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Utah Carpet Cleaning: How Often Do You Really Need to Clean Your Carpets?
National Carpet Cleaning Month Is the Perfect Time to Find Out Every July, National Carpet Cleaning Month encourages homeowners to pause and ask a surprisingly important question: “When was the last time I had my carpets professionally cleaned?” In Utah’s dusty, dry...
Professional Laminate Floor Cleaning in Utah: Why DIY Isn’t Enough to Keep Your Floors Looking New
You've mopped. You've wiped on your hands and knees. You've bought all the "shine" sprays they sell. Yet your beautiful floors still look dull, streaky, or even feel sticky. You're not alone. Many Utah homeowners are realizing that DIY laminate care isn't just...
The Ultimate Mother’s Day Rug Buying Guide (How to Choose a Rug—From the Experts Who Clean Them)
So you're thinking of buying your mom a rug for Mother's Day? We get it—it sounds dangerously close to gifting a vacuum. But stick with us and we'll teach you how to choose a rug. This isn’t about chores. It’s about comfort, beauty, and giving her something she’ll...
The Ultimate Guide to Upholstery Cleaning & Protectant: How to Keep Your Utah Home’s Furniture from Looking Dirty
It’s movie night. The popcorn bowl’s half empty, and you’re all snuggled under a blanket. It’s cozy—until you remember how long it’s been since that couch was actually cleaned. After a whole winter indoors, who knows what’s lurking in your upholstery? That brings up...
National Cleaning Week 2025: Time to Rescue Your Rugs
National Cleaning Week (March 23-29, 2025) marks the official start of the spring cleaning season, and the numbers tell an interesting story. A remarkable 80% of American households participate in spring cleaning, with most people spending nearly a week tackling their...
The Best Tile & Grout Cleaning in Utah Valley– Celebrate National Tile Day with TruRinse
Every year, National Tile Day (February 23rd) celebrates the beauty, durability, and practicality of tile flooring. But over time, even the most stunning tile can lose its luster as dirt, grime, and bacteria build up—especially in grout lines. If your tile and grout...
Get a Jump Start on Your Spring Cleaning Checklist: Show Your Flooring Some Love This Valentine’s Season
This Valentine’s, give your home the love it deserves—start with floors so clean, the only thing left to worry about is which movie the whole family can agree to watch. With Utah’s cold winter keeping everyone indoors, it’s even more important to make your home a...
Commercial Carpet Cleaning in Utah: Costs, Benefits, and Why It’s Worth It
When considering commercial carpet cleaning, many business owners wonder how often they should clean their carpets and how much it will cost. But have you ever thought about how dirty carpets might affect your customers' perception of your business or even the health...
2025 New Year, Fresh Start: The Importance of Clean Carpets for Your Health During Sick Season
As you step into 2025, your family's health and well-being should be a top priority—starting right in your home. During Utah's winter months, when cold weather forces us indoors and "sick season" hits its peak, maintaining a clean, healthy environment becomes more...
Post-Holiday Carpet Cleaning: Removing Stains and Spills
The holiday season is all about joy, celebration, and family gatherings, but it often leaves your carpets and floors looking less festive. From spilled gravy at the dinner table to sticky slime from kids’ crafts, the aftermath of the holidays can be tough on your...
How to Prepare for Carpet Cleaning Before Holiday Gatherings
The holiday season is fast approaching, which means it’s time to prepare for family, friends, and colleagues visiting. Whether you’re getting your home or business ready, having floors that look clean and inviting is one of the best ways to create a warm, welcoming...
Give the Gift of a Fresh, Clean Home: TruRinse Professional Tile Cleaning and Carpet Cleaning Gift Certificate for the Holidays
The holiday season is all about sharing joy, and creating memories with loved ones. This year, why not give a gift that brings comfort, health, and happiness into someone’s home? A TruRinse cleaning gift certificate for professional carpet and tile cleaning services...
How to Save Thousands on Carpet Replacement with Professional Carpet Repair and Stretching
When your carpet shows signs of ripples, damage, or stubborn stains, you might consider a full replacement. However, professional carpet repair and stretching often offers a more cost-effective and efficient solution. At TruRinse, we specialize in revitalizing...
Should You Hire A Professional Tile And Grout Cleaner?
A house designed with ceramic, vinyl or porcelain tile looks highly elegant and stylish. Tile is also durable and comes in a wide variety of options, which makes them ideal for any home design. They are easy to clean and maintain. They are also highly aesthetic and...
How Spots and Stains Influence Your Carpet and Carpet Pad
Once carpet is installed, most people don’t think about what is happening underneath. Carpet is always installed with a layer of padding beneath it. It’s what gives the carpet its support and is part of the reason why your carpet feels so soft and plushy under your...
Allergens and Carpet Cleaning: Why Deep Cleaning Your Carpets Will Help Improve Your Allergies
Allergies can be a year-round nuisance for many people. From sneezing and itching to more severe reactions, allergens like dust mites, pet dander, and pollen, can significantly affect our health and comfort. If pesky allergens are affecting the comfort of your home,...
Five Unknown Reasons You Should Deep Clean Your Tile and Grout
Remove Winter Build-Up When it comes to household cleaning, we often prioritize visible surfaces like countertops and floors. Yet, hidden beneath our feet lies an often overlooked area that deserves attention such as tile and grout. While regular...
Whу Yоu Shоuld Hіrе a Professional Carpet Cleaner For a Deep Spring Cleaning
As the flowers bloom and the temperatures rise, springtime heralds a season of renewal and rejuvenation. While many focus on decluttering and organizing their homes during this time, one often overlooked aspect of spring cleaning is the carpet. Carpets endure a lot of...
Why Clean Your Carpets in the Summer?
Yay! Summer is finally here! There’s something in the air (probably sunshine) that seems to just wake us all up a little bit. We’re constantly going places; outdoor activities, vacations, parties, and lots of awesome family time. There’s so much to do, and the...
Green Is Great: Why We Use All Natural Cleaning Products
Because we only have about a decade to reverse the climate crisis, it's important to be aware of our carbon footprints. This means assessing our chemical use and eco-friendliness in all walks of life, especially where there are green alternatives. The materials and...
Carpet Protection: 7 Benefits of Our Carpet Protectant Add-on Service
Your carpets are supposed to last at least 10 years, but that won't happen without proper care and maintenance. Even if you vacuum often there's probably more you can do to make sure you get the most out of your carpeting. That's where carpet cleaning and protection...
Time to Get Your Area Rugs Cleaned
Did you know that a carpet can contain 200,000 bacteria per square inch? That means the average carpet is dirtier than the average toilet seat. Are nasty things lurking on your carpet? Most likely. One of the best things you can do is If you do, then the health and...
Why Get Your Area Rugs Cleaned Regularly?
What do you think is the dirtiest item in your home? Your mind probably drifts toward your bathroom or your trash can, but you may be ignoring a bigger problem. When was the last time you thought about your area rugs? The American Lung Association recommends that...
What is Upholstery Cleaning?
Do you remember the popular "KonMari Cleaning Method?" Marie Kondo gently encouraged homeowners to fill their spaces with items that spark joy, from heirloom furniture to replica swords. She failed to mention that items that once brought joy may lose that "spark" over...
Signs of a True Professional Upholstery Cleaner
Booking an appointment for upholstery or carpet cleaning in Utah can sometimes be a tense and stressful experience. After all, every appointment is an invitation. You are admitting an individual into your home and trusting them to complete a service. How can you be...
Your Upholstery Might Need to Be Cleaned If…..
Is your living room starting to look dingey, no matter how much you declutter and vacuum? Is your armchair just looking kinda… sad? One solution you might not have thought of – get your upholstery cleaned! You’ll be amazed at how much of a difference clean upholstery...
5 Things That a Professional Upholstery Cleaner Looks For When They Clean Your Furniture.
Have you been cleaning your home, but it still feels… dirty? Or maybe it’s not dirty, but it doesn’t look as good as it once did? Try getting your upholstery cleaned! Dirt and bacteria clings to the upholstery on your armchairs, love seats, sofas, sectionals, and...
Utah Guide for Carpet Cleaning Tips – Homeowners Value of the Home
So you’ve just bought your new home. Now what? There are so many things to know about and take care of. You’ve saved and waited for this moment; you don’t want to throw your investment away. One of the biggest investments you made in your new home is the flooring,...
How to Know if TruRinse Can Steam Clean Your Sofa, Coach, Chair, or Loveseat?
Oh no! You’ve just spilled something on your brand-new, new to you, or not new at all upholstery. Maybe you got a killer deal for an armchair on Facebook Marketplace, or a friend was moving and gave you their couch. Maybe your outdoor furniture took a beating in the...
Utah Guide to Take Care of Your Tile & Grout
So you’ve just seen a really cool DIY video online about how to clean your tile and grout, and you want to try it out. PAUSE! The next steps you take could be the difference between keeping your tile and grout nice and pretty, and a rather sad state of affairs....
The Flood & Suck Method Cleaning Doesn’t Truly Clean Your Carpets
At TruRinse Carpet Cleaning, we believe that everyone deserves a quality carpet cleaning at a time and price that works for you. And we want to always be providing the best possible cleanings we can. This company was created after our founder, Matt Ashdown, realized...
Should You Hire a Professional for Tile and Grout Cleaning
You love the look of the tile in your bathrooms, kitchen, and floors, but grout can get unsightly. So should you hire a pro for tile and grout cleaning? Since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, a recent survey found that 70 percent of people say cleaning and...
How Often Should You Get an Upholstery Cleaning
You may not think about cleaning your sofa until it gets a stain, so a deep upholstery cleaning might be in order. Here’s how often you should clean your upholstery. Every year, the furniture repair and reupholstery industry are worth more than $1.5 billion in the...
The Difference Between a Professional and a True Professional
A wise man once said that there is an art to everything. Take sweeping the floor as an example. The Basics of Sweeping a Floor are: 1. Get a broom with a long handle. 2. Brush your broom across the floor at a 45-degree angle to sweep up the dirt. 3....
10 Ways To Make Your Upholstery Last Longer
From your home to your office, you have upholstery all around you, like padded armchairs and couches. It’s not uncommon for the upholstery in your home and office to wear out over time for different reasons. As your upholstery cleaning experts here at TruRinse, we’re...
Utah Professional Tile & Grout Cleaning Tips
In the wake of Instagram Reels and TikTok, Pinterest and DIY-ers, there are a million and two ways to clean every square inch of your home. While many of these tips and tricks might be helpful, when it comes to tile and grout cleaning, a professional clean is best....
DIY Pet Stain Carpet Cleaner vs. Hiring a Professional
You love your dog, but sometimes they can have accidents that ruin a rug. So is a DIY pet stain carpet cleaner better than a professional cleaning service? In a 2022 U.S. survey of people in therapy, 47% said spending time with their pets also helps their mental...
Does Cleaning Carpets Make Them Dirtier?
Believe it or not, some people believe that cleaning carpets reduce your carpet's lifespan, or make them dirtier. The reality is that trying to deep clean your carpet without professional help can make your carpet dirtier over time. This is because not every homeowner...
How to Know its Time to Clean Your Tile & Grout
Knowing when it's time to clean your tile & grout can be tricky. We have a few ways that make it easy for you to know your tile is begging to be cleaned. At TruRinse, we have cleaned thousands and thousands of square feet of tile & grout, and we apply the...
How to Know if Your Carpet Cleaner is Actually Good at Cleaning
What makes a good carpet cleaner here in Utah? There are many carpet cleaners in Utah which can make it difficult to know which ones are actually good at carpet cleaning. Here are a few things to keep in mind when selecting the professional carpet cleaner for...
How to Get Your Home Ready for Easter
Spring has sprung, Easter will soon be here and it is time to get our homes ready for the Easter holiday. Easter is the second busiest holiday of the year and a time for inviting guests to come for a visit. Doing that deep spring cleaning is surely at the top of the...
How to Use the TruRinse Solution Spotter Bottle to Maintain Your Vehicle
Outside of your home, your vehicles are where you spend a good majority of your time. Driving to work, grocery shopping, picking the kids up from soccer practice, and taking your pets to the vet are all daily activities that invite dirt, mud, spills, and smells into...
How to Keep Your Furniture Looking New with Kids and Pets
Your home is a reflection of your life, you make your memories there, raise your kids, play with your pets and host family get togethers. Homes are meant to be lived in, not just looked at, unless you are in the Parade of Homes. You know your home is meant to be lived...
5 Reasons Why You Want a Professional to Clean Your Upholstery in Utah
You spend so much time finding the perfect furniture that will make your house into a home. You want it to match your personality, decor, and be comfortable. With all of the time and effort that is put into finding the perfect furniture pieces to accessorize your...
How to Get Your Home Ready for the Holidays
It happened rather quickly, but the holidays are upon us. Christmas music fills the air, the leaves have fallen, snow is beginning to dust the ground, shopping for gifts and presents has begun, and the end of another year is upon us. We know you won’t forget you need...
5 Ways to Pre-Treat Laundry with Our Spotter Bottle
Our clothes are a very important item in our lives. Clothes help us express ourselves, they help us feel confident for a night out or cozy for a night in, they help us stay warm, they help protect us, and they help us perform our day to day functions. Because our...
Why Work with a Tile Cleaning Service Here in Utah for Your Tile & Grout
If you can think back to how your tile looked when it was freshly laid, isn’t it beautiful? Specifically, the way your grout glowed and pulled the rest of the room together. It certainly may not cut it now. No matter how hard or long you scrub, you’re starting to...
How to Choose the Right Carpet Cleaner in Utah County
One of the very first things to look for in a carpet cleaner is experience, you want to make sure you are hiring experts who understand how it all works. We opened in 2010 giving our business 11 years here in Utah in the industry but our owner has more than 20 years...
What to Do to Help You Keep Your Home Clean this Fall?
It’s officially time where you can buy pumpkin bread at Kneaders, the 90 degree days are gone and the chilly days are upon us. With the cold front coming this means more time inside cozy by the fire drinking a fresh pumpkin spice frap from Starbucks. As amazing as...
The Science Behind Carpet Cleaning is Truly Powerful
Carpet Cleaners here in Utah seem to be a dime a dozen. But it’s important to know that price cannot be the only thing you use to determine who you should work with. There are a few factors to look for when it comes to choosing the right company. Are There...
7 Ways Your TruRinse Spotter Bottle Can Save the Day
As heroic as Superman, Batman, Captain America, and their other superhero friends might be, they have nothing on the superpowers of the TruRinse Solution in a Spotter Bottle. This amazing product can’t fly around the room or lift whole cars with one hand, but it can...
7 Factors to Consider When Hiring a Commercial Carpet Cleaning Company
There are nearly 32,000 carpet cleaning companies across the US. Don't rush to hire the first commercial carpet cleaning company you come across, though. Instead, use these tips to vet your options. Otherwise, you could end up hiring a company that takes shortcuts....
Carpet Cleaning Utah: 5 Reasons To Go With a Professional
Cleaning is a normal part of life. While you might need to clean some parts of your home daily or weekly, other parts don't require cleanings as often. When it comes to the carpet in your home, experts recommend deep-cleaning services every six to twelve months. If...
Why Hire a Professional Oriental Rug Cleaner?
Did you know that many oriental rugs can take years or decades to create? That's because these rugs aren't your typical off-the-rack floor coverings. Oriental rug designs incorporate special fibers and materials like wool and natural dyes. Many rug artisans use hand...
6 Common DIY Carpet Cleaning Mistakes That Damage Your Carpet
It’s common knowledge that anything you take care of properly is going to last longer than it would if not taken care of, and your carpet is no exception. Carpet cleaning is one of the most common DIY cleaning tasks that people try and do themselves in an effort to...
The Difference in Professional Carpet Cleaning
What could be hiding in your carpet? You might think the answer is obvious: dirt and dust. But is that all? There are all kinds of nasty things that can make their homes dirty carpeting. Everything from mold to bugs can hide out in your carpet. That's why professional...
Professional Tile and Grout Cleaning Service: Why It’s Worth It
On average, Americans spend about 90% of their time indoors. With the pandemic now going on, you can bet that this number has only increased. With so much foot traffic, your flooring might be looking a little worse for wear. This can be true even if you've kept up...
Utah Carpet Cleaning: Pet Owners’ Guide
Having a pet doesn't mean having a dirty carpet too. However, it's near impossible to keep a watchful eye on your furry best friend all the time. Even if you've potty trained your pet, teaching it to wipe its feet off is pretty much out of the question. While pet...
5 Steps to Take When You Spill On Carpet
Let’s face it, as much as you might try to keep your carpet squeaky clean, accidents are inevitable and can often be panic inducing. Spots and stains on your carpet are best resolved when they can be tackled right away, but it’s not a task that can or should be...
Should You Hire a Tile & Grout Cleaning Specialist?
Tile is a very popular flooring option here in Utah. It’s beautiful and incredibly durable, but as with any investment made in your home, it does require that it be cared for and maintained. Tile and grout, especially in areas where there is a lot of moisture, such...
9 Ways to Keep Your Home Clean & Fresh
Cleaning your house can feel like a drag and is likely the last thing you want to be doing after a long day’s work. But there are plenty of daily habits you can create to get little things done around the house that can have a significant impact on creating and...
Benefits of Commercial Carpet Cleaning for Your Business
The benefits of having clean carpets in your business space are often overlooked, ignored, or considered to cost too much money. But trust us when we say the benefits outweigh the cost. Professional carpet cleaning is a long-term investment that has a high return on...
5 Reasons to Work with a Professional Carpet Cleaner
Have you ever thought about the carpet in your home as an investment? One that requires routine maintenance, just like your kitchen appliances or your car. If not, you should start. Cleaning your carpets regularly not only extends the life and durability of your...
The Difference Between a Spot & a Stain
A spot and a stain, do you know the difference? Knowing this information could help you fix an accident instead of making it worse. We often hear people describe everything on their carpet as a spot, but rarely is that actually the case. Understanding the difference...
4 Ways to Clean Your Carpet & Why Steam Cleaning Your Carpets is Better
Carpet cleaning is one of the most in-demand services in Utah because carpets require regular professional cleaning. Many people get their carpets cleaned because it not only helps get rid of spots, but professional carpet cleaning will also help remove allergens,...
5 Ways to Know Its Time to Clean Your Carpets or Upholstery
With over 20 years of experience cleaning carpets here in Utah, TruRinse professionals have cleaned up a lot of spills, spots, and dirt. Frequently customers ask us when they should clean their carpets, upholstery, or area rugs. Below is a list of key indicators to...
How To Know Its Time To Get Your Carpet Cleaned
We see our carpets every day, but how many times do we think about how clean they are? In most households, carpet cleaning is one of those activities which is put off until it reaches an uncomfortable level. We might try rubbing away the stain with harsh chemicals, or...
How to Know It’s Time to Clean Your Couch or Your Favorite Chair
Have you ever come home after a long, stressful day of work, and sat down on your couch only to start sneezing? Or maybe you can’t relax because you start to notice a pungent smell wafting up from the surface of your cushions. While many of us may attempt to ignore...
How Often Should I Clean My Area Rugs
Do you often wonder if your area rugs are in need of cleaning? You are certainly not alone! It is one of the most frequently asked questions to rug manufacturers and carpet cleaners. They have one answer – you should clean your rugs at least once every year, but it...
4 Reasons Why Cleaning Pet Stains Should be Left to the Pros
Accidents happen to the best of us. Even for our furry friends. There is no doubt that as pet owners we have all come across a pet stain or two on our favorite rug or brand-new carpet. Frustration, and sometimes panic comes up as we race to get the spot cleaned up by...
5 Reasons to Use Steam Cleaning Carpet Cleaners
Carpet cleaning is one of those activities which can’t be compromised at any cost. For families or individuals who struggle with allergies or sensitivities to scents, steam cleaning is the healthiest and safest option. Steam cleaning is the only method that has been...
Why Is It Important To Get Professional Commercial Carpet Cleaning Services Regularly?
The use of various forms of carpeting are gradually becoming the order of the day, and this is because of the beauty it adds to any interior settings. Likewise, irrespective of the enhanced attractions offered, its usage over time makes it susceptible to dirt, which...
The Benefits Of Commercial Carpet Cleaning Services By TruRinse
Keeping your business clean and fresh is what every owner wants for their building. Carpets attract dust and dirt which results in bugs and mites if it's not cleaned properly. The carpets are also prone to stains due to spilled liquids which cause a bad odor over...
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