How To Keep Your Home Spotless In The Fall

Our first fall cleaning series was all about getting your carpet ready for the new season. Here are four more tips to get your entire home in tip-top shape during the long, cold months.

Clean the Furnace

Your furnace works hard during the winter months, which means it accumulates a lot of dust and dirt. Change the filter at least once a month so your furnace blows out clean air (this will also lower your utility bills - win-win!).

Keep the Kitchen Clean

Try and get into the habit of wiping down your countertops and clearing your sink of dirty dishes. Food, sticky hands, and dirty dishes all contribute to the spread of germs in the kitchen (which is also the most used room in your home).

Leave Shoes at the Door

It's time to adopt the no shoes on in the house policy. Keep a bin by your front or rear door to ensure people are following your new house rule. This keeps the dirt and grime from the bottom of your shoes off the floors throughout your home.

Hire Triple S Carpet, Rug, Drapery, & Upholstery Cleaners

In addition to the tips mentioned above, having your carpets, drapery, and upholstery regularly cleaned by a professional can drastically reduce any allergens present in your home. Plus, at Triple S, all of our personnel are IICRC certified technicians that have been thoroughly trained in their professions — providing you with the latest cleaning methods and techniques.

At Triple S, we offer professional cleaning services, including rug, carpet, upholstery, and tile cleaning. We are a family owned business with over 50 years of experience and are here to help you keep your home looking and feeling Clean, Fresh, & Bright!

Triple S has three main plant locations:

Stamford Plant | 400 West Main Street

Norwalk Plant | 337 Westport Avenue

Stratford Plant | 1800 Stratford Avenue

How to Properly Store and Maintain Outdoor Furniture

The temps are slowly dropping, which means autumn is in full swing! But is your outdoor space ready for the ice and snow that follows? From prepping your lawn to keeping your deck clear, here are the important tasks you’ll need to complete before this season is over:

Metal Furniture

• Wash all surfaces with water and detergent. Scrub and rinse with a hose.
• Apply a thin, protective coat of car wax to all surfaces.

Wicker Furniture

• Use a bleach-and-water solution to clean and remove mildew. Rinse with a fine spray from a garden hose and dry thoroughly.
• Store wicker furniture in a dry place and on blocks to keep it off the floor or ground.

Fabric Cushions and Other Fabrics

• Wash any cloth or rope materials, like hammocks, with laundry detergent; dry, fold, and store indoors.
• Clean umbrella fabric with mild detergent. Dry in an open position and store in a closed position.
• If any patio furniture have removable covers, clean them with a little bleach if the label allows — this will help kill any mildew.
• Once dried, apply the covers and stack the cushions loosely in a clean, dry space off the floor.

Store your Cushions with Triple S

• Leave the fabric on the cushions, bring them to one of our THREE locations. Or better yet, we can pick them up and delivery them to you!
• Our certified staff will thoroughly hand clean, and remove and spills, spots, or stains.
• We will apply our ProSeal Fabric Protector to help keep fabric water resistant and prevent future stains.
• Our last step is our Antimicrobial Treatment, which helps inhibit the growth of bacteria and eliminates mildew on face fibers.

Triple S offers seasonal patio and boat cushion cleaning to keep your outdoor furnishings protected for next spring. As part of this service, we will pick up your cushions, clean, store, and return them looking better than ever! To learn more about our free winter storage going on now, visit us on the web.

We are a family owned business with over 50 years of experience and have three main plant locations:

Stamford Plant | 400 West Main Street

Norwalk Plant | 337 Westport Avenue

Stratford Plant | 1800 Stratford Avenue

5 Things You Should Never Vacuum

Your vacuum is the most versatile tool in your cleaning toolbox. While your vacuum can clean up most messes, not everything should get a quick back-and-forth.

5 Things You Should Never Vacuum

1. Large pieces of glass.

Big pieces of broken glass can puncture the bag, get lodged in the hose, or scratch up the inside of your vacuum. Use a broom instead!

2. Fine dust.

Fine dust will clog filters or the vacuum bag right away, and then the machine might begin spewing the dust right back into the air. No thanks!

3. Wet food (or anything moist).

Vacuum cleaners aren’t designed to pick up anything wet, whether it's soggy cereal, wet pet food, or even a spill. Paper towels get the job done best.

4. Fireplace ashes.

These ashes trap heat (and are also fine particles) so don’t suck them up as you clean. Let the ashes cool — for four days to be exact — then use a wet/dry vacuum to clean the area.

5. Coins, paper clips, or other small items.

These items typically get lost in our furniture or on the floor. It may be tempting, but don’t roll over them with your vacuum — they can break pieces inside.

At Triple S, we know how important it is to keep your floors spotless. That is why we offer several professional cleaning services including carpet and grout tile cleaning. We are a family owned business with over 50 years of experience.

We have three main plant locations:

Stamford Plant | 400 West Main Street

Norwalk Plant | 337 Westport Avenue

Stratford Plant | 1800 Stratford Avenue

To learn more about how we can help you keep your home looking and feeling Clean, Fresh, & Bright, connect with us on social media or visit our website!

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How To Clean Your Workspace For The Fall Season

The days are getting shorter and the weather is getting colder, which means it's time to stop daydreaming of summer. Fall is officially here, and so is flu season. One way you can stay as healthy as possible the next few months is by cleaning up your workspace (a place where you realistically spend 40 hours a week).

How To Clean Your Workspace For The Fall Season

1. Fully Clean Employee Work Areas.

Your desk is the best place to start your cleaning spree. Wipe down all electronics like your keyboard, mouse, or monitor. Organize your drawers, and tidy up your desk in order to get rid of as many distractions as possible.

2. Re-Organize.

Whether that means your closet or the folders on your computer desktop, we mean minimize everywhere possible. Starting a new season with a clean space will keep you organized moving forward.

3. Dust Everything — Including Furniture.

Dust is everywhere! On the microwave in the break room, on your keyboard, and even on your desk chair! Cleaning off any fabric or upholstered furniture can be a major step in improving your air quality and keeping germs at bay.

4. Get Your Carpets Cleaned.

Even if you can’t see it, your carpet can be full of dirt, debris, and water stains. Besides, keeping your carpets clean not only improve the appearance of your office, but it also increases productivity as well!

Spring isn’t the only time to get clean! For the freshest carpets, call the textile experts at Triple S! We have the tools and equipment to help you make your carpets and upholstery look Clean, Fresh, & Bright again! We are a family owned business with over 50 years of experience.

We have three main plant locations:

Stamford Plant | 400 West Main Street

Norwalk Plant | 337 Westport Avenue

Stratford Plant | 1800 Stratford Avenue

To learn more about how we can help you keep your home looking and feeling Clean, Fresh, & Bright, connect with us on social media or visit our website!

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