Although it is a chore, routine vacuuming removes dust, dirt, and allergens. As an abrasive, dirt has the potential to wear down carpet fibers. Regular vacuuming not only keeps your house cleaner but can also help keep your carpets from deteriorating too soon....
To our friends and valued customers: With the coronavirus (COVID-19) continuing to disrupt daily life, I wanted to personally assure you that Extra Effort Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning’s top priority is your safety and well-being. Brian and I have been...
The temps here in West Chester are still relatively warm but last week marked the official beginning of fall and WCPO says leaves should be changing colors soon. And, as anyone who lives in Cincinnati will tell you, the weather can turn on a time. So, before the...
Over the last 15 months, houses, condos, and apartments have served as make-shift offices and schools as we adapted to what was called the new normal. Living rooms became Zoom studios. Couches became office chairs. Bedrooms became individual classrooms. As everyday...
With the weather in West Chester flirting with highs near 60, it is starting to feel like spring! And spring means it is time to think about the elephant in the room – spring cleaning. If you are like most people (myself included), it can be difficult to get...
The holidays are definitely different this year. And while we may miss large get-togethers with friends and family, we must be safe. For many of us, that means more eating at home with immediate family or huddled around a screen for a virtual event. It also means more...
A headline on WLWT – A Soaking, Wind-Driven Rain to Drench Cincinnati Area – notes heavy overnight rain and will linger through most of the day today remnants of Hurricane Zeta passes to our south. The article describes that: “…the system will...
In an ideal world, it would be simple to pick the best fit for your carpet cleaning and upholstery cleaning needs. Unfortunately, due to how many companies market their services, it can be confusing. So, let’s break it down to the fundamentals. The most...
I saw a report on WLWT last night – Cincinnati shatters daily rainfall record – that noted “a total of 2 inches of rain were recorded at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport since the beginning of the day Thursday.” The article then noted that...
I started Extra Effort Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning in 1984. Ever since, I have had the pleasure of servicing countless homes and businesses all across greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. And, in my more than 30 years of carpet cleaning, I have fielded a...
In past articles I have addressed carpet cleaning and upholstery cleaning best practices, treating wine and food stains, and tips for dealing with pet odors. Those articles also note the importance of having your carpets and upholstery professionally cleaned on...
I saw a note today from WLWT that says “Cincinnati has seen precipitation for 106 out of 169 days. That’s 63 percent of the year thus far.” Of course, after the last week, I might have guessed we have seen rain every day of 2019! What’s worse,...
I have a friend who dabbles with woodworking and pretty much anything DIY. We were chatting the other day and he told me about a project he recently struggled with. I assumed this must have been a pretty big project if he struggled with it, but the truth was it...
“It’s not nice to fool mother nature!” Raise your hand if you remember that commercial. I was reminded of it with this morning’s blustery start to the day. I know a number of people who lost power and Ross Local Schools even had to stage...
A friend of mine was cleaning out his basement and found a forgotten item – a lightweight, rechargeable stick vacuum. The vacuum was in rough shape but the batteries still held a charge so I wanted to walk through the process of resurrecting it and talk about...
“A lot of something” will fall from the sky…It could be snow, ice, rain or a combination of all three!” The quote above comes from WLWT Chief Meteorologist Kevin Robinson and is referring to a winter storm that is coming this weekend. That’s...
Earlier this month, I walked through Your Fall Checklist to Avoid Common Water Damage Restoration Emergencies for preventative measures. However, with WCPO calling for Near-record rainfall possible for Halloween tonight and the National Weather Service calling for a...
I was talking to a friend a couple of weeks ago, and he told me a story that made me laugh. He has two middle school children who were lamenting the end of their summer vacation. He began to hum the Andy Williams song It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year...
In a previous post, I explored how to keep your carpets clean of drywall dust during small DIY projects, such as replacing a curtain rod or towel rack. Today, I want to talk about one of the most terrifying topics in all of DIY, painting a room. Okay, I admit,...
There’s an old saying about using the right tools for the job. Sometimes, that simply means spending just a few minutes assembling your tools in one spot for quick and easy access. Today, I want to discuss how to assemble the ideal toolbox to aid in carpet...
