February 2024 Newsletter

6 Advantages of Cleaning During The Winter

why winter is the best time to clean

Most homeowners clean when the weather is nice, before an event, or before guests visit.  But did you know there are at least 6 advantages to cleaning during the winter?

Read on for the details…

1.  Easy Scheduling with More Appointment Times Available

During the winter, our business generally slows down.  This is great for you because we will have more availability to schedule your appointment. 

2.  Your Carpet, Rugs & Furniture Will Dry Faster

The cold, dry outside winter air in Indiana combined with the heat from your furnace will help carpet, rugs & furniture to dry faster, so you can get back to normal sooner.

3.  Your Carpet, Rugs & Furniture Will Stay Cleaner Longer

We’ve noticed most Fort Wayne homeowners are more careful about removing their shoes during the winter months.  When snow, mud, dirt, soils, etc. is not tracked inside, your flooring and furnishings will stay cleaner longer.

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4.  Breathe Easier with Improved Indoor Air Quality

In Indiana, we spend more time inside our homes during the winter.  Removing dust and allergens will help your family breathe cleaner, healthier air all winter.

5.  Protect Your Health By Cleaning to Remove Germs, Bacteria & Viruses

A deep, thorough cleaning will remove/minimize germs, bacteria and viruses.  This is especially important during winter months when the cold and flu viruses are more prevalent.

6.  Boost Your Mood During the Long, Gray Winter

A clean, fresh, and healthy home is a great way to counter the winter blues.  Just imagine coming home to soft, fluffy carpet, fresh-smelling furniture, and bright, clean area rugs!  That is enough to lift your spirits and improve your mood.

Winter Safeguards We Take For Your Peace of Mind

We understand that the last thing you want is for us to bring in the outside cold air along with the wet snow, mud and yuck!  Don’t worry – we take the dirt out, we don’t bring it in!  Read on to learn how.

We Shovel a Path To Your Door

We shovel a path from our van to your front door to minimize tracking any snow inside.

We Protect Your Home, Keeping Cold Air Outside & Warm Air Inside

We bring our own mat to wipe our feet outside before entering your home. 

Inside your home, we use a door drape and a door stop to minimize the cold outside air from coming inside. 

We also cover hard surfaces with floor protectors and place corner guards to protect your baseboards and walls.

We Can Enter Through Your Garage

If practical, we can set our hoses up through your garage and lower the door to minimize cold outside air from coming inside.

In case you missed it...

Our December 2023 Newsletter explained easy ways to keep your carpet clean this winter. 

Read all of our tips we compiled for you here!

Begin The Year With a Clean Home

Your carpet, tile, furniture and rugs deserve it!

Enjoy a cleaner, healthier home this season.

To schedule an appointment for any of our Expert Cleaning Services:

Distinctive Cleaning & Restoration Fort Wayne - Client of the Month

“I have worked with Distinctive Cleaning & Restoration for years through my place of employment. They have always been professional, timely, and so kind! I recently had them in my own home for a one year cleaning as my new carpet was installed a year ago.

I work for Choice Designs and Granite Ridge Builders and it’s really important to follow the warranty guidelines for newly installed carpet in your homes. Keeping up on your yearly cleanings keeps your warranty with manufactures active!

They make it easy to set up a yearly schedule and help you remember when its time to clean again. They also offer a discount for early/yearly bookings. I can not say enough good things about this family owned company. Be sure to check out their website as they clean more than just carpet and have done so for many of my business clients as well!” -Mrs. Macy

Read more of our 5-star reviews on Google here.

Earn FREE Cleaning With Our Referral Reward Program

Instead of spending money on advertising, we want to reward our friends who help our business grow.  Refer new clients to our company and get rewarded with 10% of their first invoice as a cleaning credit valid for any of our services at your next appointment. 

Refer your friends, family, neighbors, and colleagues and start Earning FREE Cleaning today!

Pet of the Month Distinctive Cleaning & Restoration Fort Wayne, IN

This squirrel looks downright shocked, doesn’t he??  Well, it might be because he was stuffed!  He welcomed us into a beautiful home in Leo, IN.  Despite his eyes peering into our souls, we loved cleaning for his owners!

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.

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Food & Drink Spills – Before Carpet Cleaning

Food & Drink Spills – After Carpet Cleaning

Slime Spot – Before Carpet Cleaning

Slime Spot – After Carpet Cleaning

The carpet in a gorgeous Fort Wayne home for sale needed some attention. Some areas had food & drink spills, slime spots & other areas just needed a thorough cleaning. Another carpet cleaning company was called & said it couldn’t be cleaned, so the homeowner got quotes for brand new carpet.

An awesome team at Coldwell Banker Realty came to the rescue! They knew “a guy,” which ended up being Alan at Distinctive, so they called the girl, Audrey at Distinctive, & together, we worked together to save this homeowner’s carpet!
 
If you need a guy (or a girl) to save your carpet, give us a call or text us!
 

See more pictures of our carpet cleaning results here!

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Watch the video above or visit our YouTube page here

Prepare Your Home to Prevent Water Damage During Freezing Temps

Over the years, we’ve seen homes that had five feet of standing water in the basement, water running through the home and out the garage down the driveway, and another home with a 90,000 gallon water bill – all due to water damage from frozen pipes! 

In fact, many local homeowners were affected just about a month ago during the most recent deep freeze. We want you to avoid joining our list of extreme stories this winter. 

Please watch our video here to prepare your home to prevent water damage during freezing temperatures.

If you do experience water damage during the freezing temperatures, call us immediately at 260-250-4664.  (Save our number for future emergencies!)

Learn more about our Water Damage Restoration Services here.

Relationship Tip

Be a Leader

  • Praise the slightest improvement and praise every improvement.  Be “hearty in your approbation and lavish in your praise.”
  • Give the other person a fine reputation to live up to.
  • Use encouragement.  Make the fault seem easy to correct.
  • Make the other person happy about doing the thing you suggest.
  • Source:  Dale Carnegie’s “How To Win Friends & Influence People” – Listen or read here

Mental Health Tip

How to Cope With the Winter Blues

  • Increase your vitamin D levels
  • Exercise at least 3x per week
  • Maintain a social schedule
  • Practice gratitude
  • Practice good self-care
  • Source:  PsychologyToday.com
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The Build Guild

The Build Guild is a fun and helpful resource for our community.  Have you heard of it?  They provide workshops to learn various skills such as 3-D printing, ceramics, crocheting, acrylic pours, painting, sewing, upholstery, wood working and more!

Not only do they provide workshops, but they have rentable workspaces, tools and equipment to DIY your next home project.  Plus, they allow 24 hour access to members!

The Build Guild is located in the lower level of The Recovery Room at 1025 Goshen Ave.  Visit The Build Guild’s website to learn more about their workshops and memberships here.

Fun in Fort Wayne - Distinctive Cleaning & Restoration

From our family to yours, we wish you another month of health & happiness!

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