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• Our carpet
cleaning technicians are IICRC
certified therefore they are knowledgeable
in the finest methods available in carpet care.
• We
use truck-mounted machines because the truck mounted machinery is capable of far greater
suction, insuring that your carpet will be as clean and as
dry as possible.
• We offer full room and traffic-lane-only
cleaning in an effort to suit your needs. |
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J
& M uses and is certified by the IICRC
in the
"Hot Water Extraction"
method of carpet cleaning.
Call the Experts Now at 480 706.0737
Carpet
and tile are big investments, and add dramatically to
the comfort and pleasure you get from your home. In order
to maintain the life and beauty of your carpet and tile
for as long as possible, it is important to have it cleaned
regularly. Not
only does regular cleaning keep your carpet looking its best,
it removes pet dander and other allergens from the carpet
fibers.
At
J & M, your business is important to us, so our professionals
take special care to make your carpet look its best. The
following pages give you a complete overview of the optimum
carpet cleaning methods established by the carpet industry.
We service all of Maricopa County and throughout the State of Arizona including:
Ahwatukee, Apache Junction, Avondale, Buckeye, Carefree, Cave Creek, Chandler, Chandler Heights, El Mirage, Fountain Hills, Gila Bend, Gilbert, Glendale, Goodyear, Guadalupe, Litchfield Park, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Peoria, Phoenix, Queen Creek, Scottsdale, Sun City, Sun City West, Sun Lakes, Surprise, Tempe, Tolleson, Wickenburg, Youngtown, Tucson, Casa Grande.

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| CRAWLIN
CRITTERS AND CRUD:
A Guide To The Slime, Grime & Livestock That’s
Sleeping, Creeping & Galloping Through Your Carpet.
or (Many of these
apply to your furniture’s upholstery too!)
“33 Good Reasons WHY the Major Carpet Manufacturers
Recommend - Hot Water Extraction
and Carpet Protectant -
When You Have Your Carpets Professionally Cleaned EACH Year.” |
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Notice
the sharp
“Cutting Edges”
on these grains of sand.
These sharp edges cut your
carpet fibers and cause
premature wear patterns.
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- Asphalt.
- Bacteria.
- Car
Exhaust.
- Carpet
Beetles.
- Chemicals.
- Dirt.
- Dust.
- Dust
Mites.
- Earth.
- Fleas.
- Food
Particles.
- Fungus.
Germs.
- Gravel.
- Grease.
- Grime.
- Grit.
- Hair.
- Industrial
Waste.
- Lint.
- Mud.
- Pet
Stains.
- Pollens.
- Pollutants.
- Rock.
- Sand.
- Scum.
- Smoke.
- Soil.
- Soot.
- Tar.
- Tobacco
smoke.
- Urine.
- Vomit.
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“Allergins
that get trapped
deep down in your carpet can cause your itchy watery
eyes” |
Your itchy eyes may be telling you that you have eye allergies,
or allergic conjunctivitis, a condition that affects 58
million Americans.
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The following
are the primary causes of
itchy allergy eyes the #1 complaint of allergy sufferers.
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Pollen
- The most widespread
cause of itchy allergy eyes
- Released from
grasses, trees, and weeds in spring, summer, and fall
- Checking the pollen
counts can be helpful when planning outdoor activities
- To check your
local pollen count click here www.pollen.com
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The
primary cause of indoor allergic conjunctivitis
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Found
in furniture, carpet, curtains, towels, and especially in
mattresses and bed sheets
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Your
bed contains about 2 million of these microscopic creatures
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Flourishes
in warm, moist, and dimly lighted areas of your home
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Once
established, a mold colony is visible as dark spots or streaks
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Usually
worse during humid and rainy weather
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Pet
Hair and Dander
- Pet dander is
tiny bits of scaly skin shed by cats and dogs
- Exposure occurs
when handling an animal or from household dust and furniture
that contains these particles
- Pet hair collects
dander, pollen, mold spores, and dust, which can trigger itching
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Air
Pollution and Smoke
- Air pollution
and smoke cannot trigger an allergic response, but they can
make your symptoms worse
- Exposure may irritate
your eyes, causing itching, tearing, and redness
- It is important
to minimize your exposure to these irritants
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1. Gold Standards: Carpet
and Rug Institute
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Regular
professional cleaning is
as important to your carpet as having a trained mechanic perform
routine maintenance on your car.
What
vacuuming and spot cleaning miss, extraction cleaning should
fix. |
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Through the Seal
of Approval program CRI tests deep cleaning extractors an deep
cleaning systems: the ones professionals use.
The extractor is
the machine, while the deep cleaning system is the combination
of that machine and a particular cleaning solution, following
a set procedure.
Extractors
that you can purchase for home use are for cleaning spots
and spills and are designed to remove surface soil only.
Although your carpet
may look better after an interim cleaning, the embedded soil
remains and periodic deep cleaning is still recommended. These
units may be handy, but CRI does not approve them at this time. |
The
CRI Seal of Approval System
The CRI Seal of Approval
program tests the effectiveness of deep cleaning extractors
and systems. To qualify for the Seal, extractors must meet
stringent standards in
all three test categories: |
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Soil
removal — CRI uses NASA-enhanced x-ray fluorescence technology
to measure the precise amount of soil removed from the carpet,
and soil removal efficiency is rated on three levels.
- Extractors that
exceed the average soil removal level receive a Bronze Seal
rating.
- Those achieving
higher levels of soil removal receive a Silver rating.
- Extractors that
remove the highest level of soil earn the CRI Gold
Seal of Approval.
Testing Criteria
include:
- Water
removal
— The extractor or system must remove most of the moisture
resulting from a wet cleaning process. Dirty water that remains
in the carpet could be a source of fungal growth and could
prolong the drying process.
- Texture
surface retention
— The product must not harm the carpet pile.
Rate of resoiling — This ensures that the product does
not attract dirt to the cleaned areas faster than the rest
of the carpet.
- pH — A
more neutral pH ensures that carpet dyes and fibers are not
adversely affected.
- Optical
brighteners — None is allowed, as optical brighteners
can leave some patches of carpet lighter than the rest.
- Colorfastness
— Products must not be so aggressive that they cause
a color change in the carpet.
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J
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pieces of equipment from “CRI
Gold Rated”
Manufacturers including the
amazing RX 20 Extractor. |
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The
(IICRC) Instutute of Inspection
Cleaning and Restoration
http://www.iicrc.org/
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The
principles of carpet cleaning are listed in the S100 Standard
and
Reference Guide for Professional Carpet Cleaning, last published
by the IICRC in 2002.
The principles of
carpet cleaning include:
- Dry Soil
Removal - thorough vacuuming using an upright vacuum
with brush agitation and high-efficiency double-lined collection
bag, or a final filter, to remove up to 99% of particles at
1 micron.
- Soil Suspension
- This involves the application of properly specified, formulated
and mixed preconditioning agents designed to separate soil
from fibers.
There are four fundamentals involved in soil suspension:
- application
of preconditioning chemicals;
- using heat
or temperature to speed chemical reactions;
- agitation
for proper chemical distribution,
- and providing
dwell time so that chemical reactions can be completed
before soil extraction is attempted. The acronym "CHAT"
makes the fundamentals of soil suspension easy to remember.
- Soil
Extraction
- Any method of cleaning must physically remove soils if it
is to be successful. Soil removal takes place with absorption,
wet vacuuming, rinsing, and even dry vacuuming. The most popular
method for soil removal among professionals is hot
water extraction.
- Grooming,
as necessary - Grooming has little to do with physical
soil removal; however, it is needed to eliminate pile distortion
and matting, to properly distribute additives, such as carpet
protectors, and to create an even appearance for your inspection.
- Drying
- Damp carpet resoils rapidly, creates potential for slip-fall
problems and ultimately, can grow bacteria with associated
odor.
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Your
Carpet Manufacturer's
Written Warranty
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Shaw
Industries, StainMaster and Mohawk,
who together manufacture over 80% of the world's carpet,
recommend hot water extraction cleaning.
This paragraph
comes from the current STAINMASTER Warranty page
“To qualify
for coverage under this limited warranty, you must
have had hot water extraction,
performed by a trained,
qualified carpet care professional, at least every 24 months
since the date of purchase of your carpet.
(You must provide your receipts for proof of service.†)”
http://www.stainmaster.com/warranty/stainmaster_carpet_warranties.jsp
http://www.stainmaster.comimages/documents/SFC_Consumr_Warrn_20070801.pdf
For more warranty
examples refer to the next page.
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Residential
Carpet Cleaning
The
#1 question the (IICRC) gets asked.
“How often should I get my carpets
cleaned?”
Answer: Frequently
used carpet should be professionally
cleaned by a qualified technician at least annually -
perhaps a little longer interval for infrequently used carpet
and even sooner for carpet in homes occupied by respiratory
sensitive or allergic persons; or in homes with indoor pets.
The
following chart from the IICRC S100
Standard and Reference Guide for
Professional Carpet Cleaning serves as a guideline
for recommending cleaning
frequencies for carpet. They consider traffic, soil rating,
vacuuming schedules,
spot cleaning schedules, and professional interim and restorative
cleaning. |
The
(IICRC) Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification
“Residential Carpet Cleaning Frequency
Chart” |
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Home
/ Carpet Owner
General Maintenance |
Professional
Carpet
Cleaner / Restorer
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| Vacuuming |
Spot
Cleaning
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Heavy
Use
Interim “Area Cleaning” |
“Total
Restorative Cleaning” |
| Light
Soil |
1 time
per week |
Daily or as soon as
spots are
noticed |
Traffic Areas every
12-18 months |
Every 2 years
or per manufacturer’s warranty |
Normal
Soil
Family with
Kids / Elderly |
1-2 times
per week |
Daily or as soon as
spots are
noticed |
Traffic Areas every
6-12 months |
Annually
(1x year) |
Heavy
Soil
Families with Pets / Smoking |
2-4 times
per week |
Daily or as soon as
spots are
noticed |
Traffic Areas every
3-6 months |
Every
6 months
(2x year) |
Extreme
Conditions
Large Families, Multiple Pets |
Daily |
Daily or as soon as
spots are
noticed |
Traffic Lanes every
2-3 months |
Every
3 months
(4x year) |
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The
following information is from the
warranty booklet for Stainmaster Carpets.
STAINMASTER
ULTRA LIFE® carpets are the thickest, most luxurious STAINMASTER®
carpets available, combining outstanding stain and soil resistance
with ultimate comfort. These carpets feature an enhanced stain
warranty and additional protection against texture loss, making
them the most elegant and longest lasting in the STAINMASTER®
line.
Q. Why is
professional cleaning important?
A. When vacuuming no longer removes all of
the soil, or you have not been able to remove stains following
the recommended carpet care and cleaning procedures found on
pages 18–21 of this booklet, it’s time to have your
carpet cleaned by a trained and qualified professional cleaner.
A reputable professional
cleaner knows the
latest information on carpet construction,carpet care products,
and safe, effective cleaning methods to help maintain carpet
beauty.

Q. How often
should my carpet be cleaned?
A. We recommend professional
cleaning at least every 12 months.
We require
professional cleaning every 24 months to be
eligible for coverage under many of the limited warranties set
forth in this booklet.
Q. Is more
frequent cleaning recommended with lighter carpet colors?
A. Lighter carpet shades, combined with the degree
of soil build-up and the amount of traffic in the home, may
require a more frequent cleaning schedule than just one professional
cleaning every 12 months.
Q.Which cleaning
method is recommended?
A. Steam or hot water
extraction is the
recommended method for deep cleaning most carpets. |
Hot
water extraction uses a machine to apply water and a cleaning
solution (if necessary) into the carpet pile to attack the soil
and greasy build-up on the carpet fibers.
A powerful vacuum
then extracts the solution almost immediately. Properly performed,
hot water extraction will effectively remove accumulated soil
from the carpet and refresh the texture of your carpet.
Q.What should
my professional cleaner know?
A. Make sure your professional cleaner knows and follows
these guidelines:
- Cleaning Requirements
- Vacuum thoroughly.
- Use professional
cleaning methods with hot water extraction.
- Immediate
maximum residue removal is critical.
- If solvents
or pre-spotters are needed, first do a general cleaning
and then, if necessary, spot clean.
- Cleaning Solutions
- pH must be
10 or less.
- Must not contain
any cationic agent as found in manybactericides, biocides,
anti-stats, pesticides, etc.
- Use only enough
solution to assure maximum cleaning and minimum residue.
Q. Is do-it-yourself
carpet cleaning okay?
A. Professional cleaning is recommended for any carpet
and is required every 24 months to maintain coverage under many
of these limited warranties.
If you decide to
do it yourself during an interim cleaning time period, carefully
follow these guidelines:
- Use only cleaning
solutions that are acceptable for use on stain and soil resistant
carpet.
- Before using any
cleaning solutions, pre-test for colorfastness on a small,
inconspicuous area of the carpet. Cationic or chemicals with
a pH greater than 10 should be avoided as they may void your
STAINMASTER® carpet limited warranties.
- Follow the manufacturer’s
directions carefully. Avoid using too much detergent, as it
could cause re-soiling.
- Rinse thoroughly.
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The
Amazing RX 20 Jet Extractor
Deep Scrubbing Extraction
and Carpet Revitalization System |
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THE
BEST MACHINE AVAILABLE
The RX 20 will make
your carpets the cleanest they
have ever been, cleaning the fibers (down to
the nap) from all directions and restoring them to a like new
fluffy condition.
The rotary action
actually flushes and then |
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simultaneously
removes bacteria and soil through over
650 (cleaning passes) hot
water injections and extractions per minute.
Nothing beats this machine for carpet care.
Your
carpets will stay cleaner longer - because the
units super agitation, combined with its weight, deeply cleans
to the carpet’s nap (foundation) flushing and extracting
more soil and cleaning solution then a carpet wand ever could.
Matted
and heavily soiled traffic lanes you once thought impossible
to clean will be restored, giving you the freedom
to rearrange furniture.
The RX20 has achieved
the (CRI) Carpet and Rug Institute’s GOLD standard for
cleaning effectiveness and carpet care. |
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Cleaning Tools |
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Cost |
$100
- $250 |
$3,500 |
#
Cleaning Heads |
1 |
5 |
#Cleaning
Passes Per Minute (CPPM) |
“Depends
on the strength and endurance of the operator.” Avg. 4-6
(CPPM) |
650
(CPPM) Cleaning Passes Per Minute (100x more effective) |
Carpet
Fiber Cleaning Angles Per Pass |
1 |
5
- The Cleaning Head Rotates 2x a Second |
Cleaning
Agitation Level |
Very
Low No Constant Pressure (Operator Dependent) |
Very
High 70 Pound wt. Provides Constant Pressure |
Revitalizes
Matted and Heavily Soiled Carpets |
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YES
with amazing results! |
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| “Why
you need to clean carpet fibers from all angles to really get
them clean.” |
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Carpet
fibers are ROUND! And to get completely clean the entire fiber
you have to clean all around the fiber - this requires a circular
cleaning motion.
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Wands
only go over and clean the fibers in 1 or 2 directions.
The RX 20 cleans all angles, and in all directions automatically. |
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Why is
the RX20 deep extraction technology better than a wand?
The manual scrub
“wand” is a good cleaning tool for cleaning lightly
soiled carpet. When cleaning more heavily soiled carpet, the
wand becomes a ‘beast of burden. Cleaning results depend
upon the strength, stamina, and technique of the person working
the wand. Cleaning heavily soiled carpets with a scrub wand
is ‘hard labor. The repetitive
motion of scrubbing back and forth is extremely strenuous
and fatiguing, AND in most cases does NOT clean the carpet
fibers in all directions, (the RX20
cleans in 5 directions).
Basically
an individual with a “wand” can’t scrub
long enough, deep enough, or from enough angles...to effectively
clean your carpets as well as the RX 20.
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Carpet
is basically constructed in two types of piles: loop pile or
cut pile. Patterned carpet is a combination of both loop and
cut yarns or variations of loops set to different pile heights.
Most carpet
today is tufted, rather than woven. The tufting process is similar
to using a large sewing machine that is about 13 feet wide with
100 of needles that sew the yarn into a synthetic backing. The
majority of carpet sold today are made from nylon fibers twisted
into yarns and then tufted into carpet.
How long a carpet will retain
its like new texture and appearance is based on 2 major factors:
1- the manufacturing process including: type of fiber, how tight
the yarns are twisted and heat set, pile density, and how tightly
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2- the carpet maintenance you provide. Obviously,
by NOT vacuuming your carpets regularly, and NOT having regular
professional cleanings, NOT using carpet protectant, or by using
improper cleaning methods will negatively affect the appearance
and life of your carpet as well. |
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“Looking
at these various types of carpet weaves you can see why the
RX 20 does the BEST job AND why cleaning the fibers from all
directions is so important!” |
Berber
Carpet
Berber is NOT a type of carpet, but a type of weave of a carpet.
Berber can be bought |
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in many different
carpet fiber types like nylon, wool, polyester, polypropylene
(Olefin), PET and other blends.
Berber carpets
are really just big loops of yarn. Berbers are generally
made from polypropylene or wool and are either produced in a
level loop, or multi-level loop carpet or cut pile construction |
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Cut Pile Saxony
Carpets
- Generally made
in solid colors
- Surface has a
smooth appearance
- Generally made
with nylon fibers
- Good performance
and appearance
- Works well with
traditional or formal room settings
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Textured
Cut Pile Saxony Carpet
- Surface appearance
is textured
- Stylish, casual
appearance
- Won't show vacuum
cleaner marks or footprints
- Very popular carpet
style today
- Good choice for
active areas of the home
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Frieze
Carpet
- Very textured,
knobby surface appearance
- Extremely durable,
and excellent wearing
- Yarns very tightly
twisted
- Will cost more
than textured cut pile carpets
- Great for active
areas of the home
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Cut
& Uncut Patterned Carpet
- Intermixed loops
and cut pile, creates a patterned design
- Loops are shorter
than the cut pile creating a carved appearance
- Usually constructed
in multi-color designs
- Helps hide footprints
and traffic patterns
- Great choice for
a variety of room settings
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Level
Loop Carpets
- Loops are same
height and generally multi-colored
- Usually made from
polypropylene (olefin) carpet fibers
- Often called Indoor-Outdoor
or Commercial Carpet
- Casual appearance,
but extremely durable
- Great for family
rooms or basements
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Multi-Level
Loop Carpets
- Has several different
heights of loops
- Generally multi-colored
- Very durable,
casual appearance
- Offered in many
unique looking designs and patterns
- Helps hides traffic
patterns
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“Some
of the ‘Real Life Reasons’ We Recommend
the Regular Re-Application of Carpet Protectant”

Pets,
Guests, Kids and Spouses

“Why
Your Carpet Needs Carpet Protector Re-Applied”
Almost
all new carpet has some type of protective overspray called
a"fluorochemical" applied when it is manufactured.
Whether it is 3M's ScotchgardTM, Dupont's Teflon® or the
carpet manufacturer's own product, there is usually some type
of protection applied at the mill. |
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You might
remember when your carpet was new that any
type of spill beaded up on the top of the carpet.
You might
also notice now that in the traffic areas of your carpet,
spills no longer bead up and they tend to just soak through.
The
protectant helped keep spillage from actually getting to the
acid dye blockers and resist dry soil. That
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wears
off with foot traffic (just like
the wax on a new car wears off). This is why most
manufacturers recommend a protective overspray be applied
after cleaning to replace whatever has been taken off with
wear.
In addition to protective oversprays resisting spills, they
also help prevent the carpet from wearing.
The majority of soil found in your carpet is known as particulate
soil which would have been tracked in from outside.
Making sure that
you have a sufficient amount of protector on your carpet will
help keep the soil from bonding to the carpet. By resisting
dry soil, less soil bonds to the carpet, therefore being picked
up by your vacuum or cleaning.
If soil bonds to the carpet, it acts like sandpaper on your
traffic area. Once the area yarns are broken down, there is
no way to bring them back to their original state.
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"How
Carpet Protectant Works to Preserve and Protect Your Carpet"
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New Carpet
Fibers -
Here’s an illustration
of what your carpet fibers look like when they’re new—all
squeaky clean. |
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Dirty Carpet
Fibers
As your carpet fiber
surfaces become worn and walked upon, their surface is now porous
and it attracts and traps more sand, dirt, pollen, sand-spurs,
dust mites and their feces, along with everything else your
family has brought home from the outside world. |
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Worn
Carpet Fibers
Cleaning will remove
the soil and reset the nap on many carpet fibers. However the
scratches are still on the fiber. |
Protected
Fibers
When protectant is
applied after a each professional cleaning, the porous openings
in your carpet fibers are filled in, leaving a smooth, like-new
surface. Every time you vacuum, all the sand, dirt, pollens,
dust mites ... and their feces, are whisked up by your vacuum
instead of staying in the pores of your family's carpet. |
“Protect
Your Family
& Your Carpet Investment”
- Professional carpet
cleaner should reapply
Carpet Protector after each cleaning.
- Reapplying after
every cleaning can only enhance the protective properties
of the treatment.
- Regular vacuuming
is essential. Carpet protector helps keep dry soil and oily
residues from sticking to the carpet fibers. This makes routine
vacuuming more efficient and delays the need for a general
steam cleaning.
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Additional
Services for Your Home or Office
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“Tile
and Grout Cleaning”
“Have
you noticed your tile and grout
getting darker and darker in high traffic areas,
counter tops or the bathroom?”
Eventually mopping,
or surface cleaning just won’t get your tile and grout
clean Dirt and soil can be absorbed into the grout between the
tile and build up on tile surfaces, leaving your tile floor
dull and dingy.
“You
have 2 cleaning choices!”
1. Get on your hands and knees with a toothbrush, or
2. Lets us power clean your tile and grout.
Our
powerful truck mounted cleaning system
will restore the natural beauty of your ceramic tile
and grout quickly and economically. |
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addition your grout can be sealed or re-sealed either with a clear
sealer or stained to the original color or a new color with an
epoxy stain. |
“Upholstery
& Drapery Cleaning”

| J &
M’s highly trained technicians are certified to safely clean
your upholstery and drapery in the comfort of your home or office.
Our truck-mounted cleaning system arrives on site and is equipped
with multiple types of upholstery tools and dry cleaning equipment
to effectively remove the difficult stains that occur from everyday
use. Our dry cleaning method protects against fabric watermarks
and shrinkage of drapes and window coverings. |
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“Ask
About Our Multi-Service Discounts”
Get at least a $20
discount on each additional service you choose
while our service truck is at your location.
Gas is expensive,
and my technicians WASTE about 1/3 of their days stuck in traffic
on the freeway ... so if you can save us time, we'll save you
money.
I'll give you a $20
discount on each additional service you choose because we’re
saving the time and money it takes to travel to your location.
When we save time &
money we’re happy to pass those savings on to you! |
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