Why Choose Triple S: Cleaning Services in CT and NY

Are you a homeowner looking to achieve a fresher, brighter home? Do you have old rugs or draperies that need serious cleaning but you're not sure how? You might be considering a call to a professional but you're not sure who to choose. Here's a few good reasons you can count on us at Triple S!

We Have 55 Years Of Experience And Dependability

Whether it be an oriental rug, wall to wall carpet, drapery, valence or so much more, we can handle it. We emphasize green cleaning formulas that contain natural, renewable ingredients to protect human health and our environment without sacrificing quality cleaning. As a Triple S customer you achieve both a beautiful and healthy home.

We Are A Family Business

Run by 1st and 2nd generations, our textile specialists have been around since 1963, and that's not to say we are small in size! Our company, larger than most, has been dedicated to providing textile cleaning services to customers far and near for more than half a century.

We Own And Operate 3 Large Cleaning Plants

With cleaning plants in Stamford, Norwalk and Stratford we are sure to be able to accommodate your needs. With a variety of services, including pickup and deliveries, your Triple S carpet cleaning doesn't make you skip a beat.

We Have A Team Of Highly Trained, Long-Term Employees

Around 35% of our employees have been with us for over 20 years and 70% of our employees have been with us for over 10! What does that mean for you? When we send a cleaning expert to your home you can expert to receive someone with years of experience and a love for what they do.

Ready to get the Triple S clean you deserve? Contact us today at one of our locations or visit our website for more information. For cleaning tips and updates, connect with us on social media!

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Triple S Services: Norwalk, Stamford, Stratford CT

With 55 years of experience and three main Connecticut plants, Triple S is dedicated to bringing you a large suite of cleaning services for all textiles. See a brief summary of the main services we offer below:

Rug & Wall-to-Wall Carpet Cleaning

• Repairs and reweaving.
• Cleaning at one of our 3 plant locations (directions). We also offer pick-up and delivery services.
• All types of rug under padding.
• Fine rug protector.
• Pet odor removal.
• Wool treatment, which protects against insects.
• Deodorizing/Antimicrobial treatment.

Drapery & Upholstery Cleaning

• Professional take-down and re-installation service.
• On-site cleaning.
• Alterations, relining and repairs.
• In-plant cushion cleaning (even boat and patio cushions).
• On-site mattress cleaning with Microban. Microban will help kill allergy causing germs, odors, mold and mildew.

Carpet Maintenance

• Steam extraction, rotary brush, rotary steam, bonnet, dry clean systems, and low moisture encapsulation.
• Construction carpet clean up (thorough vacuuming and spot cleaning).
• Carpet service, patching, re-stretching and repairs.
• Carpet protector to guard against spots and spills.
• Antimicrobial treatment for deodorizing and controlling mold & mildew.
• Anti-static treatment for carpets.
• Training your staff to use proper, safe spotting techniques.
• Carpet saver entrance walk-off mats and anti-fatigue mats.

Grout & Tile Cleaning

• Cleaning and sealing of grout, tile, marble and similar materials.

Fabric Keeper Program

• Planned cleaning frequencies for all fabrics and leather.
• Periodic inspections and spot cleaning.
• Repairs, restoration and replacement.
• Emergency on-call service.
• Avoids  premature, costly replacements.
• 3 year budget pricing available.

Visit our website for complete details on all cleaning services, spot removal tips and information on our family owned and operated business. Schedule a service here.

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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

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

Tricks to Keeping Outdoor Cushions Fresh

Warmer weather is here, which means we’ll be spending more time outside, enjoying sunny afternoons and clear nights in our yards. Whether you’re relaxing on your outdoor swing or lounging poolside, make sure you keep your outdoor cushions fresh for the season! Here’s how:

Buy the right cushions. Buying the right outdoor cushions off the bat can save you money down the road. Durable fabrics like sunbrella and other acrylic fibers are durable for yard use, which is key to making your cushions looking fresh for seasons to come.

Do a 180 rotation. Want to fully extend the life of your cushions? Make it a habit to flip them once a week to prevent wear and tear. Because both sides of the fabric will be exposed to sunlight, the color will fade more consistently. Also, be wary of placing them close to fire pits as one spark can leave even a single hole, damaging the material.

Store them when not in use. Protect your cushions from tree sap, excessive sun, and rips if you know you won’t be using them for a while. Don’t wrap them in plastic! This will encourage mold to grow. To keep these cushions looking as fresh as possible, give us a call for storage!

Looking for optimal ways to keep your outdoor cushions fresh all season long? Call the experts at Triple S for our patio cushions cleaning! When you’re ready to store outdoor cushions after prolonged use this summer, we will thoroughly clean them and if desired, repair, mend or replace foam. We have three main plant locations:

                                                  Stamford Plant | 400 West Main Street

Norwalk Plant | 337 Westport Avenue

Stratford Plant | 1800 Stratford Avenue 

Choose the Perfect Kitchen Tile

Cooking in the kitchen can make you feel uncomfortable, especially on hot summer days. Imagine how great it would be to feel the cool sensation of tile flooring under your feet. Needless to say, tile flooring has many perks - it’s easy to clean and looks beautiful too. But how do you choose the right one?

If you’re having trouble deciding, here are three primary types of tile to consider:

Porcelain. Made from minerals and sands. This water resistant flooring is a great option for those summer parties where you’re more likely to have a spilling accident. Porcelain is also hard and dense, making it ideal for installation if your kitchen is a high traffic area in the home.

Ceramic. Made from various types of clay. Ceramic tile is simple to install, but more prone to damage than porcelain. So be wary about dragging chairs or dropping heavy pots and pans on the floor if you’re thinking of investing in ceramic tile.

Stone. Possibly the most expensive type of tile, but also the most durable. This beautiful flooring option requires sealing but once intact, you’ll have a timeless element added to your kitchen. 

Play up tile flooring with different shapes and sizes. Squares are a popular shape, but rectangles, hexagons, and octagons can also make a bold statement. Consider the durability, texture, and level of water resistance upon making your decision.

If you’ve already found the perfect kitchen tile for your home make sure to keep them looking clean! Constant foot traffic, the use of cleaners, and even the presence of moisture especially during the warmer seasons take their toll on tile flooring. For a professional cleaning and sealing of these surfaces, call the textile specialists at Triple S.

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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Expert Tips for Allergy Cleaning

Sneezing more often? It’s that time of year again! Allergy season is upon us, which means being outdoors can get uncomfortable. It also means that pollen can easily creep inside our homes. The good news is that a little cleaning in each room can solve the problem. Here are a few expert cleaning tips you can start using now:

  
Bedroom. A third of our lives are spent in the bedroom, so it’s important to start there. Pollen, dust mites, and pet dander easily catch onto bedsheets, so make sure you wash them weekly. As for comforters - clean them at least once a month. Allergens collect on your flooring too, so mop hardwood floors weekly and regularly clean your carpets for a good night’s rest!

Bathroom. Warmth and moisture combined create a moldy environment. While a hot shower may feel refreshing, it causes mildew to grow unless we clean frequently. Clean shower stalls and bathtubs weekly, and don’t forget the shower curtains too! Scrubbing away soap scum is the number one way to keep mold and allergens away. 

Kitchen. Prevent allergens in the kitchen by making it a habit to clean a little bit each day, especially if you cook often! For starters, clean food and grease from your stove after each use and soak up spills immediately. Did you know insects can attract allergens? To avoid them, remove the trash daily and clean in and around the fridge. Last but not least, wash your floors weekly.

Living Area. Between carpets, drapery, and furniture, there’s plenty of surfaces to vacuum. When you find that vacuum bags are about half way full, throw them away and replace with a new one. We recommend HEPA filtered vacuums or central vacuum systems that exhaust outside.

Believe it or not, a room with carpets and draperies has better air quality than hard surfaces because textiles act as a sink and hold contaminates until removed by cleaning. However, it’s important to always keep them fresh! Call the cleaning specialists at Triple S! We have three main plant locations:

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

Rug Padding FAQ

To pad or not to pad - that is the question. When it comes to carpeting, there are many factors to consider. With different types of flooring and carpet fibers, you may be wondering if you need an under pad for your area rug. In an attempt to help, we’ve put together our most FAQ’s and expert tips to help you decide:

Do my area rugs and oriental rugs need pads under them?
Although entirely your decision, we recommend you pad your rugs for three main reasons: they prevent slipping and sliding, control curling and wrinkling, and reduce wear and tear.

What surfaces are rug pads used?
Rug pads can be used on all surfaces, but be careful of which pad type you buy. There is padding designed for hard surfaces like, hardwood floors, laminate, tile and stone floors. Others are designed to be used when a rug needs to be placed over carpeting or another rug.

Should I put a pad under a rug being laid over wall to wall carpeting?
Yes, you should! Area rugs placed over wall to wall carpeting tend to shift position, causing it to buckle and bunch - a potential tripping hazard! Choosing proper under padding will keep the rug flat, safe, and increase it’s life expectancy.

 What is the best type of rug pad?
100% synthetic performs the best as it contains no animal or plant fibers to decompose, or irritate allergies. A dense, “needle-punched” synthetic fiber pad that prevents shredding, decomposition, and mildew is your best bet.

What do you recommend?
At Triple S, we recommend three different pads to our clients. For hardwood floors and tile, try Dura-Hold and Omni for very small rugs. These two pads offer a non-skid backing to prevent it from sliding across the floor. Do you have wall-to-wall carpeting? We recommend NoMuv, which is designed to prevent your rug from moving on carpet.

Looking for a top rated pad for your area rug? Triple S has an array of recommended padding solutions. For more expert tips on carpets and padding, call the cleaning specialists at Triple S! We have three main plant locations:

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

Way to Go Norwalk Mad Bulls!

Triple S is proud of our Mad Bulls wrestling team for their newest accomplishment! On May 2nd and 3rd five Mad Bull national qualifiers traveled to the Wicomico Civic Center in Maryland to meet the best youth wrestlers in the country. Although a very tough tournament Norwalk had two wrestlers place 2nd and 8th in their respective weight class, making it the best showing for Connecticut in 48 years that the Youth Nationals have been held.These wrestlers were our third national place winners in two years and are now National All-Americans!

Between state, regional, and national championships, the Norwalk Mad Bull program is currently a top ranked Connecticut and New England team. Among the accomplishments, the crowning fifteen State Champions, two New England Champions, as well as three national place winners ALL in their five short years of existence.

Meet the team:  

Art Schad, Manager of Triple S Carpet & Drapery Cleaners Corporate Services Department and Textile Specialists is the head coach and founder of the Mad Bulls of Norwalk, Connecticut.

The Mad Bulls program is a non-profit, volunteer organization that was formed in 2010. The program believes that wrestling instills the values of commitment, discipline, sportsmanship and good overall physical fitness. The Mad Bulls also give the kids a safe, sanctioned place to exercise, socialize, and develop lifelong skills. The roster peaked at 85 members this year and added an all-girls team last year!

We are proud of Triple S’s Art Schad and his team of hardworking athletes for their huge accomplishments. For up-to-date happenings in the Norwalk area, check out our Facebook Page!

Looking for a trusted carpet cleaner in Fairfield County? Call the textile specialists at Triple S today!We are located in Connecticut with three main plant locations:

Stamford Plant | 400 West Main Street

Norwalk Plant | 337 Westport Avenue

                                              Stratford Plant | 1800 Stratford Avenue

Expert Tips for Preventing Permanent Fabric Stains

Afraid of spills and accidents? While your answer may be yes, that’s no reason to avoid that beige carpet you always wanted.

Oils often adhere tenaciously to fibers, building up and becoming a physical part of the fabric - but DON’T PANIC! By taking immediate action, this can be easily avoided. See below for our expert tips on spills and spot removal:

1. Blot up spills. Using a clean white absorbent material, immediately soak up the spill.

2. Pre-test spot removal formulas. Before using a new formula, test a small amount on a not-so-noticeable area of the fabric. Put a few drops of formula on each color in the fabric and examine the results. If dye has bled into the absorbent material and cause a color change, call a professional ASCR member cleaner for advice.

3. Do not over-wet. Problems can arise from using large amounts of formulas. Work with small amounts of formulas and blot frequently. Avoid rubbing or brushing the fabric.

4. Work from the outer edge toward the center of the stain. For best results, follow this essential rule.

5. Have patience. Some stains respond slowly.

Need further assistance maintaining clean fabrics? Call the specialists at Triple S! 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 Specials from the Textile Experts

Haven't had a chance to tackle spring cleaning chores yet? There is still time to get the professional services you need and at a discount you'll like!

Below are the spring cleaning deals Triple S is offering to make your home look new without the cost of new! Take a look:

SAVE 20% Rug & Drapery Cleaning
When you bring your rugs or draperies to Stamford, Norwalk or Stratford for Cash & Carry service.
Or we offer pickup & delivery service.
Includes FREE rolling & spreading; FREE take down & rehang of window treatments.

SAVE 10% Wall-to-Wall Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
When you combine wall-to-wall carpet cleaning and upholstery cleaning.
Not valid with any other offers. Minimum charges and some restrictions may apply.
Offer expires 7/11/15.

Save 10% Patio & Boat Cushion Cleaning 
Leave the fabric on the cushions when you bring them in.
Payment required. Offer expires 7/11/15.

Schedule your service date online at triplesclean.com.

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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#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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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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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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Choosing the Right Carpet for Your Home

At Triple S Carpet & Drapery Cleaners we understand that carpet can be costly and regular maintenance is part of the investment. Whether you're looking to add warmth and comfort to your home or protect small children when they slip, fall and crawl, you probably don't know where to begin when it comes to your carpet shopping checkpoints.

Here's a few tips:

Start with style. Depending on whether you are carpeting a high or low-traffic area, one carpet style might be better than another. Plush, for example, is very soft and comfortable but foot prints and vacuum marks will show up easily. Berber, on the other hand, is extremely durable and might be best for a children's bedroom or playroom.

Consider price. Each time you shop ask for pricing of the materials and installation separately. This can help you make the most of your budget.

Choose your provider. A reputable establishment that specializes in carpeting will more likely provide you with a quality carpet than other places or stores. Just like with an HVAC technician or a plumber, the quality of the installation is just as, if not more important than the product itself.

Understand the maintenance needs. Make sure to discuss with your salesperson the upkeep requirements that come with the carpet type you are looking to buy. You may love the look and feel of its beauty now, but if you aren't willing to put time and effort in, it may wear out much quicker than anticipated.

Think about design. Are you looking for this carpet to last through a series of furniture upgrades? Do you want the look and feel of this room to be vibrant or relaxing? Keep all of your intentions and desires in mind when choosing patterns and colors for your carpet or rug.

Are you way past the selection step and have carpets that need a deep cleaning or refresh? Triple S Carpet & Drapery Cleaners 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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What is ProSeal Fabric Protector?

Looking for a way to keep carpets clean while they are still brand new? What about a way to prevent common dirt and build up that would otherwise age your carpet?

ProSeal fabric protector is a formula of fluoropolymers and co-polymers that can be applied to new or freshly cleaned furnishings for protection. Even the most delicate textiles can be kept in spotless condition.

ProSeal works by creating a bonded seal around each individual carpet fiber without causing texture change or discoloration. This one product can protect your carpet from top to bottom against accidental spills, color fading and other common wears and tears.

What textiles can ProSeal be applied to? Just about everything! Go ahead and use this fabric protector on any of the following products:

• Upholstery
• Oriental rugs
• Tapestry 
• Drapery
• Bedspreads

Made from any of the following materials:

• Velvet
• Velour
• Suede
• Wool
• Silk
• Cotton
• Rayon 
• Sisal 
• Nylon
• Duck
• Bamboo

Ready to get your ProSeal fabric protector? Triple S Carpet & Drapery Cleaners 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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The Cause of Static in Your Rug or Carpet

Have you ever brushed your foot across your rug or carpet and experienced a snap or shock you weren't expecting? This static in your textiles is caused by the friction between your socks or shoes and the carpet and is made possible by the dry and cold conditions a Northeast winter can cause.

Connecticut and the surrounding states have certainly experienced quite the opposite of a mild winter this year. As a result, humidity has been extremely low making way for such static conditions.

While static charge will vary with different carpet types, overall, it is more likely to occur in harsh weather conditions like these. Electrons create a negative static charge when you touch something (such as your carpet). The electrons then transfer to your socks or shoes generating the small electric shock you experience. This can be specifically troublesome in office spaces with computers.

Some carpets have antistatic agents built into the fiber, but you can also purchase antistatic products to spray on others. The best solution, however, is to add humidity to your home or office with the help of a humidifier. Moisture in the air can carry off a static charge as it is formed.

We know that static isn't the only concern when it comes to your rug or carpet. For information on carpet cleaning services, spot removal and more, visit our website.

Triple S Carpet & Drapery Cleaners 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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4 Main Types of Carpet Fiber

Shopping around for a new carpet? Along with a lot of other carpet factors, you're going to have to decide on what kind of fiber will best suit your home.

Keep in mind that no one fiber is truly the "best." It's a matter of opinion and depends on what you're looking for. Use our guide below to choose.

Wool
This is actually the only natural fiber used in carpeting today! The rest are synthetic materials formulated by chemists. Since wool is scarce it can also be a bit more expensive. To offset these expenses, wool is often mixed with synthetic fibers to create a wool blend.

Advantages: Soft and luxurious; cleans well; hypo-allergenic
Disadvantages: Stains easily; heavier in weight

Nylon
Today this fiber is stain resistant and occupies the largest market share out of the man-made fibers. Plus, it is very resilient and cleans easily. Lastly, it has low levels of static.

Polyester
Most polyester carpets are created from recycled bottles, making it one of the greenest carpet alternatives available. Typically costing less than nylon, it is still stain resistant, cleans well and is static-free.

Unlike nylon, however, polyester carpets don't have a tendency to "bounce back," making furniture marks more difficult to remove.

Triexa 
Increasingly popular over recent years, triexa is very stain and fade resistant. Also priced lower than nylon, it is resilient but does not handle oil spills well.

Already an owner of a carpet you love? Show it some more love with an on-site carpet cleaning from the textile specialists at Triple S. 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 Maintain a Brand New Carpet

A new carpet installation is many things. An exciting and fresh look in your home, for one. To maintain this carpet through various seasons, years, holiday parties and other activities, you'll want to establish a plan of action for your carpet care.

Here's a basic guideline.

Know what kind of action you'll want to take before spills and similar accidents occur. Spot cleaning techniques are effective if performed in a timely manner. Therefore, educating yourself at the time of installation is ideal so you don't have to worry about doing your research when an accident has already happened. Spot removal tips can be found on our website »

Vacuum regularly. For many homeowners, regularly means about once or twice or week. The truth, however, is that you should really vacuum daily. Find a few reasons why in a previous blog post.

You'll want to have your carpets professionally cleaned every year to every year and a half. While regular home maintenance is effective and should be done, you can only achieve a deep clean with professional equipment. Learn more about our on-site services here »

Remember, always treat stains as soon as they occur for a longer-lasting and beautiful carpet!

Have more carpet maintenance questions? Give us a call.

Triple S has 3 main plant locations:

Stamford Plant | 400 West Main Street

Norwalk Plant | 337 Westport Avenue

Stratford Plant | 1800 Stratford Avenue

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Westport Woman's Club Donation

We're so happy that we were able to contribute to a great place like the Westport Woman's Club. On Wednesday, February 4th, Triple S donated about $3,600 in services - cleaning all carpeting, upholstery and draperies.

Check out these images of our crew cleaning below: 

"The Westport Woman's Club, organized in 1907, is a non-profit philanthropic organization dedicated to volunteerism and the raising of funds in support of the charitable, educational, cultural and public health services in Westport and surrounding town."

Triple S has been providing the finest professional carpet & drapery cleaning services for over 50 years. Call us for your in-house carpet cleaning today.