by renassanceman | Sep 25, 2012 | carpet cleaning, stain removal
I walked into the home and saw a big, ugly white spot in the middle of the carpet. The homeowner sadly shook his head. I didn’t know what to say. I don’t like rubbing anyone’s nose in failure. The homeowner spoke, “I looked up my stain on this stain...
by renassanceman | Sep 16, 2012 | carpet cleaning, stain removal
I often have customers ask me about DIY carpet cleaning. Will it void my warranty? Can I get my carpet clean with my home carpet steamer? What are the dangers of cleaning my own carpet? I provide professional carpet cleaning in Portland, Oregon and welcome any and all...
by renassanceman | Aug 26, 2012 | carpet cleaning, stain removal
If you read this site on a regular basis, you know that I create posts of cleaning tips for carpet, upholstery, oriental rugs, tile and grout in addition to my job of carpet cleaning in Portland, Oregon. In my job as cleaner and writer I have the opportunity to read...
by renassanceman | Aug 2, 2012 | carpet cleaning, stain removal
My travels providing Carpet Cleaning in Portland, Oregon take me to all parts of the city. I notice a lot of full carriers and strollers in the city. We have been blessed with babies. The other day a mom, a regular customer of mine, called. “Sean, how do I get baby...
by renassanceman | Jul 26, 2012 | carpet cleaning, stain removal
Portland Oregon is one of the berry centers of the United States. Our climate suits berries of all kinds. Blackberries grow wild and cover our forests, empty lots, and roadways. Blueberry groves grace our wetlands, and strawberry fields in neat rows dot our country...
by renassanceman | Jul 7, 2012 | carpet cleaning, stain removal
With summer comes barbecues and with barbecues come barbeque sauce. It makes me hungry writing about it. Nothing beats barbecued chicken or ribs. The more sauce the better. It really adds the flavor. Have you ever noticed how many barbecued foods we eats with our...
by renassanceman | Jun 28, 2012 | carpet cleaning, stain removal
Have you seen those ice cream making machines in the shape of a ball? I saw one at a thrift shop recently and later at Bed, Bath, and Beyond. I like homemade ice cream, and yet I don’t need to make three gallons of the stuff. The little ball makes sense. You...
by renassanceman | Jun 17, 2012 | carpet cleaning, stain removal
Think back if you can to the teen years. What comes to mind? Think about your face. What comes to mind? Yes, acne certainly made for some miserable times in front of the mirror. It seemed like a new pimple showed up about every half an hour. In the old days they used...
by renassanceman | Jun 3, 2012 | carpet cleaning
Don’t forget. Father’s Day is June 17 this year. Hint. Hint. We celebrate Father’s Day on the third Sunday in June. The first Father’s Day celebration occurred in 1910. Historians believe that a tragic mining accident which claimed several men...
by renassanceman | May 22, 2012 | tile & grout cleaning
Did you notice the title of this post? You almost always see oxygen bleach advertised as oxygen cleaner for Tile and Grout. And well, yes, it is in a sense a cleaner. However, truth be told, oxygen cleaners are bleach. Oxygen tile cleaners are a concentrated, powdered...