Alan & Audrey Travel to Turkey
Last month, Alan & Audrey traveled to Turkey to immerse themselves in the world of rugs! It was a group trip organized by The Association of Rug Care Specialists. The trip was amazing and will help us to take care of your oriental and area rugs in the future.
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How to Keep Your Carpet Clean This Winter
The winter season in Fort Wayne can be downright messy! Between snow, ice, mud, salt, etc. it can be a real challenge to keep your carpet and floors clean during the winter.
We’ve compiled some Distinctive Do’s and Don’ts on how to keep your carpet clean this winter.
DO invest in entrance mats.
It is a good idea to have mats both inside and outside the door. Entrance mats prevent slipping, soak up moisture from snow and sleet, and are great for scrubbing mud, salt, and extra snow off shoes.
Using a combination of a trapper mat and a walk off mat can help absorb the most debris from outside.
It is important to keep your entrance mats clean, as a clean mat is more effective than one that is full of dirt and moisture.
DO leave your shoes at the door.
Make it a habit to remove your shoes at the door before walking about your home. Encourage your guests to do the same. This can greatly reduce dirt from accumulating on your carpet while increasing the life of your carpet.
If you have pets that go outside, clean and dry their paws before they return inside. Outside debris can get trapped in their fur. Consider wiping their fur so they don’t roll the outside elements around your home, on your carpet, rugs or furniture.
DO vacuum often.
We spend a lot more time indoors during the winter. To stay ahead of all the dust, allergens, dead skin, hair, etc. that accumulates inside your home, vacuuming more frequently is recommended.
Vacuuming at least once a week is a good rule of thumb. If you have kids or pets, 2-3 times a week will help even more.
DO keep the outside clean.
Keep the areas just outside your home clean in order to help prevent dirt and debris from being tracked into your home. Whether it’s leaves, snow, or ice, make sure you shovel or sweep your front porch, patio, garage and sidewalks.
DO clean up messes quickly.
It’s always best to clean up spots/spills as soon as possible, rather than letting them sit and sink into your carpet fibers. Remember that many DIY spot removal tips on the internet can potentially damage your carpet!
Find our DIY Spot Removal Guide here
DON’T use an adhesive plastic runner on your carpet.
In theory, this sounds like a great way to protect your carpet – it is easy to install, it stays in place and it protects the carpet from getting dirty!
Unfortunately, after plastic runners with adhesive are removed, the adhesive remains on the carpet. This attracts dirt over time and can require multiple cleanings to completely remove.
DON’T use harsh spot removal products.
Many over-the-counter spot removers contain harsh chemicals that can damage your carpet if used improperly by removing color and leaving a bleached spot behind. Others can leave a dirt-attracting sticky residue.
All of Distinctive’s customers receive a complimentary 8 oz. bottle of Spot Out after each cleaning. This product is great for removing general spots and it will not bleach your carpet or leave a sticky residue. It can be purchased between cleanings.
DON’T WAIT to have your carpet professionally cleaned by Distinctive.
Did you know winter is actually the best time to clean your carpet, rugs, floors and furniture?
Our January 2022 newsletter will explain all of the great reasons why!
Enjoy a cleaner, healthier home this season!
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“I wish I could give more than 5 stars because Alan did outstanding! After another company ‘cleaned’ my carpet and made it look worse than before, I was prepared to replace it. But I gave Distinctive a call instead and boy, are we happy we did.
Alan saved not only our carpet but our bank account as well. My carpet looks brand new and smells amazing! I will not be using any other company for my carpet cleaning needs from now on!”
-Mrs. Hughes
Thank you for being such a wonderful customer!
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Chip
Meet Chip, a one-year-old micro Goldendoodle from Avilla, IN. He wasn’t too sure about us with our noisy equipment and unfamiliar faces, but he began to accept us by the end of the day! Chip loves to watch TV and bark at the animals that come across the screen. Big thanks to Chip’s owners for choosing Distinctive to clean their carpet and furniture!
P.S. Do you have a furry family member that has had an accident or two recently? Are you noticing an odor? We can help with that! Learn more about our pet stain and odor removal services below.
Before Cleaning
After Cleaning
Here’s an example of what can happen when an adhesive plastic runner is placed on your carpet. The adhesive attracted dirt where the runner previously sat! Distinctive cleaned the dirt and removed the adhesive like it never happened.
See more pictures of our carpet cleaning results here!
Watch the video above to learn why cleaning your gutters NOW can prevent water damage this winter!
Learn more about our water damage restoration services in Fort Wayne here
Goal Setting & Self-Improvement Tips for 2025
“Go confidently into the direction of your dreams! Live the life you always imagined.” -Henry David Thoreau
Setting goals is a big key to living with intention. There’s no better time to set new goals than TODAY! Here are some of our favorite goal-setting tips.
- Not sure where to start? Visit MindTools website here to read an article about how and why setting goals is so important.
- One of our favorite books is “The Compound Effect” by Darren Hardy. In it, he explains how everyday decisions will either take you to the life you desire or to disaster by default. Check it out here.
- Darren Hardy also has free daily mentoring videos to help jumpstart your day. Sign up for Darren Daily videos here.
We hope these tips help you have a successful year ahead!
Relationship Tip
How to Become a Friendlier Person
- Remember that a person’s name is to that person the sweetest and most important sound in any language.
- Be a good listener. Encourage others to talk about themselves.
- Talk in terms of the other person’s interests.
- Make the other person feel important – and do it sincerely.
- Source: Dale Carnegie’s “How To Win Friends & Influence People” – Listen or read here
Health Tip
How to Stay Active During Vacations & Holidays
- Use a family member or friend’s gym guest pass
- Use your hotel exercise room
- Bring a workout plan with you and pack resistance bands if no equipment is available.
- Volunteer to walk the dog.
- Organize a family football game, a game of tag, or a walk on a local trail or play a game of pickleball (Audrey’s favorite!)
- Source: VeryWellFit.com
Mark’s Furniture Cleaning & Repair
Distinctive can take care of your fabric upholstered furniture cleaning. Who can you trust if you have leather or vinyl furniture?
We recommend Mark’s Furniture Cleaning & Repair! Mark has been providing his leather/vinyl cleaning and repair services in northeastern Indiana for decades. If your leather/vinyl needs restored or you have any tears/holes that need repaired, we recommend Mark!
Visit Mark’s Website Here
Call Mark Here
From our family to yours, we wish you another month of health & happiness!
