Fabric Protection

Dry soil is your carpet's worst enemy, because it is abrasive to carpet fibers like sandpaper is to wood. That's why vacuuming is the number one thing to be done to prolong the life of your
carpet... it helps to remove the dry, abrasive soil.

A good fabric protector does the same thing as a non-stick cooking pan... it prevents sticking. So, if it's on your carpet fibers, it helps to make them release soil when you vacuum, in addition to helping to slow the absorption of potential stains, so that you can get them up fast.

We at Cherokee offer the very best fabric protection, along with the best guarantee in the area.

If your carpet, upholstery or drapes are treated with our fabric protector, we give you a full 1 year warranty against spots and spills; not that they won’t happen, but if they do, the spot or spill will come up with a wet wash cloth. If you are unable to remove the spot, we will come out and try to remove the spot for you:

free of charge for a whole year!



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QUALITY

"The bitterness of poor quality is remembered long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.”

Companies vary in quality in so many ways it can be hard to compare. But the truth is, when we invest wisely we get what we pay for.

We at Cherokee cannot fix everything but we will tell you upfront what we can do. Because our service is designed to be the most thorough, it is not for everybody.

If all you want is a quick brush-the-dirt-off-the-carpet cleaning, please call someone else. There are others that can do that for you.

Our method will give you the most thorough cleaning... EVER!

This is a typical air duct in a client's home!

IS YOUR FAMILY’S HEALTH AT RISK?

Important facts you should know about your indoor air quality and your family’s health:

FACT: 50% of all illnesses are caused by, or aggravated by polluted indoor air.
FACT: Most fiberglass furnace filters are less than 7% efficient.
FACT: The level of some hazardous pollutants in indoor air are up to 70 times greater than outdoor air.
FACT: One in six allergy conditions are caused by fungi and bacteria in the air duct system.
FACT: Children are more likely than adults to be affected by polluted indoor air.

BREATHE CLEAN AIR...FOR A CHANGE

Recent studies discovered that air quality in 19 out of 20 homes is considerably more polluted than the air found in most major cities.
Your air system plays host to a variety of pollutants such as bacteria, animal hair, pollen, plant spores, dust, smoke, mold, and dust mites.
Your maze of air ducts, vents and heating and cooling systems designed to make your home comfortable may, in fact, be making you uncomfortable or even sick. Because they are built to be “energy efficient”, polluted air is “trapped” inside and is being recycled over and over through your heating and air conditioning system.

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Got Carpet? No Doubt You’ll Have Spots.

It is inevitable. You have carpet, you’ll have spots. Use the wrong product and you may end up buying throw rugs to cover up your mistakes. Stain resistant carpets are designed to repel most stains, giving you an opportunity to remove the spill before it becomes permanent.

There are many substances that can permanently stain a carpet, regardless of how fast you are able to clean up a spill. The types of spills that can leave a permanent stain are: pet urine, vomit, coffee, tea, and mustard to name few. Not coincidentally, these are also staining substances that are not covered under most manufactures warranties.

So, what to do when little Tommy or man’s best friend messes up your beautiful carpet? Using a product not formulated for carpeting can permanently “set” a stain that otherwise would come out. Many household cleaners also contain bleach and lye, chemicals that can take the color right out of your carpeting.

The first thing to do is remove any excess material from the carpet by blotting or with a shop vac. Work towards the center of the stain, so as to prevent further spreading. Do not rub excessively or use a brush. Permanent fiber distortion can result. If the staining material is water based, dampen a sponge and rinse the area.

Next, take a white towel, only use a colored towel if it has been washed several times, and blot up as much moisture as possible. Try standing on it.

If there is still spot, you may need to use our spot out carpet spotter. Don’t have a bottle? Give our office a call and we will deliver a FREE bottle to your door.

If the material spilled on the carpeting is petroleum or solvent based, such as, grease, gum, nail polish, paint, glue and wax to name a few, the directions above will not work. Removing materials such as these can be tricky. Please call our office and we’ll be happy to give you advice.

Anything strong enough to remove them can also dissolve the glue that attaches your carpet fibers to the backing! So be careful!

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The Importance of Proper Vacuuming

Proper vacuuming is by far the most important step in maintaining your carpet. Today’s carpets are engineered from the fiber up to hide soil. A tan, residential carpet can hide a pound of soil per square yard before it becomes noticeably soiled.

All that grit and grime can work like tiny razorblades, slicing and dicing your carpet fibers, causing them to quickly lose that “new” shimmer and taking years off their life. Carpets that are regularly vacuumed will wear longer and are less likely to contribute to indoor air pollution.

So, what is proper vacuuming? You cannot wear out your carpet by vacuuming too much. Manufacturers recommend vacuuming at least 3 times a week. For those of us who live in the real world, once a week is sufficient if you do it right.

Proper vacuuming consists of going over the carpet in the same spot at least three times in one direction and turning 90 degrees to repeat the process. A fast pass over your carpet as if you were mowing the lawn won’t cut it. You must make slow passes to allow your vacuum cleaner to work.

You shouldn’t attempt to vacuum your carpet with a vacuum cleaner that is in poor condition. You don’t need to run out and buy the most expensive vacuum cleaner on the market. A good vacuum cleaner with all the necessary tools can be purchased for under $200.00.

We realize vacuuming is not everyone’s favorite thing to do. When you think of it as helping to remove the grit and grime, dust mites, hair, pollen and other nasty things that collect in your carpet, it seems a lot more important. Besides the benefit of a healthier, longer wearing carpet, you are getting a good aerobic workout.

What Benefits Can You Get from Professional Carpet Cleaning Services?

Indoor air quality can become 10 times dirtier than outdoor air quality. This can happen if you do not ensure proper and hygienic carpet cleaning. Your home therefore will become a source of diseases and allergies.

A dirty carpet is the ideal place for bacteria and germs to multiply. You may never notice it but there is deeply embedded dirt and dust under your carpet. Dirt and dusts are the primary causes of most allergies. You can never get rid of carpet dirt and dust through vacuum cleaning alone.

That is why you will certainly need help from a professional carpet cleaning service. Here are the most essential benefits you can get from professional carpet cleaning.

Carpet Cleaning Can Effectively Prevent Diseases

By getting the services of professional carpet cleaning, you will be able to effectively prevent the spread of common diseases in your home. Remember, only surface dirt and dust are removed by your regular vacuum cleaning.

But a professional carpet cleaning service will use highly specialized cleaning agents and methods in order to remove deeply embedded dirt in your carpet. Because of this, the air quality inside your home will definitely improve.

Your children therefore will be safe from germs and bacteria that cause allergies, respiratory ailments, and other illnesses caused by dirt and dust. Your home therefore will become a pleasant place free from nasty bacteria.

Restoring the Original Beauty of Your Carpet

With the help of professional carpet cleaning, your carpet can be restored to its original quality so you can enjoy your carpet for a very long time. You will be able to save money because you will not have to buy new carpet for your home.

Pet stains, child stains, and tough dirt, cannot be removed by ordinary cleaning powder. You can actually damage your carpet if you clean it inappropriately.

Professional carpet cleaners usually use specific cleaning materials for tough stains. These carpet cleaning agents are tough on dirt but will be sensitive to the fabric of your carpet.

Carpet cleaning professionals also employ new techniques in drying your carpet. With the professional methods of carpet cleaners, your carpet can be restored to its former beauty. You can certainly enjoy a nice looking carpet without buying new ones.

Definite Know-how on Different Carpet Types

If you do not know anything about carpet materials and the proper cleaning agents for them, then you should never attempt to clean your carpet on your own.

Professional carpet cleaners have the necessary knowledge about different carpet types. That is why they will know what cleaning materials are needed in order to protect your carpet. They will also know the right procedures of carpet cleaning. Because of this, your carpet will be protected from damages.

Dry Carpet Cleaning or Truck Mounted Hot Water Extraction Cleaning?

We are asked all the time, which is better, dry cleaning carpets or hot water extraction cleaning of carpets?The answer to this question depends on the type of carpet fiber being cleaned and the level of carpet restoration needed to return to a clean healthy carpet.

Truck mounted hot water extraction is a restorative carpet cleaning process. Encapsulating dry foam carpet cleaning is a maintenance carpet cleaning system. These two cleaning method used together are the most cost effective way to always have clean carpets.

When a carpet looks dirty it is very dirty. Millions of dollars have been spent on research to create carpet fibers that hide dirt as long as possible. Carpets should be cleaned not because they look dirty but because regular cleaning of your carpet is like changing the oil in your car. It removes the abrasive that wear the fibers causing the carpet to dull out.

Residential carpets that are visibly soiled or stained should be cleaned with the truck mounted hot water extraction method. This is a restorative carpet cleaning method and is the most thorough and costly type of cleaning.

Encapsulating dry foam carpet cleaning is a maintenance cleaning process that is faster and thus less expensive then hot water extraction cleaning. Most commercial carpets respond better to the encapsulating dry foam carpet cleaning process then to the truck mounted hot water extraction cleaning.

It is possible to never have dirty carpets again. With the right maintenance your carpets can stay clean all the time cost effectively.

The first step is to get the carpets as clean as possible and then protected with a very good protector like Scotch Guard or Dupont Teflon.

The Floor Cleaning Experts full restoration carpet cleaning is a 12 step process following the standards set by the IICRC. Pre-Inspection, pre-vacuum, furniture moving, pre-condition & spot treatments, Pre-grooming, truck mount extraction, neutralize, post spot treatments, Teflon carpet protector, speed dry, post groom, and post inspection. We offer this complete service for one price with no additional charges. This will get the carpet as clean as it can get.

Once the carpet has been restored to a clean and healthy state it can be kept there by servicing your vacuum and using it regularly. Vacuuming regularly with a clean strong vacuum is the best way to keep damaging abrasive dirt from building up in your carpets.

Encapsulating dry foam carpet cleaning is a great way to keep your carpets clean after they have been restored. Dry foam cleaning is very efficient and effective when combined with regular vacuuming with a well serviced strong vacuum cleaner.

The encapsulating detergent absorb the dirt and detergent residue and then drys to a hard brittle crystal when it drys. This crystal shatters under traffic and vacuuming and the dirt and detergent residue are removed with the vacuum. Dry foam cleaning is fast and less then half the price of hot water extraction cleaning but is a maintenance cleaning process so it needs to be done regularly with the frequency depending on the carpets traffic.

The EPA has stated: “Dirty carpet and dirty air ducts can be a serious health threat”

The EPA has stated: “Dirty carpet and dirty air ducts can be a serious health threat”

Dr. Michael Berry, Director of the Environmental Protection Agency, has stated that “carpeting, fabrics and air handling systems not cleaned and properly maintained have the potential to cause a variety of health problems”

Some of the health risks are: illnesses due to the build up of bacteria, germs, viruses, dust mites, pollutants and allergy-causing agents that accumulate in carpet, upholstery and air ducts that have not been cleaned. These pollutants are a serious threat to anyone who is exposed and a very real threat to the very young, the elderly and those combating an illness.

Positive steps should be taken to remove or control the build-up of these potentially dangerous indoor pollutants. A variety of health problems have been traced to the unclean environment associated with dirty carpet and ducts.

These include:
1. Allergies of various kinds.
2. Respiratory problems.
3. Asthma
4. Eye infections.

In conclusion, it is advised that consumers must not wait until the home visibly soiled before cleaning. A clean indoor environment plays a significant role in the health of the occupants.

Our Guarantee to you.

Good cleaning simply takes time and costs money. But you get what you pay for and if you want cleaning that actually cleans…

Our guarantee is nobody, but nobody, cleans carpets or air ducts better than Cherokee. We get over 85% of our clients by referral .

When you deal with Cherokee you will get a better level of service, knowledge and attitude. We know that our reputation is on the line each time our van pulls up to a home!

Our Guarantee

The Most Thorough Cleaning Ever or it's FREE! That's right, if you are not satisfied we will promptly (notice I say promptly, and that is exactly what I mean) return to re-clean any and all areas of concern. And if you are still unimpressed the service is FREE! We will refund the cost of cleaning 100%.

What could be fairer? How about this: If there are any spots that return we will return to re-clean them! Yes it's true. But how can we afford to do this? Because when we clean your carpets the spots don't come back. However if they do, so will we.

We want you to be so thrilled with our cleaning that you will recommend us to your friends and use us again and again in the future.

If you do not feel that our cleaning experience is the absolute best you have ever received, we will rush out to re-clean for you at no charge.

If you are still unimpressed, we will promptly, refund 100% of your money.