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September 2010 Newsletter
664-5559
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How To Care For Your Oriental Rug
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Oriental Rugs and fine area rugs are generally made of wool and are easily and economically maintained. Rugs of wool are extremely durable and consistently out-perform other materials. Unlike other fibers, wool is much more resilient, cleans better and looks clean longer.
To the right is a picture of a tag we came across on an antique rug brought in for cleaning. In all my years of rug cleaning I have never heard of the recommendations about the padding. I believe that they are specifically referring to what is known as "waffle padding". Anyway I thought this was interesting.
Tips To Keep Your Oriental and Wool Rugs
Healthy and Clean- Cleaning: Professionally cleaning your wool rugs insures a skilled cleaning that brings out the richness of color and softness of the wool. Depending on the amount of traffic, a professional washing is recommended every one to three years for the cleaning of your wool rugs.
- Rotation: To insure even wear, your rug should be rotated once a year. Depending on the traffic, the rotation may vary from six months to two years.
- Vacuuming: Wool rugs, like most carpeting should be vacuumed on a regular basis to remove dirt, insects, allergens and all other debris that damage the rug. Be careful not to vacuum the fringes. click here for a good rule of thumb for vacuuming frequency.
- Padding: Just like carpet, area rugs wear out from the back. A quality pad used under your rug helps protect it from pre-mature wear and tear, soiling and slippage.
- Restoration: In case of damage, just about any problem has a solution with a professional restoration. Investment quality and antique rugs sometimes need to be re-wovern. An experienced professional should always be consulted in these matters.
- Stain Removal: First remove as much excess and solid matter. When spills occur, dilute with plenty of water. Blot from the edge of the spill towards the center. Avoid rubbing or scrubbing the area. The quicker you can attend to a spill the better. Click here for a more in-depth spot removal guide. As always, call us if you have any hesitation about removing spots from your wool rug.
I have been cleaning rugs since I was a kid working for my dad. I have over 25 years of experience and there is just not much I haven't run across. Our facility in Pelham is equipped to handle everything from inexpensive department store rugs to antique and heirloom rugs.
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Every Third Area Rug Cleaned For Free
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One of the things that we love to do at DAD'S is care for our clients area rugs. One of the challenges that we always face is having the space to properly handle these works of art. Well recently we just updated our facility so that we can more efficiently handle these wonderful textiles for our clients. Our expertise and state of the art set up allows us to care for anything from Turkish kilims to true Chinese Orientals. On a daily basis we remove every kind of soil from red mud to pet urine. We are the only place in Birmingham that has the expertise to completely eliminate odors caused by pet urine. We will come to your home and pick up your rugs or, you can save the nominal pick-up and delivery charge and drop them off at our shop at your convenience. But you better hurry, this offer is only good till the end of October.
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Free Deals
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During the month of April, when you spend $250.00 or more you can have your choice of FREE CLEANING on any of these items - 8x10 Area Rug (on location cleaning)
- 1 bathroom tile and grout (30 sf or less)
- Car mats
- Mattress
- Recliner
- Set of Stairs
- Filtration Soil in one room
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Reg Price: $45.00-$65.00
Special Price:$0.00
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Grandma's Goodies
Whole Wheat, Oatmeal, and Banana Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked rolled oats
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons dry milk powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 banana, mashed
Directions
- Place the rolled oats into the jar of a blender and blend until the texture resembles coarse flour. Whisk together the blended oats, whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, dry milk powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl; set aside.
- Whisk together the egg, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla. Stir in the mashed banana. Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture and stir just until moistened. Let the batter stand for 5 minutes.
- Heat a lightly oiled griddle over medium-high heat. Drop batter by large spoonfuls onto the griddle, and cook until bubbles form and the edges are dry, about 2 minutes. Flip, and cook until browned on the other side. Repeat with remaining batter.
Nutritional Information 
Amount Per Serving Calories: 333 | Total Fat: 8.5g | Cholesterol: 42mg
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Save 20%
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As always you can save 20% when you have any work done on your tile and grout or upholstery while we are already there cleaning your carpet. |
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Offer Expires: always good
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Comedy Corner
Jim Gaffigan Again!
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FREE CARPET CLEANING
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Any time you tell your friends, family, neighbors, co-workers or anyone who needs to know, to use DAD'S for their carpet cleaning needs, we will reward you with FREE CARPET CLEANING. That's right we wil send you DAD'S dollars. They spend just like cash. Click here to find out more.
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 My new favorite show is Criminal Minds. It is a detective show but what makes this team of investigators different is that they are the FBI's elite criminal profilers. They study behavioral patterns and deduce from the crime scenes an accurate description of the subject they are looking for. (This is also not a bad skill to develop if you are a parent of more than one child)
Each episode begins and ends with a quote. Because the show explores the world of human behavior, I find the quotes relatable to both the criminal and the common man. Below are a few of my favorites from the show.
"There is no refuge from memory and remorse in this world. The spirits of our foolish deeds haunt us, with or without repentance." Gilbert Parker
"Cleanliness becomes more important when godliness is unlikely." P.J. O'Rourke
"In youth we learn; in age we understand." Austrian novelist, Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach
"I have loved to the point of madness; That which is called madness, That which to me, is the only sensible way to love."Francoise Sagan
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In The Spotlight
Club Soda
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In this edition we are not talking about removing spots caused by club soda. Instead, I want to turn you on to a great "home remedy". Club Soda is a secret weapon and a must-have for all Supermoms. It is especiallly effective at removing spills that have just occured. Simple carpet stains such as spilled food and/or drinks can easily be removed with club soda. The carbonation works as a stain lifter and helps to clean the area without much manual effort. Plus, club soda is environmentally friendly and cheap!
1 If the carpet stain is fresh (wet), absorb extra moisture by blotting the stain with a clean, dry cloth. In many cases, this will absorb part of the stain as well, thereby making the job even easier.
2 Apply a small amount of club soda to the stain and allow it to carbonate (fizz) into the stain. Do not saturate the stain but merely cover it.
3 For new stains, allow about 15 minutes for the club soda to work. For set-in stains, 15 to 30 minutes may be necessary.
4 Gently rub the area with a damp towel, working towards the center. The tougher the stain, the more times you may need to repeat this process. Never use a brush to scrub the carpet.
5 After the stain is removed, absorb excess liquid with a dry, clean cloth.
6 (optional) Pour club soda in a glass with ice, a twist of lime and your favorite vodka and celebrate a job well done ;)
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