Cleaning carpets is a complex process. It actually is a science. There is a lot of chemistry involved. A competent and professional technician must have thorough knowledge of the role pH plays in cleaning. He must be able to distinguish between acidic and alkaline stains in order to use the proper chemicals to neutralize and remove them. But this is just the beginning! Next comes the use of proper equipment—truck-mount units with adjustable temperature and pressure with vacuum auction power and recommended by all fabric manufacturers.

Carpet Cleaning
Your residential or commenrcial carpet acts as a filter by attracting dirt and extracting it from the air. The most prestigious carpet fabric manufacturers in the world recomend hot water extraction with a truck-mounted unit for your carpeting needs and for a healthy indoor environment.

When our professionally trained, insured carpet cleaning technicians arrive at your home, they start with a pre-inspection to identify problem areas. Then, we pre-treat the carpet with special cleaning solutions and environmentally safe enzymes to break the molecule bonds of protein and grease stains. At this stage special attention is given to tough spots and high traffic areas.

When the dwelling time is over, we use our truck mounted equipment and hot water extraction approach to thoroughly clean dirt and rust from your carpet.

Through turbo drying method, we expedite the drying time. To this end, we set high-tech air-movers at the location in order for the air to circulate faster.

NOTE: It is possible to resort to portable equipment for upper levels of rise apartments.

Oriental Rug Experts
Clean and Shine are professionals in Oriental rug cleaning. Our expert technicians can repair and remove most oil and water based stains from your most treasured rugs. Your carpets will look like new again!

Oriental Rug Restoration
Oriental rug is a purchase for a lifetime. In case of a damage or  a simple alteration, just about any other problem has a solution with a professional restoration! Ask our experts on how we may assist!

Upholstery Cleaning Technology

Steam/Dry Cleaning
Choosing the correct cleaning system is the most important and crucial part of upholstery cleaning.

High pH solutions may cause browning on Haitian cotton, raw cotton and off white fabrics. Steam cleaning will stain and permanently damage delicate fabrics such as silk, velvet and some polyesters which require dry cleaning only.

Contact our office for more information on how we may approach your cleaning! Your furniture will look like new once again!

Pet Odor Removal
Pet urine in carpet is in deed difficult to remove. More specifically, when urine is allowed to dry and remain in the carpet, it begins bonding itself to the fibers. The longer it is allowed to remain, the stronger the bond becomes. Moreover, the process of decay results in bacteria consuming the waste while converting it into obnoxious vapors and gases. Ammonia, methane and sulfur are primarily released gases in various combinations, and that is what we perceive as a bad odor.

Any satisfactory deodorization process must include removing the source of odor. This is the most important rule! Numerous products available in the market claimed to kill pet odor are basically designed to mask foul gases. However, as long as the source is still there, natural processes will eventually ensue and the odor will return. In our experience, we prefer to perform a remediation with a lasting effect rather than resorting to approaches that are temporary solutions at best.

Flea and Tick Treatment
It is a necessity for pet owners to get professionals to apply flea and tick treatment at their structures at regular intervals. In addition, all management companies specify in their regulations that this application should be performed by the time residents move out. Clean and Shine uses the most recent scientific findings to exterminate insects in a way that is biologically safe for human beings and pets. It is highly recommended that this procedure be supplemented by steam carpet cleaning to ensure that even eggs and larva are extracted.

Spot Removal
Foods, drinks, pet incidents or any unexpected spillage may inevitably leave tracks on your carpet. Fortunately, a great majority of such stains disappear after thorough systematic application of carpet cleaning procedures. More stubborn spots, though, may need extra knowledge and effort to be removed. This is the point where chemistry steps in. Our well-trained certified crew take their knowledge into account, neutralizing acidic and/or alkaline based stains out of carpeted surfaces.

Spot Dyeing
While spot removal is, above all, chemistry, spot dyeing is a combination of science and art! Bleach, chlorine, some acne medication products and a number of other household items cause color loss on your carpeting. Our professionals can identify the cause of discoloration, calculate the color (combination) to be replaced, and correct the loss accordingly.