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Welcome to the July edition of Jumbuck News!
We are past the Winter solace, I've already seen some wattle trees and daffodils blooming which tells me Spring is on it's way. Even though the weather has been ever so cold, especially in the mornings, we have been extremely busy. Our high powered cleaning equipment enables us to clean carpets all year round, and the best thing this time of year we are not booked out so far ahead. So if you carpets, rugs, upholstery or floor tiles cleaned give us a call. It'll be great to hear from you.
We would personally like to say thank you to all of our customers. We’ve received countless referrals this year. Because of all of you, We’re going to be around for a very long time.
Denise, Marty, Jesse, and myself really do appreciate your continued use of our services. Without you, our loyal customers, we wouldn’t be here. We thank you.
Best Regards,
Glen & Denise Carbis Owners, Jumbuck Cleaning & Restoration
P.S. Kindly forward this Newsletter along to your friends, family and colleagues with our compliments. For every new referral we receive from you, you’ll receive a discount on your next cleaning job.
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Have you Seen These Horrible Rugs?
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Take a close look at this rug. If you were to ask us to clean a paper rug, what would we use? An eraser?
This is a paper yarn, and cotton, Duetto hand crafted rug.
An “award winning” design,
...and allergy free, “crisp” design construction. A rug selling for THOUSANDS of dollars.
And the care instructions?
Do not vacuum. Do not spot clean. Do not get wet. Professionally clean only.
Here is this rug in a home, got wet from a small water leak, and you have this result:
Buckling, broken fibers.
Why?
Because what happens when paper gets wet for an extended time? It dissolves. For goodness sakes… it is… PAPER.
And take a look at this rug…
…from afar it seems like a simple flat-weave construction that should clean up just fine:
But when you take a closer look, what do you discover?
These are hide strips sewn into a repeated design pattern that is created by thin strands of viscose.
And what is viscose?
Repurposed, chemically glossed wood pulp. So… it is essentially “paper” also.
Care instructions?
Do not spill even water on this rug. Do not vacuum with a beater bar. Professionally clean only.
Here is a close up of a damage area on this rug less than a year old:
But when you take a closer look, what do you discover?
These are hide strips sewn into a repeated design pattern that is created by thin strands of viscose.
And what is viscose?
Repurposed, chemically glossed wood pulp. So… it is essentially “paper” also.
Care instructions?
Do not spill even water on this rug. Do not vacuum with a beater bar. Professionally clean only.
Here is a close up of a damage area on this rug less than a year old:
Spill on this rug and blot to clean it up, and those viscose threads pull apart.
The makers of this rug placed a glue felt backing on the underside of the rug, to try to hold the piece together.
And the price tag on this rug that could not live even a few years…
… just over $7,000.
Do you think the owner of this rug realized they would never be able to spill on, or clean, this rug that cost them THOUSANDS of dollars?
Do you think the designer explained that perhaps in the family room, with kids and pets, that this might not be their best rug choice?
Doubtful.
And it is these crazy designer rugs that are coming more and more to market today, in the homes we are cleaning in, and though they are truly cheap creations… they are incredibly pricey junk to have to replace if you happen to be the “professional cleaner” who discovers paper does not clean up very well after all.
So please print these photos out, and keep an eye out for them.
Because of the volume of rugs that come through our rug plant doors, and all of the consumer and cleaner emails I receive about rug disasters daily, I tend to see these problems first.
My hope is that I can keep some of you from accidentally stepping on a rug land mine. No one wants to be the one who has to replace a seven-thousand-dollar rug.
We can Thank Lisa Wagner the Rug chick from San Diego USA for this great article.
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Clean
Laughs
Two gas company servicemen, a senior training supervisor and a young
trainee, were out checking meters in a suburban neighborhood.
They parked their truck at the end of the alley and worked their way to the
other end. At the last house, a woman looking out her kitchen window watched the two men as they checked her gas meter.
Finishing the meter check, the senior supervisor challenged his younger co-worker to a foot race down the alley back to the truck, to prove that an older guy could outrun a younger one.
As they came running up to the truck, they realised the lady from the last house was huffing and puffing right behind them. They stopped and asked her what was wrong.
Gasping for breath, she replied, “When I saw two men from the gas company running as hard as you two were, I figured I’d better run too!”
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A police officer in a small town stopped a motorist who was speeding down Main Street.
”But officer.” the man began, “I can explain!”
”Just be quiet,” snapped the officer. “I’m going to let you cool your heels in jail until the chief gets back...”
”But officer, I just wanted to say....”
”And I said to keep quiet! You’re going to jail!”
A few hours later the officer looked in on his prisoner and said, “Lucky for you that the chief is at his daughter’s wedding. He’ll be in a good mood when he gets back.”
”Don’t count on it,” answered the fellow in the cell. “I’m the groom.”
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An Illinois man left the snow-filled streets of Chicago, for a vacation in Florida. His wife was on a business trip and was planning to meet him there the next day. When he reached his hotel, he decided to send his wife a quick e-mail. Unable to find the scrap of paper on which he had written her e-mail address, he did his best to type it in from memory. Unfortunately, he missed one letter, and his note was directed instead to an elderly preacher's wife, whose husband had passed away only the day before.
When the grieving widow checked her e-mail messages, she took one look at the monitor, let out a piercing scream, and fell to the floor in a dead faint. At the sound, her family rushed into the room and saw this note on the screen:
Hi Honey, just got checked in, everything prepared for your arrival tomorrow… PS. Sure is hot down here.
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Categories of Mould Contamination
When things get damp, humid, musty, smelly… there could be trouble brewing, even if you can’t see the source of the issue.
When your nose senses suspicious odours, especially in areas such as dark, enclosed basements, as one example, thoughts often go to, “Do I have mould?”
It’s a concern everyone should have, because specific types of mould, depending on an individual’s sensitives, can be hazardous to health.
While this topic and potential issues aren’t meant to alarm you, being informed is important and a protection to yourself and to your family. And one way to be informed is to know the various types of mould, at least a few of the common ones found in homes.
Alternaria
This type of mould is common as well, and normally shows up in damp areas, such as a shower, sink, under cabinets, and dark areas that may be humid. This type of mould usually, to those sensitive to it, causes asthma attacks and other allergic reactions.
Aspergillus
One common mould found indoors is aspergillus. It isn’t considered a substantial health threat, but it can cause issues with those who are sensitive to moulds. Some severe reactions can include inflammation of the lungs, infection of the respiratory system, and other symptomatic reactions to exposure to this mould spore.
Aureobasidium
This mould grows best on wooden surfaces, such as natural wood furnishings, also in paint and wallpaper, to name a few. It often exhibits a black/pink colour. Over time, this mould can cause severe allergic reactions to sensitive individuals.
Chaetomium
The last mould we will cover here is often caused by some type of water damage situation. It can usually be found in drywall, especially when wet from water damage or other moisture intrusion. You usually identify this type of mould by its musty or “old” odour in the home.
Cladosporium
Often found in soil, cellulose and plant debris, in both cool and warm areas, on various surfaces such as carpet, wood floors, and fabrics. Exposure can cause breathing challenges and respiratory issues.
These are just a few types of mould common to homes. Do your research and you will find a very long list of potential mould threats; some of them sound extremely risky to be around.
Remember, if you have any questions about water damage, mould contamination, mould spores, musty odours, and potential health threats to your family and home, call your disaster restoration company. After all, it pays to call a pro!
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Dear Jolly Jumbuck,
We've had a strange thing happen to our carpet and we're puzzled to what is happening. We have had these footprints appear where the colour has bleached from the carpet. Can you help us?
Miss Tery
Dear Miss Tery.
One of the more unusual but not uncommon problems we come across is bleach marks caused by several skin creams that are on the market. The creams are used for different types of skin irritations from acne to tinea and fungal infections.
The creams that cause the problems contain benzol peroxide, which is a mild, slow acting bleach. The cream is mainly applied to the feet but can be used of any other part of the body.
What generally happens is that the cream is applied to the feet, the patient will then walk across the carpet leaving residues of the cream on the carpet. At this stage it is normal for to be no visible reaction the carpet, however the residues remain in the fibre.
Occasionally a bleach mark will appear slowly over a period of time. Sometimes it will not appear until the carpets are cleaned, whether by hot water extraction or dry cleaning.
Baring all this in mind it is equally important to wash your hands after applying these creams. Not only for the obvious health reasons, but to avoid transfer of the cream to places you don’t want it to be, like on the arms of your lounge suite.
In many cases where bleach has affected the carpet we have been able to re-colour it. While these treatments can be almost undetectable, in some cases they are not perfect, and are not suitable on some fibres. An inspection and fibre test is required before any work can be carried out.
If you would like more information please call on 1800 787 184 email on info@jumbuckcleaning.com.au today! |
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Keep 'Em Fresh!
With Spring just round the corner and everyone knows fresh is always best, right? And that’s especially true of something special and valuable in your home — fresh, cut flowers.
Flowers make a great gift, and everyone enjoys them. What’s frustrating is how quickly they begin to wilt and look tired and… then they look more like weeds than flowers.
There are a lot of tips and tricks you can try to keep flowers fresh longer. No scientific evidence, but easy things you can try at home.
You know those little packets of powder that comes with fresh cut flowers? The little packet your florist includes for free? It’s basically sugar – so if you don’t have some of those packets, just dump in a tablespoon or so of white sugar. The powdered sugar variety might be best since it will dissolve easier in water. Even cut flowers need a little nourishment, and who doesn’t like sugar?
Keeping the water acidic is also a tip some pros endorse. Acidity is vital to plant growth, so adding an ounce or two of white vinegar might make those flowers look their best longer.
Some bleach manufactures recommend ¼ teaspoon of bleach for each vase of flowers, saying the bleach disinfects and keeps the water clear and free of that smelly slime we all experience after a few days on the counter.
Another way to make flowers look better longer is kind of cheating. Some florists say to use hairspray on the underside of the petals and leaves. Obviously, this keeps them from drooping too much.
No matter which tip, trick or urban legend you use for your flowers, the best advice is simple: Change the water in the vase daily, and enjoy those fresh, cut flowers as long as you can!
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Just bought new carpet? It's always best to look after it properly from day one. Click Here to follow the to this video which gives you some excellent tips on how to get the most out of your new carpet..
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