How to Remove Pet Stains from Carpets, Newport Beach, ca

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Indoor pets are some of our best customers and with over twenty five years of experience in treating pet stains and odor, we’ve got a few tricks up our sleeves.

Even the best pets have accidents. (Although certain cats make it seem more malicious than accidental) Pet urine stain removal and odor control is a science unto itself. Combine the variety of fabrics in your home with the animal’s gender, diet and health and no two pet stains are exactly alike. We carry a complete line of antimicrobial disinfectants as well as enzyme and high acid deodorizers and stain removers. We treat urine stains and odor on all types of fabrics including carpet, area rugs, drapery, upholstery and bedding.

What to do until we get to it:

  • Fresh urine (Less than an hour old) can usually be blotted up with a damp cotton terrycloth towel. Apply enough pressure to the affected area to absorb as much urine as possible. Treat the area (after testing for colorfastness, shrinkage and bleeding) with a mild upholstery cleaner.
  • Older urine can be more of a challenge. As it ages, urine will gain more staining abilities. It is necessary to neutralize it as soon as possible to prevent permanent discoloration. Apply a light misting of household vinegar to the affected area (after testing for colorfastness, shrinkage and bleeding). Gently work the vinegar into the affected area and then blot with a damp cotton terrycloth towel. Apply enough pressure to the affected area to absorb as much urine as possible.
  • If you aren’t sure… just call us at (949) 545-5105 and we’ll guide you through the procedure.

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Travertine Steam Cleaning & Sealing, Newport Beach, ca

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Travertine Steam Cleaning & Sealing

One of the more frequent questions we are asked is how do we maintain our travertine tile floors (or other surfaces). There is a great deal of misinformation on the Internet, that given at Floor Stores, Home Repair Box Stores, installers and even so-called stone restoration companies etc. A few tips for the day:

1) When cleaning your travertine tile floors vacuum (without the beater bar) or sweep first then damp mop (please damp mop – you’re not watering your lawn)  with a mild stone soap (rated for natural stone). Do NOT use vinegar, bleach, ammonia or other harsh cleansers even if diluted with water! In fact, I have been advocating for awhile to use steamers, they use less water, clean very well and dry faster.

2) There are several ways to check your counters and grout. With a slightly damp sponge, squeeze out some water drops on your stone counters or floors. If the water beads up, your seal is holding, if the water is absorbed into your stone it’s time to re-seal. In the shower or tile counters if the water darkens the grout, it’s time to re-seal.

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Professional Upholstery Cleaning Services, Newport Beach, CA

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Professional Upholstery Cleaning Services in Newport Beach, ca

Dust and grime particles stay on upholstered surfaces and with time merge with traces of oil and grease, causing the growth of dust molds and other annoying things deep within the niches of your upholstery and furniture, this could be harmful for the health of your upholstery, furnishing, as well as you!

Regular upholstery cleaning, including cleaning your sofa, cushions, dining chairs, pillows or even car seats, regardless of the covering fabric, is very important.

We at Pacific Upholstery Cleaning, make sure to use the safest available cleaning products to enhance the life of your upholstery and control ailments like allergies & asthma in your family.

CLEAN FURNITURE – LONGER LIVING

 

 

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL UPHOLSTERY CLEANINGAll upholstery will be meticulously evaluated prior to cleaning to determine what types of cleaning methods are appropriate for your fabric. Pacific deals with stains and spots of all nature by applying their thorough upholstery cleaning methods to achieve the best possible results.

 

 

 

imageDUST FREE UPHOLSTERYimageThe majority of upholstered furniture can be cleaned using Hot Water Extraction machines. Finite control over temperature, water pressure and vacuum enable us to match cleaning to materials and dirt levels.

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Professional Floor Cleaning Services, Newport Beach, ca

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Professional Floor Cleaning Services

 

Pacific Commercial Cleaning of Newport Beach, CA has over 25 years experience in professional floor cleaning services. We offer daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and anual floor cleaning maintenance programs that will keep your floors looking great, all the time.  Dirt, grime, grit, and salt shorten a floor’s life span, and with appropriate cleaning such as, floor striping and waxing, and also buffing are important for not only appearance but for your floors longevity. Proper office and industrial floor cleaning will protect your floors and pay off in the long term.

According to Mike Nelson, vice president of marketing for Pro-Link, Canton, MA, as much as 90 percent of the dust and dirt that enters a facility “walks in” through building entries., Studies show that up to 24 lbs. of dirt can be tracked in by just 1,000 people coming through an entrance over a 20-day work period.

Our floor cleaning professionals utilize the proper cleaning solutions and state-of-the-art equipment to get the job done right. We use high-quality cleaners, waxes, and sealants for a superior outcome that surpasses our customers’ expectations.

We offer industrial cement floor scrubbing that keeps dust down for cleaner manufacturing, storage, and shop floor areas.

We clean all types of floors such as small and large businesses, office buildings, municipal buildings, showrooms, shopping and retail stores cleaning, and industrial floor cleaning.

We Offer Commercial Floor Cleaning Services for All Floor Surfaces Including:

  • Marble/Stone
  • Vinyl (VCT)
  • Ceramic and Porcelain
  • Concrete
  • No Wax Floors

Call us today for a free evaluation and quote for all of your floor cleaning requirements.

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How to Seal Travertine Floor Tiles, Newport Beach, ca

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Travertine is a porous natural stone, filled with multiple holes of all sizes. When travertine was formed, deep inside hot springs, the escaping vapors left behind holes in the stone. These holes will be filled either with epoxy at the factory, or with grout in your home. After filling the stone, it’s a good idea to seal it to help preserve its beauty.Seal travertine during or after installation as well as a few times a year whenever it begins to show signs of absorbing moisture.

Preparation

  • Before sealing your travertine, it must be thoroughly cleaned. Wax or polyurethane coatings must be stripped off. After removing these coatings, if any, the tiles should be cleaned with a neutral cleaner — one that is free of bleach and alkalies. If your travertine is badly soiled, or if you are refurbishing old travertine, an alkaline stone-cleaner can be used to deep-clean grease or dirt buildup. For necessary deep cleaning, consult a professional.

    When your travertine is completely clean, dry it thoroughly with an absorbent cloth. Let the area dry one to two hours

Choosing and Using a Sealer

  • According to Marblelife.com, there are two basic choices to make when considering a sealer: Do you want a solvent-borne or water-borne sealer and do you want a topical or penetrating sealer?

    Solvent-borne sealers are easier to apply than water-borne, using a wipe-on/wipe-off method. Water-borne sealers may be more durable, but you must take extra care in removing excess sealer or it may create a dull haze on the top of the travertine that requires the skills of a professional craftsperson to remove.

    A topical sealer sits on top of the travertine and adds a visible shine or change to the stones’ appearance. A topical sealer may help make mismatched or permanently stained tiles look more uniform. If you like the natural look of your unsealed stone, use a penetrating sealer. A penetrating sealer adds the protection of a sealer without changing the surface look of the stone.

    Consult your dealer when purchasing the travertine to learn which sealer is best for your stone and application.

    Apply the sealer according to the manufacturer’s instructions. This typically entails using a lamb’s wool applicater and mopping the sealer on in thin, even coats and then allowing time for drying before the travertine is walked on or used.

 

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First Step to Polishing is Cleaning the Stone Floor, Newport Beach, CA

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First Step to Polishing is Cleaning the Stone Floor

Proper stone polishing can not be done with dirty floors as the dirt and debris will interfere

with the polishing steps and can actual prohibit progress and or add scratches to the floor.

Our Steps To Stone Cleaning

  1. Vacuum floors to remove debris
  2. Protect corners and baseboards
  3. Apply stone safe cleaning agent
  4. Hand scrub grout (very important )
  5. Machine scrub stone and grout
  6. High heat,  Steam Clean Tile
  7. Dry stone floor
  8. Apply Impregnator sealer ( after polishing )

 Procedures For Stone Polishing

  1. Finish all Cleaning steps
  2. Protect appliances
  3. Protect cabinets and baseboard as needed
  4. Light Scratch removal by honing/grinding
  5. Fill any holes in stone or travertine
  6. Polish to desired Levels
  7. No shine, Medium shine, High shine
  8. Apply appropriate stone sealer
  9. put back furniture

Types Of Stone Sealer – 

  1.  Impregnator sealer
  • Hydrophobic (repels water based items)
  • Oliophobic  ( repels  water and oil liquids )
  1.  High shine sealer ( topical)
  2.  Enhacer sealer ( combination of impregnator and light topical)

There are 2 basic types of sealer that is used on stone.There is topical and Impregnator sealer.Out of these 2 the  most popular and best sealer for most stone is the Impregnator sealer.This sealer does not change the finish of the stone, does not make it shinier or change the color of the stone in anyway.The sealer works by absorbing into the stone ( impregnate) and cause the stone to repel .The second is the topical sealer. A topical sealer is one that stays on top. These are sealers that do typically change the finish, such as makes it shinier, enhance or the like. Most of the time , the topical sealers create more work in the future with maintenance as the sealers start to wear out or flake. The only stones that usually have these top sealers inside are Slate floors and pavers . Many homeowners make the mistake of wanting to add shine by sealer as apposed to the correct way which is stone polishing . Topical sealers will fade, flake and wear off. The biggest problem then is to remove the shiny sealer.It needs to be stripped which is not an easy or fun task for a homeowner or professional. Many times the topical sealers are put on over dirty tile and grout and thereby sealing it under the sealer where it now will stay until it is completely removed and cleaned professionally. Enhancer sealers will usually darken or enhance the stone. they are used mostly on slate stone , Travertine, terrazzo stones.

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Affordable Carpet Cleaning in Newport Beach, CA

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Pacific Carpet Cleaning has been saving Newport Beach & Orange County Homeowners and Renters $$$ on professional carpet cleaning Since 1987. We are dedicated to providing high quality affordable carpet cleaning at a low price by eliminating unnecessary costs associated with professional carpet cleaning.Much of the cost associated with professional carpet cleaning are the basic things that must be done before the actual carpet cleaning can begin. For example: Pre-Vacuuming & Furniture Moving.Just these two items can be very time consuming for the carpet cleaning technician and the actual price for carpet cleaning will reflect the extra work that is involved. Not only do you save money by doing this extra work yourself, but the actual time it takes to do the carpet cleaning job has been drastically reduced.That is how we can pass the savings on to the consumer. There is no secret to low price carpet cleaning(Time=Money).Our powerful truck mounted carpet steam cleaning machines provide the extra deep cleaning power neccesary to remove ground in soil and extract difficult spots and stains from your carpet fibers while reviving carpet color and softness.Here’s your chance to clean up those reappearing spots, pet stains, odors and dust mites that have been hiding in your carpet for way too long!You can save money on professional carpet cleaning by picking up the phone and calling us right now at (949) 545-5205 or you can request a free estimate.

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Stripping (removing) Floor Finish From VCT Floors in Newport Beach, ca

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This video shows step by step, how to strip or remove from finish from VCT floors. Removing floor finish is without a doubt the most difficult task in floor care. This video shows the following procedures:1. Mixing the floor finish stripper and neutralizer2. Needed equipment, chemicals and tools3. Floor finish stripper application4. How to use floor stripper neutralizer and to to properly neutralize the floor stripping solution from a floor5. Proper floor rinsingTo strip the floor finish from our sample floor, we used Ultra Stripper and to neutralize the stripping solution, we used Ultra Neutralizer. For the following advantage:Ultra Stripper:Fast acting, requires no dwell time Effective, removes most of the floor finish in one pass Environmentally friendly, is green certified by EcoLogo and ULE Safe to use, effective with low pH and low odor For more information contact:

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Commercial Carpet Cleaning: Bonnet vs. Truck-Mounted Extraction, Newport Beach, CA

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There are many methods of carpet cleaning. Two of the most common are bonnet cleaning and truck-mounted extraction.

Bonnet or spin cleaning involves a rotary floor machine with a cleaning pad soaked in solution. As it moves over the carpet, the agitation causes dirt to be absorbed into the cleaning pad. The cleaning solution used with bonnet machines uses optical brighteners such as bleach which polish the cut fibers of the carpet, making the carpet appear brighter and cleaner. Unfortunately, though bonnet cleaners are able to remove some surface dirt, they also end up pushing a lot of dirt and cleaning solution further down into the carpet pile. This residue can then become a magnet for even more dirt.

The most effective type of bonnet cleaning for dirt removal is liquid encapsulation. This method involves pre-spraying the carpet, bonneting over it and then vacuuming up the resulting (dirt-encapsulated) foam that rises to the surface. Many people like bonnet cleaning because it is fairly inexpensive and easy to do. However, though it can be useful for spot cleaning, this method is not usually recommended as a means of long-term carpet care because it is not the most effective at removing dirt.

Major Pros:
  • Quick – Equipment is easy to maneuver and carpet dries quickly.
  • Inexpensive – Equipment costs are low and doesn’t require highly-skilled labor to operate.

Major Cons:

  • Increased Chemical Load – Bonnet cleaning adds chemicals to a carpet.
  • Wear from Agitation – Over time the scrubbing pad can cause the carpet to fray and its seams to separate.
  • Shorter Carpet Life –  The lifespan of a carpet that is exclusively bonnet cleaned is generally half that of a carpet that is cleaned using truck-mount.

Best Uses of Bonnet Cleaning:

  • For spot cleaning and/or to maintain the look of a carpet (weekly or monthly) in between extraction cleanings.
  • For extremely high-traffic areas where there is not enough time to use a truck mount (e.g. a busy hotel lobby). In these cases the convenience of bonnet-cleaning can outweigh the cost of having to replace a carpet sooner.
  • For carpets that have a history of being exclusively bonnet cleaned. Switching to truck-mounted extraction after prolonged bonnet cleaning may cause staining because of the large amount of impacted dirt that will be lifted up.
Truck-mounted extraction (a type of deep or hot water extraction) is generally, a much preferred method of carpet care. As its name suggests, it uses a hose that is mounted on a truck and shoots a mixture of hot water and cleaning solution into your carpet. The pressure and temperature of the water agitates the carpet and loosens dirt which is then vacuumed back up by the hose.

This method of carpet cleaning is highly effective in removing dirt and requires very little cleaning solution which can prolong the life of your carpet. The key to this process is combining the right amount of chemical, water temperature, water pressure and suction. Each of these elements needs to be perfectly calibrated to achieve the best results.

Extraction can be done with a variety of different machines such as a portable tank-type extractor. The problem with this type of machine is that it cannot reach high enough temperatures or adequate vacuum or water pressure to clean as well as a truck-mount.The importance of proper chemical mixture should not be overlooked. It doesn’t matter if you use the best and most advanced machines in the industry if your chemicals are not mixed properly. The goal with chemical mixing is to remove dirt while neutralizing the carpet’s PH. This is accomplished with an alkaline mix pre-spray and acid rinse.
Major Pros:
  • Extends carpet life.
  • Very effective method of removing dirt from carpet pile.
  • Labor saving.

Major Cons:

  • Operating costs are higher. Equipment is expensive to buy and maintain and requires skilled labor to operate.
  • If the truck is not setup right, it can add too much water to the carpet which can cause molding, mildew or other problems.
  • If extraction is performed too often, it can reduce the carpet life because the water will start to separate the carpet from its backing.

Recommended Carpet Maintenance Procedures:

  • First and foremost, it is essential to identify your carpet’s care history. If your carpet has a history of bonnet cleaning without truck-mounted extraction, then it is probably best to stick with bonnet cleaning. Though using a truck-mounted extractor will remove a large amount of dirt, it is also likely to leave unsightly stains. The years of pushing the dirt down will be revealed by extraction. Stick with the bonnet.
  • If you bonnet monthly to maintain the look of your carpet, extraction should be done quarterly or semi-annually depending on use.
  • With proper maintenance the life of a good carpet should be about 8 to 10 years. If the carpet is exclusively bonnet cleaned, you can expect this time to be cut in half.
Troubleshooting
If your carpets were recently cleaned and look dirty soon after, possible causes are:
  • Water pressure was too low or too high during cleaning.
  • Chemical solutions were not mixed properly.
  • Suction was not adequate.
  • There was poor technique or handling of machinery (e.g. cleaning too fast).

We hope this post provides you with some helpful carpet care tips. If you have further questions regarding the proper care of carpets in your facility.

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Commercial Carpet Cleaning: Bonnet vs. Truck-Mounted Extraction, Newport Beach, CA

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There are many methods of carpet cleaning. Two of the most common are bonnet cleaning and truck-mounted extraction.

Bonnet or spin cleaning involves a rotary floor machine with a cleaning pad soaked in solution. As it moves over the carpet, the agitation causes dirt to be absorbed into the cleaning pad. The cleaning solution used with bonnet machines uses optical brighteners such as bleach which polish the cut fibers of the carpet, making the carpet appear brighter and cleaner. Unfortunately, though bonnet cleaners are able to remove some surface dirt, they also end up pushing a lot of dirt and cleaning solution further down into the carpet pile. This residue can then become a magnet for even more dirt.

The most effective type of bonnet cleaning for dirt removal is liquid encapsulation. This method involves pre-spraying the carpet, bonneting over it and then vacuuming up the resulting (dirt-encapsulated) foam that rises to the surface. Many people like bonnet cleaning because it is fairly inexpensive and easy to do. However, though it can be useful for spot cleaning, this method is not usually recommended as a means of long-term carpet care because it is not the most effective at removing dirt.

Major Pros:
  • Quick – Equipment is easy to maneuver and carpet dries quickly.
  • Inexpensive – Equipment costs are low and doesn’t require highly-skilled labor to operate.

Major Cons:

  • Increased Chemical Load – Bonnet cleaning adds chemicals to a carpet.
  • Wear from Agitation – Over time the scrubbing pad can cause the carpet to fray and its seams to separate.
  • Shorter Carpet Life –  The lifespan of a carpet that is exclusively bonnet cleaned is generally half that of a carpet that is cleaned using truck-mount.

Best Uses of Bonnet Cleaning:

  • For spot cleaning and/or to maintain the look of a carpet (weekly or monthly) in between extraction cleanings.
  • For extremely high-traffic areas where there is not enough time to use a truck mount (e.g. a busy hotel lobby). In these cases the convenience of bonnet-cleaning can outweigh the cost of having to replace a carpet sooner.
  • For carpets that have a history of being exclusively bonnet cleaned. Switching to truck-mounted extraction after prolonged bonnet cleaning may cause staining because of the large amount of impacted dirt that will be lifted up.
Truck-mounted extraction (a type of deep or hot water extraction) is generally, a much preferred method of carpet care. As its name suggests, it uses a hose that is mounted on a truck and shoots a mixture of hot water and cleaning solution into your carpet. The pressure and temperature of the water agitates the carpet and loosens dirt which is then vacuumed back up by the hose.

This method of carpet cleaning is highly effective in removing dirt and requires very little cleaning solution which can prolong the life of your carpet. The key to this process is combining the right amount of chemical, water temperature, water pressure and suction. Each of these elements needs to be perfectly calibrated to achieve the best results.

Extraction can be done with a variety of different machines such as a portable tank-type extractor. The problem with this type of machine is that it cannot reach high enough temperatures or adequate vacuum or water pressure to clean as well as a truck-mount.The importance of proper chemical mixture should not be overlooked. It doesn’t matter if you use the best and most advanced machines in the industry if your chemicals are not mixed properly. The goal with chemical mixing is to remove dirt while neutralizing the carpet’s PH. This is accomplished with an alkaline mix pre-spray and acid rinse.
Major Pros:
  • Extends carpet life.
  • Very effective method of removing dirt from carpet pile.
  • Labor saving.

Major Cons:

  • Operating costs are higher. Equipment is expensive to buy and maintain and requires skilled labor to operate.
  • If the truck is not setup right, it can add too much water to the carpet which can cause molding, mildew or other problems.
  • If extraction is performed too often, it can reduce the carpet life because the water will start to separate the carpet from its backing.

Recommended Carpet Maintenance Procedures:

  • First and foremost, it is essential to identify your carpet’s care history. If your carpet has a history of bonnet cleaning without truck-mounted extraction, then it is probably best to stick with bonnet cleaning. Though using a truck-mounted extractor will remove a large amount of dirt, it is also likely to leave unsightly stains. The years of pushing the dirt down will be revealed by extraction. Stick with the bonnet.
  • If you bonnet monthly to maintain the look of your carpet, extraction should be done quarterly or semi-annually depending on use.
  • With proper maintenance the life of a good carpet should be about 8 to 10 years. If the carpet is exclusively bonnet cleaned, you can expect this time to be cut in half.
Troubleshooting
If your carpets were recently cleaned and look dirty soon after, possible causes are:
  • Water pressure was too low or too high during cleaning.
  • Chemical solutions were not mixed properly.
  • Suction was not adequate.
  • There was poor technique or handling of machinery (e.g. cleaning too fast).

We hope this post provides you with some helpful carpet care tips. If you have further questions regarding the proper care of carpets in your facility.

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