Cleaning your carpets?? Things you should know...

• For the finest clean, move the furniture to the centre of the room. Clean the outer limits first, move the furniture back in place and then clean the center of the room. To get best results, remove all the furniture from the room until the carpet dries are fully.

• Use a normal dry vacuum cleaner and vacuum the section you want to clean to remove loose dirt.

• Pre-treat the affected areas with the appropriate cleaning products.

• For generally soiled carpets, rug machines are designed such that they deep clean and remove all the dirt in one cleaning pass. 

• Avoid over-wetting the carpet. Don't run the machine over heavily soiled spots more than twice – especially for multi-level/looped carpets as they hold more liquid. If additional cleaning is desired, allow carpets to dry before attempting to re-clean heavily soiled areas. 

• You should pull through nearly two-third tank of dirty water for each tank of clean water used, depending on the type of carpet you have.

• Open the windows and doors for faster drying. 

• To prevent stains on the carpet, place aluminum foil under the legs of the furniture, if you intend replacing the furniture before the carpet is completely dry.

For best results call our specialists on 1800 213 006. Or visit our website - http://www.classiquechemdry.com.au.

Fire damage Restoration

The fire, smoke and water damage that typically follow a fire will not be fun to have to tend to, however since most of us cannot buy a professional cleaner and take care of these things for us, we generally have to do this on our own. A lot of us that have to deal with this at some point in our existence ordinarily ad-lib, but if you educate yourself prior to attempting to begin this necessary household improvement plan, you can make it fine.

The first thing that you need to do is make sure that it will be okay to go back into the home after the fire is gone. Speak with the fire marshal and ask him or her if the residence is safe. If you see puddles of water still in your residence since the fire crew has gone away, turn the electrical power in the entire home off to prevent being electrocuted.

All pools of water must be removed right away, because mold can begin to cultivate as little as 24 hours after your fire is over. It is necessary to get started as quickly as practicable where puddles of water are included. The windows and doors of the house need to be opened to let the air and remaining smoke in the household to be released. Removing the scent of soot away the residence is never easy, but this can really aid you. If there is no breeze that day, you can use fans to help blow the air outside the home may assist.

Pets should not let back inside the house. All birds that were in the home should be shown to the vet, since they are particularly sensitive to changes in their living conditions.

Everything inside the residence that is wet from the fire hose has to be taken out and let to dry, however you should try to keep those things away from direct sun, since this can stain certain items.

All food items that might have been unsealed during the fire need to be disposed of, since those items might be tainted.

Clean the leaves of the plants you own and get rid of the smoke residue. Soot on plant leaves can destroy them.

The ceilings and walls will possibly need to be repainted, since most of smoke damage cannot be cleaned up.

Any furniture inside the house that did not get drenched by the fire crew will likely have ash on it and you do not want to sit upon or rub on these. Treat it with the vacuum cleaner attachment without any bristles, since bristles and brushes will only drive it further into the carpet. This should also apply to the carpet.

If at all you have difficulty  in cleaning a house after a fire damage; Get professional help

 Contact Classique ChemDry for best services in Fire damage restoration.

(Fire Damage Restoration Work done by Classique ChemDry)

Does Your Mattress Need A Cleanup??

After a tiresome work day what we most need is some really good rest. But! Imagine when crashing on the bed, you see the mattress dirty. This would totally bug you off. And not to mention – completely ruin your sleep. Hence, it is quiet necessary to keep mattresses clean at all times.

Mattresses are susceptible to a lot of things - dirt, dust mites, stains and a lot of other things.

Mattresses may follow the same process of cleaning as that of upholstery. It is very important that you use proper cleaning products to go about with the cleaning process.

There are many techniques and listed below is an amalgamation of lot of these techniques.

Follow these basic steps:

• Vacuum the mattress/ use upholstery cleaner:

It is very important to vacuum the mattress or clean it with upholstery cleaner. You don’t want to leave dust particles on your mattress. These tiny dirt particles will not only cause any stain to blot more but also lead to unnecessary dust mites that will gather on the mattress once it is wet.

• Spray with citrus cleaner or vinegar in case of a stain:

Stains are stubborn! The chemical bonds which cause stains are quite strong; and to break these bonds, you need an equally strong chemical. You also need to make sure that, the chemical you use will not ruin your mattress. One perfect solution is a lime water mixture or vinegar.  Just spray the solution on the stain and let it set for 5 minutes, next wipe it with a clean cloth and your stain will be gone.

• Your mattress needs a Suntan. 

Some stains are caused due to too much of moisture, if you do not have a vacuum cleaner or a dryer than the best way to get rid of the excess moisture, mold and mildew is by taking the mattress out on a bright sunny day and let it dry out for a while.  

• Apply baking soda and detergent to get rid of blood stains. 

Blood stains are the most difficult stains to get rid off. Make a solution of 1 part baking soda and two parts of water and apply it over the stain and let it sit for 30 minutes after that make a solution of 1 tablespoon of liquid dish washing detergent with 2 cups of cold water and gently brush it over the affected area. Next, dry the area using a dry clean cloth.

These are some of the different types of techniques which serve different purpose when it comes to mattress cleaning. If at all you can’t go through all these process then professional help is always there. Classique ChemDry offer many cleaning service including mattress cleaning in Canberra & surrounding suburbs. Visit: http://www.classiquechemdry.com.au/topic/mattress-cleaning-canberra

Cleaning Rugs The Right Way...!!

Do you prefer a plain solid surface under your feet? Or a rug?

It’s definitely a rug. Everyone wants to have a soft and comfortable rug beneath their legs. At the same time they would want those rugs to be clean, and not filthy.

Many people think that cleaning a carpet or rug is a simple task. But not really so! It is a task for professionals and advanced equipment.

Classique Chemdry is a company that will clean your rug using an advanced technique that will leave your rug not just clean but also long-lasting. Always consider Classique Chemdry because they are the best.

Classique Chemdry is the top carpet cleaning outfit and they know to handle rugs. They will clean the rug with the least amount of time leaving your rugs clean and healthier than ever before and can be trusted with your precious rugs, because they are professionals.

Never think that if your rug looks clean, then it doesn’t require cleaning. Remember that dust and viruses cannot be seen, they remain hidden with the rug. And rugs hold more dirt even than a carpet.

Once the rug cleaning professionals come for a clean up, always make sure that you show them the power outlets in your rooms. Never try to change power sockets as per your convenience, it could be dangerous.

The rug cleaning technique always begins with vacuum cleaning, if you see that it is the only thing that the cleaners are doing then you have hired wrong people.

Along with vacuum cleaning a lot more processes are involved which Classique Chemdry professionals are qualified to do.

Like any other material, rugs also have a life. They tend to were out soon, but regular or timely cleaning with proper methods could increase your rug life.

Choose the right people for your area rug cleaning. And you know who are the best. Think wisely, choose wisely. It’s always Classique Chemdry.. Schedule a professional cleaning today!!

What’s your stain?? – II (Carpet stains at home)

Facing trouble with stains on carpets?? Here are a few quick home remedies that may help you get rid of those nasty carpet stains at home. Browse through the list below to find which is your stain!

Lipstick and lipbalm

Scrape off excess lipbalm/lipstick from the affected area of your carpet. With the help of a clean white cloth, sponge/dab the stain with a dry cleaning solvent. Blot the area till the solvent has been absorbed. If the stain still remains, mix 1 tbsp liquid dishwashing detergent, 1 tbsp white vinegar with two cups of warm water. Sponge/dab the affected area with this solution. Blot the same till the liquid is absorbed. Sponge with cold water. Blot dry to get rid of the detergent & vinegar solution.

Baby food

In case of a stain from baby food, mix 1 tbsp of liquid dishwashing detergent with 2 cups of warm water. With the help of a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with the prepared solution. Dab the stain till the solvent is absorbed. Repeat if the stain still appears. Sponge with cold water & blot dry.

Nail polish

Remove residue from your carpet. Once you have removed the excess, apply nail polish remover, drop by drop, to soften the area. Then blot the area or scrape away. Next, Shampoo, let it dry and then vacuum. Remember to pretest the nail polish remover in an inconspicuous place. 

  

Crayon

In case of a soft crayon, freeze the affected area by applying an ice cube (wrapped in a small plastic bag). Next, scrape off the excess crayon on the stain with a clean cloth & press the same with the tip of a warm iron. Repeating till all the wax is transferred from the carpet to the cloth. If the color stain still remains on the carpet, sponge the same with a dry cleaning solvent.

Food color

To get rid of food colour, mix 1 tbsp of liquid dishwashing detergent & 1 tbsp of white vinegar with 2 cups of warm water. By means of a clean white cloth, sponge/dab the spot/stain with the detergent/vinegar solution. Blot frequently with a dry cloth until the stain vanishes. Sponge with warm water & then blot until it is absorbed. Next, sponge the affected area with rubbing alcohol. Blot to remove the stain. Sponge with warm water & again blot till the liquid is absorbed.

If the stain still persists, mix 1 tsp of liquid dishwashing detergent & 1 tbsp of ammonia with 2 cups of warm water. Sponge the area with this solution & leave it on the stain for minimum 30 minutes (blot every 5 minutes with a clean white cloth & more solution). Sponge/dab with cold water & blot dry.

Still seem to have trouble cleaning your carpets? Classique ChemDry’s superior carpet cleaning is your perfect partner in extending the life of your carpets & helping you get rid of all your carpet problems! Schedule a professional cleaning today. We look forward to talking to you!

Carbonation Process on Carpets..

Try this, pour some soda in a beaker or a wide glass and put some raisins into it and watch what happens.. Immediately you will see the raisins are pushed on top by the bubbles arising from the bottom. The bubbles or froth forming process is called "carbonation process".

This is a simple lab procedure which is applied in carpet cleaning and works perfectly!

Want to know how and why?

Well, in the first place, you don’t need soapy liquid to wash the carpet. Also, with soap you require a lot of water to rinse off the soap which in turn increases the time required for drying. However, the carbonation process needs very little water. 

Here, first the carpet is sprayed with our patent spot remover product and then the carbonation process works its magic, pushing the dust and other stubborn particles on top and out of the carpet.

The process follows a simple W.A.T.C.H. process i.e.

W=Water

A=Agitation

T= Time

C= Chemicals

H= Heat

Water: Without water it is impossible to get the carpet clean, but the amount of water used is adequate and not too much nor too less.

Agitation: Without agitation it’s difficult to get off stubborn stains. One of the best examples could be 'you cant clean dishes without scrubbing'.

Time: The carpet needs to soak a bit after water is sprayed over it. SO time factor is important to let it soak appropriately.

Chemicals: Classique ChemDry uses eco friendly products to do cleaning; now the advantage of this is that it gentler on the carpet and the inhabitants too.

Heat: Heat is necessary to get out all stains; heat breaks difficult stain bonds which normally don’t break in normal water.

Try Classique ChemDry’s unique carbonation cleaning process to clean your carpet in the best possible way. Your carpets will not only be brighter but will also smell fresher and your home will be much more healthier than before. Schedule a professional cleaning today.

Some feedback we got from a nasty mould job recently..

Hi Bryan,

Andrew and I would like to thank you, your wife Chris and your team for all the hard work you did on our insurance claim this year. Your team showed themselves to be very professional and without your help we would hate to think what state we would be in.

Bryan with your advanced knowledge of mould and water damage to homes we are extremely grateful as we were unaware of the dangers we were living with.

We can’t thank you enough for all your hard work, as you ran this claim faultlessly, always willing to take my phone calls and answer my questions at any time, which was very comforting when the situation we were in was so extremely stressful.

We are gradually getting through the boxes now that most of the building works are completed. Will let you know when we have finished and hopefully catch up for a couple of well deserved cold ones.

Kindest regards,

Rochelle and Andrew McMahon