Tips to combat your child's allergies

Many a time, parents find it difficult to detect the signs of allergies in their young children. After all, kids come in contact with germs all the time which could result in coughing, sneezing and a runny nose. While most of us would believe it's another cold, it could actually be an allergy if there's constant sneezing, coughing, eyes watering, headaches, chest congestion and trouble in breathing.

The most effective way to treating allergies in the child is finding out what exactly is triggering it. Once you know the reason for it, you can adopt a few changes to ensure your child is in a much healthy environment. Below are some smart tips to help you prevent allergies.

1. Stuffed toys attract a lot of dust mites and other allergens. Therefore, it is important to wash them often using hot water.

2. Use a dust mite-proof cover on your child's bed to avoid dust mites from settling in. Also, ensure that the bedding is washed every week in hot water.

3. Get your carpets and upholstery cleaned by professionals in order to get rid of the dust and allergens thoroughly. Classique Chem-Dry with its cleaning expertise is known to remove 98% of allergens from carpets, rugs, furniture and upholstery.

4. Purchase a vacuum cleaner that has a HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Air) filter as this captures even the smallest of dust particles resulting in cleaner air.

5. Use a good air conditioning system to filter allergens from the outside environment. Check the filters periodically and replace them when they get extremely dirty.

6. Be on the look out for mould and mildew.

7. Opt for chemical cleaners that have mild scents.

8. Avoid smoking indoors.

9. Vacuum and wash your cushions, pillows and blankets regularly to minimise the

    exposure to pet dander.

In extreme cases consult a pediatrician for effective medication.

We at Classique Chem-Dry provide the best cleaning service. To know more about us and the services we provide visit us at http://www.classiquechemdry.com.au/

Spots and stains

Isn’t a stain and a spot the same thing?

Nope, it isn't the same thing. Stains and spots are as different as a dots and dash or cheetah and a zebra... I could go on with the examples but there is a big difference in stains and spots especially in the carpet cleaning business.

Let's start be defining the two

Spots: These are things spilled onto the carpet but do not chemically bond to the fibers. Examples would be dirt from heavy traffic areas, food, etc…

Stains: This, on the other hand, is spills that can damage or change the carpet in one way or another. Things like motor oil or the like would fall under this category

Leaving the definition aside main difference between the two is that spots are organic while stains are not. Also, you can always see a spot, but sometimes you can have a stain and not even see it. If you have spilled something like transparent like oil, dust will cling to it, and even when you vacuum, the dust on the stain will remain. This issue is something that gets carpet cleaners in a soup sometimes. We are called out to clean a carpet, but the stain only reveals itself after the cleaning. Naturally, the carpet owner blames the carpet cleaner.

So now how would the carpet owner tell the difference between a stain and a spot? A good way to determine if it's a spot or a stain is to check if the “spot” changed the tint or hue of the rug. If it does, it is actually a stain, but if the color is different than the rug–like red wine on a beige carpet–then it is most likely a spot.

We at Chemdry take care of all the spots and stains on your carpets. Give us a call at 1800 213 006 or visit our website www.classiquechemdry.com.au for more information on our services.

Winter is coming!

As the days are getting shorter, It's time to clean the house. Autumn is about to end and is the perfect time to start preparing the house for winter.

Here are some of the top tips for cleaning from the Professionals at chem-dry

Clean Carpets, Upholstery & Curtains:

Dust and dirt can accumulate in the carpets and upholsteries. It is important that this is cleaned up before they turn into holiday blues. Use a vacuum cleaner to clean the dust from carpets. It will help to reduce allergies and dust mites. Get your carpets professionally cleaned to avoid the hassle and get clean carpets.

Clean Muddy Prints:

To clean muddy foot/paw prints from carpets. it is better to leave the mud to dry before cleaning it up. Once the mud has dried, sprinkle some bicarbonate soda over the area and after half-an-hour vacuum out the dirt.

Sort out your wardrobe

It's time to put those summer shorts back and get out the overalls and gloves. Cleaning and clearing out the wardrobe items to remove the dust accumulated. 

Declutter the Garage 

The garage is usually a spot where we all end up hoarding thing we don't really require at the moment but we will in the future. It's time to sort this out and make room for more stuff instead.

Cleaning the bathroom

Autumn humid temperature can give rise to unwanted germs in the bathroom. The bathroom is one of the important and most used rooms in the house. It is vital to clean the bathroom and keep it sanitized. 

Getting ready for winter shouldn’t be a tasking job. At Classique Chem-dry, we offer a wide range of home improvement services like carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning, Area rug cleaning, Hoarding management etc. Contact us at Get a FREE Quote 1800 213 006 for a free quote today.