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Comments (22)probably taken right after install before being used Just FYI, I took the picture this morning. Bought the range in July of 2010. It IS possible to have an oven and not get schmutz all over it! Baking doesn't splatter, my roasted turkey doesn't splatter, my braises don't splatter. Finishing a pan seared steak in the oven, that splatters a bit. The top rack in the BS is just at the correct height to put a steak right up close to the broiler without touching and those ceramic infrared broilers are the same ones they use in their salamanders. My suspect Area-51 infrared thermometer maxes out at 1,000 degrees and if I point it at the broiler it throws in the towel immediately. I don't have a device that can read higher. -Stooxie...See MoreMust Carpets be Professionally Cleaned?
Comments (8)This is getting into gray areas, IMHO. Your landlord, as a courtesy and to avoid confusion, should specifically state in the lease that professional carpet cleaning is required if he doesn't want the use of do-it-yourself cleaning machines. However, bacterias and molds can come into play and where it gets gray is the part about the health code and a clause that may or may not be in your lease. Commonly there is language in a lease that tenants will abide by local ordinances/rules of governing agencies (municipal codes, police agencies, board of health, etc.) Although your landlord doesn't specifically state that you must use a professional cleaning service, if your local health code does indeed have specific regulations regarding temperature when cleaning carpet cleaning with water, and your lease has a clause that you will follow ordinances of governing agencies, then technically you're bound to adhere to the local health code guidelines for cleaning carpet with water. If their is no condition in your lease that states you will abide by codes of governing agencies, and/or there is no health code stating water temp guidelines, one would think it would be difficult for him to enforce the pro cleaning only rule. You'll have to do a bit more checking. Keep your receipt for the rug doctor, take some dated photos of the carpeting if you haven't already, check your lease for a clause about abiding by codes and check with your local health department....See MoreKnowledge for you and your carpet cleaning professional
Comments (1)Hoover, Panasonic and Eureka are all three highly designed and trustworthy vacuums? You have got to be kidding yourself. And the dirt finders are a joke whether it be the microphone or light sensor. And by the way, the Kirby Generation models do clean better than the older models, they have a better designed brushroll that has more aggressive agitation and they have better airflow as well. While I believe the Kirby is overpriced, it has way more airflow than the other vacuums you mentioned and will clean cirlcles around Filter Queen, Rainbow, Panasonic, etc! when it comes to vacuuming carpet. Having said that, it is terrible as a shampooer as all it does is brush soap into your carpet leaving a residue that attracts dirt. Those that use the Kirby shampooer regularly have tons of soap in their carpet which you will notice if you bring in a quality extractor because there will be tons of suds. It is also not a user friendly vacuum as it is hard for most to hook up the attachments. Also,the newer bags do hold dust better than the older single ply bags so they have improved in filtration as well. I wouldnt buy a Kirby new at the price they get for them and I would never use one to shampoo my carpet. But they do a great job of vacuuming carpet which is really all they were designed for in the first place. Shampooer and the other gadgets were added on to try and add value to the machine. And for those of you that didnt know it, Hoover is now owned by Dirt Devil so when you buy a Hoover these days, you are really buying a chinese made Dirt Devil with the Hoover name on it. At least the Kirby is American made...See MorePro Carpet Cleaning: Chemdry vs Steamer vs ??
Comments (19)I've worked in this industry for over 20 years, having owned and built my own business and now I work at training people. I am one of a relatively small group who believe carpet cleaners should be qualified. We are cleaning thousands of dollars worth of carpet and home furnishings. Electricians and plumbers don't deal with property worth as much as what a textile floor cleaner does yet they must have a full certificate and serve an apprenticeship. The Carpet and Rug institute recommends technicians certified with the IICRC (Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification). Most of the Standards boards world wide will only recommend Hot Water Extraction HWE as a full restoration style of cleaning. I think Chem-Dry were losing market share due to this and in more recent years added HWE (They had been using it on carpeted stairs for years). To continue their "Dry" branding they promote their patented Carbonated cleaning method. I have had many discussions with Chem-Dry technicians over the years and they all sprout the glories of their unique system but I've never seen results from them results to go with it. In the end it always comes down to the operator. You need someone who cares enough to pay attention to detail and who wants to be trained in all aspects of their craft = Fibre technology, suitable chemistry for those fibres, stain removal, water damage restoration etc. etc. This often comes from an owner operator of a small business who truly wants to impress you and so do the best possible job. For me it was seeing colleagues who didn't care and wanting to rise above that and restore rather than destroy carpets. May I suggest next time you need your carpet cleaned that you try the IICRC for a recommended cleaner and compare the difference? I'm not suggesting you will get a bad job from Chem-Dry, I am only suggesting you check their qualifications and look for the very best option. http://www.iicrc.org/ All the best...See Moretheroselvr
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