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With Covid-19 running rampant among us, cleanliness is important. Not only must we keep our hands and eating surfaces clean; we must keep our homes sanitized as well. This includes any carpets we may have in the home. Traditionally, deep steam cleaning and vacuuming were among the top methods used to keep carpets clean and dirt-free. Recently, however, carpet cleaning professionals have begun recommending low-moisture or dry carpet cleaning. Unless your carpet is deeply soiled, low-moisture carpet cleaning can prove to be a better choice in the carpet cleaning process. Benefits from low-moisture carpet cleaning include less drying time and fewer bacteria and mold problems than traditional methods such as deep steam cleaning. It also provides a more sustainable and environmentally friendly solution than deep-cleaning. Ultimately, low-moisture carpet cleaning can extend the life of your carpet.

Low-moisture carpet cleaning can have your carpet cleaned and ready for traffic in about two hours. Using less water to clean your carpet means it does not take your carpet the same 48 hours to dry as it does with traditional steam cleaning methods. As a result, there are fewer problems with bacteria and mold buildup. In addition, the quicker drying carpet is ready for traffic within a couple of hours. This is ideal for situations in which your home or business needs to be ready quickly after the carpet cleaning process.

 

Processes that require lots of water and chemicals are not environmentally friendly. With deep cleaning steam machines, there is a huge amount of waste. Many gallons of fresh drinking water is mixed with large amounts of chemicals and dirt and must be properly disposed of. Low-moisture carpet cleaning machines do not require the same methods of disposal as those that require lots of water. This is ideal for DIY carpet cleaners who want to clean their own carpets.

 

Finally, low-moisture carpet cleaning is better for the life of the carpet and flooring beneath the carpet. The low volume of water protects the carpet from stretching and prevents the water from reaching the flooring below. High volumes of water can saturate the carpet and allow water to reach the wood in the floor. In the long run that can lead to wood damage and cause the carpet fibers to weaken.

 

So, unless your carpet absolutely requires deep cleaning, it is best to go with low moisture carpet cleaning. It will preserve the life of your carpet, reduce the likelihood of building up mold and bacteria, and it will be more eco-friendly. In addition, the carpet will be as clean as if you had used deep steam cleaning.

Top Tips for Moving to a New Home

Moving is almost always a stressful time, but planning ahead and considering the details can make your experience much smoother. There will be plenty to do so have your lists ready and keep these top tips in mind when moving into a new home.

Decide In Advance Where Furniture Should Go

Furniture pieces are among the most difficult items to move due to their size and weight. Because of this, you should plan out where each of your large pieces will go in advance if possible. You can even measure and mark where they should go on the floor with painter’s tape so whoever brings your furniture into your new home knows exactly where to place it. If you do this, you are less likely to have to move them again later to adjust.

Label Everything Logically

You should always label your moving boxes to reflect what is in them, but there is no best system for doing this. You could label boxes by the room they should go in, by the specific items they hold, by priority, or by some other method. Color-coding can make it very easy to see immediately what types of items a particular box contains. You should consider all of your possible options and then decide on a system that you feel will work best with both your possessions and your sensibilities. Once you have everything packed away, you can ensure high-priority boxes get brought in and unpacked first by placing them on top or otherwise in an easily accessible place.

Pace Yourself

Moving is a momentous task, and trying to tackle everything at once is likely to leave you burned out. This can take a toll on both your mental and physical health, so take it easy. As soon as you know you need to move, begin preparing by packing a little at a time, focusing at the start on items you will not need between now and your move. Some people must move quickly and unfortunately won’t have much time, but pace yourself as much as you possibly can.

Get Help

Moving without assistance can be laborious at best and dangerous at worst. Many people choose to hire professional movers and are better off for doing so. This is especially wise if you have many items that are large, heavy, and difficult to move, or if you are not physically up to the task of moving. You may be fine just asking friends and family to assist you at various stages in the process, such as packing, physically moving your belongings into your new home, or lock replacement and repair.

 

Some simple hacks can make moving into your new home considerably easier. However, if you decide to undertake the task of moving, make sure the systems you put in place are going to work for you. This will help ensure you are settled into your new home far faster.