agents to assist in the process.
To help prevent soil filtration, vacuum(with a good vacuum) and wipe the edges of the carpet on a regular basis. Carpet cleaning Hampton, rug cleaning Whitton, Curtain cleaning Kew, Mattress cleaning london
Saturday, 30 July 2011
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Sunday, 13 March 2011
What can be found under beds.
A survey of the things people find under their beds turned up some bizarre results, from sweaty socks to sex toys.
And one man looked underneath his bed - to find his wife's secret girlfriend,
The survey, said people also found dirty plates, guitars and a mouldy Chinese takeaway.
One of the 2,000 adults questioned returned home to find his wife under the covers and a 'rustling sound' coming from under the bed. It turned out to be his wife's girlfriend.
One woman feared a gas leak only to discover the source of the stench came from a pair of her husband's sweaty football socks left festering for two years.
Another man was helping his mother-in-law move her bed only to find her collection of adult toys.
Over a third of those polled said they only vacuumed under the bed once a year. One in four would be embarrassed if someone looked under their bed.
Our advice: "Your bed is a haven and its surroundings should be clean and clutter-free to aid a good night's sleep and that includes under your bed."
And one man looked underneath his bed - to find his wife's secret girlfriend,
The survey, said people also found dirty plates, guitars and a mouldy Chinese takeaway.
One of the 2,000 adults questioned returned home to find his wife under the covers and a 'rustling sound' coming from under the bed. It turned out to be his wife's girlfriend.
One woman feared a gas leak only to discover the source of the stench came from a pair of her husband's sweaty football socks left festering for two years.
Another man was helping his mother-in-law move her bed only to find her collection of adult toys.
Over a third of those polled said they only vacuumed under the bed once a year. One in four would be embarrassed if someone looked under their bed.
Our advice: "Your bed is a haven and its surroundings should be clean and clutter-free to aid a good night's sleep and that includes under your bed."
Sunday, 6 February 2011
The bedbug summit - banishing the itchy insects
Warning - reading this could make you itch.
More than 300 people have gathered at the National Bedbug Summit in Washington DC to try to find ways to deal with the growing problem of infestations. Experts say bedbugs are now the "toughest pests to control", and that the insects are becoming more resistant to chemical treatments.
You wake up with your sheets stained by faecal matter and blood; can you think of anything worse?
When you ask pest control operators what is the most difficult pest to control - is it termites, cockroaches, bedbugs or ants - close to 80% say bedbugs are the most difficult," says Mr Rosenberg.
"There's not any one silver bullet, not one magic thing you can do that works all the time."
Bedbugs often live in the seams of mattresses, sofas and sheets, emerging to feed on their victims at night.
They are not known to carry diseases, but many people develop an itchy swelling when bitten.
Many people are now trying to deal with bedbugs themselves, and while this was a topic for discussion on the summit's agenda, experts say DIY treatments such as home chemicals and "foggers" - bug bombs - should be used with caution.
More than 300 people have gathered at the National Bedbug Summit in Washington DC to try to find ways to deal with the growing problem of infestations. Experts say bedbugs are now the "toughest pests to control", and that the insects are becoming more resistant to chemical treatments.
You wake up with your sheets stained by faecal matter and blood; can you think of anything worse?
When you ask pest control operators what is the most difficult pest to control - is it termites, cockroaches, bedbugs or ants - close to 80% say bedbugs are the most difficult," says Mr Rosenberg.
"There's not any one silver bullet, not one magic thing you can do that works all the time."
Bedbugs often live in the seams of mattresses, sofas and sheets, emerging to feed on their victims at night.
They are not known to carry diseases, but many people develop an itchy swelling when bitten.
Many people are now trying to deal with bedbugs themselves, and while this was a topic for discussion on the summit's agenda, experts say DIY treatments such as home chemicals and "foggers" - bug bombs - should be used with caution.
- Don't take in second-hand beds or mattresses
- Don't allow clutter to build up where you sleep - it's a perfect nesting place for bedbugs
- When looking around rented accommodation, watch out for telltale blood spots or smears on sheets, and in the seams of furniture and upholstery
- Don't wait to report a problem - nip an infestation in the bud before it grows
- Bedbugs are not thought to be able to bite through clothing. So as a last resort, you can zip yourself into a sleeping bag or all-over body suit
- Call pest control to deal with an infestation
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