Q. What Process do you use to clean carpet?
A. Most of the carpet cleaning we do is the "hot water extraction" method, also known as "Steam Cleaning" This process is used by about 80% of all carpet cleaning companies across the country. Most major carpet manufacturers recommend hot water extraction as the preferred method of cleaning.
Q. How long does the carpet take to dry?
A. The normal drying time is from 4 to 6 hours. With our "Quick Dry" process drying times can be reduced by as much as 50% of normal.
Q. I've heard it's best to put off having your carpet cleaned as long as possible, is this true?
A. No. In fact, many of the major carpet mills today recommend professional cleaning at least once per year. The build up of soil in your carpet in combination with foot traffic creates abrasion that breaks down your carpets' fibers. The higher the traffic in a given area, the more often the carpet will need cleaning.
Q. Should I have my carpet dry cleaned or steam cleaned?
A. As mentioned earlier, most major carpet manufacturers now recommend hot water extraction (Steam Cleaning) as the preferred method. Like the laundering of your clothing, Steam cleaning is highly effective in removing soil and other contaminants from your carpet. It is one of five carpet cleaning processes that are officially recognized as an industry standard.
To most people "dry cleaning" means cleaning without water. The fact is that most carpet cleaning advertised as "Dry" cleaning actually uses anywhere from a little, to a lot, of water! That's because most of the soil in your carpet is water soluble. For the most part that means better results with a wet cleaning process. On the other hand each cleaning process has its place given the circumstances. For the majority of residential customers steam cleaning will deliver the most effective results.
At Alliance Property Services, we offer all five of the industry standard cleaning processes. Each process can be effective depending on the right circumstances. For those who prefer a dry cleaning process, we offer "Ultra Dry". "Ultra Dry" is a unique and effective process that delivers good results with minimum water use. Drying times are brief with an average of 1 to 2 hours.
Q. Does your cleaning process soak the backing of the carpet?
A. No, although our process rinses the carpet deep down, moisture does not penetrate the backing of the carpet. With our powerful truck mounted powered equipment, your carpet is thoroughly rinsed, but left only damp to the touch.
Q. Can you get the pet odor out of my carpet?
A. Pet odor is a very common problem. At Alliance Property Services we can help you deal with your pet challenges. From minor problems to major headaches Alliance Property Services can help find that solution that works best for you.
The problem with pet odor is that it can be much deeper than it first appears at first. Pet urine can easily soak through the backing of the carpet into the padding underneath. In more severe cases the urine can penetrate into the sub-floor beneath the padding. This creates a problem that is multi-layered.
The urine also provides for the growth of bacteria. This in turn contributes to a worsening of the odor problem and can contribute to permanent color loss of the carpet fiber.
To eliminate this problem the urine must be removed or neutralized from each of the layers affected. If the contamination is limited to only the face yarn of the carpet then the cleaning itself may effectively remove the odor. In more severe cases a urine neutralizer may be applied.
In the most severe cases, replacement of the carpet padding, treatment of the under-side of the carpet and the sub-floor may be required. Even replacement of the carpet, however, cannot guarantee complete removal of the odor.
Left untreated over a period of time pet odor can become absorbed into many of the porous materials in your home. Draperies, sheet rock, upholstered furniture, base-boards, even the concrete foundation are just a few of the materials that can absorb these odors.
At Alliance Property Services, we offer a range of solutions to help you with your pet odor problems. In the long run, however, it may be more a matter of proper maintenance instead of total elimination. After all, we love our pets and want to keep them a part of our family. Pet ownership adds to the challenge of maintaining a clean and healthy home. At Alliance Property Services we can help you meet those challenges.
Q. What does it mean to "clean to the standards"?
A. In 1992 representatives from the carpet manufacturing industry, the carpet cleaning industry and the federal government all agreed upon a common set of standards for the carpet cleaning industry. These standards are now referred to as the Soo1-92 standards. They recognize five types of cleaning processes; Hot Water Extraction, Absorbent Compound Cleaning, Bonnet Cleaning, Rotary Shampoo and Dry Foam Cleaning.
Alliance Property Services offers all of these methods and can select the process that's right for your needs.
It was agreed that each of these cleaning processes should include these common steps.
1. Pre-Vacuum
2. Pre-treat spots, stains and heavily soiled areas
3. A thorough rinse
4. Furniture Moving
5. Complete Drying within 24 hours.
Cleaning your carpet in accordance to these industry standards will help assure that you'll get a quality cleaning job.
Alliance Property Services "standard service" exceeds these specifications. In addition to these steps Alliance Property Services powerful truck mounted equipment combined with our exclusive "Quick-Dry" process reduces drying time to only a few hours.
In addition to carpet other floor coverings have been gaining in popularity. Ceramic tile, hardwoods and marble are few examples of hard surface floor coverings now in demand. And like carpet, they too eventually need professional attention. That's why you need Alliance Property Services, the floor care experts.
For most, the old fashion mop is the cleaning tool of choice. Although this appears to work fine at first, eventually you start to notice the tile getting darker in the traffic areas. Mopping no longer gets the job done. Dirt and soil from the mop has been absorbed into the grout between the tile leaving it dull and dingy.
Next you break out the toothbrush. It's amazing what you can do with a toothbrush and several long days of tedious labor on your hands and knees, however, if you have more important things to do with your time, there is a better way.
Call Alliance Property Services Our powerful truck mounted cleaning system will restore the natural beauty of your ceramic tile and grout quickly and economically, With Alliance Property Services tile and grout service, we will clean your floors will sparkle once again, and you save time and money.
Your carpet represents a significant investment in your home. And nothing protects this investment better than a thorough cleaning by Alliance Property Services With either our "Premium" or "Standard" service packages, your carpet is cleaned in accordance with the industry standards specified by most new carpet warranties. Our cleaning method (hot water extraction) is recommended by carpet manufacturers, including Shaw Industries, the largest manufacturer of carpet in the world.
With the Alliance Property Services system, abrasive dirt and soil is effectively and safely removed from your carpet. Our "Premium Service Package" includes furniture moving, pre-vacuuming and pre-treatment of spots, heavily soiled and other problem areas. It also includes cleaning your baseboards. Carpet fans are used to minimize drying time. Your carpet is also treated with our premium fiber protectant to prevent future spots and soiling.
A healthy home starts from the ground up with clean carpet. Your carpets act as a sink capturing dust, soil, pollen, dander, food particles and a host of other contaminants. And "Premium Service" comes with a 30-day guarantee. A thorough cleaning by Alliance Property Services eliminates these unwanted invaders and restores your carpets beauty. University research now shows that properly maintained carpet promotes improved indoor air quality for your home and your family.
Carpet Care: Overall Cleaning
Vacuuming alone won't protect your carpet. Even though vacuuming can remove most soil, it is also necessary to clean your carpet on a regular basis to remove the oily, sticky soil that vacuums don't remove. These soils result from cooking vapors, air pollution, and tracked-in dirt from outside. The particles of oily soil deposited on carpet fibers can cause gradual but significant dulling of colors. The color isn't lost, but is hidden under the film. If this type of soil is allowed to accumulate, it begins to attract and hold the dry soil.
If carpet is cleaned before it becomes too unsightly, the cleaning chore will be easier and more successful. Carpet in a typical household should be cleaned every 12 to 18 months, depending on the number of residents and amount of activity.
Choosing the proper cleaning system is important. Some systems may leave residues, which accelerates re-soiling and defeats the whole purpose of cleaning. The recommendations below represent the best current knowledge and should help prolong the time between cleanings.
What cleaning system should you use? Shaw recommends the hot water extraction system. Research indicates that the hot water extraction system provides the best capability for cleaning. This system is commonly referred to as "steam cleaning," although no steam is actually generated. The process consists of spraying a solution of water and detergent into the carpet pile and recovering the water and soil with a powerful vacuum into a holding tank. This can be done from a truck-mounted unit outside the home with only the hose and wand brought inside or by a portable system brought into the home.
Professional or do-it-yourself?
It is to your advantage to use professional carpet cleaners because their experience enables them to do a better job than you can do yourself. Their equipment has more extraction power than the rental units available to individuals, and the carpet should dry more quickly. True professionals also understand the equipment, know the proper cleaning agents for the situation at hand, and recognize the differences in fibers and carpet construction.
Alliance Property Services Stain Cleaning Tips Maintaining a spot free carpet is made much easier if it has been treated with a high quality fabric protector. No carpet, however, is stain proof. Many conditions can cause permanent discoloration of carpet fiber. Among these are the dyes in some food and beverages, bleaches, acids and caustic solutions found in every day cleaning products. Pet urine and even household dust (especially dust filtration stains along the walls) can, over time, permanently discolor your carpet.
Act fast! Take immediate steps to remove spots. The longer a spot remains on the carpet the more likely it is to become a permanent stain.
For Best Results prompt attention to spots and spills is often the difference between spots easily removed and permanent stains. If your carpet has been treated with a protective fiber treatment it should respond effectively to simple spot cleaning procedures. You'll be amazed out how easy spot removal can be when you closely follow the simple steps outline in this spot removal guide.
Don't replace your favorite sofa or chair; get it “Alliance Clean”!
The experts at Alliance can restore the beauty and extend the life of your favorite upholstered furniture. Alliance gets your upholstery deep down clean and fresh, bringing back the vibrant color and beauty.
Upholstered furniture uses more varied materials and methods of manufacture than carpet. One cleaning process will not work on all upholstered furniture. Special considerations such as color fastness and dimensional stability of the fabric must be made. At Alliance, we'll provide the cleaning process that's right for your particular upholstered fabric.
"Dust Down"
Maybe your upholstered furniture hasn't been cleaned in years, but still looks pretty good. For only a fraction of the price of a professional cleaning our technicians can provide a thorough vacuuming of your furniture. By removing dry soil contaminants like household dust, dust mites, pollen and dander you can freshen up your furniture without putting a strain on your budget.
Let Alliance Property Services restore the beauty and freshness of all your upholstered fabrics.
If you've had the misfortune of a flood in your home, you know the importance of fast action. A quick response is important to minimize damage to your home. The sooner your home can be returned to its pre-flood condition the less disruption to your life.
Using state-of-the-art techniques and equipment, Alliance Property Services can remove excess water and dry your home in short order. With more specialized de-flood crews than any other company in Santa Clara County. We can respond to your problem fast!
We'll work with your insurance company to get you back to normal in the shortest possible time. We're ready on a 24hour, 7 day a week basis to respond to your crisis. So when disaster strikes, call Alliance Property Services TODAY!Our professional technicians and fleet of trucks are ready to serve you.
If everyday wear and tear has removed the luster from your marble floor it’s time to call Alliance today! Our technicians can correct most of the everyday problems that can rob the beauty of your marble floor. Our services include:
Clean and Polish.... Using specially formulated polishing powders we can restore the shine to your marble in no time.
Honing.... Our honing process can remove minor scratches that may have marred your marble finish.
Sealing.... Protect both the marble and grout by applying a protective seal.
Service also available for:
-Countertops
-Showers
-Other hard surfaces
Slate
Limestone
Terrazzo
Granite
Concrete
PLEASE CALL ALLIANCE PROPERTY SERVICES TODAY @ 408.227.4697 or 800.975.4697...PLEASE visit our website at www.Alliance-PropertyServices.com
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