Tile and Grout Cleaning

Wow This was ugly. My first question was, did you pay the so called "pro" that installed this mess?

They said Yes..ouch!

We where very happy to be able to help them out after having such a bad job done and living with it for over a year.

Need You Tile and Grout Cleaned? Time to call Clean Interiors in Pittsburgh.

Pet Stains and Pet Odor

Just because she's bad at times doesn't mean she's not family. You don't have to live with the nastie's that our pets can surprise us with. Want to find out more?

Check out our new Pittsburgh Carpet Cleaning Pet Stains and Pet Odor Page.

Avoid Carpet Stain Disasters

Avoid Carpet Stain Disasters
When the inevitable happens… respond quickly and keep your carpet in perfect condition.
By Dan Worley, of Clean Interiors Pittsburgh Pa

Imagine this scenario… you are hosting a small party of your best friends and the red wine and snacks are being served.

One of your friends bumps into another and an entire glass of Merlot dumps all over your off-white Saxony carpet. This is the same carpet you purchased just last year for your entire house, and spent as much money on as you might for an inexpensive new car.
You watch in agony as, despite your best attempts to blot up the wine, the red stain starts to get bigger… and bigger… and bigger.
You go to the cabinet under your kitchen sink and start to try virtually every cleaning product you have. No matter what you do, the red stain seems to have made a permanent residence in your carpet.
So you call a professional carpet cleaner. He arrives the next day and works feverishly on the stain. He is able to remove most of it, but there is a “haze” of red that just won’t budge.
What happened? Isn’t he supposed to be a professional?
It’s all your fault!

That’s right… by using a variety of cleaning products and not just the one that was “right” for the stain, you might have “set” the stain and made it more difficult for the professional to remove.
Although this is technically your fault, you shouldn’t be blamed. After all, anyone that spills red wine on white carpet is going to try to remove it quickly, and with whatever cleaning solutions are available.

The right stuff
There is something you can do when you have a fresh spill on your carpet. Something that you can do every time, no matter what is spilled, that virtually ensures that your professional carpet cleaner can remove the stain.
Virtually every home has a supply of table salt. That’s your key to successful stain removal.
We’re not talking about creating a recipe using salt. As you might know, salt is an absorbent compound — it will absorb liquids much like a sponge, although much slower.
When you spill something on the carpet, simply pour table salt on it. The more the better. The salt will absorb the stain and when your carpet cleaner arrives, he can vacuum the salt off of the carpet and then remove the remaining stain much easier.
By doing this, you avoid using cleaning solutions that can actually set the stain and ensure that your valuable investment — your carpet — is secure for years to come.

Dan Worley is the owner and operator of Clean Interiors. He has 14 years of experience and is an Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) certified technician. Dan can be reached at (412) 414-3828 or via e-mail at dan@cleaninteriors.us Visit his website at www.cleaninteriors.us .

CRI Seal Of Approval

Clean Interiors Earns Distinction as a Carpet and Rug Seal of Approval Service Provider

Clean Interiors has been recognized by the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) as a Seal of Approval Service Provider. The Seal identifies cleaning companies that distinguish themselves by committing to a high standard of service and customer satisfaction.

The CRI Seal of Approval program tests and certifies superior performing carpet cleaning solutions, vacuums, deep cleaning extractors and deep cleaning systems. Companies certified as Seal of Approval Service Providers agree to use only Seal of Approval products and equipment and comply with a customer-focused “code of conduct.”

"Customer can feel confident about doing business with companies that have earned the Seal of Approval,” said Werner Braun, CRI president. “CRI is proud to recognize cleaning firms that use superior products and recognize the need for quality service.”

Braun noted that independent testing has shown that not all carpet cleaning products clean equally well and that some even harm carpet fibers or result in faster resoiling of cleaned areas.

"The Seal of Approval Service Provider status is a signal to our customers that we care to use only the best cleaning products. Matching the right cleaning method with the right product helps retain the life and beauty of a carpet," said Dan Worley owner of Clean Interiors

New Professional Certification's

Dan and Jen are not only Certified Carpet Cleaners by the IICRC and Mohawk Certified Carpet Installers, Now their company Clean Interiors has been Certified as well by the IICRC. Clean Interiors Is Now a IICRC Certified Firm. Only 3 other Carpet Cleaning Company's hold this Prestigious status in the 15101 and 15237 zip code.

Clean Interiors has been awarded

Publish Post

Clean Interiors has been awarded by ENCAPBOARD.COM for excellent commercial carpet cleaning results in their monthly photo contest

How to get red wine out of carpet? Asked by sravan from Zoar, OH

Act Quickly! Delaying may cause the spill to become a permanent stain. Blot liquids with a dry, white absorbent cloth or white paper towels. Do not scrub the area! Scrubbing can cause pile distortion in the affected area. Continue to use a dry cloth or paper towels until the area is completely dry.

Call a Professional - Professional cleaners have the ability and the equipment to use more aggressive cleaning solutions to remove stubborn spills. Always consider consulting a professional cleaner regarding any spot removal question.

Do It Yourself Precautions:

Many spot removal solutions leave residues in the carpet that may attract soil. Thoroughly rinse the area several times with lukewarm tap water. A mist type sprayer is recommended to prevent overwetting. Blot with paper towels and pat dry after each rinse. Several rinses are often necessary to thoroughly remove residues. Never use any of the solutions in concentrations stronger than those recommended.

First Try A:

Detergent Solution - Mix one fourth (1/4) teaspoon of a liquid dishwashing detergent per one (1) cup of lukewarm water. NEVER USE A STRONGER CONCENTRATION! Thorough rinsing is necessary to remove detergent residues that may cause rapid soiling. It may be necessary to rinse with warm water several times to completely remove residues. (See Residue Precautions.) Care should be used in selecting a detergent. Never use a laundry detergent of any type, because laundry detergents may contain optical brighteners (fluorescent dyes) that dye the fiber. Do not select an automatic dishwashing detergent because many contain bleaching agents that destroy dyes and some fibers.

Continue using the first cleaning solution as long as there is a transfer of the spill to the cloth. It is not necessary to use all of the cleaning solutions if the first solution removes the spill. Be patient! Complete removal of the spill may require repeating the same step several times.

Then TRY:

Vinegar Solution - Mix one (1) cup of white vinegar per two (2) cups of water. White vinegar is a 5% acetic acid solution. It is used most often to lower the alkalinity caused by detergent solutions or alkaline spills.

Again don't move on as long as you are getting a transfer to your rag. Be patient!

If you still cant get it out Call a Pro and then have them apply Commercial formulations like Scotchgard that work well on carpets, couch and chairs to help prevent stains from wine, especially if you frequently entertain in your home. You may need to apply Scotchgard every six months or so for it to be fully effective. The wines or grape juice stain will be repelled like oil and water. This is an excellent way to protect your furnishings from wine stains for many years to come.