#MerryAndBright: Stress-Free Ways to Prep Your Home for a Holiday Party

Let’s face it - the holiday season is the most stressful season of them all. With all the cleaning, shopping, cooking, and prepping that goes into planning a great holiday party, anyone is bound to feel the pressure at some point. That is, unless they know the secret to a stress-free plan:

Make a List: The number one way to create a stress-free holiday is to create a list. On this list, prioritize what you need to take care of - cleaning, cooking, gift-buying - make the list as long as it needs to be. The most important thing is that you’ll find yourself more organized.

Cook ahead: When you leave the soups, meats, and desserts to the last minute, it would cause anyone to stress. Instead, break up your menu. Made the desserts a few days ahead (so as long as they stay fresh). The same goes for your soup - which at times you’ll find have more flavor after a day or two.

Stock up: Grocery and liquor stores can sell out quick around the holidays season. When it comes to soda, cider, wine, as cheese and crackers, purchase these ahead of time so you don’t panic at the last minute as your run around to every store.

Tidy Up a Bit: The holiday isn’t a time for a messy house. By keeping the home tidy by picking up after yourself and scrubbing a little every day, you’ll save yourself the aggravation of having to do a big cleaning just hours before guests arrive.

Need a helping hand preparing for your holiday party? At Triple S, we offer carpet, upholstery, window treatment cleaning, and more to take some of the stress off your shoulders. 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

#MerryAndBright: 7 Easy Steps to a Clean Home for the Holidays

Cleaning for the holidays can be stressful, especially when you leave everything till the last minute. If you break it down a bit, all you need are a few minutes for a couple of days before your party. You can even get started today:

 Day 1: Walk Through
Take a quick walk through your home as if you’re the guest. Anything sore on the eyes should go.

Day 2: Wash Windows
On a cloudy afternoon or in the evening, wash your windows and vacuum the screens to get rid of dust and smears.

Day 3: Deep Clean Bathrooms
Do you have any guests staying over? Make the space feel like home for them by clearing out medicine cabinets and scrubbing the floors. Remove clutter and add essentials they’ll need such as linens, fresh soap, and hand lotion.

Day 4: Clean the Kitchen
After the bathroom, tackle the kitchen by cleaning your stove top, countertops, and cabinets.

Day 5: Straighten Up the Closet
Straighten up the coat closet and make room for guest coats. Hang extra hangers just in case.

Day 6: Clear the Entryway
First impressions matter. So put down a new, festive door mat, polish the doorknob, hang the wreath, and sweep the entryway clean.

Day 7: Touch Up and Plan
The party is now days away - make those last minute touch ups and plan how you will set the table and what you will prepare come your holiday dinner.

Need a professional cleaning to help you prepare  for the holidays? Triple S offers carpet, upholstery, window treatment cleaning, and more! 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

#HarvestCleaning: Rearranging Furniture for Your Thanksgiving Party

When we think about Thanksgiving, we associate it with large family gatherings and small spaces. Even those with small spaces can make room for a party. All it takes is a little rearranging and strategizing. To give you a few ideas on how you can create ample space in your home, here is how you can start:

Move non-essentials
Have an extra table that won’t be used? Push it to another room temporarily to allow more room for guests have more space for socializing.

Create conversation areas
After you move the non-essential furniture, you have more space to create conversation areas. Split up the room with separate sections for small conversations. Turn chairs and couches towards each other or create a circle. This will make the space more inviting.

Turn the dining table
When you add a leaf or additional table in the dining room there oftentimes isn’t enough room. But if you turn the table on an angle, you’ll have more room for your friends and family. You can fit up to an additional 5 feet!

Need last minute carpet, upholstery, or window treatment cleaning before the holiday? Give the textile experts at Triple S a call!  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

#HarvestCleaning: 5 Steps to a Spotless Carpet

Harvest season is here! All the more reason to gather some lists on how you can prepare for your Thanksgiving gathering and how you can clean up the mess afterwards. As our way of saying thanks to our customers, here are 5 easy steps to get rid of those food and drink stains.

 Find green cleaner
The best kind of cleaner is one that is eco-friendly and has not been tested on animals. If you’re looking for a DIY, vinegar, detergent, and water is a great solution that can get rid of those holiday stains - everything from cranberry and gravy to wine and coffee.

Test product
You want to pre-test your solution before you pour the solution on the entire stain. Put a few drops of formula on each color in the textile and, using your white-absorbent material, hold it against each color, count to ten, then examine the results. If the dye has bled into the absorbent material, or if there has been a change in the colored area, call a professional ASCR member cleaner for advice.

Work on stain inward
Avoid leaving a ring on your furniture or rugs by working from the outer edge toward the center of the stain. Bonus tip: blot frequently as opposed to rubbing or brushing.

Let dry
This is the step where you need to have a little patience. Some stains respond slowly and that’s OK - let the solution do its magic. If once it’s dry, you don’t see the desired results, contact a textile specialist.

Call pro
Some stains are just too big or difficult to remove on your own. That’s where the help of a professional comes in handy.

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

Your 2016 Fall Cleaning Guide

Autumn is a beautiful time of year! It’s also a busy time for homeowners who are preparing for the chilly months ahead - especially those who live in the northeast. With breezy days upon us, take some time to tidy up and make your home as comfortable and safe as possible for the long winter soon approaching.

Inside the Home

• Clean and organized kitchen cabinets. Toss away expired foods and other foods you haven’t eaten in awhile. Make room for the new!
• Vacuum drapes and window treatments using the proper nozzle.
• Vacuum upholstered furniture or better yet, have professionally cleaned.
• Clean all bedding. This includes mattress pads, pillows, duvets, blankets, and comforters.
• Schedule professional carpet cleaning early next month.

Outside the Home

• Touch up the paint on your home’s trim, railings, and decks.
• Drain and store the garden hose. Install insulating covers on exterior spigots to prevent them from freezing.
• Check caulk around windows and doors and apply if necessary.
• Keep the deck and gutter clear of leaves when they start to fall. 
• Clean and store umbrellas, patio furniture, and patio cushions.

Fall cleaning means turning over a new leaf! Whether that means scheduling a professional carpet or upholstery cleaning, or storing your patio cushions, getting ready for fall is easy when you have the right contacts on hand! Triple S offers carpet, tile, upholstery cleaning and more! We also have seasonal patio and boat cushion cleaning to keep your outdoor furnishings protected for next spring.

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 Fast Facts from Textile Experts

At Triple S, we often receive questions from homeowners about caring for their household items. This includes carpets, comforters, draperies, and more. To help sift through some of the common questions we are often asked, here are five crucial facts you must know about such textiles:

1. Water stains appear when moisture from condensation on the window, humidity or spilled liquids causes the soils to disperse, leaving a stained area.

2. We often hear about white drapes that have yellowed noticeably in certain areas. Most fibers have a natural tendency to slowly oxidize and yellow from aging and atmospheric exposure. Any drapery material used to cover a window is exposed to both direct and indirect light.

3. The best way to prevent excessive damage or fading is to rotate a few different sets of drapes, blankets or comforters periodically, or with the seasons (hint: rotate them for fall!).

4. Handmade quilts are especially susceptible to dye bleeding since the fabric components of the quilt vary. At Triple S, we test quilts to ensure no bleeding will ruin it.

5. Comforters left in direct sunlight can fade in some areas. It is best to keep comforters and heirloom quilts out of direct light to prevent damage.

We hope these facts help you prepare for the seasons ahead! At Triple S, we offer expert carpet, drapery, and upholstery cleaning to help you get your home ready for fall. 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

7 Tips To a Clean Office

With kids going back to school it reminds us that our offices need to be just as clean and organized as schools are in September. Whether it be your home office or your office building, here are a few tricks to start fresh:

1. Take a minute to organize receipts and documents. Place them in separate piles and throw away what you don’t need - especially if you can find it on your computer.

2. Toss away old pens. Chances are half of them are out of ink if they’ve been left open or you haven’t used them in a while. Leave out a few that you use often. If you have a pencil sharpener laying around that you don’t use, donate it to your local school.

3. Your desk can easily get covered with dust, so use the condensation from your iced coffee cup or wipe down the desk with a damp paper towel.

4. It’s always nice to get gifts at work. But if you have a ton of toys and cards scattered around your desk, either find a special place for them or toss them (this is your personal preference). You’ll be more able to focus.

5. If you aren’t at your desk, keep the food away. Not only will you get some unwanted guests, but you’ll also be more able to focus when you’re not eating.

6. Vacuum your upholstery and rugs or carpets. Chances are you vacuum in other rooms but might neglect your office space - make an effort to tidy up the space this fall.

7. You can also benefit from wiping up wooden floors if you have them. Eliminate all the dirt and allergens that came in spring so you’re off to a fresh start!

Need a professional carpet, hardwood, or tile cleaning? Contact the textile experts at Triple S. We have the tools and experience to help you keep your office space looking new again!

Triple S has three main plant locations:

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

Your July 4th Cleaning Checklist

In just days, we’ll be celebrating one of our favorite summer holidays! July 4th is a time to reflect on all of America’s great accomplishments and also a time for outdoor fun! If you’re hosting a Fourth of July party this weekend, impress your guest with these essential cleaning tips:

 Clean the Bathrooms
Wow your guests by quickly tidying up your bathroom or powder room. Work your way from top to bottom, first cleaning your cabinets, then your countertops, and then the floor. This includes emptying off your countertops, arranging your bathroom essentials, and scrubbing the shower - especially if you have overnight guests!

Empty the Fridge
Your kitchen should be in tip-top shape and your fridge should be emptied out, primarily for two reasons: (1) to keep foul odor away and (2) to make room in your fridge for your Fourth of July treats!

Polish Dirty Spaces
From the kitchen to your patio space, wipe down every surface until polished to perfection! This means polishing kitchen countertops as well as your outdoor tables and chairs.

Touch Things Up
This can be done last minute. Before guests arrive, swap out your dirty hand towel for a clean one, vacuum area rugs, fluff up your pillows and outdoor cushions, and hang your patriotic flag outdoors to show our holiday spirit!

If you need help with some last minute cleaning for your carpets, upholstery, and tiles (whether it be for this party or your next), call the experts and Triple S! We are a family owned business with over 50 years of experience and are ready to help you get your home ready for the holidays! Triple S has three main plant locations:

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

Textile Cleaning Tips for Summer

Summer is the perfect time for trips to the beach, picnics, and spending time outdoors with family. But with warm and humid weather, it’s also the most ideal time to tidy up the home. Use these tips to help keep your home in tip-top shape for the season:

Shoes off at the door
Walking around the home with dirt on the soles of your shoes only adds to the pollution in your home and creates an unhealthy environment. And since summer weather means more time spent outdoors, you’re more likely to carry dirt on your soles. That being said, it’s important to stop dirt in your tracks by kicking off your shoes at the door.

Vacuum weekly
Whether you’re blasting your AC or keeping the windows wide open on a beautiful breezy afternoon, your floors are likely to get dirty with dust and allergens. Be sure to keep your carpets and hardwood clean by vacuuming with the correct vacuum attachment.

Keep spot removal tips on hand
Let’s face it: spills can happen often. Whether it be wine or ketchup, what you need are a few spot removal tips on hand for emergency cleanups. At Triple S, we like to prepare our customers with the best and safest spot removal tips for when they need it most. Click here to view a few of our spot removal methods for chocolate, coffee, grease, and more! 

Hire a pro
When all else fails, your best bet is to hire a professional textile cleaner for your carpets, upholstery, and window treatments. Companies like Triple S offer all the cleaning services you could need for your residential or commercial property.

Triple S is dedicated to green cleaning to ensure your space stays clean, fresh, and bright! We use quality green cleaning formulas, the most modern techniques and equipment. We then apply all of our skill, energy and experience into restoring their like-new look & beauty.

Triple S has three main plant locations:

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

Easy DIY Cleaning

From Memorial Day BBQs to graduation parties, it’s likely that your rugs and furniture will get stained at one point or another. So how do we clean up the mess? Don’t panic! We’ve got a few DIY expert spot removal tips here:

Ice Cream

• Mix 1 tsp of white neutral detergent with 1 cup of lukewarm water.
• Mix 1 tbsp of household ammonia with ½ cup of water.
• Mix ⅓ cup of white household vinegar with ⅔ cup of water.
• Mix a solution of powdered enzyme laundry detergent (be sure to follow label or box directions). Allow the solution to remain on the stain for the length of time recommended by the manufacturer.
• Apply a small amount of dry cleaning solvent or alcohol. Use small amounts to prevent any possible damage to sizing, backings, or stuffing materials. Avoid using gasoline, lighter fluid or other flammables.

Mustard

• Mix 1 tsp of white neutral detergent with 1 cup of lukewarm water.
• Mix ⅓ cup of white household vinegar with ⅔ cup of water.
• Mix a solution of powdered enzyme laundry detergent.

Beer

• Mix 1 tsp of white neutral detergent with 1 cup of lukewarm water.
• Mix ⅓ cup of white household vinegar with ⅔ cup of water.

Grease

• Apply a small amount of dry cleaning solvent or alcohol. Use small amounts to prevent any possible damage to sizing, backings, or stuffing materials. Avoid using gasoline, lighter fluid or other flammables.
• Mix 1 tsp of white neutral detergent with 1 cup of lukewarm water.
• Mix 1 tbsp of household ammonia with ½ cup of water.
• Mix ⅓ cup of white household vinegar with ⅔ cup of water.

For cleaning up stains, be sure to avoid mixing ammonia and bleach during the cleaning process. And as always, test the spot removal method in a hidden area of your carpet or upholstery before applying to the entire area. Lastly, blot - do not rub or brush, as this can agitate and distort your textiles.

If all else fails, 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

How to Throw the Best Memorial Day BBQ

T-minus one week until Memorial Day weekend! If you’re kicking off the start of summer with an outdoor BBQ, there are just a few chores you’ll need to take care of before guests come knocking at your door.

 

Create a seating arrangement
Make sure you have enough seats for everyone. If you only have ten chairs but twenty guests on the invite list, not all of your guests will be comfortable. The simplest option is to press dining chairs into service and add drum stools or poufs. You can also rent folding chairs for a small price and have picked up the following day.

Light up the night
Don’t leave your guests in the dark! Add lanterns, tealights, and turn on the fire pit if you have one. Hang the lights along your deck, backyard fence, or even tree branches. There are many different colors from which to choose so you can also stick to a color theme (might we suggests red, white, and blue?).

Keep the bugs at bay
Warmer, more humid weather means more bugs. So protect your guests from getting bit by setting up citronella candles on the table and leaving a can of bug spray (or a box of wipes) out. Bonus tip: Look for products that contain the repellent picaridin instead of DEET.

Tidy up
Most of your guests will be in the backyard and in the kitchen, so focus on tidying up those two areas. This means wiping down countertops and floors, your windows, as well as your furniture. Sweep the deck, wipe dirt off the table, and vacuum cushions. 

Hopefully your outdoor cushions are clean for summer! If not, contact Triple S for professional patio and boat cushion cleaning services. 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

Your Allergy Survival Guide

With allergy season in full swing, chances are if you’re allergy-sufferer, you’ve been scratching and sneezing more than usual. But that doesn’t have to be the case - we’ve put together an allergy survival guide to get you through the tough spring season:

1. Stay hydrated
A surefire way to keep allergens at bay is to drink plenty of fluids. And by that, we mean water to boost your electrolytes. When you become dehydrated, you become more at risk for making your allergy symptoms worse, which can become a vicious cycle if you don’t refill your glass often.

2. Vitamin supplements
Researchers have found that vitamins and minerals are linked to decreased allergy symptoms. Vitamin D and Omega 3 are both ideal supplements that have proven to stop the itchy nose and eyes once incorporated into a healthy, well-balanced diet.

3. Swiffer hardwood every day
On hardwood, it gets easy for dust to get blown around. And when dust becomes airborne, allergies can worsen. So reply on your handy Swiffer to mop your hardwood and tile floors daily - all it takes is a few minutes and a few sweeps!

4. Vacuum textiles weeks
It’s also important to take proper care of your textiles, such as your furniture and carpeting. Although having carpet is better for allergy-sufferers (due to the absorbency of dust and other allergens), it’s still beneficial to make sure you remove dust often, especially if you leave the windows open or invite guests over often.

Keep allergies down this season by making it a healthy habit to clean often and keep up with a healthy diet. You will also benefit from taking advantage of our professional cleaning services. At Triple S, we offer carpet, upholstery, tile cleaning, 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

A Pet Friendly Home

Pets offer the most unconditional love we could ask for, but they also make a giant mess (most of the time). And they can’t help it either! From shedding fur to having accidents indoors, our pets can wreak havoc on our furniture and our floors. Don’t panic - instead of getting frustrated with your furry friend, take the opportunity to learn how you can keep your home fur and urine free:

 Vacuum Weekly
Pet hair is noticeable and has a dirty odor. By vacuuming on a weekly basis, you can eliminate the majority of fur and hair and sticks to your furry floors.

Sweep Floors DailyGot a Swiffer at home? If not, now is the time to get one! Hardwood might seem like the best option for pet owners, but if you don’t care for them, pet hair will naturally fly everywhere. So do a quick sweeping job once a day to eliminate hair (and even dirt stains from outside).

Groom Your Pet
Keep your cat or dog clean by doing more than trimming their nails. Give them a friendly bath to eliminate dirt and shedding fur. Your furniture and rugs will last longer if they don’t need to be washed as often and your pets aren’t exposing them to dirt, hair, and odor on the daily. Don’t forget to use a tear-free shampoo!

Establish a Clean Up Area
Picture this: your pet goes outside to “do business”, kicks some dirt up, rolls around, and comes running back into the house. Now imagine how much dirt your furry friend is trailing behind. Before you let them into main areas of the house, clean off their paws and using a wipe at the door (and lay out a mat). You’ll eliminate most of the dirt without it coming inside your home.

For more tips on creating a pet-friendly home, click here.

At Triple S, we offer several cleaning services to restore your carpets, drapes, and upholstery once 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 no matter how messy your furry friends might be!

Triple S has three main plant locations:

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

Earth Day: Improving Air Quality in Your Home

Today is Earth Day! Let’s take this time to be more mindful of the environment we live in. If you feel like the air in your home is stuffy, open up the windows and breathe in the fresh air. You can also improve the air quality in your home by following these simple tips:

Clean Daily
Floors and furniture have the word “dust” written all over them. That is, unless you keep up with cleaning. It doesn’t have to be much - just wipe down your surfaces when you have a moment, whether you’re waiting for dinner to heat up or you have a minute before rushing out the door. Always work your way from top to bottom, starting with ceiling fans and cabinets, then to countertops, and lastly to your floors. Use a damp, clean cloth and try to avoid harsh chemicals. You’ll be surprised how much cleaner your home will feel just by wiping up surfaces in a flash!

Clear Air Ducts
Dirty air ducts aren’t necessarily a health threat, but they can make your home feel incredibly uncomfortable. Cleaning them with a the proper nozzle on your vacuum will prevent all that dirty air from getting blown around, especially when summer arrives and you start rely on your AC daily.

Get Carpets Cleaned
Whether you have wall-to-wall carpeting or rugs, getting them professionally cleaned can significantly improve the air quality in your home. Upon a professional cleaning, our rug is individually inspected and tested to determine the proper cleaning method required. Technology will be used to remove everyday soil, occasional spills, spots, dust, as well as allergens.

At Triple S, we know that keeping your floors clean, fresh, and bright will only maximize the air quality in your home! We offer professional cleaning services for all of your textiles and more. Triple S is 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

Green Cleaning the Bathroom

Cleaning up your bathroom for spring? Put the bleach aside!

Nowadays people are finding new and eco-friendly ways to clean up their home, and for a good reason! Harsh chemicals cause environmental damage and are hazardous to your health. So why not try these green cleaning tips instead?

Little by little
If given extra time in the morning (or at night), make it a daily habit to clean up after every shower. Overtime, that icky black mildew can grow and grow. So wipe up the surface with a non-bleach cleaner. And if you can, reuse your towel twice before tossing in the laundry.

Natural scents
Don’t let your bathroom stink up! To keep it smelling fresh, squeeze several drops of essential oil, such as eucalyptus or peppermint into a small vessel and let it sit on your countertop. In the guest bath, leave a few options for your visitors to enjoy!

Showerhead cleanse
Showerheads can become clogged with mineral deposits, so skip the harsh chemicals and fill a plastic bag with undiluted white vinegar. Then, tie the plastic bag over the showerhead and let it work its magic overnight. Lastly, scrub the surface clean with a toothbrush - should be good as new!

Airing it out
While the best way to prevent mildew is to turn on the exhaust fan, another eco-friendly and energy efficient option is to crack open the window when showering. This will allow the steam to escape before you fog the windows up!

Looking for more green cleaning tips? Turn to Triple S! We proudly serve Norwalk and the surrounding regions and can help you efficiently clean your tiles, grout, countertops, and more! We are a family owned business with over 50 years of experience.

Triple S has three main plant locations:

Stamford Plant | 400 West Main Street

Norwalk Plant | 337 Westport Avenue

Stratford Plant | 1800 Stratford Avenue

Winter Cleaning Tips

Somehow your home seems significantly more dirty and unorganized in the winter. So with temperatures being as frigid as they are, take an afternoon to freshen up your space. Here are a few essential spots in the home to cater to:

Organize the pantry. Reorganize all contents in your pantry and cabinets by taking out spices, checking expiration dates, and reorganizing. Consider purchasing organizational tools such as a Lazy Susan or mason jars to separate all of your food items.

Go through your closets. With all those bulky sweaters and coats you have hanging in your closet, chances are your closet is overflowing. Clean things up by taking out all of your clothes and creating a Yes and No pile. Donate what you don’t wear and keep those that you wear most frequently. Rule of thumb: if you haven’t worn it in months, chances are you probably won’t.

Dust. From lamp shades to light bulbs and coffee tables, there’s probably a lot of dirt and dust from your forced heating system. By dusting these areas in your home, you can significantly improve air quality and create a cleaner space.

Clean your floors. For those areas of the home that receive a lot of foot traffic, clean them up by vacuuming or wiping up dirt and water spots. A professional cleaning is probably the most efficient way to clean your floors (and get them smelling fresh).

No matter what type of flooring you have in your home, the textile specialists at Triple S are here to help! We offer many professional cleaning services, including oriental and area rug, wall to wall carpet, drapery and valance, as well as tile, grout, and stone. 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 this winter!

Triple S has three main plant locations:

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

Keeping Home Clean from Pets

We can’t help but forgive our four legged friends when they make a mess in the home. But at the end of the day, those accidents need to be cleaned up one way or another. Below are a few tips to not only help you wipe up the mess from an incident, but also help you prevent one:

Place food properly - A common solution to keep your home clean from pets is to set up their food and water dishes on tile or hardwood flooring. If an accidental spill occurs on carpet, it can be tricky to wipe up. Not to mention, they can leave many crumbs behind if they have a habit of feasting on the living room rug.

Clean Instantly - It’s crucial to immediately clean up accidents as soon as they occur. Not only do accidents smell foul, but they can also leave a permanent stain behind - one that can easily be avoided. If you have a kitten or puppy at home alone and are hesitant that they could have an accident, try creating a playpen for them in the kitchen, as tile and wood is often easier to clean up.

Replace pet furniture - Replace cat and dog beds often or as soon as you notice a visible and permanent stain. You can also try these expert spot removal tips. But if your bed is over old or is torn up, consider replacing it immediately.

Professional cleaning - Choose in-plant cleaning for all your rugs that either have tough-to-reach stains or need freshening up. Not only will your carpet smell clean afterwards, but all of your carpet’s deep fibers will also be rinsed and cleaned. The same goes for your upholstery as well!

At Triple S, we offer several cleaning services to restore your carpets, drapes, and upholstery once 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 no matter how messy your furry friends might be!

Triple S has three main plant locations:

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

#TipTuesday | Cleaning Bathroom Tile & Grout

With all the constant use your bathroom gets on a daily basis, why not keep it clean as can be? Whether you have natural stone or ceramic tile in the bathroom, here are a few tips to help you keep everything looking spotless:

Scrub & Rinse - Cleaning your shower stall or countertops with a chemical solution? Be sure you scrub well and rinse with clean water, as to not leave a greasy film behind. For your shower stalls, simply retract your showerhead and rinse or use a wet cloth if yours isn’t removable.

Clean Weekly - Scrubbing your shower and countertops isn’t exactly what you want to do on your day off, but just think about how fresh your bathroom will feel! Take even just a few minutes to clean dirt from your bathroom tiles each week or every other week. Not only will your bathroom look fresh, but it will also help to eliminate mold and mildew.

Go Pro - Try professional stone and tile cleaners, like the Fusion Every Day Cleaner for stone and tile from Triple S. This is an ideal, streak free cleaner that is safe for all your natural stone, tile, and grout surfaces - effective for countertops, backsplashes, and shower walls. Did we mention how great it smells too?

Of course, the best way to get a spotless bathroom is to hire a professional grout and tile cleaning company. At Triple S, we can make your tile and grout look new again with professional cleaning and sealing! We use top notch cleaning solutions and machinery to deep clean and rinse away residue. Plus, we give you a free bottle of our famous Balance Neutral PH Cleaner for easy, everyday use. To learn more about our grout and tile cleaning services, visit our website.

Triple S has three main plant locations:

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

Prep Your Home for a Holiday Party

The lyrics from that classic holiday song: "There’s no place like home for the holidays" - they couldn’t be any more true! If you’re staying home for the holiday season and preparing for an upcoming holiday party, make your guests feel extra welcome by keeping these cleaning and organizing tips in mind:

Make it sparkle.
Make your home sparkle from top to bottom! This means wipe down your countertops and floors (and vacuum your rugs). Rule of thumb is to give yourself about 10 minutes per room. But even if you do a quick run through, you will notice that your home will look more ready for your gathering. Just be careful not to test any new cleaning chemicals if you're prepping last minute, or at least test these chemicals in one small spot first to avoid doing more harm than good.

Get rid of clutter.
From piles of mail in the kitchen or beauty products in the bathroom, put all of these items away. The less clutter you have sitting out, the more room you’ll create for guests, cooking, and your holiday feast! 

Check the lights.
Not just your holiday lights! Check the bulbs at your front porch and side table lamps to make sure your house doesn’t go dark during your gathering! Even if a bulb doesn’t look dim, it helps to change it anyway - especially if you know it’s been awhile since you changed it last.

Set up a welcome mat.
With the number of guests you’ll be expecting, make sure you have a place for them to kick off their shoes. This will keep dirt out of the house so you have less of a mess to clean up later on. Also, be sure there are plenty of coat hangers as well as extra space for their bags and other belongings.

At Triple S, our expert carpet and upholstery cleaners are ready to help you with any last minute cleaning you may need in the home! Visit our website for more information about our services. We have three main plant locations:

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

Keeping the Home Clean During Thanksgiving

When your friends and family gather together for Thanksgiving, you’re bound to have a lot of laughs. But you’re also likely to have a mess on your hands!

If you’re hosting a Thanksgiving feast this year, don’t panic when your home becomes messy. Instead, follow these quick and simple tips that will make cleaning up easier (before and after your guests arrive):

Think ahead. With all the cooking you’ll be doing, it’s a smart idea to clean up prior to your gathering. For example, wipe down countertops and sweep your tile floors so that you won’t have extra cleaning up to do once your guests are gone.

Organize the fridge. Chances are your fridge will be packed with Thanksgiving food this week. So if you have any expired food items or leftovers you know you won’t eat, toss them out and leave some extra (and much needed) room for your vegetables, eggs, cranberry sauce, and other holiday treats!

Clean little by little. With all the guests you will be inviting over, you’re bound to have many dishes to clean up. When you wait until Thanksgiving is over before you start getting organized, you’re likely to get more stressed out. So stay on top of the mess by soaping up your dishes as you use them and make room for more when you need it!

Ask for disposables. Are your holiday guests bringing side dishes? Ask them to bring attractive, disposable dishes. That way you won’t have to spend additional time scraping out and soaping up extra dishes.

For more tips on how to make Thanksgiving cleaning simple this year, click here.

Triple S is your source for the finest professional cleaning services. We are a family owned business with over 50 years of experience, ready to help you get rid of any and all of your accidental spills this Thanksgiving season!

We have three main plant locations:

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