Mitchel Groff

  For allergy sufferers, any kind of relief is necessary. The struggles of a stuffy nose, itchy eyes and sneezing can become exhausting. So it’s important to keep your living environment clean for better breathing and less allergy flare ups. Keeping your carpet as clean as can be from allergens and dust can make it much easier to breathe for those who suffer from allergies and asthma. Indoor Air Quality According the American Lung Association, it’s reported that controlling allergies and asthma begins at home. For many people, the issue of indoor air quality has become at the top of their home’s priority list. Carpets tend to act as a magnet for allergens as they become trapped within the fibers which in turn pollute the air. When reducing allergens in the home, it reduces the triggers and attacks allergy and asthma sufferers face. It also reduces the chance for future episodes by being able to breathe easier. Having Carpets Professionally Cleaned Studies have ...

  An area rug can pull together a room, offering color and texture. In addition, it has the added benefit of creating a soft, homey feel, making it an excellent place for little kids to play with a toy. Unfortunately, though, these pieces pick up dirt and grime, especially if located it high traffic zones. This can make it frustrating, fading the appearance and simply turning a beautiful centerpiece into something dingy. You can take measures to protect it. Here are three things to help maintain its look. 1. Call in Professionals While you can try to treat stains and dirt on your own, that can be time consuming and difficult. Specialists have more knowledge about the different materials, textures and needs of your rugs. Therefore, contacting a carpet cleaning company could help restore the materials in a safer manner. In addition, a thorough rug cleaning not only provides a deep clean, but also removes allergens, dust mites and bacteria. You can also take your carpet...

  School’s out and summer is finally here! Along with the all the fun in the sun, comes more stubborn laundry stains than any other time of year.  Luckily, these stains are easy to remove as long as you know what products to use. Here's our list of the 12 worst summertime stains and how to eliminate them. 1. Grass Stains If you have kids that play sports such as baseball, football...or tend to play in the yard you need to know how to get rid of stubborn grass stains in the laundry. How to clean: Pre-soak the stain garments in warm water and a few drops of dishwashing soap. Gently scrub stain in small circular motion with a soft bristled brush. If stain remains, soak again in a mixture with equal parts vinegar and water.  Soak for at least 30 minutes. Rinse and wash garment according to clothing tag instructions. 2. Dirt & Mud Stains With the summer storms and heat, you’re likely to encounter several mud stains on you and your family’s clothing. Removi...

  1.  Sort as you go Instead of wasting time sorting clothes into loads on laundry day, sort as you go with multiple hampers. This will take away that extra step on laundry day. It also allows you to customize your loads of laundry how ever you prefer. If you like to wash each family member’s laundry separately, set your hampers up and label them with each person’s name. If you prefer to wash loads by color or texture, label each hamper that way. On laundry day, take each hamper one at a time to the laundry room and simply transfer all the clothes from the hamper to the washer. No sorting necessary! 2.  Stain treat as you go Just like sorting laundry, stain treatment on laundry day can take a ton of time (especially if you have messy kiddos). The time and energy it takes to look at each piece of clothing from the hamper, one-by-one. Then, treating all the stains BEFORE you can start the washer is a pain. Instead, treat them as you go by keeping some ...

  We all know that smell. The one that lingers after a night out bar hopping, dinner around the fire pit or an evening spent at a concert. That stale ashtray stink that follows you home and seems to engulf everything you touch. Yuck! How do you get that unmistakable smoke stench out of your clothes? Without Washing: Air it Out The first thing a smoky garment needs is some fresh air. Hang the garment in a well ventilated area…even better hang outside. It’s amazing what a little sun and fresh air can do. Odor Eliminating Spray If the smoke smell remains, keep the garment hanging and use an odor eliminating such as Febreze all over the front and back. You can make your own odor eliminating spray by combining equal parts vinegar and water in a spray bottle. Add 20-30 drops of your favorite essential oil such as lemon or mint oil. Baking Soda Place garment in an extra large plastic zipper bag with plenty of room for the garment to move around. If you don’t have a larg...

  Fabric sofas look great and can be especially cozy. They can also be a major nightmare when it comes to cleaning. But spills are bound to happen from time to time and, unless you want to adorn your couch with those beautiful plastic covers, you’re going to need to know how to clean a fabric sofa. Reclaim your couch’s lounge-worthy status with the help of some handy how-tos.  But First…Look Before You Clean. If the fabric is removable then it can be taken to professional agencies. The best is to opt for Durango laundry services for your sofa fabric cleaning.  There are a few factors you need to keep in mind when determining how to clean a fabric sofa properly. 1. You need to review your manufacturer’s instructions: Always, always check the manufacturer’s cleaning instructions before attempting to remove stains from your sofa or freshen up your couch. Failing to do so could void warranties or flat-out ruin your couch. 2. The tags can answer many cleaning questions: If you...

  Now that the weather is cooling down, it’s time to switch out your summer wardrobe for something a bit warmer. While you could simply leave your summer clothes in your closet, they’ll take up precious space, and you’ll have to rifle through them to find what you want. For this reason, it’s best to store them until you need them again next year and save yourself the space and hassle. Here are some tips on how to do this properly. Clean Thoroughly Even if your summer clothes are technically clean, it’s a good idea to have them dry cleaned again immediately before storing them. This will help to get rid of any dust, dust mites, allergens and pet hair that may have collected on them while in your closet or drawers. Furthermore, adding a dryer sheet during the packing process will help make them smell good as well as remove excess lint, hair and other unwanted debris. If some clothes require professional cleaning then opt for the companies providing laundry services in Durango.  ...