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3 Signs You Need to Call Pest Control Services

Written by hello@krishnaale.au on . Posted in Blogs.

Whether they’re insects or rodents, pests can be dangerous and have the potential to carry harmful diseases and spread them around. If not addressed immediately, pests can make nests in your home and begin to multiply exponentially. This is not just dangerous for residents, but can also harm the structure of your home; some pests, such as termites, feed away at it while they grow.In order to avoid a growing pest problem, look out for these three signs.

Notice Damage on Your Property

If you see wood chips or sawdust in a place where there has been no construction recently, this may mean termites are eating their way into your home and are forming a nest. Similarly, other pests feed on fabric as well, so rough ends on carpets that are brand new or holes in bedsheets that are fresh out of storage may indicate moth infestations. If you notice any of these things, you should definitely take a closer look at the areas close by, and upon noticing any insects or other pests, contact a pest control service.

Notice Pest Droppings

Pest droppings can be as small as peppercorns or even ground pepper. If you see small black rounds anywhere in the house where they shouldn’t be, chances are their pest droppings. Noticing these often and in abundance means you may have a pest problem. If they appear over and over again in the same areas, you should definitely explore the corners or those areas, and upon finding any pests, call pest control services immediately.

Notice Scurrying or Crawling Sounds

If you hear scurrying sounds in your home often, and you don’t have pets, you could have a serious pest problem. Pests are careful not to bump into humans, so they try and hurry to their hiding spots if they see, hear or sense you approaching, which is why you may be hearing the occasional scurrying of tiny feet before you enter a room or your garage. If this is the case, these are probably rodents, and you should definitely call a pest control service to check it out.If you’re looking for pest control and removal services in Sydney, at Adam’s Carpet Cleaning, we have the perfect solution for you. We can get rid of a variety of pests in your home for a fair price. We also offer carpet cleaning services if the pests have soiled your carpets. Contact us for a quote on how much our services may cost you.
A fabric sofa, which needs to be regularly cleaned to prevent staining and other damage.

Why You Should Treat Leather and Cloth Upholstery Differently

Written by hello@krishnaale.au on . Posted in Carpet Cleaning.

When it comes to home furniture and sofas, most people have two options: leather or cloth. Both have their benefits and drawbacks in terms of comfort, appearance, and strength.While both leather and cloth are very similar in many ways, they differ significantly in how they are cleaned. If you want to get your money’s worth with your sofas, it’s important to know these maintenance tips.

Do This For Cloth Sofas

Cloth sofas are much more common than leather sofas, especially in Australia. These sofas are comfortable and exude a casual appearance. Cloth sofas are scratch-resistant, so they’re great to have in a house with pets.However, there are drawbacks to cloth sofas, and they do need regular cleaning to stay in top condition. It’s very easy for fabric sofas to experience wear and tear, which will accelerate through the years. Additionally, fabrics with high natural content, like cotton, will deteriorate more easily.Fabrics are also more prone to stain, much more so than leather. If there’s a stain, wash it immediately. Moreover, have your sofas cleaned every 3–4 months to get rid of the accumulation of sweat, oils, pet urine, and other odors.

A leather sofa, which needs to be regularly cleaned to prevent sweat and oil accumulation.

What Kind Of Damage Can I Expect With Leather Sofas?

Leather sofas have also become increasingly popular in recent years. Leather is synonymous with luxury and known for its sophisticated and alluring look. However, the leather furniture needs to be appropriately maintained and without proper cleaning can wear out pretty quickly.Usually, leather furniture repels most stains, and most stains will disappear over time. However, leather does accumulate oil, sweat, and acid from people, and in the long run, this can cause significant damage to its surface.

Leather Cleaning: What’s the Best Route?

The best way to have leather cleaned is through a professional service. The technicians can identify what needs to be cleaned and how the cleaning needs to be done.Generally, leather cleaning encompasses applying a leather cleanser to remove any stains on the sofa. This helps return your furniture to as new a condition as possible. After the process is done, the cleaning service would also include a refinishing cream and protective coating to maintain the leather’s appearance and protect it from future damage.Would you like to have your furniture professionally cleaned? Get in touch with Adam’s Carpet Cleaning. Our team is highly qualified with vast experience in cleaning leather furniture. Contact us for more information.
Woman stretching after a comfortable nap on her newly cleaned mattress.

4 Tips to Extend Your Mattress Lifespan

Written by hello@krishnaale.au on . Posted in Blogs.

Your mattress is an important financial investment you make that guarantees your comfort and peaceful sleep every night. The average lifespan of a mattress is 8 to 10 years, after which they stop providing adequate support. However, we’ve listed some tips that you can do to extend your mattress’s lifespan and protect this investment.

Here are a few things you can do:

1. Change Your Sheets Every Week

Yourbedsheets are a breeding ground for dirt and dust mites that seep into your mattress and cause allergies and breathing problems. Washing them weekly with warm water helps killthe bacteria that has accumulated over the week. Once washed, be sure to air them outproperly; keeping them in sunlight would be a plus. Placing damp sheets on your bed can increase the risk of mould and bacteria.

2. Invest in a Mattress Pad

Think of amattress pad as an insurance policy. Unlike mattress sheets, these pads are thicker. This helps prevents sweat from seeping through the sheet to the mattress. Like sheets, your mattress pad requires frequent washing to prevent the spread of dust mites and their faecal remains.

Newly laundered mattress sheets helps remove accumulated dirt and dust mites.

3. Rotate and Flip Your Mattress Every Six Months

Rotating and flipping your mattress allows you to sleep on different parts, which evens the pressure leading to reduced backaches and a longer mattress lifespan.

Rotating means turning the section, so that’s its foot is at the head or vice versa. Flipping meansturning it over to the other side.

Your body weight can put pressure on the mattress’s internal structure. This can be permanently deformed if there’s no restoration time given.

When a groove begins to form in your sleeping spot, that’s when you know it’s time to flip. This will ensure even weight distributing and allows the internal structure to revive.

4. Get Your Mattress Deep Cleaned

Along with dirt and dust mites, your mattress traps sweat and billions of dead skin cells. This build-up can lead to health problems and insomnia.A good night’s sleep is essential for your mental and physical wellbeing, and this is linked to the comfort that your mattress provides. Professional deep cleaning is crucial to remove all contaminants and keep the fibres of your mattress intact while extending its lifespan.If you’re in Sydney and are looking for a professional mattress deep clean service, Adam’s Carpet Cleaning is aone-stop-solution for all your mattress cleaning needs. We remove dust mites, dirt, mould, and odour to ensure your safety and the longevity of your mattress. We also offer a wide range of services such as carpet washing, leather, tile cleaning, and pet odour removal at affordable rates. Contact us now at 1300 309 276 to learn more!
Two dogs sitting together on a patterned rug

Do You Have a Pet? Consider These Factors When Buying a New Carpet for Your Living Room

Written by hello@krishnaale.au on . Posted in Carpet Cleaning.

The Australian pet population was estimated to be around 29 million in 2019. That means that there were more pets living in the country than humans! Considering this fact, as well as the fact that 61% of homes have pets living in them, it’s important to choose home décor that will be able to withstand your playful furry friend.

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How a Dirty Carpet Affects Your Health | Infographic

Written by hello@krishnaale.au on . Posted in Blogs.

Carpet is the largest filter in your house. It traps everything that comes through the door and holds it until something removes it. That is useful right up to the point where the filter is full, and then it starts working against you.

Dust mites and what they leave behind

Dust mites live on skin flakes and thrive in the warm, humid conditions Sydney gives them for most of the year. It is not the mite that triggers asthma and rhinitis, it is the protein in its droppings, and a full carpet can hold a great deal of it. Every footstep sends some of that back into the air you are breathing.

Mould in the underlay

Coastal suburbs and any home with poor airflow are prone to this. Carpet that has been wet, even from something as ordinary as a spilled bucket, can grow mould in the underlay while the surface feels dry within a day. The first sign is usually a musty smell in one room that will not lift.

Bacteria from shoes and pets

Anything on the footpath ends up on the floor. Add a dog that lies in the same spot each afternoon and you have a warm, fed environment for bacteria. Small children spend their day at that exact height, hands on the floor and then in their mouth.

Airborne particles you never see

Vacuuming with a machine that has no sealed filter picks dust up and blows the fine fraction straight back out the exhaust. The particles small enough to reach deep into the lungs are exactly the ones a cheap vacuum redistributes.

Signs your carpet has become the problem

A stale smell that returns a few hours after you air the room. Sneezing or itchy eyes that settle down when you leave the house. Visibly darker traffic lanes. A pet odour that gets stronger on a warm day. Any of those means the soil load has passed what vacuuming can manage. Our list of the signs your carpet needs professional cleaning goes into more detail.

What a proper clean removes

Hot water extraction at high temperature flushes the pile and pulls the water back out with the soil, allergens and bacteria suspended in it. That is different from a machine that wets the carpet and leaves it to dry. For households with asthma or eczema we also offer an allergen treatment, and since a mattress holds more skin flakes than any carpet in the house, mattress cleaning often does more for a hayfever sufferer than anything else. Fabric lounges are worth doing at the same time through our upholstery cleaning.

When it needs to happen today

Sewage backflow, a flooded laundry or a burst pipe is a health issue, not a cleaning issue, and it does not improve with waiting. We keep emergency and same-day capacity for exactly that, and our flood carpet restoration includes drying rather than just extraction. Call 1300 309 276 at any hour.

Adam’s is a family-run Sydney business, operating since 2004 with over 25 years of experience and IICRC-certified technicians on every job. Rates start from $40 to $60 an hour, a two-bedroom home from $120 and a three-bedroom from $150. Request a free quote and we will talk you through what your carpet actually needs.

Infographic showing how a dirty carpet affects your health