How To Keep Your Home Spotless In The Fall

Our first fall cleaning series was all about getting your carpet ready for the new season. Here are four more tips to get your entire home in tip-top shape during the long, cold months.

Clean the Furnace

Your furnace works hard during the winter months, which means it accumulates a lot of dust and dirt. Change the filter at least once a month so your furnace blows out clean air (this will also lower your utility bills - win-win!).

Keep the Kitchen Clean

Try and get into the habit of wiping down your countertops and clearing your sink of dirty dishes. Food, sticky hands, and dirty dishes all contribute to the spread of germs in the kitchen (which is also the most used room in your home).

Leave Shoes at the Door

It's time to adopt the no shoes on in the house policy. Keep a bin by your front or rear door to ensure people are following your new house rule. This keeps the dirt and grime from the bottom of your shoes off the floors throughout your home.

Hire Triple S Carpet, Rug, Drapery, & Upholstery Cleaners

In addition to the tips mentioned above, having your carpets, drapery, and upholstery regularly cleaned by a professional can drastically reduce any allergens present in your home. Plus, at Triple S, all of our personnel are IICRC certified technicians that have been thoroughly trained in their professions — providing you with the latest cleaning methods and techniques.

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

How to Properly Store and Maintain Outdoor Furniture

The temps are slowly dropping, which means autumn is in full swing! But is your outdoor space ready for the ice and snow that follows? From prepping your lawn to keeping your deck clear, here are the important tasks you’ll need to complete before this season is over:

Metal Furniture

• Wash all surfaces with water and detergent. Scrub and rinse with a hose.
• Apply a thin, protective coat of car wax to all surfaces.

Wicker Furniture

• Use a bleach-and-water solution to clean and remove mildew. Rinse with a fine spray from a garden hose and dry thoroughly.
• Store wicker furniture in a dry place and on blocks to keep it off the floor or ground.

Fabric Cushions and Other Fabrics

• Wash any cloth or rope materials, like hammocks, with laundry detergent; dry, fold, and store indoors.
• Clean umbrella fabric with mild detergent. Dry in an open position and store in a closed position.
• If any patio furniture have removable covers, clean them with a little bleach if the label allows — this will help kill any mildew.
• Once dried, apply the covers and stack the cushions loosely in a clean, dry space off the floor.

Store your Cushions with Triple S

• Leave the fabric on the cushions, bring them to one of our THREE locations. Or better yet, we can pick them up and delivery them to you!
• Our certified staff will thoroughly hand clean, and remove and spills, spots, or stains.
• We will apply our ProSeal Fabric Protector to help keep fabric water resistant and prevent future stains.
• Our last step is our Antimicrobial Treatment, which helps inhibit the growth of bacteria and eliminates mildew on face fibers.

Triple S offers seasonal patio and boat cushion cleaning to keep your outdoor furnishings protected for next spring. As part of this service, we will pick up your cushions, clean, store, and return them looking better than ever! To learn more about our free winter storage going on now, visit us on the web.

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 Things You Should Never Vacuum

Your vacuum is the most versatile tool in your cleaning toolbox. While your vacuum can clean up most messes, not everything should get a quick back-and-forth.

5 Things You Should Never Vacuum

1. Large pieces of glass.

Big pieces of broken glass can puncture the bag, get lodged in the hose, or scratch up the inside of your vacuum. Use a broom instead!

2. Fine dust.

Fine dust will clog filters or the vacuum bag right away, and then the machine might begin spewing the dust right back into the air. No thanks!

3. Wet food (or anything moist).

Vacuum cleaners aren’t designed to pick up anything wet, whether it's soggy cereal, wet pet food, or even a spill. Paper towels get the job done best.

4. Fireplace ashes.

These ashes trap heat (and are also fine particles) so don’t suck them up as you clean. Let the ashes cool — for four days to be exact — then use a wet/dry vacuum to clean the area.

5. Coins, paper clips, or other small items.

These items typically get lost in our furniture or on the floor. It may be tempting, but don’t roll over them with your vacuum — they can break pieces inside.

At Triple S, we know how important it is to keep your floors spotless. That is why we offer several professional cleaning services including carpet and grout tile cleaning. 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

To learn more about how we can help you keep your home looking and feeling Clean, Fresh, & Bright, connect with us on social media or visit our website!

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How To Clean Your Workspace For The Fall Season

The days are getting shorter and the weather is getting colder, which means it's time to stop daydreaming of summer. Fall is officially here, and so is flu season. One way you can stay as healthy as possible the next few months is by cleaning up your workspace (a place where you realistically spend 40 hours a week).

How To Clean Your Workspace For The Fall Season

1. Fully Clean Employee Work Areas.

Your desk is the best place to start your cleaning spree. Wipe down all electronics like your keyboard, mouse, or monitor. Organize your drawers, and tidy up your desk in order to get rid of as many distractions as possible.

2. Re-Organize.

Whether that means your closet or the folders on your computer desktop, we mean minimize everywhere possible. Starting a new season with a clean space will keep you organized moving forward.

3. Dust Everything — Including Furniture.

Dust is everywhere! On the microwave in the break room, on your keyboard, and even on your desk chair! Cleaning off any fabric or upholstered furniture can be a major step in improving your air quality and keeping germs at bay.

4. Get Your Carpets Cleaned.

Even if you can’t see it, your carpet can be full of dirt, debris, and water stains. Besides, keeping your carpets clean not only improve the appearance of your office, but it also increases productivity as well!

Spring isn’t the only time to get clean! For the freshest carpets, 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

To learn more about how we can help you keep your home looking and feeling Clean, Fresh, & Bright, connect with us on social media or visit our website!

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4 Tips To Get Your Carpet Ready For The Fall

Spring cleaning is popular, but tidying up your space during the Fall is just as important. This season is more than likely to bring in dirt, moisture, and debris from outside — and your floors will probably take the brunt of it. Here are four ways to get your carpet ready for the autumn season ahead!

Deep Clean

It’s time to prepare for the increase in filthy foot traffic, bad weather, and the plant debris that the fall season brings. So give your carpets a nice deep cleaning! Besides, your carpets should be getting professionally cleaned twice a year to help them look newer and last longer anyway.

Adjust Your Furniture

It’s wise to move your furniture around every once in awhile. Moving heavy furniture in a carpeted room helps prevent permanent marks in your floor and a new arrangement will also redirect foot traffic to prevent uneven wear-and-tear.

Use Doormats

There’s no such thing as too many doormats. One of the best ways to prevent excess dirt from entering your home is by having a doormat at every entryway. The outdoor mats should be tough for you to whip off your shoes, while the indoor mats should be a bit longer in length for any leftover dirt and debris to fall off.

Leave Your Shoes at the Door

All those doormats you just placed around your home — it’s a great place to take off your shoes as well! And leave an extra pair of indoor shoes by the mat for you to switch into!

Spring isn’t the only time to get clean! For the freshest carpets, 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

To learn more about how we can help you keep your home looking and feeling Clean, Fresh, & Bright, connect with us on social media or visit our website!

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How and When Should You Clean Your Bedspreads?

On average, we spend around a third of our lives on our bedding. That’s 56 hours a week of sweat, dead skin cells (and probably drool, too). So how often should we be washing away one of the most used items in our bedroom? And what’s the best way to do so?

Loading the washer

• Sheets and bedspreads need lot of room to clean, so don't overload with too many items in one cycle.
• Never wrap sheets around the agitator — they will tear and wrinkle.
• Wash sheets separately to prevent other items from getting tangled or balled up.

Washer setting

• Cotton sheets ro spreads are safe on any cycle, but check the label just in case!
• Select the cycle that fits the soil level of the bedding — normal for light soil, heavy duty for stains and heavy soil.

*Be careful — overwashing sheets causes them to wear out faster.

Water Temperature

• White and light-colored cotton wash well in any water temperature. When the cooler, flu season arrives, we suggest washing them on a hot/warm cycle to help reduce allergens.
• Prevent dark-colors from fading by using cool water to wash and rinse.

How often should you wash? To keep dirt, dust, and other allergens at bay, you should clean your bedspreads at least once a week! Unless you spill something, you won't have to clean your comforter.

At Triple S, we are dedicated to helping you keep your home spotless and dust-free with our carpet, upholstery, and drapery cleaning! Triple S is 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

To learn more about how we can help you keep your home looking and feeling Clean, Fresh, & Bright, connect with us on social media or visit our website!

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How To Clean Up Your Vacation Home

It’s hard to say goodbye to our seasonal properties — it's a place you dream of nine months out of the year. And your vacation home misses you too when you’re not there. The place can quickly get dusty, dirty, and in need of repair.

Before you hit the lights and lock away the key, follow this cleaning checklist to protect your home until next year.

• Turn off all nonessential utilities.
• Secure all windows and doors.
• Turn on your alarm system.
• Close your storm shutters.
• Dispose of trash and perishable foods.
• Adjust your furnace settings for the upcoming season.
• Bring in your outdoor furniture (or store it with us!).
• Unplug your appliances and electronics.
• Request mail-forwarding services.

Consider a semi-annual deep clean for your vacation home as well. A deep clean includes:

• Washing curtains.
• Flipping mattresses.
• Deep-cleaning rugs/carpets.
• Treating wood surfaces.
• Steam-cleaning or conditioning furniture.
• Clean all appliances.

This is a great time to ensure your home is in tip-top shape for next season. If your vacation home is in need of some basic maintenance, call the textile experts at Triple S! We offer several professional cleaning services, including carpet, upholstery, grout, and tile cleaning. We also offer patio and boat cushion storage and cleaning for the winter season!

Triple S has three main plant locations:

Stamford Plant | 400 West Main Street

Norwalk Plant | 337 Westport Avenue

Stratford Plant | 1800 Stratford Avenue

To learn more about how we can help you keep your home looking and feeling Clean, Fresh, & Bright, connect with us on social media or visit our website!

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