http://mastercleanuk.biz/blog The Most Highly Recommended Carpet And Upholstery Cleaning Service In Devon, Somerset And Dorset....Guaranteed! Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:29:53 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Hello again to all followers of this blog, and we apologise for not adding any content for a while. We have been so busy it has just been impossible to create the time to write our thoughts down for you. As always, we aim to bring you what we consider important ... http://mastercleanuk.biz/blog/2009/10/17/carpet-cleaning-devon-everyone-is-an-expert/ We recently noticed this ( The Title Of This Article ) as a cleaning companies guarantee to it's customers in The Somerset area. We suppose at first glance it looks very good, certainly looks good on the website. And at first glance the unsuspecting consumer could be fooled by it. But please ... http://mastercleanuk.biz/blog/2009/07/12/carpet-cleaning-in-somerset-cleaner-fresher-softer-or-its-free/ How many times does this subject raise its ugly head, we'll tell you how often!! Every time a carpet cleaner thinks it will influence a customer into choosing them. We believe the customer to be intelligent enough to know if they are dealing with a reputable company or not. We see ... http://mastercleanuk.biz/blog/2009/07/09/how-to-choose-the-right-carpet-cleaner-in-somerset-devon-dorset/ I spoke with our man carpet cleaning in Somerset today, he had been sent to a small place called Cleeve in Somerset. Upon arrival he inspected some oriental rugs that needed to be cleaned, one persian and the others origin was unclear. They had both been treated with with an ... http://mastercleanuk.biz/blog/2009/07/08/oriental-rug-cleaning-in-cleeve-somerset/ The answer to this is a resounding YES, of course they can, depending on the fibre and what method is used. There are a few dry clean systems available and lastly but by no means least, in fact probably the most important factor, WHO actually dry cleans them. In fact only ... http://mastercleanuk.biz/blog/2009/07/08/can-carpets-be-dry-cleaned-successfully/ Well it seems yet again certain parties are paying attention, maybe the website of the owner operator concerned in our previous article is keeping a close eye on everything we do!!! Or the trust a trader scheme is doing a good job at keeping false claims to a minimum. If you have ... http://mastercleanuk.biz/blog/2009/07/08/a-word-of-warning-continued/ Today we were informed by a staff member of a new website supposedly advertising the fact that they are the best carpet cleaning in Devon ( Yes thats right another one ). Surprisingly though, after browsing to this "individuals" website we found a large trading standards, trust a trader logo, ... http://mastercleanuk.biz/blog/2009/07/03/a-word-of-warning-devon-trading-standards/ We would all like to say a huge thank you to our present and future clients for continuing to use our service in such great numbers, currently the office staff are booking to the end of July in all the counties we cover, our cleaners are really having to work ... http://mastercleanuk.biz/blog/2009/05/26/thank-you-for-all-your-support/ Today one of our technicians came across a terrible mistake whilst working. On arrival at his first customers house in Exwick, Exeter whilst inspecting the large lounge and hall stairs and landing he had to clean he noticed something sticking out from underneath the legs of a large dining table ... http://mastercleanuk.biz/blog/2009/04/08/another-almighty-blunder-found-in-exeter/ Well, for all of you who read and took in the previous article, since it being published the offending website has changed its advertising and they no longer state they are the ‘best quality carpet and upholstery cleaning service in the south west’. We hope this has something to ... http://mastercleanuk.biz/blog/2009/04/08/misleading-information-or-just-a-lie-update/ Well to begin with, a very happy belated new year to all our present and future clients, we have all been so busy that we just have not had time to update this area of our site until this weekend. Thanks to all of you for your advanced bookings, we ... http://mastercleanuk.biz/blog/2009/03/29/misleading-information-or-just-a-down-right-lie/ If you've been searching the internet for a carpet and upholstery cleaning professional you may, and probably have come across the following...... A large glossy looking advertisement or web page etc, with the following words..... " THE BEST CARPET CLEANING YOU HAVE EVER SEEN OR IT'S FREE " or.... " THE MOST THOROUGH CLEANING ... http://mastercleanuk.biz/blog/2008/08/01/the-best-clean-you-have-ever-seen-or-its-free-really/ If you are the proud owner of a wool berber this might interest you We get asked this question all the time, it even seems many 'professional cleaners' can shy away from these, worried that something terrible might happen. The answer of course is yes! Of course they do have a looped ... http://mastercleanuk.biz/blog/2008/07/25/can-berber-carpets-be-cleaned/ Vomit staining on carpet scan be very tricky to remove because it depends what was in the persons gut to begin with! Today one of our technicians was called to remove a vomit stain and the odour from the vomit which had been hanging around for quite a few days. The customer ... http://mastercleanuk.biz/blog/2008/07/16/vomit-stains-on-carpets/ Oriental rugs, beautiful area rugs should be cared for by a carpet and upholstery cleaning specialist, there are many different fibres used in these rugs from many different origins, so professional cleaning off premises is always advised. There are however a few things you can do yourself in order to keep your ... http://mastercleanuk.biz/blog/2008/07/15/cleaning-and-care-for-oriental-rugs/ One of our technicians was asked this question today, he was also asked why MASTERCLEAN ® being such a well established company were not members of a particular 'association' which for the purpose of this article will remain nameless, but needless to say, if you are reading this article with ... http://mastercleanuk.biz/blog/2008/07/15/carpet-cleaning-associations-what-do-they-really-mean/ The correct answer to this is 'No' but have you recently had a quote from a carpet cleaning professional? and thought wow!!! that is one hell of a price just to clean a carpet or suite of furniture. The next stage to this scenario is often, ok, then i'll clean it ... http://mastercleanuk.biz/blog/2008/07/14/should-i-try-to-clean-my-own-carpets-and-upholstery/ We have all heard of garlic breath before but what about garlic fingers and hands, if you've had to peel and chop alot of garlic the odour can linger on your hands for ages. Next time this happens to you, wash your hands and dry them thoroughly, then rub ordinary table ... http://mastercleanuk.biz/blog/2008/07/14/smelly-garlic-hands/ When you come across really greasy kitchen tiles, try this get some soda crystals and mix them up into a nice strong solution, apply to the tiles and leave to dwell for a while, maybe 5 to 7 minutes, then wipe the tiles down with a clean, damp, soft cloth. Your ... http://mastercleanuk.biz/blog/2008/07/14/cleaning-dirty-tiles/ We were called to a premises in upmarket Westhill recently, builders had been working, and they had taped !!! yes taped, their dust sheets to the brand new carpet. Of course when they had finished they pulled up the tape and dust sheets and all looked well. After a short period, only ... http://mastercleanuk.biz/blog/2008/07/13/removing-adhesive-residue-from-carpets/ Ever been working on your car or doing a job on something oily and thick with grease to easily remove all that grease and oil from your hands, poor some sugar onto them and rub your hands together whilst washing them under the tap, alternatively, washing powder works really well too, ... http://mastercleanuk.biz/blog/2008/07/12/oily-hands/ How To Make Eco-Friendly Non-Toxic Air Fresheners Next time you take out your air freshner take a look at whats in it, full of harmful stuff, harmful for you and your environment. So here is a quick really great tip for making your own eco/non toxic freshners that really work. You will ... http://mastercleanuk.biz/blog/2008/07/10/how-to-make-eco-friendly-non-toxic-odour-digesters/ Ever struggled to clean the inside of your microwave? then read on... If you've ever struggled to clean your microwave oven, we know how you feel, so here is a quick and easy tip that really works. First cut a lemon in half and squeeze the juice into a microwaveable jug or ... http://mastercleanuk.biz/blog/2008/07/10/microwave-cleaning/ Try using these eco-friendly natural cleaning products in your home Lemons: lemons are great for cleaning copper and brass, it's a natural de-greaser and very good at dissolving soap scum and hard water mineral deposits. Use lemons in your bathroom as a natural cleanser and deodoriser too. White vinegar being mildly acidic, ... http://mastercleanuk.biz/blog/2008/07/10/eco-friendly-natural-cleaning/ This is a simple tip but remember to never rub or scrub your carpets when trying trying to remove stains. You should always use a blotting action and work from the outside in. Whatever the stain remover is that you are using, always pre-test in an inconspicuous area first and then proceed ... http://mastercleanuk.biz/blog/2008/07/10/never-rub-or-scrub-your-carpet-or-upholstery/ MASTERCLEAN ® would like to take this opportunity to thank all our present and future customers for making us Devon's favourite upholstery and carpet cleaning service. We have to say that the last 20 years or so has been very challenging and extremely hard work, from our loyal, oh so hard working ... http://mastercleanuk.biz/blog/2008/07/09/carpet-cleaning-in-devon/ This is a great tip for those nasty cigarette odours! Forget using conventional sprays that irritate your breathing, for your car, get 2 small plastic tubs, about 8 inches square and 4 inches deep, anything you can find will do, now soak 2 towels in white vinegar and place them in ... http://mastercleanuk.biz/blog/2008/07/08/removing-cigarettee-odours-from-your-car-or-anywhere/ Even if you have cleaned your kitchen from top to bottom odours can still remain, try the following for a quick fix...... Place small bowls of vinegar around the room, these absorb nasty niffs, and put some orange peel, lemon peel, cinnamon and cloves in a saucepan of lightly simmering water. Kitchen ... http://mastercleanuk.biz/blog/2008/07/08/dealing-with-kitchen-odours/ Over a period of time and depending on what kind of water, hard or soft, you have there will come a time when your shower head gets clogged with mineral deposits and lime scale. Place your shower head in a pan of 50 percent water and 50 percent white vinegar, bring the ... http://mastercleanuk.biz/blog/2008/07/08/lime-scale-on-shower-heads/ Ever had a guest leave a hot cup on your nice wooden sideboard? You should try rubbibg in some mayonaisse to the marks, butter or vaseline works also. Leave to dwell overnight, in the morning buff out the mayonaisse or butter etc, and the marks should be gone. Furniture cleaning tips from MASTERCLEAN ... http://mastercleanuk.biz/blog/2008/07/08/unsightly-heat-rings-on-furniture/ We spend over 30 percent of our lives sleeping, so it makes sense to keep your mattress clean and healthy if you're going to spend a third of your life laying on it. Maintenence cleaning is what it's all about when it comes to a clean and healthy mattress if you ... http://mastercleanuk.biz/blog/2008/07/08/how-to-keep-your-mattress-clean-and-healthy/ Here is a simple but very effective tip to help keep your carpets looking good Always use doormats at the major entrances to your home, and make sure they are good quality ones too, we recommend heavy duty coir entrance mats, they do their job well and you won't need to ... http://mastercleanuk.biz/blog/2008/07/07/simple-but-effective/ 1... Remove stains as soon as they occur, the longer you leave them there the harder it will become to remove. 2...You should be having your carpets professionaly cleaned every 12 to 18 months, oily residues on your carpets will attract more dirt than normal, your carpets will wear out more ... http://mastercleanuk.biz/blog/2008/07/07/some-tips-for-keeping-your-carpets-in-tip-top-condition/ If you have an odour that is lingering in your upholstery you could try gently sprinkling baking soda over the fabric allow it to dwell for a 2 to 4 hours and then vacuum it away. We have heard of some people wiping the fabric down with a damp sponge and ... http://mastercleanuk.biz/blog/2008/07/07/removing-nasty-odours-from-furniture/ The mid-day sun can be very harsh these days, we regularly see sun damaged fabrics, so be cautious and make sure you always close curtains and blinds if you have them. And if you don't just try draping a simple natural throw over the furniture in question to help protect the fabric ... http://mastercleanuk.biz/blog/2008/07/07/upholstery-and-sun-damage/ Pets and animals in British households is at an all time high. As a professional carpet cleaning company of over twenty years, we frequently see carpet stains from pet urine and faeces. These stains are often very damaging. So here are a few tips on cleaning up these kinds of ... http://mastercleanuk.biz/blog/2008/07/06/cleaning-pet-stains/ We strongly believe that 85 % or more of the dirt which builds up in carpets is dry soil. In fact the first thing you should do before thoroughly cleaning a carpet, by whatever method, is vacuum, then do it again for good measure. The constant traffic that some carpets receive ... http://mastercleanuk.biz/blog/2008/07/06/vacuum-your-carpets-regularly/ At some point in time, we realise that everyone has a go at spot cleaning their carpets, sometimes of course it is through necessity, other times just because the sun eventually begins shining through your windows allowing you to see what a mess certain areas of your carpets have become. Now ... http://mastercleanuk.biz/blog/2008/07/06/treating-stains-and-spot-cleaning/ This may sound a little silly, but we are sure many mums out there will already know that baby wipes are fantastic for removing stains, they are great for just general cleaning and can pretty much remove almost anything. Always pre-test in an inconspicuous area first though. For advice on ... http://mastercleanuk.biz/blog/2008/07/06/baby-wipes-are-like-magic-for-general-cleaning-marks-and-scuffs/ The best way to eliminate odours is of course to prevent them from occuring in the first place. Invest in good, strong rubbish bags and don't overfill them. Use a smaller rubbish bin in the kitchen can help because you will need to empty it more often. Stay on top ... http://mastercleanuk.biz/blog/2008/07/04/how-to-eliminate-certain-household-odours/ We should all regularly be cleaning our Carpets & Upholstery. Even if you don't think your carpets and furnishings need to be thoroughly cleaned, they do. But why we here you ask? Here are a few reasons why..... On average there are over two million dust mites feeding on dead skin scales in ... http://mastercleanuk.biz/blog/2008/07/04/but-my-carpets-and-furnishings-dont-look-dirty/