The Right Way to Clean Your Drapes

Drapery cleaning is one of the most overlooked household chores. But just think: you open the window and all this pollen comes flying through. Where does it go? For the most part, your drapes act as a shield for the rest of your home, so it’s important that you clean them regularly.

It might come as a shock, but cleaning your flowy drapes are easier to do when hung as opposed to laying out flat. Now, what exactly is the best cleaning method? We’re glad you asked!

Vacuum with the correct nozzle.
Just like your carpets, your drapes need to be vacuumed too. But yes, there is a wrong way to vacuum your window treatments! The best results, take out your dusting brush nozzle, which can easily brighten your textile and remove dust. This nozzle won’t tug too tightly on your drapes, but it will remove the dirt and dust. 

Hire a Professional
Sometimes vacuuming isn’t enough to remove tough dirt and stains. Perhaps the task is just too big to fit into your busy schedule. No matter the reason, no problem - you can hire a professional to get the job done efficiently and quickly. At Triple S, we are all experienced experts on all drapery. What we will do is revive the color, maintain the still and perfectly shaped folds, while assuring exact length and perfect hemlines (whether we clean draperies in our plant or in your home).

Visit us on the web or call one of our three locations to learn more about our drapery and valance cleaning. We are a family owned business with over 50 years of experience and proudly serve Norwalk and the surrounding regions.

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

Creating a WOW Factor White Room

Think an all white room is too dull or stressful to maintain? White is one of those colors many homeowners shy away from when in fact it is the most welcoming color you can decorate with. And while this monochromatic look might seem simple, there are a few tips to help you achieve that “WOW” factor:

 

Start with a blank slate
Don’t be intimidated by an all-white room. Instead, look at is as a canvas - an opportunity for you to find what inspires you.     

Use white in the kitchen
We can’t think of a more perfect way to let your modern or traditional style shine through with ultra white lacquer finished countertops and white wooden cabinets. Homeowners love this look because it’s both timeless and classic!

Create a combination
Ever notice how pairing contrasting colors such as white, black, gray, and brown look so luxurious? Whether it be the kitchen or living room, pair stainless steel or metallic finishes with brass, copper, and gold - these metallics pair great with the crispness of white.

Say “yes” to white upholstery
Thinking white upholstery is harder to keep clean? While this might be true, place white furniture in places where you’re likely to have less traffic. You can also consider a faux leather, faux suede, or slipcover material for pet and kid friendly spaces.   

Warm things up
If your room is lacking personality or that “cozy” feel, consider layering whites in similar shades or warm whites, ivory, gray, and beige. Play with textures to add more depth to your space and throw on ceiling to floor cream colored window treatments to add more warmth and height.

For all of your white interiors, keep them clean with Triple S services. We are a family owned and operated carpet, upholstery, and drapery company with many more services available to homeowners and business owners. To learn more about how you can keep your whites Clean Fresh and Bright, visit us on the web.

We have three main plant locations:

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

The Simplest DIY Sewing Projects

Accessorizing your home can be pricey, but it doesn’t have to be! Here are three quick and easy DIY sewing projects that can save you money and give your home a personal touch:

Dish Towels
Materials:
½ yard of double cloth (plaid)
½ yard of double cloth (hatches)
1 yard of 14mm twill tape
2 small spools of 100% cotton thread

Step 1:
Cut each piece of fabric into two rectangles (17 inches wides by 27 inches tall)
Cut the tape into two 9 inch lengths

Step 2:
For the first towel, pick one side of fabric to be the right side. Place the right side face up and fold and press the long sides of the rectangle over ½ inch twice towards the right side. Next, pin the folds in place and edge stitch down these folds. For further instructions, click here.

Hammock Chair
Materials:
1 ¼ X 3’ oak dowel
3/8 “ X 16’ braided polypropylene (buy by the foot)
2 yards of plain canvas
80mm stainless steel spring snap link
Black acrylic fabric paint
Paint brush
3/16” stainless steel quick link
Drill and sewing machine
Iron and ironing board
Shears

Step 1:
Fold your tow yards of canvas in half and lay flat (with fold on the left)
Measure about 7 inches in from the top edge and mark it off. Using a ruler, draw a line from the top of the mark to the bottom right corner. Cut through the pieces and open your canvas.

Click here to learn more.

Curtains
Materials:
Curtain fabric
Twill tape
Scissors
Measuring tape
Matching thread
Sewing machine

Step 1:
Start by trimming the fabric pieces for a single or double panel curtain. Fold the side edges twice and press. Repeat for the bottom edge and sew all them all.

Step 2:
Trim the twill tape about 5 inches long.

To complete this project, click here.

For all of your DIY home decorating projects, Triple S is here to keep them clean! We offer rug and wall to wall carpet cleaning, as well as drapery cleaning. Triple S is 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 Match Your Drapes With Your Flooring

So you’re designing a newly remodeled room and everything is almost finished. You’ve laid down flooring, picked out the furniture, and brought it all together with accent pieces. But one thing thing is missing - your drapes of course! Matching these with the style of your room can be a task in itself. Here are a few stylistic tips to complimenting your drapes with your flooring.

Staying Neutral

Colors are very important when it comes to constructing a good image for your room. After all, you wouldn’t pair green with bright purple, right? In this example, remaining neutral is critical to creating a comfy environment for not only you, but your guests as well. Black. brown, beige and white are great neutral colors that not only pair well with most flooring colors, but can help greatly by blocking natural sunlight if needed!

Color Families

Unless you play for the Lakers, pairing highlighter yellow and bright purple probably isn’t the best combination. When it comes to keeping your room aligned with one style, stay with the same color in different shades. For example, dark blue drapes would pair very well with sky blue accents such as an area rug. Keeping this in mind can also assist in finding things to add as a tasteful decoration!

Patterns Are Key

It may not seem like a big deal, but a diamond quilted pattern probably won’t match too well with a floral print. Instead, shoot for things that are in the same family as the other. For example, if you can find striped drapes, pairing them with striped throw pillows can completely change the appearance of the room. It’s exciting to think about how much more inviting your room can be with subtle changes like this!

Triple S is a family owned business with over 50 years of experience in the carpet cleaning industry and are here to help you keep your home looking and feeling Clean, Fresh, & Bright this season!

We have three main plant locations:

Stamford Plant | 400 West Main Street

Norwalk Plant | 337 Westport Avenue

Stratford Plant | 1800 Stratford Avenue

Triple S Sales for All Your Cleaning Needs

At Triple S, we believe that cleanliness shouldn’t cost an arm and a leg. That is why we offer several sales for all of your cleaning needs. Whether you need a professional for carpet, upholstery, and grout cleaning, or even patio and boat cushion storage, our textile experts are here to take care of it all at an affordable price:

Rug & Drapery Cleaning - Save 20 percent when you call Triple S for your next rug and drapery cleaning. We will clean both sides using our unique technology designed to remove everyday soil, spills, dust, and allergens.

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning - Save 10 percent on your wall-to-wall and upholstered furniture cleaning. From pet dander and dirt, our certified upholstery cleaning technicians are well prepared to make your home look and feel fresh again. Take advantage of our Proseal fabric protector to ensure your carpets and upholstery stay clean and fresh for a long time!

Patio & Boat Cushion Storage - Need a winter storage solution for your patio and boat cushions? Call Triple S to pick up, clean, store, and return your cushions looking good as new! We offer free winter storage, going on now until May 2016.

Grout & Tile Cleaning - We offer free inspection on grout, tile, and stone cleaning. Whether you need spill cleanups or grout sealing, Triple S will make your surfaces look spotless.

To learn more about the sales happening at Triple S, click here.

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

Your Fall Cleaning Checklist

As the leaves start to change colors, we’re reminded that it’s time to do a little cleaning up at home. To make your space feel cozy for the fall and winter months, there are a few tips that can help. Read on to get started:

Switch up the sheets. Silk sheets and lightweight quilts are ideal for summer. But when the temperatures get chilly it’s time to swap those out for flannel sheets and feather down duvets. The heavier the sheets, the better night’s sleep you will get. But if you love your quilt and don’t want to stow it away, you can always fold it up at the head of the bed just in case you need an extra layer!

Dust your blinds and baseboards. Your blinds and baseboards collect a lot of dust and allergens throughout the warmer months. So if you haven’t done so already, go around the house and clean them with a vacuum before the first cold day. By skipping this step, you can cause your heating system to blow the dust around, which can cause lots of discomfort.

Sweep the chimney. If you have a fireplace in the home, it’s a good idea to get a professional inspection and cleaning before using it. This can ensure that there’s no debris or hazard to pose a threat to your home and your family.

Vacuum regularly. It’s common for the home to get dusty when you turn the heat on, which is why it’s important to vacuum. To keep your home feeling clean, try to vacuum as often as you can - a weekly cleaning can help immensely! Bonus tip: by using an upholstery attachment for your furniture, you can protect delicate material from getting sucked in the nozzle.

For optimal results, add professional cleaning to the list! 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