Spotless Floors for Winter

Between nasty weather, stuffy heat, and heavy foot traffic, your floors are bound to take a beating during the winter months. That’s why it’s crucial to keep a consistent cleaning schedule - even if it means taking five minutes out of your weekend afternoon to vacuum. What are the rules of achieving spotless floors for winter? We’ve got your secrets:

Vacuum vents
If you have baseboard heating in your home, take a moment to vacuum before turning on the heat if you haven’t already. They can accumulate a lot of dust and dirt. Which ultimately will get blown around. The most you keep up with this throughout the season, the cleaner your floors will be.

Deep clean floors
From snow to salt to dirt, your floors can get pretty filthy in the winter. Use a sunday morning to scrub your floors and vacuum.

Call a professional
What you really need is a professional cleaning to get rid of those tough stains vacuums and other methods just can’t fix. A professional carpet, tile, and hardwood cleaner has the tools and experience.

For the cleanest floors, call the textile experts at Triple S! We have what you need to help you make your carpet, tile, and other textiles look Clean, Fresh, & Bright again! 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

Most Common Floor Stains in Winter

Floors look beautiful until something comes along and stains them. And even though you spend more time outdoors during the summer, the winter can actually cause more accidents. From picking up snow outside to spilling hot beverages, below are a few of the most common floor stains and how to get rid of them:

Mud is one of the most common stains during winter due to the slushy outdoors. To prevent mud from ruining your carpets and hardwood, lay out a mat by the front and back doors and take off your shoes before stepping inside. Also, wipe your furry friend's paws if you take them outside. And if you already have muddy floors, either wipe it up (if you have hardwood) or call a professional cleaning service (if you have carpet).

Salt is another common type of stain that not only messes up the look of your floors, but also eats away the finish on your wood. This also a result of the wintery outdoors. The solution? A mix of white vinegar and water. Wipe the floors if you walk around with your shoes on or have guests over.

Hot chocolate is comforting in winter, but can wreak havoc on your floors. Just imagine spilling chocolate on your white carpet during a cold winter night. Don’t panic - mix one teaspoon of white neutral detergent, one teaspoon of household ammonia plus a half cup of water. Then mix one third cup of household vinegar with water. Be sure to avoid mixing ammonia and bleach during this cleanup process.

Candle wax is a common stain when you light your home with candles during a power outage or on a freezing cold night. But if you apply a small amount of dry cleaning solvent or alcohol and one teaspoon of a mild liquid dishwashing detergent, you should be able to get rid of the mess in no time!

Triple S is your go-to source for all types of floor stains. Not only can we help you with spot removal, but we also offer professional carpet, drapery, and upholstery cleaning services. Contact our rug expert Steven DeMarco II at ext. 405 if you have questions about rug stains. We are a family owned business with over 50 years of experience and are here to help you restore fresh carpets no matter what the mess 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

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