Steam Cleaning Carpets – Removing the Dirt and Stains

Alex Martinjile
-
0
Steam Cleaning Carpets – Removing the Dirt and Stains

Steam carpet cleaning is the most popular method for common leaning carpets. Steam cleaning, which is done through vacuum cleaner providing powerful suction, easily removes surface dirt from the carpets.

Actually, carpet cleaning always remains a challenge just because so called dirt and stains on them stay unnoticed for days on end before they actually become too visible. This is precisely why carpets need to be treated with a powerful steam suction method corresponding to commercial carpet cleaning.

The Importance Of Carpet Steam Cleaning

Dirt and dusts getting inside our homes not only makes our carpets look dull but over time they also make the fibre if the carpets deteriorate. Moreover, the deposit of dirt and dusts in the carpet actually makes the room atmosphere utterly unhealthy.

Such condition can be responsible for causing problem for lungs, asthmatic tendency, cold and flu and all sorts if viral disorders. Without regular vacuum cleaning your carpets you cannot ensure a healthy interior atmosphere for your home.

On the other hand, by regular steam cleaning your carpets you can also boost the longevity of the carpets so that they do not need to be replaced frequently. After all, carpets are expensive furnishing and you cannot replace them frequently.

While a quality antique carpet may cost a premium if not really a fortune, cleaning them at regular intervals would cost you far less. So steam cleaning of your carpets on a regular basis is actually a money saving idea.

  • DIY Vs Professional Service

For carpet steam cleaning you have both types of options, Do-It-Yourself (DIY) and professional service, respectively. A thorough cleaning of your carpet, whatever method you choose for this will take a considerable portion of your working time or holiday.

Moreover, often you fall short of the professional experience and expertise required for cleaning your carpets with optimum care. It is needless to say that any individual trying to clean heavy furniture, upholstery or other furnishings and carpets must have a regular practice and required skills.

A professional service providing thorough cleaning service for room carpets can do the job better thanks to their solid experience and expertise in the field. While each service comes against a payment that you need to be agreed with, the service is likely to be professional grade as well.

Professional technicians clean all your carpet with quality biodegradable materials that are least harmful for the fabric. Quality cleaning materials apart, professional services offer highly trained and skilled cleaning staff who can deliver you unmatched result. There are several carpet cleaning services that prove its price.

  • DIY Considerations

Do you want to do it by yourself? There are several options to do it on your own and in a better way.

For vacuum cleaning you can buy your own machine or can just take a machine on rent. Many families these days embrace the idea of cleaning the house carpets on their own just because they feel cleaning is necessary more frequently.

This is particularly true for all carpets that are delicate in material and soft in colour. Light shades and delicate materials of quality carpets require more frequent and careful cleaning.

Rent a machine to deliver steam cleaning carpets of your house deserves. That is a nice solution for indoor cleaning without professional aid. A family with several kids and pets who prefer keeping the interior free from outdoor pollution may find buying a new vacuum cleaner helpful for the family.

But while cleaning on your own with the help of a professional vacuum cleaner, you need to take care of cleaning the machine frequently and keeping it always in a workable condition. The best thing about owning a new vacuum cleaner is your ability to clean the carpets any time you wish.

  • Stay Clear Of Over Cleaning

While cleaning carpets, one of the most important factors is to avoid over cleaning at any cost. Over-cleaning will cause unnecessary strain on the carpet fabric that over time can accelerate the deterioration of the carpet.

Steam cleaning of carpets involves a lot of moisture that settles deep under while the surface level gets dry soon. Often, the complete drying out of the moisture that has sunk in deeper may take a couple of months. This is why, while cleaning your carpets you should always avoid over cleaning.

The recommended frequency of carpet cleaning should not be more than 2 times a year and not more than that.

Why Steam Cleaning? How Does It Help?

Steam cleaning is particularly beneficial for families where members suffer from allergies and contamination of several microscopic elements. Such contaminant elements can be dust mites or anything else.

These elements can cause severe damage to the respiratory system, lungs and other organic functions. This is why steam cleaning which involves some kind of suction method and moisture can easily remove dirt without causing major damage to our internal system.

A steam cleaned carpet and rug will give you a much better freshness than so called dry clean outputs.

  • Professional Cleaning Advantages

Now, the last mile of consideration is about professional cleaning which has its own advantages.

First of all, the steam cleaning machines used by professional services are more powerful than the ones used by individuals in a family. Such heavy duty machines are likely to remove and extract more moisture and dirt than the ones meant for personal use.

Secondly, a professional carpet cleaning service can be available for the job at any time irrespective of the holidays or weekends depending upon your preference. You can save your valuable time while getting a professional grade cleaning at your preferred time.

Lastly, professional cleaning technicians are far more equipped to deliver a better cleaning service than individuals trying their hands at it within the four walls of their home.

To conclude, do not expect a quality steam cleaning service for your expensive carpets without really paying a good price. To ensure careful handling of carpets and quality cleaning output, don’t compromise, always select the best professional cleaning service in your area.

 

The key talking points from New York Fashion Week

Zac Fyffe
-
0
The key talking points from New York Fashion Week

New York Fashion Week always brings the media and everything that comes with it. It is without a doubt a spectacular event that deserves the praise it gets and the drama that surrounds it is what makes it so big.

This edition of the biannual New York Fashion Week focused on the Autumn/Winter collections of the world’s biggest designers. Here are the key highs and lows of the week as it draws to a close.

Gigi Hadid body shamed

Super star Gigi Hadid has received a number of hateful comments on her social media in the last week as she walked the runway. Comments on here Instagram feed such as “u are just bones” and “too skinny” were posted.

As one of the biggest stars on the catwalk this week, Gigi wasn’t afraid to explain herself as she Tweeted a post explaining her fluctuating weight and the struggle she sometimes has in dealing with an auto-immune condition, Hashimoto’s disease.

Victoria Beckham’s final show

The former Spice Girl announced it would be her final New York Fashion Show 10 years after she first appeared there with her debut line.

She is preparing to join London Fashion Week in September which is seen as a big blow for the New York event.

Despite sales of Victoria Beckham’s line being strong, her brand is yet to turn a profit and could be one reason she is seeking an alternative. There have also been rumours that she is designing Meaghan Markle’s wedding dress.

Desmond Napoles steals the show

Is is the case with every event, a cute child manages to win over the critics with their cute looks and daring attitude.

This year it was Desmond Napoles, also known as Desmond Is Amazing, who made his catwalk debut. The so called “drag kid” is an LBGT advocate and founded the first children’s drag house.

LaQuan Smith’s Black Panther

With the anticipation around the release of Marvel’s Black Panther, designer LaQuan Smith took inspiration from the film and its meaning.

Smith said that he wanted to “create something that just really connected to the characters and the film” releasing clothing that characterised femininity, sensuality and strength.

Ralph Lauren’s laid back

The New York fashion designer released a rather laid back collection drawing inspiration from his home in Montego Bay, Jamaica.

The catwalk was created as a replica of Ralph Lauren’s island home and the models walked it in bare feet. The line was characterised by floral patterns and nautical stripes.

 

Sydney ferry rides to take before summer is out

Zac Fyffe
-
0
Sydney ferry rides to take before summer is out

Being situated on a harbour and with some of the most spectacular architecture in the world, and not to mention the weather, you’d be mad not to take a ride on a Sydney ferry.

Summer is the time to be out and about enjoying the beautiful weather and the magic scenery that this city has to offer. There are many destinations that are only accessible by boat, and bar having your own, a ferry is the only way that you’ll be able to get there.

Some of the best ferry rides and locations are found ride in the heart of Sydney Harbour whilst others can be found in its surrounds. Picnics, mini-hikes and an explorative nature is on the menu for these Sydney ferry trips.

Circular Quay to Shark Island

Shark Island is a small spot of land situated right in the heart of Sydney Harbour and is a part of the Sydney Harbour National Park. This adventure will require you to bring everything you needs as there are no shops on the island.

The island is equipped with toilets, picnic tables and water and exquisite views of the harbour. To get there, book a return ticket with Captain Cook cruises in advance and make sure you get the first ferry of the day so that you get your choice of location.

Circular Quay to Cockatoo Island

Another island found in the Harbour, Cockatoo Island has quite a storied past. It has previously served as an air raid shelter, a gaol and a graving dock.

There are so many things to do on this island with basketball and tennis courts, audio tours and there’s even glamping. Your Opal card will do the trick for this trip as it’s on the public line.

Church Point to Scotland Island

This beautiful island is found in northern Sydney in the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. It’s worth taking the walk up Flagstaff Hill to catch impressive views over Pittwater. There are also BBQs found next to Tennis Court Wharf.

It’s a $15 return ticket to get there and the ferry makes multiple stops around the island.

Circular Quay to Cremorne

This little trip requires you to bring your swimmers to experience the magnificent views that Cremorne Point has to offer. McCallum Pool is about a 5 minute walk from the wharf and looks out over the harbour.

You can also take the walk around Cremorne point to Mosman Wharf and catch the ferry back from there. This Sydney ferry is a public service so make sure you bring your Opal card.

Even after death, genes remain alive

Zac Fyffe
-
0
Even after death, genes remain alive

According to a study that has been published in Nature Communications, cells, and the genes inside, continue to function long after the individual they belong to has died.

A team of scientists analysing post-mortem samples found that some cells may even become increasingly active following the death of the individual.

This is likely to represent an important informational building block and the scientists that conducted the analysis are hoping that the information can be developed into a forensic tool.

Within the cells of our human bodies, our genes do the work behind the scenes so that we can live the life that we do. Our genes’ output is controlled by a variety of internal and external switches.

Being able to understand each individual gene and how it works gives us a detailed insight into what it is doing both when we are healthy and at times of illness.

Our genes are stored in the DNA of our cells and once they are switched on, RNA transcripts are made.  These RNA mostly become the blueprint for proteins with some controlling what goes on in a given cell.

The RNA transcripts are what is often measured by scientists when they want to understand what is going on inside of a cell. This process is called analysis transcriptomics.

When analysing a body, scientists will take samples of tissue and organs to gain an understanding of what was going on inside the person’s body during life.

The question that arose for Professor Roderic Guigo, a computational biologist at the Barcelona Institute for Science and Technology, was whether the regular happenings of delayed post mortem analysis.

He said that following death you would expect there to “be a decay in the activity of genes” and thus it would influence the analysis.

In order to test this hypothesis, the professor and his team collected a variety of post-mortem samples within 24 hours of death and also blood from patients who are still alive. They used advanced mRNA sequencing on the specimens and found surprising results.

Mr Guigo said that there was “a reaction by the cells to the death of the individual” and that “some genes are activated”.

The study provided predictions as to the post-death RNA level changes across a wide range of regularly analysed tissue. This can then be used for future transcriptomic analysis.

There is still much testing to be completed but with further consolidation and testing, it may be possible to use these findings for future criminal investigations.

Future Android phones will embrace some iPhone features

Christian Woods
-
0
Future Android phones will embrace some iPhone features

Google is reportedly redesigning its mobile software for Android in preparation for a new smartphone generation. The redesign is said to be lifting features from Apple, most notably the “notch” that appears as a cut-out at the top of the screen.

This new update which is due later in 2018 will also work to better integrate Google Assistant. It will also make batteries last longer and support new designs that incorporate folding displays or multiple screens.

The Android update is designed to convert iPhone customers by making Google’s product sleeker to use. Android phones make up most of the low-end and middle parts of the smartphone market but IPhone dominates the high end of the market where users spend more on services and apps.

The new update and phone designs may help Android to capture some of the iPhone market by introducing new features that keep up with what Apple is doing. Considering the loyalty of many Apple customers it may require more than this to get a commercial portion of them to convert.

One of Android’s main problems is that many of the devices around the world are continuing to run older versions of the OS. This means that many Android devices are continually exposed to security threats that newer versions have addressed.

Another issue is that because Android can be used on many devices made by third party manufacturers, the harmony between updates and physical phone design will never be totally in sync. Apple carefully controls each of its products to function perfectly with its operating system.

The inclusion of a notch and matching capabilities in new phone designs suggests that Google believes the iPhone X design is very popular. Right now, Essential manufactures the only other handset on the market that features a notch while Chinese manufacturer Huawei is said to be developing a similar design.

This new OS update, dubbed Android P, will place a greater emphasis on Google’s AI assistant. This marks another step taken by Google in the battle of voice assistants between itself, Apple and Amazon.

The update will allow app developers to integrate Google Assistant capabilities into their software. It is reported that Google is also considering an integration of the search bar on the Android home screen with their AI assistant.

This redesign by Google contrasts with Apple’s focus on better internal performance rather than outward appearance for 2018. Each of Google’s Android updates has historically been named after a type of dessert with this one being internally referred to as Pistachio Ice Cream.

Your guide to this weekend’s launch of AFLX

Zac Fyffe
-
0
Your guide to this weekend’s launch of AFLX

AFLX is the AFL’s hybrid version that aims to promote a faster and higher scoring affair for the fans to enjoy. It has been introduced as part of the pre-season for 2018 with all 18 AFL clubs set to compete in 6-team-round-robin clashes.

The game is notably shortened, in both size and game duration and is aimed at increasing fan involvement and also attracting a wider variety of people that may not often watch the game.

The first set of matches will be played tonight at Hindmarsh Stadium in Adelaide before heading to Melbourne tomorrow night and finishing in Sydney on Saturday. Each team’s location and pool is listed below, whilst the full fixture can be found here.

Hindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide – Thursday February 15

Pool A – Port Adelaide, Geelong, Fremantle

Pool B – Collingwood, Adelaide, West Coast

Etihad Stadium, Melbourne – Friday February 16

Pool A – Carlton, Melbourne, North Melbourne

Pool B – Hawthorn, Essendon, St Kilda

Allianz Stadium, Sydney – Saturday February 17

Pool A – Greater Western Sydney, Richmond, Brisbane

Pool B – Sydney, Western Bulldogs, Gold Coast

Format:

Each team will play the other two teams in their pool once, making for a minimum of two games for each team.

The winner of each pool will then progress to the final such that Winner Pool A vs Winner Pool B.

Percentage will be used to split teams should that be necessary.

What are the Rules?

Whilst there are a lot of the same rules for AFLX as there are for the original version of the game, there are also quite a few changes, additions and adjustments.

  • The field is the same size as a soccer oval
  • There are two 40m arcs at each end of the field
  • The game is made up of two 10-minute halves
  • There are 7 players from each team on the field at any time with 3 on the bench
  • Two players from each team must start in either 40m arc with three in the middle
  • There are no marks paid for backward kicks, except when they are inside their attacking 40m arc
  • The last team to touch the ball out of bounds results in possession for the other team
  • Kick-ins are from behind the goal line after all scores
  • Goals kicked from outside the 40m arc are worth 10 points

The AFLX kicks off tonight at Hindmarsh Stadium in Adelaide from 6:40pm AEDST with the final set to be played at 9:00pm AEDST.

Outrage over allergy bullying scene in new Peter Rabbit movie

Christian Woods
-
0
Outrage over allergy bullying scene in new Peter Rabbit movie

An allergy awareness group in Australia has called for an apology from Sony Pictures for a scene in its new Peter Rabbit film that involves bullying of a character for their food allergies. The scene was described as “blatant food allergy bullying” by the group.

Peter Rabbit was recently released to theatres in the US and includes a scene where the main characters use the antagonist’s allergy to blackberries against them. In the scene, a berry makes contact with Sam Neill’s character, Mr McGregor, who then attempts to use an EpiPen before falling to the ground in anaphylaxis.

The Australian Global Anaphylaxis Awareness and Inclusivity group has created a petition demanding that Sony Pictures officially apologise for a scene they believe is socially irresponsible. The petition states that the scene trivialises the plight of those suffering with food allergies, many of who have died from the type of anaphylactic shock depicted in the film.

The petition asserts that the inclusion of the scene in the movie “condones such victimising and dangerous behaviour” in the eyes of children seeing the movie. It goes on to say that the scene is “grossly offensive” and a hashtag #boycottpeterrabit has sprung up on social media channels.

The awareness group has encouraged parents to discuss the controversial scene with children who see the movie. The group’s founder, Dr Pooja Newman, stated that they believed the scene was “disturbing” to both allergen sufferers and parents in general.

Dr Newman went on to say that it was a “serious problem in our community” that there was a “lack of understanding” that allergies can be “instantaneously life threatening”.  They went on to say that Peter Rabbit was implying that food allergies do not need to be taken very seriously and that exploiting them is an acceptable prank.

In the face of the backlash both in the US and abroad, Sony Pictures along with the filmmakers have issues an apology. It says that the scene dealt with a “serious issue” and that the film shouldn’t have “made light” of anaphylactic reactions.

The apology stated that the scene, even when depicted in a “cartoonish” manner, was not appropriate. It goes on to say that Sony Pictures regrets “not being more aware and sensitive to this issue”.

As with most issues like this one, there has been fierce debate by online commentators. While many have supported the petition, other shave expressed they feel it is an overreaction.

It has yet to be seen if the threats to boycott the film will hurt it’s box office performance.

Valentine’s Day gifts for him

Zac Fyffe
-
0
Valentine’s Day gifts for him

Finding the right gift for any guy can be a real challenge. You don’t want to be giving him another shirt or tie like you have so many times before. Especially on Valentine’s Day when you want it to show just how much you love him.

This list will make sure he knows just how much you love home and crown you as the best wife/girlfriend/partner ever.

Leather gloves

Leather gloves are a great gift and can be used all the time. Finding the right pair shows that you know what he likes. However, we are constantly using our phones these days so make sure you get ones that are touch-screen compatible.

Hover Dock

This fancy charging dock removes the ugly visibility of cords and wires and even holds his phone upright. Perfect for any tech junky that will add a touch of class to his set up.

Monogrammed Wallet

Add a personal touch to a beautiful leather wallet that you know he will love. Its classy and a lasting gift that will get plenty of use.

Personalised Cufflinks

Cufflinks are a great accessory for any man in a suit. They are often only a subtle touch but they can really make a difference to the look of a cuff taking him from drab to fab.

Sennheiser Wireless Headphones

These are the best headphones on the market right now and with their noise-cancelling feature will make your man very happy. A great gift for any music-loving partner.

Cocktail making kit

If your man loves an evening cocktail then you can’t go wrong with a cocktail making kit. This can also be a fun activity that you can both do together.

Funky Sneakers

A man is always in need of the latest sneaker. They are always coming and going and keeping your man in an on-trend and smart sneaker will also make you look good. Go for a white or brown leather that will stay in fashion and can be dressed up or down.

Personalised flask

Putting a beautiful message on a flask is going to ensure that he is always thinking of you when he is out. It lasts forever and can be a really meaningful gift.

Apple Watch

Every guys wants the latest in technology and the new Apple Watch Series 3 is just that. No longer do you need a phone as everything can be done on this watch.

Amazon to cut hundreds of employees

Zac Fyffe
-
0
Amazon to cut hundreds of employees

It has been reported that e-commerce giant, Amazon, is set to lay-off hundreds of workers at its headquarters and global operations following years of notable growth.

Reports coming out of Seattle say that the reasoning behind the employee cuts is an attempt to streamline the consumer retail business of the firm. However, the firm has said that they are attempting to find alternative roles for the staff who are due to be affected.

In a statement from Amazon, it said that it expects “small reductions in a couple of places and aggressive hiring in many others.”

This decision is unsurprising given the huge growth that the business is experiencing through global expansion and as they focus on other, more technologically driven areas, more jobs are set to be created.

The company regularly has thousands of job availabilities on its website, due to its global ranking, and as a result of its rapid expansion over the last few years. The e-commerce firm has managed to acquire a number of other firms in recent times such as grocer Whole Foods whilst maintaining rapid growth in sales.

In 2017 alone, Amazon is said to have earned a profit of $3.9b from sales exceeding $226b. The dominant firm’s growth is highlighted in its fourth quarter performance in 2017, with sales up 38% to $77b, a new company record.

The profits from this period were more than double that of the last three months of 2016 reaching $2.4b compared to $953m. The enormous growth in profits cab partly be attributed to a $789m tax benefit from the government in relation to a new US tax law.

Employee growth has also risen with the firm reporting a 65% increase in full-time and part-time workers globally at the end of December, taking the company’s total to over 560,000 employees.

The majority of these new workers are said to be working under the Amazon Web Services branch that has seen the creation of many new roles. Amazon Web Services is Amazon’s cloud service branch that has shown to be highly profitable.

The release and continued development of Alexa has also created further jobs within the company as they look to improve its functions and introduce other devices.

Amazon has previously had to lay-off employees following consolidations as they continue to grow.

Last year, Amazon closed a number of sites, including Diapers.com, having acquired them in 2010. This is reported to have led to a cull of over 260 employees in New Jersey.

 

Banks close in on instant payments

Zac Fyffe
-
0
Banks close in on instant payments

Some banks’ customers will soon be able to transfers cash to employees and friends at other institutions instantly.

A new $1 billion payment system being taken up by three of the big four banks is set to allow customers to transfer funds in almost real time between rival banks.

This new payments system that will allow almost instant cash transfer will ultimately bring the financial services sector into line with other major industries such as e-commerce and retail in the immediate transfer of funds.

Di Chanellor, General Manager of Westpac, said that the system will “give consumers new levels of personalisation and innovation” before continuing to say that the current delays between payments “can be a real pain point for customers”.

National Australia Bank, Westpac and Commonwealth Bank have all begun limited use of the platform whilst ANZ have said that they are holding off as they continue to perform tests of the new payments system.

ANZ’s reluctance to release the new service to its customers is an interesting call given that it played a role in the development of the software and its 3 major comeptitors are all willing to begin using the program immediately.

The banks have only opened up use of the service to a small selection of customers initially stating that “the security of our customer data is paramount” and they want to ensure that customers have a safe experience when suing the service.

However, those who do have early access to the new platform will be pleased with instant funds transfers already available to them.

The release and use of the new payments system comes after six years of development by the government and the RBA along with the help of 13 other financial institutions that includes the work of the big four banks.

The chief executive of the so-called ‘New Payments Platform’, Adrian Lovney, said that the developmental push behind the project came from the rising use of mobile phones and other digital technologies.

With people demanding instant service and constantly exchanging funds in the modern world a platform such as this has been a long time coming.

Mr John Banfield of BPAY said as services and products become available on the platform users will be able to transfer money instantly via their phone.

ANZ is expected to release the platform to its customers in the coming months.

1...870871872...889Page 871 of 889