How to Remove Fresh Pet Urine Stains on Your Carpet

You love your cats and dogs but you're probably not fond of the urine stains they accidentally leave behind on your carpet. The good news is that if you catch the urine stain while it's still fresh, not dried into the carpet, you can follow these few steps to clean it right up.

The most important thing is that you dilute the urine and get it out of the carpet.

1. Use water to blot the spot with a white absorbent material. Your best bet would be a cotton towel. Continue to wet the towel with more water and blot until no more urine is being removed. 
2. Only at this point can you now use your store bought bacteria-enzyme pet urine remover to clean out the remaining urine or odor. 
3. If you don't have a pet urine remover, use the following as a back up:
1. Clean the area with a diluted neutral detergent. 
2. Take a tablespoon of household ammonia to a 1/2 cup of water and blot until no more urine is removed. 
3. Neutralize with 1 part white vinegar to 2 parts of water and blot the area. 
4. Blot up any remaining moisture by pressing or padding the area with the absorbent white towel and weight it down. Allow to dry for 6 hours. 

Important Notes:

• Always test your spotting solution in an inconspicuous area.
• Urine stains may cause permanent dye removal from fibers.
• Urine could have penetrated the carpet and may have contaminated your under padding. Cutting and replacing this section of pad is best.
• If you need help, you can find a IICRC certified carpet cleaner in your area by going to www.iicrc.org.

Triple S Carpet & Drapery Cleaners is located in Connecticut with three main plant locations:

Stamford Plant | 400 West Main Street

Norwalk Plant | 337 Westport Avenue

Stratford Plant | 1800 Stratford Avenue

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Spring into Action by Connecting with the Cleaning Experts

Did you know that Triple S Carpet and Drapery Cleaners is LIVE & active on social media. That's right. We're sharing cleaning tips and service specials as we head into the spring season!

You'd never leave your carpets and upholstery out of your spring cleaning routine - would you? That's why the textile specialists are here to help:

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Get to know the textile specialists since 1963! We're excited to have you as part of our community. 

#WellnessWednesday Tips for a Healthier Home

If not already underway, spring cleaning routines and maintenance needs are definitely being considered. Are you looking for ways to not only make your home a cleaner one, but a healthier one too?

We have a few tips that might help:

Wipe down countertops regularly. Countertops harbor a great deal of dirt, dust and bacteria, making them a good place to start. A mild cleaner that can refresh the sealer is best to use. 

Vacuum carpets weekly. Since allergens and bacteria get trapped in the fibers, your rugs and carpets can be a major source of health issues and allergies. Vacuuming will help to improve the air quality in your home but a professional should also be contacted for deeper cleanings. 

Vacuum upholstered furniture. Just as easy and as important as carpeting, high-traffic furniture should be vacuumed once a week, as well, and cleaned by a professional annually. 

Sanitize "high touch" parts of your home. To minimize the spread of germs, use anti-bacterial wipes on surfaces that are touched frequently - including door knobs, toilet handles, faucets and light switches. 

Have a door mat or runner at your entryway. Contrary to the popular belief that wood floors make for a healthier home, door mats are actually the perfect way to keep outside germs and allergens at the entryway instead of dragging them through the house. 

Need professional help? Triple S has three main plant locations:

Stamford Plant | 400 West Main Street

Norwalk Plant | 337 Westport Avenue

Stratford Plant | 1800 Stratford Avenue

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Deep Clean Your Carpet Naturally

The first official day of spring is this Friday, which means homeowners everywhere will be going on a cleaning spree this weekend! How will you tackle your home's carpets?

This year, consider deep cleaning them the natural way. If you're not ready to call a professional, such as Triple S, you can still freshen them up until your next appointment with these few tips:

1. Start with a thorough vacuum. While you probably, and should, vacuum routinely, take advantage of spring cleaning by really getting into those nooks and crannies. If you move other furnishings or decor for their own cleaning, vacuum in in those spots while they're removed.

2. Check for sneaky stains. If your pet urinates on the carpet or you spill a glass of wine, you'll know you have to spot clean it. But what about those hidden stains from your kids sticky fingers or the last lick of their ice cream pop that you didn't know about? Again, while furniture is moved and your doing a little redecorating, keep your eyes open for hidden stains. Try this DIY Stain Remover to tackle them.

3. Create your own carpet freshener. Combine 1 cup of baking soda, 10 to 20 drops of your favorite essential oil, and maybe 1/2 cup of borax to keep pet fleas at bay. Sprinkle this mix onto your carpet and let it sit for just 10-15 minutes before your next vacuum. This makes for a prolonged freshness!

Have some area rugs or tapestries that you'd rather not tag onto the end of your spring cleaning list. Bring them to us or we'll come pick them up! Triple S has three main plant locations:

Stamford Plant | 400 West Main Street

Norwalk Plant | 337 Westport Avenue

Stratford Plant | 1800 Stratford Avenue

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Wall to Wall Carpet Cleaning in CT

At Triple S Carpet & Drapery Cleaners our textile specialists have the skill, energy and experience to deliver a safe and thorough wall to wall carpet cleaning in order to keep your home clean, fresh and bright! With hypo allergenic cleaning products derived from renewable seed and vegetable sources, our carpet cleaning service protects allergy sufferers and is environmentally safe.

We offer three levels of service that fit every budget. Visit our website to see what is included in the economy, standard and full service packages.

Regardless which service you choose you can expect on time appointments, state of the art equipment and 100% satisfaction guarantee. Triple S has been around since 1963, so you can depend on our people, as well as our cleaning.

Call the textile specialists at Triple S for your wall to wall carpet cleaning today! We have three main plant locations: 

Stamford Plant | 400 West Main Street

Norwalk Plant | 337 Westport Avenue

Stratford Plant | 1800 Stratford Avenue

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How to Make Your Tile, Grout & Natural Stone Last

Tile and stone are beautiful works of art and should be treated that way! With proper cleaning and sealing they will look lovelier, last longer and be easier to maintain. Professional cleaning with specialty equipment can provide worry-free care and lasting beauty.

The condition of the grout - the cement lines in between tiles or stone - is the major factor affecting the overall appearance of your floor. If you take a close look, you might see discolorations in your grout. Sometimes white grout will have yellowed or turned black in areas showing extreme soil conditions.

What services do you need to keep the appearance of your grout and tile in tact? Call a professional like Triple S for the following:

Cleaning only. Have your tiles cleaned up nicely and a clear sealer applied to grout. Sealer is not usually applied by the tile setter because the grout should be cured for 7 to 10 days before applying sealer. The sealer penetrates the grout, making it less porous and more resistant to future staining.

Color sealing.You can have your grout sealed with a color of choice. Choosing the same or a similar color will cover up and hide discolorations. You can choose a different, or perhaps darker, color to hide soil or give the tile a different look. Overall, sealer makes your grout look like new and makes it much easier to maintain.

Give the textile specialists at Triple S a call. We have three main plant locations:

Stamford Plant | 400 West Main Street

Norwalk Plant | 337 Westport Avenue

Stratford Plant | 1800 Stratford Avenue

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Spring Cleaning Chores for the Pros

The first official day of spring is just two short weeks away and we know that means everyone is beginning to think-up and draft a list of their must do spring cleaning chores.

Whether you use cleaning as your therapy or are just hoping to quickly check it all off, there are a few main chores you shouldn't be doing because you're better off calling in a professional to do so.

Washing Windows. Without the help of a professional, washing windows quickly turns into a multi-day project. For just one bundled cost, a professional window washer will typically clean the inside and outside of the windows, the screens, the sills and maybe even protect nearby floors and furnishings at no extra cost.

Restoring Hardwood Floors. Professional cleaning can give your hardwood floors a clean deeper and fresher than you, as a homeowner, can achieve with a mop. A commercial-strength clean and polish can typically be applied to up to 500 square feet of your flooring in under an hour.

Carpet Cleaning. That's where we come in! In-home carpet cleaning is not all that easy to do, making it a good spring cleaning task to hand over to a professional. At Triple S, our machinery and cleaners can tackle dirt and build-up throughout the entire depth of carpet fibers - not just on the surface. Completing these services at least once or twice a year extends the lifetime of your rugs and carpets and improves the overall indoor air quality of your home.

Once carpet cleaning becomes the next item on your spring cleaning chore list, give the textile specialists at Triple S a call. We have three main plant locations:

Stamford Plant | 400 West Main Street

Norwalk Plant | 337 Westport Avenue

Stratford Plant | 1800 Stratford Avenue

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Hurry! Our 52nd Anniversary Sale Expires Soon

Have you taken advantage of our 52nd Anniversary Sale yet? Today's your day! These offers expire Saturday, March 21st, 2015.

Famous 2 for 1 Oriental and Area Rug Cleaning Sale, when you bring your rugs to Norwalk, Stamford or Stratford plants. Pay for the largest: 2nd rug cleaned FREE! Prepayment required. Too big to bring in? We offer Pick up & Delivery including rolling and spreading. Add $79 and still get the 2 for 1 sale and we’ll do the heavy work. No rug Limit.

Save 25% Drapery & Window Treatment Cleaning, when you bring your draperies to Norwalk, Stamford or Stratford plants. Add $79 and we will remove them from your windows, clean them with the adjust-a-drape system and return and reinstall them in a week. The same for all your window treatments, blinds, shades and Hunter Douglas products.

Save 20% in-home Wall to Wall Carpet Cleaning, when you clean and protect your Wall-to-Wall Carpeting. Comes with 3 month spot & spill warranty & free bottle of spotter. Minimum charges and some restrictions may apply.

Save 20% in-home Upholstery Cleaning and ProSeal Protector, when you Clean and ProSeal your Sofas, Loveseats, Chairs, Sectionals. Minimum charges and some restrictions may apply.

FREE Winter Storage for Patio & Boat Cushions. Winter Storage till May 2015 when we clean your patio & boat cushions. Bring your cushions in to any of our 3 convenient locations. Pick-up and delivery available; call for details. *Leave the fabric on the cushions when you bring them in. Prepayment required.

$50 OFF Grout, Tile & Stone Cleaning & Sealing. Call for Estimate. Expert Cleaning & Sealing of Grout, Tile and Natural Stone.

Save 20% Hard Wood Floor Cleaning & Maintenance Coat Protector. We clean your wood floors and even get the dirt out of the crevices and then we apply our maintenance coat protector gloss or satin finish

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Ready to schedule your visit? Triple S has three main plant locations:

Stamford Plant | 400 West Main Street

Norwalk Plant | 337 Westport Avenue

Stratford Plant | 1800 Stratford Avenue

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