Imagine Working 24/7
They say that termites or white ants are responsible for eating their way through six billion tonnes of plant matter each year. By doing this, they are actually assisting in the natural cycle of deterioration. The increased deterioration speed aids the increase in rapid new growth.
They will feast tirelessly, ridding us of the world’s rotting matter, and they never sleep. Can you imagine working 24/7? What an amazing feat.
This is not something that Soft Touch Carpet Cleaning & Pest Control want to introduce to their team full time but we are available to help with emergencies 24/7! It is probably not surprising to know that there are more termites in the world then humans.
Did you know they have been around for at least 250 billion years? That means they have survived dinosaurs, meteors, and the ice age.
The Modern Age
With the progress of building new communities there comes a cost. Gone are the trees and bushland a termite can feast on. The modern age has provided them with neat 3 and 4 bedroom homes, some with a spa and pool!
White ants just love warmth and when it is coupled with moisture they are in heaven. Statistics say that termites live in every one in four homes in Australia. The horrifying news is that any damage they cause is not insurable.
Stay Alert
Things to which you should be alert are windows or doors that may suddenly become tight and hard to open. If this is a regularly recurring issue during the wet season you may be able to relax a little but if doors that don’t usually stick start sticking, it’s a good idea to investigate.
The sticking may be caused by the mud nests that white ants make with their own excrement. These tunnels will run under the surface of the timber and cannot help but cause it to swell. Hence the sticking door or window.
During a really hot season, coupled with wet and humidity and then the reverse of the coin – the cold winter nights, pests, just like humans and animals, will scurry to their favourite spot in the house.
What Can You Do To Help Yourself
In an effort to keep your home pest free try our simple tips:-
- Don’t stack firewood against or under your home.
- Don’t stack anything else against or under your home for long periods of time.
- Mulch gardens near your home with rock or pebble instead of bark.
- Keep an eye out for the distinctive mud trails on brick that may lead to weeper holes.
- Keep the yard free of debris.
Importance Of Maintenance And Cleaning
Soft Touch Carpet Cleaning & Pest Control pride ourselves on our hardworking and efficient equipment. You can imagine that being commercial cleaning specialists, our machines get to see their fair share of dirty, stained carpets.
Stains of all kinds, whether they be caused by dirty feet, animals, spills of red wine, coffee, ink, or oil stains, gum, flood waters and more, have all travelled in and out of our existence many times over. Read More
End Of Lease Spring Clean
Your lease on your old home will require you to leave the home in the condition it was in when you first moved in.
Obviously, the Lease Agreement allows for general wear and tear but you will need to clean the kitchen and its appliances, the bathroom and its fixtures, and the laundry and its fittings. Read More
Keep Furnishings Smelling As Fresh As A Daisy
We have discovered along our cleaning journey that many people out there do not realise that it is just as important to keep your upholstery items clean, such as lounge suites and dining chair fabric, as it is your carpet. Even more so when you consider the hard work that these items do.
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When Carpet Cleaning Is Not Just For Keeping Your Carpets Clean
The benefits of getting your carpet steam cleaned by a professional operator such as Soft Touch Carpet Cleaning & Pest Control go far beyond that of simply cleaning your carpet.
Whilst the most obvious benefit to having your carpets cleaned is the fact that they can be made to look almost new again, the knock on effect can be equally amazing and yet go unnoticed. Read More
How to Select a Reliable Carpet Cleaning Company
Let’s face it. There are a few options when it comes to which company you might select to clean your carpets and soft furnishings.
It can be a daunting consideration for some. So, short of closing your eyes and pointing at the yellow pages or newspaper to see who comes up, how do you choose the right man for the job? Read More
No More Doggy Done It!
If you are a family that has a pet you understand that your pet is a family member. You love them like children or siblings and spend a lot of time with them. Read More
Carpet Cleaning – Affordable and Essential
Most of us are well educated about the pests and allergens that may thrive in our carpets.
There comes a time when the simple act of vacuuming is no longer enough and a professional clean is required.
Carpets can hide a multitude of sins. Everything from dirt to pet hair, trapped smells and your own dead skin can be housed in amongst the pile without you even noticing it. The truth is if you can see the dirt and grime build up then it is definitely time for a clean and more than likely overdue. Read More
Why Professional Carpet Cleaning May Be the Wiser Option
Buying a carpet for your home makes it more elegant and appealing. It augments to the cosiness and warmth in any room where it is placed. It improves the aesthetics, complements the decor and balances the elements in a room.
Unfortunately, carpet cleaning can be a difficult, but nonetheless a necessary chore to do.
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Why Clean Carpets?
Regularly cleaning carpets, especially in areas where the availability of fresh air is low, will significantly improve indoor air quality, experts say. Carpets that are not cleaned and properly maintained can be a cause of health problems in residential and workplace environments. Dust mites and other small insects can also find their way into your carpets, so reliable pest control services may also need to be consulted.
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Contact Us:
- Soft Touch Carpet Cleaning
- Carpet Cleaning & Pest Control
- PO Box 419, Carina, QLD, 4152
- 1 300 669 130
- [email protected]