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Sams Carpet Cleaning Thinks Pink in October

For us at Sams Carpet, Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a big deal. In the past, we have participated in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure to support Jeff’s sister Tammy and other breast cancer survivors with the “Tammy O” Team.

One in eight women in the United States alone will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. To break that down, an estimated 246,660 women in the US will be diagnosed with breast cancer each year, and more than 40,000 will die. Even more, breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among women. These are some extremely scary numbers that no one wants to see. What do we want? We want a cure. We don’t want to ever hear a loved one say, “I have cancer”.

Thankfully, death rates from breast cancer have been declining since 1990 thanks to better screening and early detection, increased awareness and improving treatment options thanks to funds raised by people like you.

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For the month of October, our wonderful team have been wearing pink Breast Cancer shirts as a reminder to be tested and to help raise money to fight for a cure. We have to say, they look pretty great, right?

To learn more about Breast Cancer Awareness, how to help or about screening, you can visit www.nationalbreastcancer.org. In honor and in memory of those who have battled Breast Cancer, we think of you this month and your incredible strength.

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Your fine rug is an investment. Protect, clean and care for it.

1988 Château Lafite Rothschild. A Gulfstream Six airplane. Literally any floating vessel. Your fine rug.

Sure, these investments may seem extravagant, but numerous people have spent gazillions on each one. Imagine spending $14,000 on a bottle of wine that ended up being, and we’re quoting here from the Susie and Peter Masters of Wine Website, “Frankly disappointing.”

You, however, are a savvy investor. You pick your spots, and then you go for it. The next thing you know, you’re having a Cabernet Sauvignon party to show off your new Karastan Rug.
“The Karastan is an heirloom!” you tell your hair stylist.
“We will pass the Karastan to our children!” you gush to the cashier in the grocery store.

And you speak the truth: it really is an investment, a physical, beautiful keepsake to pass down through future generations of your family. You can almost picture your grandbabies learning to crawl on it during Sunday dinner at your kids’ house.

Like any investment, however, it needs to be nurtured, cared for, maintained. Because life happens. Dirt happens. Pets happen… sometimes all over your rug. After a while, no amount of blotting, vacuuming or Botox on your part will rescue it.

And that’s where we come in. At FrenchTown Rug Cleaning, a division of Sams Carpet Service, we’ve been about the business of caring for, and in some cases resurrecting, your investment. For decades, we’ve specialized in rejuvenating the finest rugs on earth: Indian, Persian, Turkish… and yes, your Karastan.

We have turned the science of rug cleaning into an art. We inspect everything by hand. We clean everything by hand. We can even provide protection against the not-really-housebroken Yorkie your neighbor brought over to your rug-warming cocktail party.
A rug truly is an investment… an investment in you, and in the future generations who matter to you. They are meant to endure and to bring joy to all who enter your home. We are here to care for that investment and to offer you peace of mind that we will treat it as such.

In order to maintain your rug and ensure it maintains its value, and pristine condition, here is what we at FrenchTown Rug Cleaning will do to restore your investment to its original glory.

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First Things First

  1. Like the start of any journey, the first step is always the simplest, but one of the most critical. We begin by thoroughly inspecting your rug. We will know pretty quickly our dos and don’ts, and what method will work best.
  1. Next we tackle what you can’t see: the ground-in, stuck-to particles that have been quietly robbing your rug of its brilliance. Picture your great grandmother in the old country with her vintage rug beater. Only cube it… and then put it on steroids. That’s our Rug Badger System. This step can remove so much dirt that you didn’t even know was there.
  1. Then we hand-clean your rug, fringes and all, with our unique cleaning technology process. Color and softness are restored in no time. This is a process that we don’t take lightly, a hand cleaning process that makes all the difference!
  1. We dry the rug in a humidity and temperature-controlled environment.
  2. We inspect it again. If it’s not good enough for us, we know it won’t be good enough for you, so we’ll repeat any steps necessary to meet our satisfaction.

And that’s it. You can either pick it up, or have it delivered. Just like that, your rug is restored and ready to be passed along to a loved one, or back to the living room to be enjoyed by all! Give us a call today to learn more or set up your cleaning, 636-949-8229.

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Spills and Stains, Oh My! How To Treat Your Carpet and Upholstery When Life Happens

Spills happen. We are all human, as much as we would like to pretend we are perfect, we are bound to laugh a little too hard and spill a glass of wine. A child is bound to turn around too quickly and knock over their milk. An overly excited dog might run into the room and track muddy paw prints. Life is busy and hectic, and we’re bound to need a little touch up here or there. C’est la vie.  And that’s where we come in to help.

If you have a little stain or spot in the carpet, here are our tips to treating it yourself at home. Of course, do not hesitate to give us a call if you have any questions or feel like the stain just might be out of your control. Here are our do’s and don’ts for treating stains and spots in your carpet or upholstered furniture.

  • Don’t Wait
    Immediately pick up any solid spills and soak up any liquid with a clean white towel. NOTE: It’s important to ALWAYS use a clean white towel to insure that no dye from the towel stains the carpet. Remember, we are trying to treat a stain, not cause another.
  • Don’t Scrub
    Gently blot carpet to avoid pushing the stain deeper into the fibers. When blotting, blot from the outside of the stain going inward, as blotting outward can spread the stain to a larger area. This is what we are looking to avoid!
  • Don’t Over Saturate
    You don’t want to add to much water to the area, this could saturate the carpet backing, causing further damage. This also goes with any cleaner, be sure to use a small amount and never saturate. We recommend keeping water or cleaner in a spray bottle for a fine miss and to avoid over saturating the carpet or upholstery.
  • Be Careful With Any Cleaning Product, Use a Test Area
    There is too much uncertainty with cleaners and how they might react to your carpet or upholstered furniture, you don’t want to take that risk! Be careful with any product by reading the label and using only small amounts first in a test area to make sure it’s not setting your stain and can be removed. Reach out to a carpeting professional for their cleaning agent recommendation or to purchase a professional cleaner. All Sams’ customers receive a bottle of our “Outta Sight” spot remover after a cleaning, which is perfect for those pop up, “uh oh” moments! Trust your gut and use water first to soak up the stain, and from there, use the Outta Sight cleaner to treat the area. Be sure to use any cleaner lightly, you want to use a gentle hand and touch, too much could harm rather than help.
  • Don’t Let The Area Air Dry
    You might think it’s best to just set it and forget it, but in this case, letting the area air dry can cause rings and dimples. Take a dry cloth and place it over the wet area. Then add a non-staining, heavy object over the cloth and let it dry overnight. The weight will help keep the carpet flat and from rippling, saving you a headache down the line.
  • Hand brush or vacuum area post stain removal
    This is an important step to plump up the carpet and help to revive the area. With a little fluffing, the carpet should be rejuvenated and thanking you for a job well done.

Of course, give us a call if you have any questions or would like us to give that stain a closer look. We would be happy to help!

For more information on Spots and Stains, be sure to check out the Spot/Stain Removal section of our website HERE.

 

 

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Issues That Affect Odor and Indoor Air Quality

Odors in your home can come from everywhere and everything, including (but certainly not limited to) cooking, pets, smoke, and even dirty clothes.  Headaches, dizziness, and fatigue, as well as irritation of the eyes, nose and throat are all possible side effects of short-term exposure to pollutants found in indoor air with poor quality.  Health effects from poor indoor air quality can be experienced soon after exposure or even up to years later.

The quality of the air in your home can directly affect the health of you and your loved ones.  But not to worry, because there are a number of things you can do to reduce odors and keep your home smelling fresh and clean.

  • Have your air ducts cleaned. Dirty air ducts and dryer vents can not only restrict air flow throughout your home, but they can also affect your health.  Not only can we clean them for you, but we also use an Anti-Microbial Disinfectant to inhibit the growth of molds, mildews, and odor causing bacteria.  This will help keep the air in your home fresher, longer!
  • Thoroughly clean carpets and upholstered furniture. Your furniture, as well as your carpets, can play host to all kinds of dirt, bacteria, and odors that can affect the air quality of your home.  We use a number of steps to care for each one and help improve air quality.
  • Remove pet urine immediately. If not treated quickly, pet urine odor can be incredibly tricky to completely remove.  We can determine just how severe the odor damage may be and proper course of treatment to remove the odor. This could range anywhere from minor impact, which may only require a simple cleaning, to a more intense impact, which may require cleaning the subfloor, padding, carpet backing, and sealing the subfloor.  No matter the severity, we can help your home smell clean and free of pet odors again.
  • Heavy duty cleaning of walls, ceilings, cabinets, etc. This is especially helpful with cooking smells and smoke. Be sure to only use products that are meant to be used on these types of surfaces.  Repainting walls, ceilings, or wooden furniture would also help to cover up any lingering odors.
  • Dust frequently and properly. The hard surfaces and floors in your home should be cleaned at least once a week with a damp rag or mop to capture the dirt and dust.  Dry cloths and feather dusters will just push those allergens and dust right back into the air.
  • Invest in a dehumidifier. Humidity levels in your basement or crawl spaces can easily become quite high, created a moldy or musty smell.  A dehumidifier will reduce the humidity level and the subsequent mold; keeping your home smelling fresh.

Candles are another great way to reduce odors in your home. However, candles can sometimes leave a trace of soot in rugs or carpets that can be quite difficult to remove depending on the severity of the soot.  Keep an eye on your candles and don’t burn them for too long at one time.  Although they tend to be a bit more expensive, soot free candles are certainly an option.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, Sams is here to help.  Feel free to contact us at any time.

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Back to School with Lindenwood University

Sams has been partners with Lindenwood University for many years. We help them get ready for the return of students and faculty as summer comes to an end, as well as take care of anything that may come up throughout the school year.

We at Sams respond to any and all of Lindenwood’s carpet needs, like an emergency water leak or carpet repair. Lindenwood University has worked incredibly hard over the last number of years to achieve such high standards for a clean and put-together campus and we at Sams are here to help them maintain that standard.

As summer begins to come to a close, Lindenwood University calls on Sams to help them get their housing units ready for the school year. This includes all of the dorms, apartments, and houses that Lindenwood has as housing options for their students. The University has approximately 600 units to prepare for the students and it usually takes about 4-5 weeks to complete the entire project. The Sams team is responsible for preparing all of the carpets clean and ready to go for the return of Lindenwood’s students.

Lindenwood University calls on the Sams team for more than just carpet maintenance in the dorms. We take care of all of the buildings on campus that have carpet, including the Scheidegger Center for the Arts, Spellmann Center, Evans Commons, and faculty and staff offices. Sams also responds to any carpet needs Lindenwood may have at any of their other locations off the main campus, like in Wentzville and West County.

Lindenwood University continues to choose Sams year after year to maintain their facilities for a number of reasons; one of which is that we are a local company. They know they can count on us to get the job done right. The Sams team is fully committed to Lindenwood at this time of year to help their facilities be the best they can be.

Lindenwood isn’t the only university that Sams works with at this time of year. We help Maryville and Washington University prepare some of their buildings for the upcoming school year, as well. We at Sams are dedicating to helping our local schools and businesses shine for their students and staff.

How can Sams help you with the carpet in your home or business this time of year? Contact us today and we’ll be happy to assist you!

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“Tammy O” Team Sponsorship

Sams Carpet Cleaning & Repairs sponsors the “Tammy O” team for the Susan G. Komen St. Louis Race for the Cure®. Tammy is a 9 year survivor and it has been an honor to form and sponsor to represent and honor all breast cancer survivors and who have suffered from this horrible cancer. Tammy is a great inspiration of strength and courage and hope to continue to fight for a cure. Next year will mark 10 years and you know we are going to have a party and even a bigger team. Watch out on our social media and website for details in 2017!

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Youth Sponsorships

This is how we at Sams like to work as a team. “When you’re part of a team, you stand up for your teammates. You loyalty is to them. You protect them through good and bad, because they’d do the same for you.” – Yogi Berra

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Sams Carpet Cleaning & Repairs Receives 2010 Employer of the Year Award from the City of St. Charles

Patricia York, Mayor of City of St. Charles, presented Jeff Sams, President of Sams Carpet Cleaning & Repairs, this award for excellence in service, commitment to providing employment, and investment in the community.

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Missouri State Treasurer, Clint Zweisfel, Visited Sams Carpet Cleaning & Repairs

Missouri State Treasurer Clint Zweifel was in St. Charles visiting and making an announcement at Sams Carpet Cleaning & Repairs to provide a low-interest loan through the Missouri Linked Deposit Program. Clint mentioned “Job creation and moving Missouri’s economy forward in a fiscally sound manner are my top priorities. Giving small business like Sams Carpet Cleaning & Repairs the ability to reduce interest costs lets them invest in an economic turnaround.” For a small business owner like myself, the cost savings and extra capital comes at a great time and allows us to invest in updating our locally-owned and operated business, Jeff Sams said. It was great to meet Clint Zweifel and providing us the opportunity to participate in the Missouri Linked Deposit Program with our bank First State Bank of St. Charles.

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Announcing a New Division of Sams Carpet Cleaning & Repairs

Announcing a new division of Sams Carpet Cleaning & Repair – FrenchTown Rug Cleaning Company. Recent company relocation has fostered a state-of-the-art atmosphere by adding a new element of technology to our rug cleaning process. The addition of facility and equipment will provide our rug cleaning technicians the most up-to-date process to clean and preserve customer rug investments. With this in mind, Jeff Sams, President, decided to add a new subsidiary company and dedicated staff to concentrate on cleaning all types of machine and hand-made rugs. As we progress in this new adventure, we will keep you abreast of our progress and improvements.

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