Creating New Kitchens

July 31, 2009

Steam Carpet Clean

Filed under: Cleaning tips — morris @ 7:07 am

The process of steam cleaning your carpet involves hot water being fed to a spray extraction tool or wand, coupled to a pump vacuum power unit.  The cleaning solution is injected under pressure deep into the carpet through water jet nozzles. 

The water will then penetrate the fiber all the way down to the backing.  This action will loosen any embedded soil, remove oil and grease deposits, and get your carpet cleaner than it has ever been.

There are many types and makes of steam carpet cleaners available on the market, ranging from small portables to the large and very powerful truck mounted units.  The principle is the same no matter what model you pick.

The models that are truck mounted are designed so that only the hose and the wand are taken into the area being cleaned.  These units are very powerful, delivering hot water and generating a high vacuum recovery that can be powered by diesel fuel, gas, propane, or even by the motor of the truck.

Most carpet manufacturers, fiber producers, and professional cleaners endorse this process for  achieving soil removal efficiency.  With the present state of art equipment and technology, we are more than capable of high production and cleaning of  carpet.

The real disadvantage to steam carpet cleaning are the problems that are associated with over wetting and longer drying times.  These can be eliminated however, by a skilled operator who uses equipment that is well maintained and in good overall  operating condition.

Currently, there are two methods being used with steam carpet cleaning.
1.  This method involves a traffic lane cleaner being sprayed onto the traffic lanes and then agitated into the fibers.  The entire area is then cleaned by using a hot water extractor that has a cleaning solution being injected into the fibers through the wand.
2.The second method involves a free rinse emulsifying pre-spray being sprayed onto the entire carpet, then agitated into the fibers. 

Steam cleaning procedures
1.  Prepare the equipment and supplies.  In a pump or power sprayer you should mix the free rinsing pre-spray.  In the solution tank of the extractor, mix the rinsing agent.
2.  If you have a lot of furniture to move, make yourself a floor plan.
3.  If the area being cleaned has furniture, you should remove as much as possible.
4.  Thoroughly vacuum the carpet.  If the pile is crushed or matted, use a pile brush to loosen the soils which will make vacuuming more effective.
5.Pre-spray a good amount of the pre-spray.
6.  Using a grooming tool, agitate the pre spray deep into the fibers then let it sit for 10-15 minutes, making sure that it doesn’t dry out.
7.  Extract the area using a portable, truck mounted, or automatic carpet cleaner.
8.Repeat steps 5 through 7 until the entire area has been cleaned.
9.  Groom the cleaned area, replace all
furniture that was removed, then clean all equipment that you used.

An Appliance that Increase the Shelf-life of Your Food

Filed under: Appliances — morris @ 7:06 am

One of the most practical means to preserve your food is to have a vacuum sealer. You can increase the storage time of your foods significantly when you use a vacuum sealer. There are several good reasons for using a vacuum food sealer storage system to protect your food.

A vacuum storage bag contains the flavors inside the vacuum bag which holds the food. The sealed bags also preserve the food from additional odors which may affect its flavor. The airtight seal which a vacuum sealer creates will make it very difficult for contaminants to penetrate the bag. Not only can this effectively store your food, but your kitchen will smell cleaner as a result.

Additionally, the use of food storage bags can help you to store foods in whatever quantities you prefer. storing your food in specific quantities will give you the option to open and consume only the amount you need for one meal. Recording on the bags the portion size and the kind of food inside will help you identify exactly what item you wish to use. Using this method will make it quicker for you to prepare your favorite recipes, as the recipe components are now pre-measured. Consequently, food storage bags also help to decrease the amount of leftovers and wasted food. A nice sealer to consider is the Tilia Vacuum Sealer.

One more advantage to using a vacuum sealer bag is that the vacuum helps you to marinate your food in the bags. If you add marinade or spice rubs to some meat before you seal it in the bag, the vacuum sealing technology will vacuum the essence into the meat. Whether you plan to prepare the meat within 12 hours or keep it for a month, the flavor will be preserved. Not only shall your meat stay fresh and preserve its original flavor, but the marinade will saturate the meat quicker and more completely when you use this method of preparation Think about it – you will never again need to baste or turn your meat in the refrigerator!

Storing your food in vacuum sealer bags helps you to use less space in your pantry and freezer. Because a vacuum sealed product is flat and only occupies as much area as the food inside it, you are not cluttering your cabinets or deep freeze with additional packaging or unnecessary air. Storing more products in less square feet is always useful, but storing more products in less refrigerated space can result in spending less money on your electric bills, too

One final benefit to using vacuum sealer bags is that the contents of the bag will be protected from water damage. This is very useful if you store your things in an area that is prone to flooding. If you have to store food in your garage, you won’t have to be concerned that a frozen drain will damage your dry goods. As a matter of fact, if your vacuum bags are big enough, you may even store important legal papers in a vacuum sealed bag for safe keeping.

A Tilia vacuum sealer is a practical method for you to protect your family’s food. Not only can you increase the freshness of your foods, but you will also shield them from damage and be able to keep their intended flavors. The vacuum bags can be used for portion control as well.

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