#MerryAndBright: Decorate With White

‘Tis the season of giving, celebrating, and our favorite - decorating.

Are you looking to deck the halls? It reminds us of  that classic song, Walking In A Winter Wonderland. Your home should be merry and bright, which has us thinking about ways in which you can decorate your home with elements of white for the holiday season. Here are a few of our favorite ideas to get you in the spirit:

 White & Gold Tree
Let’s start with the most fundamental home element of all - the holiday tree. Start with your basic fir or pine for a fresh organic look. Then grab the gold garland, pearls, white lights, and crystal ornaments. You want your tree to look brightest.

White Mantle
When it comes to hanging stockings, swap out you traditional red for white. Carry elements from your tree to your mantle too by hanging some garland and lights. You can hang a silver, gold, and white jingle bell wreath too.

Decked Out Shelf
Reindeer, stars snowflakes, and mini trees - whatever holiday pieces come to mind, be sure to find them in white or a neutral color that keeps the room feeling cheery.

The Rug
Whether you decide to layer on a rug or switch it up all together choose a textile that is plush and bright to go with your overall white holiday theme - you’ll see just how much it transforms the entire room.

Extra Fluff
Last but not least - pillows! Add fresh textiles to your upholstery with white and metallic pillows - don’t be afraid to mix them up! This along with your rug will significantly brighten up the space.

Keep your white rugs and upholstery clean with Triple S! We offer rug, carpet, upholstery, and window treatment cleaning to keep your holiday brights brighter than ever. With over 50 years of experience we are here to help you keep your home looking and feeling Clean, Fresh, & Bright throughout the season!

Triple S has three main plant locations:

Stamford Plant | 400 West Main Street
Norwalk Plant | 337 Westport Avenue
Stratford Plant | 1800 Stratford Avenue

Buying a Patio Rug

It’s that time of year again! You’ve bought all new essentials for your outdoor living space - a deck swing, table and chair set, potted plants, a wicker chair. There’s just one thing missing: your brand new patio rug!

Patio rugs can tie a space together if you choose the right one. So how do you know which will best suit your outdoor space? Here are a few elements to consider before making your purchase:

Material
Natural and synthetic woven materials both offer durability for varying weather conditions. Natural fibers, like hemp, jute, and seagrass are all great options and can add texture to your space. You will also benefit from speaking with a textile expert who can offer you alternative protection options against inspects, stains, and odor.

Size & Shape
First measure the outdoor area that you would like to cover. Then, if you have all of your furniture in place, determine how you want the rug to fit within the confines of the space. You may want to create a sitting area or a dining area. If you’re placing the rug under your furniture, we suggest you either have all the furniture legs on the rug or just the front legs. In other words, make sure your choice isn't too large or too small.  

Patterns
If you prefer muted tones, then you can skip this step. But don’t be afraid to be bold in your outdoor space. Patio rugs can now be found in right colored shades, stripes, and even geometric patterns.

For more tips on choosing a patio rug for your outdoor space, contact the textile experts at Triple S! We can help you narrow down your options based on environment and preference. We are a family owned and operated business offering cleaning and repair services to keep your area rugs stain and odor free!

We have three main plant locations:

Stamford Plant | 400 West Main Street
Norwalk Plant | 337 Westport Avenue
Stratford Plant | 1800 Stratford Avenue

Getting Rid of Allergens in Your Home

Spring is right around the corner and you know what that means! Pollen will be filling the air and making allergy-sufferers sick once again. Keep your drapes and furniture clean with these professional services. 

Tile Cleaning and Sealing. Whether you have grout, marble, granite, or porcelain floors, constant foot traffic can make allergies worse. By hiring a professional to clean and seal these surfaces, you can get rid of those hard-to-clean dirt marks and tough dust.

Rug Cleaning. Oriental and area rugs need care too! Although rugs don’t carry as much pollen as other textiles do, removing those everyday spills, dust, and unhealthy allergens are key to keeping the air in your home clean, fresh,and bright. Many professional cleaning companies also offer green cleaners to eliminate the use of harsh and unnecessary chemicals in your home.

Fabric Keeper Maintenance. When it comes to hardwood and tile, you can scuff dirt up in the air if you don't clean regularly - that’s where Fabric Keeper Maintenance comes in. This type of professional service will pick up soils and make fabric look and feel cleaner longer.

Keep allergies at bay this Spring by taking advantage of these professional services and vacuuming on a weekly basis. At Triple S, we offer these professional cleaning services and more. 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

Caring for Your Rugs

Area and oriental rugs are a beautiful addition to any home. They also receive a lot of foot traffic depending on where they are in your home. That being said, wouldn’t it be beneficial to increase their lifespan? Taking care of them is easy! Here are a few key tips to remember:

Remove stains immediately
When an accident occurs, the key is to remove the stain as quickly as possible. And although your instinct might be to rub the stain away, the trick is to blot instead. Use a green cleaner without the harsh chemicals, apply to the area, and blot from the outside working towards the center.

Vacuum often
Vacuuming might sound like an obvious solution to keeping your rugs clean, but it’s often the most forgotten. Save yourself time down the road by vacuuming about once per week. This should eliminate most of the dust, allergens, and pollutants in your home.

Repair when needed
Sometimes your area rugs can get worn and torn from old age, foot traffic, as well as pets. Before a small tear becomes worse, be sure to call you local carpet cleaning experts to repair and reweave. Such repairs also include edging, as well as fringe repair and binding.

In plant cleaning
The smartest solution for increasing the lifespan of your rugs is to have them professionally cleaned. When you choose in-plant cleaning, textile specialists can determine the best cleaning method, wash and dry safely, remove tough stains, and groom for a final touch.

At Triple S, we offer rug repair, in-plant cleaning, pickup and delivery, as well as other special treatments and protection. To learn more about these services, visit us on the web. 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

Area Rug Do's and Dont's

Want to enhance your living area’s design? Choosing the right area rug can make all the difference! But from material to color and even texture, there are plenty of area rugs to choose from. So how do you scope out the perfect selection? Before you start shopping for one, here are some do’s and don’ts to keep in mind:

DO choose right size
You don’t want a rug that’s too small nor too large. Think of your furniture as a rule of measurement when shopping for your rug. For example, size up the area rug properly to your furniture by selecting a rug that fits just under the front legs of the sofa. However, there are many other ways to style your rug. Click here to learn about other options.

DO choose furniture before rugs
Not only will choosing your furniture first help you find the right fit, but it will also act as a canvas for the rest of your space, and that includes your rug. You want your textiles to compliment your furniture, so pick the area rug last. Plus, it gives you the opportunity to switch up the rug seasonally if you prefer.

DON'T break the bank
A beautiful rug doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg. Set a budget for yourself and stick to it- the less money you spend on a rug, the more cash you have to spend on a possible secondary rug or other home decor items that will tie the room together.

DON'T shy away from creativity
When it comes to decorating, don’t be afraid to mix and match patterns. For instance, choose a geometric print rug and an animal print arm chair. Keep the colors complimentary, but that doesn’t mean you need to stay too close inside the lines.

Do you have an area rug at home that you love but needs a little cleaning up? Call the textile experts at Triple S! We are your source for top notch professional cleaning services. We are a family owned business with over 50 years of experience, ready to help you get rid dirt as well as accidental stains.

Triple S has three main plant locations:

Stamford Plant | 400 West Main Street
Norwalk Plant | 337 Westport Avenue
Stratford Plant | 1800 Stratford Avenue

Advantages of Oriental & Area Rug Cleaning

As beautiful as your oriental and area rugs are, they need a good cleaning just like your other home textiles! While vacuuming is a good tactic to clean up noticeable dirt and crumbs, every so often your carpets will need to be cared for by a professional. And that’s where Triple S comes in!

When you choose an oriental and area rug cleaning at one of our plant locations, here are just a few of the advantages you will receive:

Sit back and relax - Don’t break your back trying to scrub away those (almost) impossible stains. Professional cleaners have the tools and expertise to clean as easy as 1, 2, 3!

Double-sided cleaning - With a professional rug cleaning, your area rugs will be cleaned completely and thoroughly! Only with Triple S in-plant cleaning, will you receive double-sided cleaning to get rid of all stubborn stains, dirt, and contaminants.

Save time - When you have your rugs professionally cleaned, you won’t have to search for all your cleaning equipment or worry about all that extra time figuring which solutions to use.

Improve air quality - Vacuuming regularly will only get rid of surface dirt and dust. But what about those deeper carpet fibers? It’s easy for dust and allergens to get caught down there, so hiring a professional to clean your rugs can take care of that, deeply removing dirt from the bottom layers of your textiles.

When you choose Triple S for your expert oriental and area rug cleaning, yours will be individually inspected and tested to determine the proper cleaning method required. Our unique technology removes all that everyday soil, as well as those occasional spills, spots, dust, and unhealthy allergens that penetrate the deep layers of your carpet. Plus, we will pick up and deliver them back Clean, Fresh and Bright!

Triple S has three main plant locations:

Stamford Plant | 400 West Main Street
Norwalk Plant | 337 Westport Avenue
Stratford Plant | 1800 Stratford Avenue