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How To Boost The Value Of A Rental Property

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Many people either have real estate investments other than their home or have a goal to get some when they have some expendable income. It seems that the American Dream has expanded beyond little pink houses to having the house next door as well. Passive income is something that most people desire to have, especially as they near retirement age. However, there are a lot of horror stories about flips that don’t go well or buying a rental property where you don’t get the return you were hoping for. Here are some low-cost upgrades, like carpet cleaning for example, for a rental property that will maximize your earning potential and minimize your costs. New Working Appliances You might get caught up thinking about how awesome top of the line appliances would look in the space that you are creating. However, many people don’t need chef grade stoves or stainless steel appliances. As long as the appliances are new or look new and are clean, your renters will be happy. Most renters don...

Three Carpet Cleaning Tips Every Person Ought To Know

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Keeping your carpet clean can seem like an uphill battle at times. It really doesn’t get any extra recognition when it is in pristine condition, but it does get plenty of attention when it is stained or dirty. To help you keep your carpets looking clean and avoid some of the struggles of constantly maintaining clean carpets, we have included below four tips for carpet cleaning that are valuable for every homeowner to know. Furthermore, while all these methods are extremely helpful, the best route to go for serious stains and deep cleaning is to contact the pros. Our team of certified carpet cleaning technicians at Excel Eco-Clean in Charleston is just one call away! Make Sure To Use Spot Treatments Before Trying It On Your Whole Carpet- A common mistake many people make when cleaning up a stain is using a chemical cleaner that is too strong and damaged the carpet. The best way to prevent this is to begin by spot cleaning. To do this, begin cleaning with your chosen chemical ...

Protect Your Carpet between Cleanings

Flooring can be an expensive investment that you’ll want to protect. Finding the right carpeting for your home can make spaces feel inviting and relaxing. After the new carpet charm wears off and time goes on, you may find your carpeting dirty and dingy. But, there are things you can do to keep your carpets looking newer and fresher all year round and in between routine professional carpet cleanings . Shoes It’s customary when entering someone’s home to remove your shoes. Did you know that this practice could cause adverse wear on your carpet? Carpet fibers easily collect debris, pollen and dirt, as well as, oils and moisture. Over time sweat and oil from your feet can damage the carpet fibers, it’s best to wear clean socks or rubber soled shoes, like slippers around your home. Shoes will track in dry dirt and debris but can be easily vacuumed up. Spills & Scrubbing It’s inevitable to avoid spills and stains on your carpeting. That’s why when a spill occurs, it’s importan...

Green Janitorial Services For A Healthy, Happy Office

Professional janitorial services can be a boon to your business productivity; using eco-friendly products can improve employee health. Going green in the office can reduce waste, lower costs, and even raise morale. A World Green Building Council report – Building the Business Case: Health, Wellbeing, and Productivity in Green Offices – chronicles the motivation and successes of healthy and greener office operations. The study found that improving air quality, increasing natural light and introducing greenery can boost employee productivity while reducing absenteeism, staff turnover, and medical costs. Adding eco-friendly janitorial services can enhance these benefits. Happy Employees Employees that feel their employers are socially responsible are happier with their jobs. According to a recent study, the company’s environmental programs influence the corporate culture, employees’ opinions of management, overall job satisfaction, and employee retention.  Some studies predic...

How To Tell When Dark Carpets Need Cleaning

If you have ever had the task of picking out carpet, you probably had the thought cross your mind that you should lean towards the darker hues for your high traffic areas. Most people share this thought, especially parents of small children and teenagers. There is just too much wear and tear that your carpets can go through, especially if you live in a wet area like Charleston that frequently has mud that could be tracked in. However, no matter what the shade of your carpets, they will regularly need to be cleaned, and here are some tips for knowing when your dark carpets, that don’t show stains as well need professional carpet cleaning from Excel Eco Clean. Furniture Silhouettes It doesn’t matter what the color of your carpet is, dirt is dirt and it should be cleaned frequently. Even dark carpets cannot retain their perfect color for long if they are not taken care of. If you move your furniture and you can still see the outline of where it was because it is much lighter than t...

Carpet Cleaning Charleston

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Whether you need just floor cleaning or full home carpet cleaning in Charleston , Excel Eco Clean is the right place for you. Our experienced technicians use only environmentally-friendly products to clean your floor or carpets, ensuring you get the cleanest results possible.

Water Damage Cleanup Mattoon

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When a water damage emergency happens to your home or commercial property, you want to know that you have a skilled and experienced team of  water damage cleanup in Matoon  that know exactly how to clean up and remediate the situation as quickly and effectively as possible.