This is where you can learn tips and tricks about spot cleaning carpet, getting out stains like wine or pet urine, and how to know which cleaning methods are best. We will update this page regularly so that you can stay informed regarding topics like home remedies for carpet cleaning, cost of upholstery cleaning, or seeing amazing tile & grout cleaning results.
Do you have "high traffic" areas of carpet in your home from walking with shoes on in the house? Have you ever wondered if they'll clean up very well? We have the most thorough process in the industry and are happy to help clean up those high traffic areas of carpet. If our carpet cleaning method can't do, no one's can!
Below you will see photos of the high traffic areas of carpet in a hallway that we cleaned in a condo in downtown Edmonds this afternoon!
Here's just a quick note: in case you aren't aware, we clean carpets, upholstery, or even tile on boats! Whether your boat is down in Ballard like we did just the other day, in the Edmonds Marina, or somewhere else, we can do it! We understand that when you're out on a boat trip, the waves can make spills happen very easily, and you don't want those unsightly spots when you have guests on your boat. Call or e-mail us to schedule your boat carpet cleaning, boat upholstery cleaning, or boat tile cleaning.
Here's Bill cleaning a boat in Ballard!
Often times, pet stains (urine, vomit, feces) cannot easily be treated by household cleaners. The reason for this is because the salts and other aspects need to be properly broken down and extracted out of not only the carpet but also the pad underneath the carpet, and sometimes even the subfloor. Without the proper equipment, it is impossible to extract everything out. Part of this is because pet urine, specifically, is hygroscopic in nature, meaning it essentially feeds itself by pulling moisture from the air. So if it is not all properly extracted, it will feed itself and grow again. Sometimes a product like Nature’s Miracle can help, but it will never fully remove the spot.
This is why we use an extensive odor and stain removal process to ensure full removal of the spot. Recently, we cleaned for a client in Edmonds who has 3 large dogs who had multiple accidents throughout the house. Fortunately, we are highly trained and skilled in removing both the pet odor and stain, so the urine spots from these dogs didn't stand a chance. Now our client is happy and their home smells great!
If you have any pet stains that you are concerned about, call or e-mail us for a free inspection!
This is certainly one of the most common questions that we receive. The proper answer is really that it's different for everyone. The first thing to consider is if you have purchased new carpet and are concerned about keeping the warranty. If so, most companies require that you have a professional company perform Hot Water Extraction carpet cleaning (which is the method we use) every 12 or 18 months. If you don't do so, they will usually void the warranty.
Secondly, consider the use of your home or office. If you have a home with multiple pets, small children, and lots of get togethers, you should consider cleaning every 6 months. If your home or office is only used by a few people, no pets or children, and you take your shoes off at the door, every year and a half will be sufficient. As always, we will offer to do a free inspection for carpet, upholstery or tile cleaning, as well as give you our advice!
When it comes to relationships, trust is often cited as the most important aspect. So why should it be any different with a company that you hire, particularly a company that is coming inside your home or business?
At Sno-King Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning, we are aware of how important trust is. That's why we put as our top priority. Someone could be the greatest carpet cleaner or tile cleaner in the world, but if you can't trust them then we won't send them into your home. When we are hiring employees, we have and always will do very thorough background checks as well as other means of verifying their character. Also, we are licensed, bonded, and insured, that way if anything were to ever happen, you would never be liable for any of it.
Not only do we strive to be the best carpet cleaning company around, but we want to ensure that you trust us to serve you honestly. We will always do the right thing, no matter the cost to us. Ultimately, serving you well is our goal.
This is just a quick post for those that wonder what cities we service. Whether it is carpet cleaning, tile and grout cleaning, or upholstery cleaning, we serve both Snohomish County and King County. That being said, most of our work is where those meet: South Snohomish and North King. We are located in Edmonds, so much of our work and community involvement is in and around Edmonds, but we also serve cities such as Bothell, Kirkland, Seattle, Shoreline, Lynnwood, Mill Creek, and Mountlake Terrace.
So whether you need a great carpet cleaner in Brier, upholstery cleaning in Edmonds, or tile cleaning in Seattle, we have you covered!
These are two of the most common questions that we receive, and understandably so. If you are having someone come into your home to do work, of course your hope is that they are as minimally intrusive as possible. At Sno-King Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning, that is certainly our goal.
Unfortunately, many companies "over wet" the carpet and do not properly extract, which leads to the idea that carpet will be wet for a day or two after cleaning. Make no mistake, if your carpet is wet for that long after cleaning then you are running the risk of mold growth underneath the carpet which can cause a much larger problem down the road.
When we clean, we make sure that our water pressure is specifically set properly for your carpet, and that our extraction is working as it should to ensure that we extract as much water as possible. Also, we place high efficiency air movers on the carpet to help speed up the drying process. All that being said, 8 hours is our maximum drying time, with most carpet drying with 2-4 hours. We not only want you to have clean carpet, but we want you to be able to get your house back to normal as soon as possible.
Unfortunately, we sometimes see the aftermath of tragic situations. In these times, we try to graciously serve our customers and take care of their cleaning needs. We understand that in these situations, the carpet or upholstery is not the main concern, but we want to be able to help ease the stress of the situation by making the carpet or upholstery look just as good as it did before the accident. Below are photos of before and after our cleaning of a blood stain.
As for home remedies, cold water will almost always rinse the blood right out. However, you want to be very careful to wear the proper gear, as well as have a means to extract the water that you put into the carpet, and dispose of that waste water properly and safely.
If you know anyone who needs blood, or any other stain, cleaned out, let them know that we service both Snohomish County and King County.
Using vinegar to clean carpet is extremely common...and unfortunately extremely unhelpful (in most cases). The explanation is really pretty simple, but very interesting: most spots on carpet are acidic, and vinegar is an acid, so by using vinegar you can actually set stains into the carpet. When we are cleaning, one of the purposes is to neutralize the pH value of what we are cleaning. That is why we almost always start with pre-spray that is on the alkaline side of the pH scale, which goes from 0-14. From 0-6 is acid, and 8-14 is alkaline, with 7 being neutral. So if the average spot is say, a 4, we would want to use an alkaline that is 10 so that it goes back to a neutral 7.
Vinegar is often a 2 or 3 on the pH scale, meaning you would only use it to counteract a fairly strong alkaline. In most cases, the spot you are trying to clean on your carpet with vinegar is an acid, so you are just adding an acid to an acid, making it harder to get out later.
Instead, use our free spot cleaner (neutral pH), and if that doesn't work we can always stop by to take care of the spot!
"Should we get these carpets cleaned or just have them replaced?" This is a very common question that we get, and one that is often misunderstood. Sometimes our customers are very surprised at how much better their carpet can look just after cleaning. Just like the photos show below, we can achieve some amazing results! Before you go tearing out your carpet and replacing it, make sure you take advantage of our offer to do a free inspection and consultation, whether it's for carpet, upholstery, or tile and grout cleaning.
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