By ingainpa May 09, 2012
We ve used this carpet cleaning company for several years. The method they use (natural steam carpet rug cleaning) is the best in the industry, so we won t go anywhere else. I used to own a rug retail store and this is the carpet and rug cleaning service I would recommend to my clients. Best carpet cleaning in the Philly area. ...read more
By ingainpa May 09, 2012
We ve used this carpet cleaning company for several years. The method they use (natural steam carpet rug cleaning) is the best in the industry, so we won t go anywhere else. I used to own a rug retail store and this is the carpet and rug cleaning service I would recommend to my clients. Best carpet cleaning in the Philly area. ...read more
By MissMelissaG at Citysearch May 08, 2012
I hired A-1 as I am trying to sell my house and after being closed up for several months a realtor noticed a stale smell in the house. I called A-1 as the carpets and windows also needed to be cleaned. For $400.00 I was sold professional carpet cleaning, o-zone air cleaning and window cleaning. I was warned that the rugs wouldn't be perfect but would look significantly better. After the work was complete, I was told by the owner that the rugs were damaged in some areas and therefore could not be brought back to life completely which I was okay with until I saw it. The carpets looked exactly the same - no different than if I had simply ran a Bissell cleaner over them. The windows were far from sparkling and were left unlocked!! There were only a few pieces of furniture in the house but even that was not put back in its place. I was really disappointed to see that after they were done there was still clean up work for me to do. The ozone air cleaning really didn't seem to have much of an impact except in an area that had a minor cat odor which seemed better. \t\n\t\nSo...\t\n\t\nPro's: Cat odor (minor, small area) almost eliminated, they were able to schedule us within a week, willing to negotiate a little \t\n\t\nCon's: Very expensive, did not return house to the condition in which they found it (windows unlocked, furniture moved, cabinets left open), minimal unimpressive results ...read more
Bedding: Select non-allergic, washable bedding materials. Rather than pillows stuffed with feathers. Get special casings (plastic or rubberized fabric) that zip around mattresses, box springs and pillows. These limit your exposure to dust mite particles. Use washable blankets and spreads, and wash all bedding (including pillows) every week in hot water. Humidity: If possible, install a room dehumidifier in the bedroom. Keep humidity below 50%. Lowering humidity reduces the number of mites. Avoid using vaporizers or humidifiers. Cleaning: Clean and dust your home thoroughly a regular basis (particularly the bedrooms). Vacuum frequently using HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Arresting) air filtered vacuum. Clean your carpet, rugs, and upholstery every year. Clean your air ducts every 3-5 years. Clothes: Wash in hot water, hang them in your closet and keep the closet door closed, or put them into dresser drawers. HVAC: Change or clean air-conditioner and furnace filters monthly. We recommend using a HEPA cleaner on your heating system or a portable HEPA filter unit in your bedroom. Clutter: Get rid of stuffed animals, and other dust collectors, or use washable ones. Pets: Never allow pets in the bedroom. Bath them twice a month with a Dander shampoo. You can use Dander wipes in-between baths. Concentrate efforts in the bedroom of the dust-sensitive person. A1Sparkles Cleaning ...read more
By A1 Sparkles Cleaning December 09, 2011
If you are planning on starting a residential cleaning business, you will need to know how to set your rates in order for your business to be profitable. There are many different things that need to be factored in to determine the rates for each house that you are estimating. ...read more
Owning a business requires that you have a steady supply of loyal dependable customers. A cleaning business is no different you want to have a vast pool of customer, and what better customer to have than a government contract. However, getting a government contract is not an easy undertaking, but you ... ...read more