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Allergy Cleaning Specialists: Carpet, Air Ducts, Tile & Grout, Pet Odor Removal Guaranteed, and Water Damage Clean Up.
We are educated and experienced in non-toxic hypoallergenic cleaning methods. Our goal is to help you have a healthy home.

   
       
 


The Problem

Recognize the enemy

Your Carpet

Bedrooms

Vacuum: health hazard

Get pet hair off easily

Stop germs

Electronic Air Purification Systems

Allergy Air Filters

 

 

The Problem:
Just when you thought it was safe to shelve the allergy medicine, along come other problems to aggravate your allergies. Dirt, dust, mildew, mold, and algae in forced air heating/cooling ducts can case allergies to flare.

More than 27 different species of fungi have now been identified in United States homes and buildings. There is a high concentration of these allergens in indoor air systems and because you're indoors 90% of the time, you're exposed to it for a major portion of your day.

Leading health and medical experts recommend regular cleaning maintenance to help alleviate allergy problems and retard the growth of microorganisms.

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Recognize the Enemy- eliminate the ones you can
Mold needs little more than moisture and a porous surface like grout, drywall, wallpaper or carpet to grow on. Mold releases spores that are an allergen to many. To thwart them:
1. Fix leaks immediately, because mold can sprout in 24 hours.
2. Keep bathrooms and kitchens well ventilated. Open windows and turn on fans after bathing or cooking. 3. Inspect closets, bathrooms, basements and airtight or sealed-off areas regularly.
4. Clean up small patches of mold with a solution of 5 parts water to 1 part bleach. Call in a professional for patches larger that a few square feet in size.
5. Tile grout should be cleaned professionally if cannot do it yourself.

Pollen floats into your home through open doors and windows. It also comes in on pets and clothing. For cleaner indoor air, keep doors and windows closed and use an air filter. We recommend the Alpine 'Flair Purification System. Besides pollen, it eliminates smoke, tobacco, cooking odors, and sanitizes bacteria and mildew. Ask about our allergy furnace filters. Test show they remove 96% of air-borne particles such as dust, pollen and mold. Our filters come with a lifetime guarantee! Call today for a free demonstration.

Dust mites are members of the spider family. Up to 100,000 of them can live on a spare yard of carpet mattress, drapes and in air ducts. Allergic reaction to the decaying bodies of dead mites and fecal matter is common. Any time you see a cobweb, you have dust. There can up to 10,000 mite eggs in an ounce of dust!

Animal dander, tiny flakes of pet skin and saliva, float in the house and air ducts. Animal dander and other air pollutants irritate eyes, nose and respirator systems.

Did you know that the fine dust particles you see glistening in a sunny room are actually pet dander and the fecal matter of mites and other organisms?

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Your carpet: if you watered it, would it grow?
Dust, dust mites and their by-products, pollen, mold, algae and bacteria, and chemical residue from previous poor cleaning accumulate in carpet. If you have a pet, add animal hair, body oils and dander. Plus urine, feces and whatever else Fido walked or laid in, you can add to the list. Until removed, these substances are continuously stirred up from your carpet into the air of your home. Our hypoallergenic cleaning methods will help control these allergens and ensure you have a healthier home.

The United States Department of Health recommends cleaning carpet twice a year if you have pets. In addition lot decreasing indoor air pollution, regular cleaning can double the life span of your carpet and save you money on expensive replacement cost.

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Your air ducts: What lives in there... and what died down there?
Are you brave enough to take the cover off a couple of your cold air ducts to see? The stuff that's in you vacuum bag is the same stuff that's in your air ducts. When then furnace or air conditioning kicks on, that kind of "stuff" is pushed out to float around your home until it collects on carpet, furniture, draperies- and in lungs.

Air duct cleaning is one of our specialties. Call us today at 734-973-1499.

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Bedrooms
Since you spend most of your time in the bedroom, concentrate your efforts there.
1. Avoid dust collectors such as books, knickknacks, stuffed animals and televisions.
2. Control dust mites on mattresses, box springs and pillows with regular vacuuming or encase them in airtight, zippered plastic covers. Wash all bedding regularly in hot water - at least 130 degrees Fahrenheit.
3. Wash pillows regularly and replace them every two to three years. Use pillows made of synthetic material such as Dacron or Orlon.
4. Keep pets off bedding and furniture. If the pet refuse to give up his favorite spot cover the area with a cloth that can be laundered frequently.
5. Reduce the growth of dust mites and mold by keeping humidity below 50%, at about 30%. Central air-conditioning is the most effective way to control humidity.
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Vacuum: Health Hazard!
People with allergies should avoid vacuuming. But if you must vacuum, wear a mask. If you have allergies, it is important to vacuum carpet everyday and furniture at least once a week. Many vacuums can't hand the job. Call us if you need help.
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Get pet hair off furniture easily
We see a lot of dog and cat hair on furniture, carpet and all over. You can get it off with one of those little rubber nubby-type brushes used for grooming cats. Going over the furniture with one of these brushes will ball the hair into clumps. You can get the brush in most pet stores for just a few dollars.

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Stop germs in their tracks
1. Wash your hands often
2. Wash hands with hot soapy water for at least 20 seconds (but not hot enough to cause redness or burning).

3. Don't use dish rags/cloths. They retain and spread dangerous bacteria.
4. Disinfect sponges - zap them for 30 seconds in the microwave to kill germs.
5. Use paper towels to wipe up meat juices and then throw them away.
6. Wash dishes right after each meal because bacteria grows quickly in the food left on dishes.
7. Use a clean towel every time you shower or bathe to avoid wiping germs and bacteria (from previous use) back on your skin.
8. Use a clean face cloth each time. Wet cloths (and towels) are breeding areas for bacteria.
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