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	<title>EcoClean Carpet Care &#187; EcoClean</title>
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		<title>How to Care for Your Rugs</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 11:08:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>EcoClean</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Rug Cleaning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cleaning]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A rug can be a purchase for a lifetime and when properly maintained will last for generations. A professional cleaning is recommended every two to six years to ensure that your fine Oriental rug lasts through the years.

Depending upon the location and traffic your rug is subject to it should be rotated from every six months to two years to insure even wear.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.rugcleaningmentor.com/images/rug-cleaning-mentor.jpg" alt="Rug cleaning Mentor Ohio" hspace="10" vspace="10" width="200" height="150" align="right" /> A rug can be a purchase for a lifetime and when properly maintained                  will last for generations. A professional cleaning is recommended                  every two to six years to ensure that your fine Oriental rug lasts                  through the years.</p>
<p>Depending upon the location and traffic your rug is subject to                  it should be rotated from every six months to two years to insure                  even wear.</p>
<p>Vacuuming is recommended on a regular basis to remove dirt and                  restore life to the fibers. Be careful not to vacuum the fringe.                  Vacuum lightly each day and thoroughly each week. Its very important                  to catch the sand and soil on the surface of the rug before it                  can become deeply embedded in the rug pile. Padding is suggested                  under your rugs. This helps protect it from dirt, wear, slippage                  and acts as a shock absorber for your rug..</p>
<p>A <a href="http://www.ecocleancarpet.com/blog/cleaning-services/rug-cleaning/">professional rug cleaner</a> should be the first choice for cleaning                  your rug because they have the materials, experience and expertise.                  Here are some suggestions for caring for your rugs between professional                  cleanings</p>
<h4><span style="color: #990033;">Rug Cleaning &#8211; Spot Removal                  Kit </span></h4>
<ul>
<li>Clean cloths / sponges,</li>
<li>Soft bristle brush,</li>
<li>Mild detergent (no bleaches or alkalis),</li>
<li>White vinegar,</li>
<li>Dry cleaning fluid,</li>
<li>Weak ammonia (7% solution),</li>
<li>Alcohol</li>
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<h2>Spot Removal Procedure &#8211; Rug Cleaning</h2>
<p><img src="http://www.rugcleaningmentor.com/images/beegreen.gif" alt="Bee Green Call EcoClean Carpet Care - Premium rug cleaning in Mentor, Mentor Headlands, Mentor on the Lake Ohio 44060" hspace="10" vspace="10" width="125" height="119" align="left" /> It is always best to attack spots and spills immediately. When a spill occurs dilute with plenty of water. Working quickly with a clean dry cloth, blot the edge of the spill toward the center to prevent spreading or causing a &#8220;ring&#8221; when using solvents.<br />
<strong>Do not rub the area.</strong></p>
<p>For a solid spill take a spoon and scoop up carefully.<br />
On old                  dry or stubborn stains; saturate, blot, and then brush. Repeat                  this operation as often as necessary to remove the spot completely.</p>
<p>Pat with paper towels or dry cotton towel; dry with a fan or                  hair dryer. Restore pile with soft bristle brush.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #990033;">Always proceed with caution and                  only after pre-testing each cleaning agent.</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Due to the wide variety of spotting                  agents and fibers they are used on, we can assume no responsibility                  for any damage occurring.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><strong><a href="http://andrechelle.com/spot_guide/spot.htm">Carpet and Rug &#8211; Spot &amp; Stain Removal Guide</a></strong><br />
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		<title>Premium Carpet Cleaning Service ~ by Referral Only</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:32:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>EcoClean</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Carpet Cleaning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chardon]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cleveland]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mentor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Painesville]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Rug Cleaning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Upholstery Cleaning]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[EcoClean Carpet Care is small boutique style carpet cleaning specialty service. Experts in all methods of carpet cleaning, all fabric types and carpet construction as well as the most unusual soiling conditions. With over 50 years combined experience, EcoClean Carpet Care is often called on to correct soiling conditions that other carpet cleaners aren’t even [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>EcoClean Carpet Care is small boutique style carpet cleaning specialty service.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.ecocleancarpet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/LakeCountyOhio.gif"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-458" title="Carpet Cleaning Cleveland, Mentor, Painesville" src="http://www.ecocleancarpet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/LakeCountyOhio.gif" alt="Carpet Cleaning Cleveland, Mentor, Painesville" width="90" height="98" /></a>Experts in all methods of carpet cleaning, all fabric types and carpet construction as well as the most unusual soiling conditions. With over 50 years combined experience, EcoClean Carpet Care is often called on to correct soiling conditions that other carpet cleaners aren’t even familiar with.</p>
<p>EcoClean Carpet Care provides premium professional cleaning service (<a title="Carpet cleaning Mentor, Painesville, Chardon, Cleveland OH" href="http://www.ecocleancarpet.com/blog/cleaning-services/carpet-cleaning/">carpet cleaning</a>, <a title="Upholstery cleaning Mentor, Painesville, Chardon, Cleveland OH" href="http://www.ecocleancarpet.com/blog/cleaning-services/upholstery-cleaning-furniture-cleaning/">furniture &amp; upholstery cleaning</a>, and <a title="Rug Cleaning Mentor, Painesville, Chardon, Cleveland OH" href="http://www.ecocleancarpet.com/blog/cleaning-services/rug-cleaning/">rug cleaning</a>) to the finest homes and businesses in Northeast Ohio.</p>
<p>EcoClean Carpet Care is a family owned and operated carpet cleaning company that has earned a solid reputation for quality service and customer satisfaction. Over 40 years combined experience. We have cleaned for many satisfied  customers in Northeast Ohio. Our customers use us over and over again and refer us to their friends and family because of the quality of our work.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">Now scheduling for MAY and JUNE<br />
</span></strong></p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Call today, appointments are going FAST!<br />
440-257-7791</h2>
<p><a title="Tips on what to look  for when choosing a professional carpet cleaner" href="http://www.ecocleancarpet.com/blog/choosing-your-carpet-cleaner/">Tip: What to Look For When Choosing A Professional Carpet Cleaner</a></p>
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<h3>Masters of All Carpet Cleaning Methods</h3>
<p>We are the premier carpet, rug and upholstery cleaners in this area. We do not send &#8220;employees&#8221; to your home.</p>
<p>The company owners, IICRC certified Master Textile Cleaners, come to clean your home. <em>No other local company sends 2 IICRC Certified Masters</em>, in fact there are only 3 Masters in this entire area, and we are 2 of them!</p>
<p>EcoClean Carpet Care utilizes the very low moisture carpet cleaning methods AND hot water extraction (steam cleaning) to both residential and commercial clients in our Northeast Ohio service areas. Both of these cleaning methods produce amazing results and leave your carpet clean and dry. The experts at EcoClean Carpet Care will know exactly which cleaning method is best suited for your particular cleaning needs.</p>
<p>EcoClean Carpet Care provides premium professional cleaning service (carpet cleaning, furniture cleaning, and rug cleaning) to the finest homes and businesses in Northeast Ohio.</p>
<ul>
<li style="text-align: center;"><a title="Lake County carpet cleaners" href="http://www.ecocleancarpet.com/blog/neo-service-area-carpet-cleaning/carpet-cleaning-lake-county-ohio/">Lake County</a></li>
<li style="text-align: center;"><a title="Geauga County carpet cleaners" href="http://www.ecocleancarpet.com/blog/neo-service-area-carpet-cleaning/carpet-cleaning-geauga-county-ohio/">Geauga County</a></li>
<li style="text-align: center;"><a title="Cuyahoga County carpet cleaners" href="http://www.ecocleancarpet.com/blog/neo-service-area-carpet-cleaning/carpet-cleaning-cuyahoga-county-ohio/">Cuyahoga County</a></li>
<li style="text-align: center;"><a title="Ashtabula County carpet cleaners" href="http://www.ecocleancarpet.com/blog/neo-service-area-carpet-cleaning/carpet-cleaning-ashtabula-county-ohio/">Ashtabula County</a></li>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Schedule your Carpet Cleaning Appointment Today</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a title="Mentor carpet cleaner" href="http://www.ecocleancarpet.com/blog/neo-service-area-carpet-cleaning/carpet-cleaning-lake-county-ohio/carpet-cleaning-mentor-44060/">Mentor OH</a> ~ <a title="Painesville carpet cleaner" href="http://www.ecocleancarpet.com/blog/neo-service-area-carpet-cleaning/carpet-cleaning-lake-county-ohio/carpet-cleaning-painesville-44077/">Painesville OH</a> ~ <a title="Concord carpet cleaner" href="http://www.ecocleancarpet.com/blog/neo-service-area-carpet-cleaning/carpet-cleaning-lake-county-ohio/carpet-cleaning-concord-44060-44077/">Concord OH</a> ~ Chardon OH ~ <a title="Carpet Cleaning Cleveland OH" href="http://www.ecocleancarpet.com/blog/neo-service-area-carpet-cleaning/carpet-cleaning-cuyahoga-county-ohio/carpet-cleaning-cleveland-oh/">Cleveland OH </a>~ <a title="Madison carpet cleaner" href="http://www.ecocleancarpet.com/blog/neo-service-area-carpet-cleaning/carpet-cleaning-lake-county-ohio/carpet-cleaning-madison-44057/">Madison OH</a><br />
1-(800)-882-4695</p>
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<div><a href="http://www.iicrc.org/"><img src="http://ecocleancarpet.com/images/iicrc.gif" border="0" alt="IICRC Certified Firm" width="117" height="121" /></a></div>
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<div><a href="http://www.ecocleancarpet.com/blog/about/guaranteed-carpet-cleaning-mentor-painesville-chardon/"><img style="border: 0pt none;" src="http://ecocleancarpet.com/images/100.gif" border="0" alt="100$ Satisfaction Guaranteed Carpet Cleaning Services - Mentor, Painesville, Chardon, Cleveland OH" width="125" height="103" /></a></div>
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		<title>Pet Odor and Stain Removal in Painesville, Mentor &#8211; Northeast Ohio</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Jul 2010 15:45:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>EcoClean</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Carpet Cleaning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[deodorization]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Northeast Ohio]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Pet Odor]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pet Odor and Pet Stain Removal in Painesville, Mentor, Northeast Ohio Got pets? We can locate and eliminate the embarrassing and offensive pet odors and stains caused by urine in your carpet. EcoClean Carpet Care specializes in complete deodorization of pet odors, including urine.  We are also carpet repair experts and can repair any damage [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Pet Odor and Pet Stain Removal in Painesville,  Mentor, Northeast Ohio</h1>
<p><a href="http://www.ecocleancarpet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/naughty_dog.gif"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1105" title="naughty_dog - carpet pee" src="http://www.ecocleancarpet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/naughty_dog.gif" alt="Pet odor deodorization, pet stain removal, carpet repair, Painesville, Mentor, NEO" width="240" height="225" /></a>Got pets? We can locate and eliminate the embarrassing  and offensive pet odors and stains caused by urine in your carpet.</p>
<p>EcoClean Carpet Care specializes in complete deodorization of pet  odors, including urine.  We are also <a href="http://ecocleancarpetcare.com/cleaning-services/carpet-repair/">carpet repair</a> experts and can repair any damage that is not “cleanable”.</p>
<p>We also offer professional carpet inspections to detect  invisible urine  stains prior to treatment or new home purchase. We also  seal concrete   / wood flooring  before new carpet  installation.</p>
<p>The color of pet urine and its staining potential will often depend  on dietary habits, medications, age/ sex of the dog or cat (or other  pet), and previous cleaning attempts  (which may have set the stains), as  well as other factors will impact the results of any stain removal  procedure..</p>
<p>Cat urine will usually produce harsher, more pungent, offensive odor  and is more likely to damage the carpet causing permanent stains.</p>
<p>Always striving to be the best trained and most dedicated carpet    cleaners in the industry and especially for you, our valued customers in    Mentor, Painesville, and all of Northeast Ohio.</p>
<p>We attended another informative seminar on <a href="http://ecocleancarpetcare.com/pet-odor-decontamination-deodorization-and-stain-removal-seminar/">Pet  Odor Decontamination, </a> Deodorization and Stain Removal at  Pembertons  Cleaning and   Restoration Learning Center in Pittsburgh PA.</p>
<p>Hours of information with hands on instruction with the best   equipment and techniques,  how to effectively locate and treat urine   contamination in carpet, pad,  sub-floor, as well as sofa cushions!   Although this is not the first Pet Odor Decontamination, Deodorization   and Stain Removal course we’ve attended, we always learn something   new   at each and every one. Each instructor (and classmates) have     something new and interesting to add.</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">Got Pets? We are here for you whenever you need us!  <strong>Call  EcoClean Carpet Care &#8211; your Pet-friendly carpet cleaners @ 257-7791!<br />
</strong></h3>
<h2><a href="http://ecocleancarpetcare.com/cleaning-services/pet-odor/">Pet  Odor – Deodorization and Stain Removal in  Painesville, Mentor,  Northeast Ohio</a></h2>
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		<title>Yelp Us Out &#8211; Twitter and Facebook</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jul 2010 00:09:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>EcoClean</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Give us a review on Yelp or Merchant Circle Follow us on Twitter Find EcoClean on Facebook]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/ecoclean-carpet-care-painesville"><img class="size-full wp-image-1093 alignleft" title="yelp_button" src="http://www.ecocleancarpet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/yelp_button.png" alt="Review EcoClean Carpet Care on Yelp" width="57" /></a></p>
<p>Give us a review on <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/ecoclean-carpet-care-painesville">Yelp</a></p>
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<p>or <a href="http://www.merchantcircle.com/business/EcoClean.Carpet.Care.440-257-7791">Merchant Circle</a></p>
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		<title>Earth Day 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 05:10:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>EcoClean</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Looking to save some green on green products? Find everything you need at the new Earth Day 2010 store! Make Every Day Earth Day!]]></description>
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<p>Looking to save some green on green products? Find everything you need at the new <a href="http://www.amazon.com/b/?&amp;node=1260993011&amp;tag=ocibr-20">Earth Day 2010 store</a>!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html?node=394379011&amp;tag=ocibr-20"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1080" title="earth_day_tcg._V216256322_" src="http://www.ecocleancarpet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/earth_day_tcg._V216256322_.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="200" /></a></p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Make Every Day Earth Day!</h2>
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		<title>Need a Good Inexpensive Vacuum?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 23:25:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>EcoClean</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last year we blogged about a good cheap vacuum for your home or office. We decided to highlight that blog post again this year for the holiday gift shoppers looking for a good yet inexpensive vacuum. I still cant say enough about the Bissell Momentum Cyclonic Upright Vacuum Available online at Amazon and Newegg , [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NO5PZI?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=ocibr-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B000NO5PZI"><img class="alignleft" src="http://www.bissell.com/images/Products/3910-L.gif" alt="" width="167" height="438" /></a>Last year we blogged about a <a href="http://www.ecocleancarpet.com/blog/good-cheap-vacuum/">good cheap vacuum for your home or office.</a> We decided to highlight that blog post again this year for the holiday gift shoppers looking for a good yet inexpensive vacuum.</p>
<p>I still cant say enough about the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NO5PZI?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=ocibr-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B000NO5PZI">Bissell Momentum </a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NO5PZI?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=ocibr-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B000NO5PZI"> Cyclonic Upright Vacuum</a><img style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=ocibr-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B000NO5PZI" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /></p>
<p>Available online at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NO5PZI?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=ocibr-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B000NO5PZI">Amazon</a> and Newegg , and I have seen them in local stores Target, WalMart and BigLots. The <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NO5PZI?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=ocibr-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B000NO5PZI">Bissell Momentum Cyclonic Upright Vacuum</a><img style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=ocibr-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B000NO5PZI" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /> has better suction then the infamous Dyson, no bags to buy and all the extra tools you’ll ever need. And best yet, no internal filters to clog. The popularity of bagless vacuums can be over hyped when uninformed home owners bring home their new Hoover or Eureka only to discover the half way through there home the new “bagless” vacuum looses most of it’s suction due to a clogged filter or in some cases, filter<strong>s</strong>.</p>
<p>Who wants to wash a filter out every time you vacuum up after Chompers and Mr Whiskers?</p>
<p>The Bissell has somehow gotten around Dyson’s patent and duplicated the same “venturing cyclonic (what ever that means)” filterless system and sells it to you minus the huge cost of an incredible marketing campaign. You can buy five of the Bissells for the cost of one Dyson and still come out a head in the suction department.</p>
<p>Give one a shot, what have you got to lose.?</p>
<p>Except pounds of dirt?</p>
<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NO5PZI?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=ocibr-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B000NO5PZI">Click here to buy a Bissell Momentum vacuum from Amazon.com </a>and have it delivered to your door. You don&#8217;t even have to leave the comfort of your home and go all the way to the crowded store.</p>
<p><em>Update: </em>A new model has been introduced, the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000HS28AK?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=ocibr-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B000HS28AK">Bissell Healthy Home Bagless Upright Vacuum</a>.<br />
At $250 or so it’s a complete Dyson knockoff but with a better brush roll, a pile height adjuster and half the price.</p>
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		<title>Are Carpet Protectors Safe?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:23:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>EcoClean</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Until now, in order to protect your carpet, rugs and fine furnishings from spots, stains and premature wear, a hazardous (and carcinogenic) chemical had to be applied.

EcoClean Carpet Care now offers a safe alternative to Teflon &#038; Scotchgard. Every single ingredient in our fabric protector has been rated "green"

Ask for Green Fabric Protector to be applied after cleaning when you next schedule an appointment with EcoClean Carpet Care.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-736" title="ecobee" src="http://www.ecocleancarpet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/ecobee1-300x285.jpg" alt="ecobee" width="199" height="189" /> Until now, in order to protect your carpet, rugs and fine furnishings from spots, stains and premature wear, a hazardous and carcinogenic (cancer causing) chemical had to be applied.</p>
<p>EcoClean Carpet Care now offers a safer alternative to Teflon &amp; Scotchgard, the two big names most everyone else still uses. Not only is it safer but independent trials have shown it to perform better than the competition in stain and soil protection and resistance.</p>
<p>Our earth friendly carpet and upholstery protector does not contain solvents or any known harmful chemicals and is safe enough to be labeled Green. Every single ingredient in our fabric protector has been rated &#8220;green&#8221; by Synapse Handbook of Green Chemical Raw Ingredients. This is a chemical &#8220;Bible&#8221; used worldwide to determine the green status of thousands of raw materials before production into a finished product.</p>
<p>Our <span style="color: #008000;">GREEN Fabric Protector</span> is safer for you and your family, us and our family, and mother earth and her family. It&#8217;s also &#8230;</p>
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<li><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-733" title="earth" src="http://www.ecocleancarpet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/earth-300x246.png" alt="earth" width="300" height="246" />Biodegradable</li>
<li>EPA Exempt</li>
<li>Non-Carninogenic</li>
<li>Non Hazardous</li>
<li>Non Toxic</li>
<li>VOC Free/Low</li>
<li>Non CFC</li>
<li>Environmentally Safe</li>
<li>HAP&#8217;s FREE</li>
<li>Non Ozone Depleting</li>
<li>Low Global Warming</li>
<li>Low Vapor Pressure</li>
<li>SARA Non reportable</li>
<li>SNAP Compliant</li>
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<p>Ask for <a href="http://www.ecocleancarpet.com/blog/cleaning-services/fabric-protector/">Green Fabric Protector to be applied after cleaning when you next schedule an appointment with EcoClean Carpet Care.</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Call 440-257-7791</p>
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		<title>Carpet Repair Month &#8211; November 2009</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:33:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>EcoClean</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Carpet Repair Month &#8211; November 2009 Burns, holes, tears, wrinkles, pulled fibers, fraying, ripples, re-stretching, delamination, open or weak seams, loose stairs, bubbles, sprouting tufts, pulled rows, and more. You no longer have to put up with unsightly, unsafe, damaged carpets. Carpet Repair Bonded Insert &#8211; SAVE $20 NORTHEAST OHIO AREA ONLY CARPET REPAIR EcoClean [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Carpet Repair Month &#8211; November 2009</h1>
<p>Burns, holes, tears, wrinkles, pulled fibers, fraying, ripples, re-stretching, delamination, open or weak seams, loose stairs, bubbles, sprouting tufts, pulled rows, and more. You no longer have to put up with unsightly, unsafe, damaged carpets.</p>
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<h5 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000080;">CARPET REPAIR</span></h5>
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<h5 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000080;">CARPET REPAIR</span></h5>
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<h5 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000080;">CARPET REPAIR</span></h5>
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<p>EcoClean Carpet Care provides residential and commercial <a href="http://www.ecocleancarpet.com/blog/cleaning-services/carpet-repair/">carpet repair services</a> to all of <a href="http://www.ecocleancarpet.com/blog/neo-service-area-carpet-cleaning/carpet-cleaning-lake-county-ohio/">Lake County</a>, <a href="http://www.ecocleancarpet.com/blog/neo-service-area-carpet-cleaning/carpet-cleaning-geauga-county-ohio/">Geauga County</a>, and parts of <a href="http://www.ecocleancarpet.com/blog/neo-service-area-carpet-cleaning/carpet-cleaning-cuyahoga-county-ohio/">Cuyahoga County</a> and <a href="http://www.ecocleancarpet.com/blog/neo-service-area-carpet-cleaning/carpet-cleaning-ashtabula-county-ohio/">Ashtabula County</a>. Carpet got holes, burns, tears, sprouts ? Call EcoClean! 257-7791</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-442" title="Carpet repair Mentor Painesville Chardon <a href=" src="http://www.ecocleancarpet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/carpet-repair-eco-1024x681.jpg" alt="Carpet repair Mentor Painesville Chardon Cleveland Ohio" width="600" height="398" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" title="Carpet bleach spot repair" src="http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r257/hydracat/EcoClean/bleach-spot-800.jpg" alt="" width="601" height="403" /></p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Carpet Repair Experts &#8211; Northeast Ohio</h2>
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		<title>2009 SpotMaster &#8211; Thomas Cermak</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2009 19:21:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>EcoClean</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Another Cermak Wins Carpet Spot and Stain Removal Championship

Thomas Cermak of Dries in Minutes Carpet Cleaning, Kennesaw Georgia, earned top honor in the 11th annual Spot Master Championship – The Spot and Stain Removal Competition for Professional Carpet Cleaners.

Thomas is the third Cermak to win the annual SpotMaster Championship, with his brother Mark winning in 2006 and his sister in law Andrechelle taking the crown in 2007.

This wrapped up a stellar event for Thomas and was further proof as to why he was presented the "2009 Carpet Cleaner of the Year" award the night before.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>2009 SpotMaster Champion</h1>
<h2>Another Cermak Wins Carpet Spot Removal Championship</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.driesinminutes.com"><strong><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-417" title="tlc-spotmaster" src="http://www.ecocleancarpet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/tlc-spotmaster.gif" alt="tlc-spotmaster" width="162" height="146" /></strong></a></p>
<p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-499" title="SFXI-SM" src="http://www.ecocleancarpet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/SFXI-SM.gif" alt="SFXI-SM" width="64" height="156" />This years finalists consisted of top cleaning experts from England, Connecticut, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, and Ohio.</p>
<p>Thomas is the third Cermak to win the annual SpotMaster Championship, with his brother Mark winning in 2006 and his sister in law Andrechelle earning the honor in 2007.</p>
<p>This wrapped up a stellar event for Thomas and was further proof as to why he was presented the &#8220;2009 Carpet Cleaner of the Year&#8221; award the night before.</p>
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		<title>Mark Cermak re-elected as LMCCA VP, chair of E-Media Committee</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:24:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>EcoClean</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mark Cermak of EcoClean Carpet Care (Painesville Ohio) was unanimously re-elected to serve as LMCCA VP, chair of the E-Media Committee at the fall LMCCA (Low Moisture Carpet Cleaners Association) Board of Directors meeting.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" src="http://www.ecocleancarpet.com/images/lmcca.gif" alt="" width="125" height="125" />Mark Cermak of EcoClean Carpet Care (Painesville Ohio) was unanimously re-elected to serve as LMCCA VP, chair of the E-Media Committee for the 2010-11 term at the fall LMCCA (Low Moisture Carpet Cleaners Association) Board of Directors meeting. Andrechelle Cermak of EcoClean Carpet Care (Painesville Ohio) and <a href="http://www.andrechelle.com">Andrechelle.com</a> will step down as LMCCA Secretary at the end of this term, to focus more time and energy into her businesses.</p>
<p>They have also served on numerous other LMCCA Committees over the years and have been involved in the School of Low Moisture Cleaning Technology.</p>
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