Breathing Easier: Professional Carpet Cleaning and Allergy Relief

Allergies can turn a comfortable home into an uncomfortable home, causing sneezing, itching, and congestion. What’s not often talked about is that one of the biggest culprits for indoor allergies is carpets. In this article, we'll talk about how professional carpet cleaning can provide some legitimate relief for allergy sufferers and improve the overall indoor air quality of your home.

Some common indoor allergens are dust mites, pet dander, pollen, and mold spores. These allergens can become trapped in carpets, exacerbating allergy symptoms for you and your family.

Professional carpet cleaning can remove allergens from deep within carpet fibers. This is done through multiple means: water that is hotter than boiling water, specialized cleaning agents to fully break the bond between the soil and carpet fiber, and by using sanitizing agents.

When done regularly, professional carpet cleaning has a significant impact on indoor air quality and a more germ-free home.

However, in order to achieve better indoor air quality through carpet cleaning, the cleaning must be done properly. Unfortunately, it is very common for carpet cleaners to use cleaning methods, equipment and products that are less effective but faster or cheaper, in an effort to save money. While the carpet may look better and some allergens be removed, it may not be as effective as a company that incorporates the following aspects to their cleaning process:

• Vacuuming with a HEPA vacuum

• Using a high quality, non-toxic and eco-friendly detergent or cleaning agent

• Performing proper agitation

• Extracting via hot water extraction with a carpet wand or with a low moisture method, such as a microfiber pad

How often is often enough? The EPA recommends professional carpet cleaning be performed every 6-12 months. If you have children and pets, wear shoes indoors or live in an area where more debris gets tracked in, then the recommendation is closer to 6 months. The less of those things apply to you, the closer you can go to 12 months.

We believe in customers doing their research to hire the company that is right for them, so please contact us below if you have questions about our carpet cleaning process, service guarantee or why you will be happy if you hire us.

8 Things To Do If Your Home or Building Floods

Experiencing a flood in your home due to heavy rain can be a stressful event. In fact, the owner of our company, Kyle, has had his basement flood twice and knows first hand the stress, work, and expense that can be involved. It's imperative to act quickly to minimize damage to your home and stay safe. Below is a general outline on what to do if rainwater floods your home.

1. Safety first: Prioritize the safety yourself, your family and your pets. If the flooding is severe, evacuate the premises immediately. Avoid contact with floodwater by all possible means, as it is possible for it to be contaminated or electrically charged.

2. Disconnect utilities: If safe to do so, turn off electricity and gas from the main switches or valves. This is an important step, but typically only necessary if the flooding has resulted in standing water inside the home.

3. Document: Before you start cleaning up, take photographs and videos of all of the affected areas for insurance purposes. Documenting this accurately can greatly assist in the event you file an insurance claim.

4. Water extraction: Once it's safe to be in the home start removing the water. If the flooding is minor and on hard flooring, you may be able to use a wet/dry vacuum, buckets, or mops. However, if the flooring is carpet and/or is standing water, it is best to contact a local professional water mitigation company.

5. Dry Out the Area: After removing the water, dry out the affected area to prevent mold and mildew growth. Use dehumidifiers and fans to aid in the drying process. You will want to make sure that the type of dehumidifier used is an LGR (Low-Grain Refrigerant) dehumidifier, as it will get the humidity levels much lower than normal dehumidifiers. Leave the equipment running for typically 2-3 days to ensure proper drying.

6. Clean and Disinfect: Thoroughly clean all affected surfaces and remove anything that does not dry out in 48-72 hours (carpet, pad, etc.). Use high quality disinfectants (Mediclean is our recommendation) to kill bacteria that may have resulted from the floodwater.

7. Insurance: Contact your insurance company as soon as possible. Provide them with the documentation of the damage and double check what your deductible is. Depending on the amount of your deductible and the extent of the water damage, it may or may not be worth filing a claim.

8. If in doubt, hire a professional: A professional water mitigation company will not only be able to more effectively remove the water and dry out your home or commercial building, but they will also have tools such as moisture meters and thermal imaging cameras to ensure that all materials are properly dried out.

Living in the Seattle area, we unfortunately see a lot of flooded homes and offices due to rain water. In the unfortunate event this happens to you, contact us right away and we can guide you through it. Most of our customers find that with our water mitigation prices, they don’t even need to file an insurance claim, making the process much simpler and faster.

5 Reasons Why Clean Carpet is Essential for Commercial Workplaces

A healthy and productive office starts from the ground up - with your carpet. These silent workhorses do more than cushion your steps; they can impact health, morale, and your bottom line. Here’s why professional carpet cleaning is something that should not be overlooked:

1. Happier Employees: Carpet is essentially a huge filter for allergens, dust, and bacteria that can significantly impact your indoor air quality. Regular professional carpet cleaning keeps these at a minimum, contributing to a healthier staff, potentially fewer sick days and happier workers.

2. First Impressions Count: Dirty or smelly carpet reflects poorly on your company, potentially deterring clients. Clean carpet projects professionalism and attention to detail, enhancing your brand’s image.

3. Heightened Morale and Productivity: A pristine workplace makes employees feel valued and more satisfied with their job, which can lead to higher productivity. It's not just about appearance; it's more about showing your staff they are worth the investment.

4. Cost-Effective Maintenance: Routine cleaning extends your carpet’s life span, which protects your investment. Dirt and foot traffic wear down carpet fibers, and neglected carpet may need early replacement.

5. Specialized Care for Busy Areas: Different areas in your office require different maintenance. Professional cleaners provide customized treatments to ensure all sections of your office, especially high-traffic areas, are uniformly clean and protected.

At Sno-King Quality Cleaning, we specialize in commercial carpet cleaning, offering state-of-the-art services to maintain your buildings’s appeal and cleanliness. With us, you’re not just cleaning carpets; you're enhancing your business’s overall well-being and success. Contact us today to discover more about our offerings tailored for your company's needs.

Area rug cleaning- amazing transformation!

Do you have an area rug like this that we can spruce up for you? Contact us at the button below!

You can see more about our professional area rug cleaning shop in Lynnwood by clicking here. While we do on-site area rug cleaning in homes as well, our rug washing plant allows us to use other equipment and processes that are ideal for high end area rugs. Our pricing is always up front and we guarantee you will be amazed by the results!

Professional concrete cleaning for driveway, walkway or patio

Concrete cleaning

If you're looking to improve the appearance of your home or business, one of the most effective ways to do so is by investing in professional concrete and driveway cleaning services. Over time, these surfaces accumulate dirt, grime, and other stains, making them look dull and unappealing. However, with the right cleaning techniques and equipment, a professional cleaning service can restore your concrete and driveway to their former glory, leaving them looking clean and inviting again.

One of the biggest advantages of professional concrete and driveway cleaning is that it can remove even the toughest stains and blemishes. Whether you're dealing with oil and grease stains, rust, or other types of discoloration, a professional cleaning service can use powerful pressure washing equipment and specialized cleaning solutions to eliminate them. Beyond just using cleaning products and high pressure water, we also use mechanical agitation with a hard bristle brush to break apart the really tough soils. In additional to outdoor areas such as driveways, we can clean concrete around an indoor pool (as seen in the video above) or other indoor areas without the risk of water splashing everywhere like you would get from a traditional pressure washer.

Finally, professional concrete or driveway cleaning can also improve the overall curb appeal of your property. A clean, well-maintained driveway and concrete surfaces can make a strong first impression on visitors, adding value to your home or business. Additionally, regular cleaning can help prevent damage and deterioration over time, which can save you money in the long run by reducing the need for costly repairs or replacements.

If you are looking for a simple and effective way to improve the appearance and safety of your property, consider investing in professional concrete and driveway cleaning services. With the right techniques and equipment, a professional cleaning service can deliver impressive results, leaving your walkway, driveway or patio looking clean and well-maintained for years to come.

Water Damage and Flood Extraction Service

Living in the Seattle area, specifically Snohomish County and King County, houses and commercial buildings are almost bound to flood at some point. This is why we have come up with a revolutionary way to handle water damage, flood extraction, water mitigation and water restoration issues at a far lower cost than traditional water restoration companies. For more information on how we do that, visit this page on our site.

If you have had a pipe burst or leak, a toilet back up, rain water come through your foundation, or otherwise have a water damage situation, look no further! We guarantee we will be less expensive than full on restoration companies and we will care for you every step of the way. While water mitigation situations are never easy, we will minimize the hassle as much as possible to ensure you are not stressed out by the noise, cost or any other factor. Best of all, our work almost always gets approved much easier and faster by your insurance company due to our low costs!

Whether you have water damage needs in Lynnwood, Shoreline, Edmonds, Seattle or surrounding areas, we can help.

Dryer Vent Cleaning video

Ever wondered what it looks like when we clean a dryer vent? This short video explains our process and shows just how much debris we can remove!

With our process, you will have:

✅ A lint-free dryer vent

✅ A more efficient dryer

✅ A greatly reduced risk of a dryer-related fire!

Air Duct Cleaning video

Amongst our team, we often talk about how air duct and dryer vent cleaning are the two “invisible” services we offer. With carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning and other services we do, one can watch in real time or see the difference before and after very easily. But when it comes to cleaning ducts, it’s a bit trickier to show a visual representation of our work. Here’s a short video showing all the debris that our vacuum, in conjunction with our air compressor, was pulling out of a customer’s ducts!

Cleaning company with good reviews

Nowadays, looking for a service company that does carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning, air duct cleaning, or other cleaning services is largely influenced by online reviews. Whether you are looking at Google reviews, Yelp reviews, Nextdoor recommendations, or another source, you can quickly get a gauge on the quality of service that a company provides with just a few clicks. Rather than the old days of picking a random name out of the phone book and hoping they do a good job, you can now have a sense of a company’s commitment to high quality service.

As a local carpet cleaning company, we rely heavily on online reviews such as these, as it is essentially just “virtual word of mouth.” Whenever our customers are happy, we greatly appreciate online reviews being left so that others can hear about our service. Being a small, local company in Edmonds, it is a great way to get exposed to more potential customers in the Edmonds and surrounding area that we can service.

If we have worked for you before, please consider leaving a review at one of the sites listed below. Here’s the other great benefit when you leave a review for us: we donate $10 to the Boys and Girls Club for every review we receive!

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Nextdoor: https://nextdoor.com/login/?next=/pages/sno-king-carpet-upholstery-cleaning-edmonds-wa/recommend/

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SnoKingCarpets/reviews

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What is the best method for air duct cleaning?

Perhaps even more so than our other services, air duct cleaning is a service that is unfortunately full of gimmicks and imitators, rather than high quality service providers. There are most certainly other high quality companies in the Snohomish County and King County regions other than us, but there are also many companies using inferior equipment or methods.

The best way to clean air ducts is with negative air and compressed air. Negative air is created by hooking up a large vacuum (pictured below) directly to the furnace to pull debris out while using compressed air tools at each individual vent to push the debris back toward the vacuum. The other advantage this method has is that it allows the technician to clean the furnace itself and fully clean the main trunk line, rather than just cleaning the “branches” that lead from the main trunk to the vents. This follows the Nation Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) standards for duct cleaning.

Examples of inferior systems include ones that hook up the vacuum to each vent, as this means the main trunk line is not being cleaned. Another common method is using a brush system that has no large vacuum attached to it. In this case, it’s essentially just a spinning brush and a shop vac, which provides far less effective cleaning than our 5000 CFM vacuum.

If you have any questions about air duct cleaning or want to learn more, we are here to serve you!