​You work hard all week and look forward to the weekend. For millions of people in America the weekends have always been a time to relax and enjoy family and friends. Barbeque combined with and baseball make for a good time for all. 

BUT there's that grass! It sometimes seems as though it is staring at you. My grass often gets so high so quickly that I think it has a grudge against me. There are times during the spring and summer months that mowing my yard actually acts as a fertilizer and causes the grass to grow with lightning speed. 

Then, sometime during the week, you look down. You aren’t happy with the condition of the carpet. No, its fibers aren't growing like your grass but it seems as though the dirt is deepening and expanding. So then you make a risky, costly,  and time consuming decision. The decision? The decision to rent a do-it-yourself carpet cleaning machine from your local grocery store. That’s right… you are going to clean your own carpet. Your goal this weekend is to uncover a nice, fresh and clean carpet and enjoy a healthier home (of course you won't do it until you've conquered the grass).

Friday evening arrives. Off you go to your grocery store and you find yourself in front of a bunch of do-it-yourself cleaning machines and the various cleaning solutions available. There are products to put on the carpet before you clean it. There are products to put in the machine with the water. There are other types of products for all kinds of spots and stains. Still others for pet odors. You aren’t sure which ones you will need, so you grab a selection of them and take them to the front of the store to pay.

At the register, while paying for the 2 days of rental for the carpet cleaning machine, you discover the total cost with all those cleaning products included is about what you would spend on TWO trips to your favorite Japanese Steak House (a family of 4). But you aren’t deterred!  You are going to clean your carpet yourself (you have developed super-hero syndrome!) Nothing will stop you (even though you really could get the whole house cleaned by Kleaneasy for a mere $97).

So you go home with all your cleaning stuff and get started. After you mow in the morning, cleaning the carpet takes all the rest of your Saturday and, sad to say, a large part of your Sunday. It’s backbreaking work. You are constantly filling the machine, dumping the dirty water, re-filling the solution tank and on and on and on for hours! You had no idea what sweating was really like. Yet… it looks pretty good when you are done. The bad part is it takes a few days to dry and you yell at the kids to not walk on the carpet. Maybe you thought they could float over it?

BUT a strange and unexpected phenomenon occurs within two weeks. The carpet starts to look worse than before it was cleaned. Uh oh… what happened? Well, you have just been introduced to what is called "wicking." Wicking is the deeply embedded dirt rising from the carpet base and into the carpet fibers. This dirt becomes more apparent with each passing day. This occurs because the rental machine does not have enough vacuum power to lift all the dirty cleaning-solution laced water from the base of the carpet. Remember, water is heavy and requires strong vacuum power to remove it efficiently.   

You made a natural and honest mistake based on a common assumption. The assumption? rental machines can do as good a job as a professional carpet cleaner. So, you didn’t call your carpet cleaning pro Kleaneasy Carpet and Floor Cleaning)! You know, those who have the training and the very best equipment and cleaning solutions to get the job done right.

Don’t ruin another weekend. Do the smart thing and hire a professional to do what he does best: Clean your carpet.

Thank you for reading this post. If you want to help me spread the word about safe cleaning methods please share this post and leave a comment. 
 Thanks again! Tony
Tony Guthrie Kleaneasy Carpet and Floor Cleaning
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We all begin our formal education at kindergarten (or there about). The importance of education is drilled into us from our earliest days on this earth. We all assume that without a proper education we will be ill-positioned to make our best contributions to the world. I certainly agree.

I think that you would agree with me that education matters in many, if not most, areas of life. This is true of the people and companies that I consider hiring to perform services for me. I, like you, have needed services performed in my home many times over the years. I have needed plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and other services. I always want to know the education and training the company provides its employees and if the technicians are certified. My home is too large of an investment to allow uneducated and "self-taught" techs to service it. Honestly, I don't want a self-taught anybody in my home working on my investments. 

​​Will I Have to Pay More? 

Will I have to pay a little more for properly-educated and trained technicians? Probably. But think about it this way. If you need extensive surgery are you concerned how much the surgeon's bill will be? Not likely. Why? Because you know that he or she has gotten the proper education and training to perform that surgery. Your health and life are too valuable to be concerned with price. When it comes to our health we are rarely concerned with nickels and dimes. Shouldn't it be the same with our home and household investments?

I say YES!

So, when you call a service company your first question shouldn't be, "How much do you do charge for ...?" A FAR better question would be, "Are you technicians certified?" 

At Kleaneasy we have extensive training and experience. I have attended many courses on cleaning techniques and different fabric types. Cleaning textile materials requires an informed and educated person or extensive damage can result. 

Give me a call today to discuss your cleaning needs. My price will not be the lowest. But it will be fair and comes with a full guarantee and a 30-day warranty. 

Thanks,

Tony Guthrie
​Kleaneasy Carpet and Floor Cleaning
​256-886-9100

You may not ever really think about it but people really should ask about the reputation of a service business they are considering hiring or contracting with. This is true of all businesses including carpet and floor cleaning businesses.

Why is a company's reputation important? Because YOU and your home/office are very important. You want to make sure that you can trust the company you hire. So, you want to know if they have a positive reputation in your city or town. 

At Kleaneasy, we enjoy a reputation that is second to none. We have many positive reviews on Google and other internet sources.

Following are just a few of our positive testimonials:

"Wonderful work and extremely professional! Would not hesitate to use Tony again. Have tried several carpet cleaning services throughout the years and Tony has been the absolute best."

"I was so impressed when I called to make my appointment that Mr. Guthrie, the owner answered the phone himself! What a wonderful experience it was the day my carpets were cleaned. First of all Mr. Guthrie was extremely punctual, even early as he finished his earlier job and telephoned to see if it was ok to come then. I've been a homeowner for 40+ years and have used many carpet cleaning companies over the years. KleanEasy is unquestionably the BEST ever. Mr. Guthrie is punctual and professional with just the perfect blend of personable. He is extremely organized and thorough and my carpet looked better than new! I will be using KleanEasy from now on when I need carpet or hardwood cleaning. I can't say enough positive! Give him a try yourself, you will not be disappointed."

"We had Tony come and clean our floors when we moved back in June. He did a wonderful job, has exceptional service standards and competitive prices! So much so that after forgetting over and over, nearly 3 months later, I'm still (and finally) leaving him a review! Don't bother using anyone else!"

It's so true, our customers make us who we are. They see firsthand how dedicated we ae to excellent service and they readily refer us and leave outstanding reviews. 

We at Kleaneasy will ALWAYS work hard to go the extra mile and provide the most outstanding cleaning experience ever. 

We hope that YOU will join our happy customer family too (and soon!).

The Best,

Tony Guthrie, Kleaneasy Carpet and Floor Cleaning
256-886-9100

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One thing is for sure ... there are a LOT of so-called professional service providers in every industry. The word “professional” is one of the most loosely thrown around words in the world. One can get a set of tools, a truck and a few lessons from Uncle Chuck and Presto! he’s a professional.

Unfortunately this is also true of the carpet and floor cleaning field. There are thousands of independent “cleaners” across America. The 0ver-whelming majority are self-taught and have never darkened the door of a training or certification class. They simply purchased a used carpet extractor, picked up a few cleaning chemicals at a local janitorial supply store, practiced on their own house, and then started marketing to unsuspecting consumers. Their mentality is simply this: “Hey, it’s carpet cleaning! What’s the big deal?”

But seriously, who would you really want in your home cleaning your fine carpets, rugs, and upholstery?

There are five factors that come into play when considering a professional carpet and floor cleaner.

1. Reputation - Does the company have a good reputation with its client base? Do current and past customer say glowing things about the company and the service they provide? Do they show up in a clean, lettered van? Are the technicians uniformed and clean-cut or are they wearing faded jeans and a t-shirt?
2. Education - There are LOTS of professional training and certification schools for the carpet cleaning industry. Most cleaners stay far away from them. Every customer should ask a potential cleaner, “Are you certified by the IICRC (the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification)?” At Kleaneasy we are certified in floor cleaning by the IICRC and have taken additional courses throughout the industry. We are educated in every aspect of carpet, rugs, tile, and upholstery cleaning. We are trained in recognizing all types of carpet fibers and the best and safest ways to clean them. We are educated in the hundreds of different types of cleaning solutions to include pre-treatments, spotters, extraction detergents, low-moisture products, rinsing agents, and carpet and fiber protectors. Ask the technician at your door, “What is a surfactant?” If he can’t answer, tell him “thanks but no thanks.” We are not only trained but we also STILL attend refresher courses and study the industry’s trade publications.
3. Experience - It is never a good idea to hire someone new to the industry (a newby) to clean your carpets and floors. Newbies should never go it alone. There is simply too much risk of doing more harm than good in a customer’s home or business. They should seek out mentorship and training from experienced and certified cleaners in the industry. Kleaneasy began as an idea in 1983 when our owner, Tony Guthrie, was being mentored and trained by a seasoned cleaner. Since the 1980s Tony has served in the carpet and floor cleaning industry. Kleaneasy has decades of experience and there isn’t a cleaning situation we are unfamiliar with.
4. Systems - Successful businesses utilize organizational, financial, technical, and procedural systems in order to provide customers with the best service possible. There is a system to everything we do at Kleaneasy. This means that we don’t “wing it.” Our mission is to provide our customers and clients with the most outstanding service experience ever. In order to accomplish the mission we have systems in place in every area of our company. Every customer receives the same, exact service from the way we answer the phone, to the way we enter and clean the home, to the way we follow-up and keep in touch.
5. Guarantee - At Kleaneasy we guarantee that you will be pleased with our service. If for any reason you are not, we will rush back out and reclean the area of concern. If you are still not satisfied we will happily refund your money.

What Do You Really Know About a Carpet and Floor Cleaner? Hopefully you know a little more now.

Thank you from Kleaneasy Carpet and Floor Cleaning

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Hey, I understand that most of us want a great deal when it comes to paying for services like cleaning, painting, plumbing, lawn maintenance, etc. We all work hard for the money we earn and we want to stretch it as far as we can. I am the same way BUT ... the old adage “you get what you pay for” is quite true when it comes to purchasing services.
Let’s say you need the carpets in your living room, hallway, and three bedrooms professionally cleaned. You call around for “prices.” The first words out for your mouth when the business answers the phone is, “How much do you charge for ...?” Not a bad question BUT beware of thinking you hit the great offer when the quote is $99.

If they answer with such a low quote as $99 then your next question should be, “What does that include?” The answer may surprise you.

What should you expect from a professional carpet and floor cleaner?

• A pre-inspection of the carpet with you
• Pre-vacuuming to remove dry dirt
• Pre-spot cleaning
• Pre-treatment with a high-quality cleaning detergent
• Hot water extraction with commercial grade extraction equipment
• Certified cleaning technicians who are well-groomed and uniformed
• After treatments (if necessary)
• Post-inspection with you
• 30-day spot and stain warranty
• A fair and reasonable price

How can others offer such “low” prices?

There are only two possible explanations.

1. They intend to run into your home with a cleaning wand and hose and extract with mostly hot water. They may use a cheap cleaner but for $99 they simply can’t afford the finest cleaners for your fine carpets and floors. They will be in and out rather quickly. You have invested a lot and you can’t afford to pay for low quality work. Your carpet “may” look clean initially but within a month it will appear dingy or even dirty again.
2. They intend to bait and switch you. This means they will quote a low price to get the job but when they arrive will try to sell you a more expensive package again, because they can’t afford to stay in business for such low prices. This is the oldest trick in this industry.

The quote you receive should be inclusive of everything in the bullet list above. The price quoted for that service is what you should expect to pay. It should not change once the cleaning technician arrives. The only exception would be if you choose to take advantage of other offers you may find beneficial.

There is a big difference between this industry’s “rug-scrubbers” and professional carpet and floor cleaners. Choose wisely.
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If I can be of assistance, please call me at 256-886-9100.

Tony Guthrie, Kleaneasy Carpet and Floor Cleaning

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It's seems that the flooring craze is all about tile and grout in bathrooms and kitchens and hardwood everywhere else. People like the look of these floors and I have to agree that they are indeed beautiful. As a carpet and floor cleaning specialist I welcome this flooring "craze." Many carpet cleaning providers are bothered by the trend but I welcome it with open arms. 

Some people think that keeping tile and grout clean is fairly easy. Unfortunately this is not the case. While these floors are not overly difficult to clean yourself, it is time-consuming and labor intensive. 
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Of course, there IS a better way

Your time and effort is worth so much. Why not utilize it on more satisfying things than physically cleaning your tile and grout yourself? Let me do it instead.

I bring decades of experience to floor cleaning. I use only the best tile and grout cleaning equipment and cleaning products. My results are guaranteed and I am amazed at the price myself. 

Call 256-886-9100 now for a free, no-obligation quote. I think you'll be glad you did. 

Thanks, 

Tony, Kleaneasy Carpet and Floor Cleaning
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Pet owners love their pets. This is as a true a statement as any. Countless people have pets OR plan to have one soon. Recently I was in a rescue shelter looking at the dogs and considering whether it was time to take one home. There were LOTS of people in the facility and each one was considering their future pet choices. Yes, many people love animals.

As you well know, having a pet requires loving, nurturing, feeding, and even cleaning the animal(s). Pets are sweet, special and loving. And, through no fault of their own, can create and leave odors in your home. But fear not, there is a simple fix for this. Typically pet odor resides in carpets, furnishings, pet beds, and area rugs.
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Grab some baking soda and sprinkle it generously over the area that seems to be the source of the pet odor.  Allow the baking soda to sit overnight (at least 24 hours). Then vacuum the baking soda up. 

This usually solves the problem. 

If any pet odor remains, repeat the process. 

Most of the time this will eliminate any odors. If, however, you still smell a less-then-wonderful scent in your home, give me a call at 256-886-9100. I'd be happy to help.

I hope this post helps.

Tony Guthrie
Kleaneasy Carpet and Floor Cleaning Huntsville Al. 

KLEANEASY CARPET AND FLOOR CLEANING
2525 ASPEN AVENUE NW.
​Suite 100
HUNTSVILLE, AL. 35810
256-886-9100