Your boss is like a fire extinguisher, putting out daily fires that need to be extinguished quickly before the problem spreads like wildfire.
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Editor’s note: This post was originally published on 5/11/18 and has been updated for accuracy and comprehension.
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When it comes to cleaning carpet, area rugs, tile, grout and natural stone, you need the job done right, the first time around.
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We understand that being in business is tough.
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Editor’s note: This post was originally published on 12/27/15 and has been updated for accuracy and comprehension.
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Editor’s note: This post was originally published on 11/23/16 and has been updated for accuracy and comprehension.
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If we had a dime for every time a business inquires about a mythical problem that can arise during commercial cleaning processes, we would have a dump truck full of dimes.
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"How much will it cost to clean my commercial flooring?” and “Will it come clean?" are frequently asked questions.
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There is something you never want to smell in your home: pet urine.
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The importance of commercial cleaning is often underestimated.
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Editor’s note: This post was originally published on 6/11/15 and has been updated for accuracy and comprehension.
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Crumbs on the kitchen counter, dust on the TV, gunk in the bathroom sink — We can't stand our houses when they are a mess. But the thought of spending an entire day cleaning it from top to bottom sends me running to the sofa for a nap. After all, in a …
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Which words do you associate with spring cleaning? Stress and Hard work? A dread-filled ordeal? Corporal Punishment???!! or just ‘Eww…Yuck’! Well, here we are to re-program your beliefs about spring cleaning the house by showing you how easy it can be to …
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Our reputation is an essential part of who we are. At Hammond Knoll, we take pride in serving our customers to the best of our ability. Click here for Tacoma's reviews. Or leave a review of your own for Bellevue, WA by clicking here. More than 78 years …
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Oriental rugs create an atmosphere of upscale beauty, artistry and elegance in your home that can’t be achieved with the average rug. Although these rugs set a high aesthetic standard, they also require a high standard care. Here are nine tips for …
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Clean carpet, area rugs, upholstery, tile, grout and stone can help sell a home Spring is the birth of new life; flowers, cherry blossoms, warm air and the scent of fresh cut grass.
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Oriental rugs are beautiful but they are not cheap. If you own one of these expensive beauties, it is advisable to put a few measures in place. Measures that will help extend the life of your rug and keep rug fading to a minimum.
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Oriental rugs require the highest level of knowledge to clean properly. The large variety of construction methods (hand tied, machine made, hand tufted, woven, natural or synthetic dyes) and yarn types (silk, wool, cotton, jute, acrylic, rayon, etc.) may …
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First of all, spring cleaning does not have to be an afterthought. In addition and although it is hard to believe, Spring is headed this way! Therefore, get yourself ready for warm weather by remembering what spring is all about -- with its bare …
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Our reputation is an essential part of who we are. At Hammond Knoll, we take pride in serving our customers to the best of our ability. Click here for Tacoma's reviews. Or leave a review of your own for Bellevue, WA by clicking here. More than 78 years …
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Holidays can make even the most rational person wish the man in the red suit had a magic potion with our name on it. With all the stress of cooking, preparation, and gifting, the last thing you want is to tackle is the mess left. If no one thought to …
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Want to add a splash of color to the interior of your home? An Oriental rug can complete the look of a room and draw your decor together into one seamless space. With styles hailing from Afghanistan, China, India, Iran, Tibet, Pakistan and Turkey, one …
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How to Start the New Year Fresh 1. Put away the holiday decorations in a timely manner 2. Look over your New Year's Resolution list 3. Focus on organization 4. Relax more 5. Clean your home 6. Reflect over the past year
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Rugs of all sorts are perfect for living room and dinning room areas and several other areas of your home. Heirloom oriental and area rugs add warmth, color and heaps of comfort to the floors of your home for you and your family. Therefore, small ones …
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It's down-right GROSS what lives in your carpet
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Sun Damage Most rug dyes are quite resistant to sun fading or bleaching. But let’s be real, sun means only one thing for carpets and rugs—sun fading. Ultraviolet rays are a powerful force of Nature. A rug will likely fade over time if used for years in a …
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Preparing Your Home For The Holidays | Professional Tile, Carpet And Rug Cleaning Tacoma Bellevue WA
Whether your guests are staying just for the day or will be overnight visitors, this holiday cleaning checklist will help make your home as inviting and comfortable as possible.
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First of all, our reputation is an essential part of who we are and what we do. At HammondKnoll, we take pride in serving our customers to the best of our ability. Our business would not be where it is without our customers. We know that the many loyal …
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Whether you have new carpet or have just had your carpet cleaned, maintenance is of the up most importance to extend the life of your carpet.
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It can be hard to keep track of everything when it comes to keeping your home maintained and clean. Creating an upkeep list which includes all of those little random jobs that need be done, is a great way to stay on top of things. You can split things …
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A home maintenance list to keep your home—and property—in good condition this winter. Fall is almost here. It’s that time to prepare your home for the cooler and more dormant months ahead. Autumn can be one of the busiest seasons for homeowners to …
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It's down-right GROSS what lives in your rugs
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We know just how important your area & oriental rugs are to you, because they’re just as important to us. Rug cleaning is an essential part of keeping a clean home.
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First of all, our reputation is an essential part of who we are and what we do. At HammondKnoll, we take pride in serving our customers to the best of our ability. Our business would not be where it is without our customers. We know that the many loyal …
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Avoid your tile and grout looking like this:
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Bringing an Oriental rug into your home can add culture. Furthermore, it can also add an aesthetic appeal. While bringing a magical feel to any room in the sacred spaces that we live in and raise our families. With styles hailing from India, Persia, …
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One of the most frequently asked questions our customer service team answers is; "what kind of carpet cleaning do you recommend?"
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"Expert Cleaning, Amazing Service." is our Motto! Trusted and referred for seven decades, Hammond Knoll is recognized as the largest full-service carpet, tile, furniture, area and oriental rug cleaning and restoration company in Tacoma, Bellevue and the …
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It is not a simple task for normal folks not trained in identifying rugs to know the distinction between an authentic handmade Oriental rug and a machine-made rug. Handwoven and hand knotted rugs are also known as Oriental rugs and are mostly …
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We take immense pride in the services we offer and the customers we have had the honor to serve. Please share your experience about Hammond Knoll on Google for Tacoma by clicking here and to like Bellevue's new Facebook page please clicking here! We use …
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Carpet, rugs, and upholstery, when properly cleaned and maintained, act as in-home air filters. Hammond Knoll’s cleaning services in Tacoma and Bellevue, WA ensure your carpets, rugs, and upholstery are helping create a clean and healthy environment for …
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Hardwoods get a filthy, beating, between heavy foot traffic, kids, food spills, dogs, goats, horses, pigs and chickens (okay probably not the last four).
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At Hammond Knoll, we appreciate your patronage and like to share our knowledge of the cleaning industry with our audience on social media, especially Facebook! To keep updated with the latest news, specials and happy home tips, please visit our Facebook …
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Before the "Tonight Show" first aired, before Disneyland saw it's first visitor, and even before the first Mcdonald's servered it's first hamburger, Cartozian & Sons was long established company in the Puget Sound area. Cartozian's was selling …
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Spring is almost here, which means it’s time to give your house a good scrubbing. Not sure where to start? Here are six tips and tricks to help make spring cleaning a breeze.
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Your home or office's indoor air quality can be improved by getting a Professional Carpet, Rug, Upholstery, Tile & Grout and Leather Cleaning from Hammond Knoll in the Greater Puget Sound Area. The following infographic explains the hazards in your …
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From the moment you call in to the moment we deliver your clean rug back to your home, HammondKnoll makes the process easy with our professional staff.
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We love hearing from our customers and wouldn’t want to miss the chance to improve our services. The process is simple and it only takes a few minutes of your time. Click Here to leave a review in Customer Lobby for Hammond Knoll and tell us a little bit …
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At Hammond Knoll, we appreciate your patronage and like to share our knowledge of the cleaning industry with our audience on social media, especially Facebook! To keep updated with the latest news, specials and happy home tips, please visit our Facebook …
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The holiday season is a magical time of year, filled with peace and goodwill toward men. But it also fills our homes with holiday decorations - many of which can increase the risk of fire, injury, or accident. Here’s a look at some of the most common …
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If you own a commercial building or a business, there may come a time when you start thinking about hiring a cleaning company. You may think about it and then put it off, thinking that maybe you don't really need one.
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Join us for a FREE seminar with Denise Frakes, Clutter Clearing & Life Coach
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December is upon us and it seems to be the busiest month of the year. And cleaning your home, just takes up too much of that precious time! Here are six tips to get your home sparkling and jolly:
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From the moment you call in to the moment we deliver your clean rug back to your home, Hammond Knoll makes the process easy with our professional staff. We will answer all of your rug cleaning questions, schedule a convenient time to pick up your rug, …
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Bring the spark back to your fireplace, kitchen, bath or any other hard surface area in your home.
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Maintaining upholstered furniture is easy to do while following these simple steps. They do not take much time and you can keep your sofa looking great year after year.
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Here are just a few of our favorites...our book club get togethers with our team are not only a great bonding experience but a chance for us to reflect, share and even sometimes hold each other accountable only to be better. Sometimes we read personal …
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One of the first things we do when looking at the potential repair/restoration of a rug, is determining whether or not the repair is worthwhile. The value of a piece can be discerned in a multitude of ways: perhaps you need a replacement value, an …
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Refresh your home, and your dog too!
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Frustrated? Is your tile looking dull, scratched or blah? Leave it to the experts, we've got a solution.
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Now that the kids are back to school and a “normal” schedule starts to fall into place, it’s time to turn attention to parts of the house that have been neglected. With summer barbeques & playing children bringing in dirt and grime almost to an end, …
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Oriental rugs require the highest level of knowledge to repair properly. The large variety of construction methods (hand tied, machine made, hand tufted, woven, natural or synthetic dyes) and yarn types (silk, wool, cotton, jute, acrylic, rayon, etc.) …
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Rotation – To insure even wear, your rug should be rotated once a year. Depending on the traffic, the rotation may vary from six months to two years. Varying the Pathways – When furniture is placed on the rug, it creates a natural pathway that is used …
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#$%@ happens...when it does it's good to know Knoll. Ever wake up to the sound of your dog throwing up in the middle of the night? Why pick the carpet and not the hardwood floors? Ever have the friend over...who proceeds to have a few too many glasses …
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Life Happens!
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We love hearing from our customers and wouldn't want to miss the chance to improve our services. The process is simple and it only takes a few minutes of your time. Click Here to leave a review in Customer Lobby for Hammond Knoll and tell us a little …
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Recommend Us To A Friend And Receive A $30 Visa Gift Card When They Use Our Service!* At Hammond Knoll, we appreciate your referrals. In fact, there is no greater compliment - and we would like to say "thank you" for the opportunity to solve your home …
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Messes aren't a bad thing if memories are made! But they still need cleaning up! We know that there are lots of choices out there when it comes to who to allow into your home when you are looking for someone to clean your valuable area rugs, furniture, …
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While we all enjoy the elegant look those tile and natural stone surfaces bring to our homes and businesses, most of us need help with cleaning and maintaining these types of surfaces. Here are some tips on how to keep those hard surfaces in tip top …
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Once spring cleaning is done, you've probably put the bleach away and your carpet and rugs have been cleaned by a professional carpet and rug cleaning company. Now that the temperature is rising, it’s time to get your home ready to enjoy in warm weather! …
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From the moment you call in to the moment we deliver your clean rug back to your home, Hammond Knoll makes the process efficient and easy with the help from our friendly and professional staff.
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We all love our pets, but do you know what they bring into your home?
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Leather furniture looks good no matter what style your home's decor is, however to keep its visual appeal and to extend it's life, leather needs to be maintained. From leather cleaning, to repair and restoration, taking care of your leather furniture …
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Judy B. said on April 19, 2016 in Customer Lobby:
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The indoor air quality in your home may be affecting your health and the health of your family members. Being that, the average time a person spends indoors is 90% and indoor air quality is much worse than outdoor air quality these days. Regular …
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Hammond Knoll talks about the beneficial reasons for allergy-treatment. The revolutionary anti-allergen treatment program called Responsible Care System that can be safe, affordable and easily reduce allergen levels by 90% or more!
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At Hammond Knoll we do wash Tuesday & Friday - here is a peak into our operation as we cut through the grime and the grit and restore rugs to their original allure! Our process is unique and each rug is carefully prepared for it's appropriate washing …
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Every Friday we take time to thank those around us, give honor to our co-workers and hang with friends. It is our heart at Hammond Knoll to serve others and seek to find that synergy that is often times only activated through mutual respect and …
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At Hammond Knoll, we care about people - so naturally we take care of the people that walk through our doors, choose our services and work with us!
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If you have tile and grout in your home, as most of us do, you may be wondering what is living in it and what effect it can have on your family's health. Grout is porous and because of this, minute particles lodge themselves into the pores providing a …
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Dry cleaning methods do not include using water of any kind to rinse or wash your Oriental and specialty rugs. Dry chemicals are applied to the surface of the rug where they remain and form a residue. This residue will attract dust and dirt making the …
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How can you keep your rugs and carpets clean when every time your door opens the deluge of dirt and grime wants to sneak in – in children’s shoes, on pets’ paws, on the feet of guests, and so on?! Here are some handy tips to help keep your rugs clean(er):
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Hammond Knoll has been offering expert carpet, tile and area rug cleaning for over 74 years for both residential & commercial jobs. Our motto is Expert Cleaning, Amazing Service.
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Maintaining upholstered furniture is easy to do while following these few simple steps. They do not take much time and you keep your sofa looking great year after year.
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It is vital to your business that you keep your company clean. That is one of the first things that a potential customer notices. There could be trash in the corners, smudges on the wall or, worst of all, filthy and dull floors. You may be thinking …
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To continue with the video series and to show our dedication to the community, we would like to highlight the Gig Harbor Basket Brigade successes this past Thanksgiving! It took 441 volunteers to distribute 848 food baskets that fed 3,328 people, 270 …
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When it comes to your business, you likely look for ways to save money. Running a business can be expensive and finding those areas where you can save money without cutting corners is important. You may have never considered how much cleaning your office …
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Hammond Knoll has started a video series to share family stories and showcase our personality of hard work and dedication to the community. Our customers are like family to us here in Tacoma, Washington and we are so thankful to have the opportunity to …
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Have houseguests coming? Get a handle on the holidays with these great ideas for keeping dirt and chaos under control with company in mind.
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Hiring a commercial carpet cleaning company is always a great way to protect your carpets and keep your office or business clean and allergen free. However, do you know what questions to ask prospective service providers?
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Leather furniture looks good no matter what style your home's decor is, however to keep its visual appeal and to extend it's life, leather needs to be maintained. From leather cleaning, to repair and restoration, taking care of your leather furniture …
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Approximately 40 million people in the U.S. suffer from indoor and outdoor allergies, which can be caused by allergens ranging from pet dander and mold spores to ragweed and pollen. The cold, dry air of fall and winter irritate many allergy sufferers, …
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Dentists aren't the only ones who dread Halloween. Your carpets and rugs do too. It doesn't matter how careful you are, if you have kids or grandkids running around with bags of candy, chances are one of those pieces is bound to go from mouth to carpet …
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A rug’s pile refers to the density of fibers. The pile height or thickness of the rug and the length of the fibers in the weave combined determine the pile of a rug. They can range from a flat/short pile or long and shaggy.
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If you have ever stepped into your bath or shower only to realize that you have build up on your tiles and grout, you may have wondered what is the best way to clean your tiles and grout.
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Don't take our word for it. See what our customers have to say! "Great service in timely manner. Arrived on time and throughly explained service. Carpets looks great and chair which had to be cleaned at store looks wonderful. Very professional. Would …
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If you have beautiful area rugs spread throughout your home or workplace, you may have tried DIY area rug cleaning, or you hired someone to clean them only to find that you now have damage to your beautiful rug.
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Tile cleaning is really no fun, getting down on your hands and knees, or crouching for hours scrubbing at tiles can be just plain boring. Often its a job that gets left behind because we just don't want to do it.
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Some people consider rug cleaning to be a DIY activity. However, there are some things you should consider before attempting to clean your rug yourself:
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Your rugs and carpets are the biggest filter in your home and just like your air conditioning filter they filter out airborne soils that pass through them. Keeping these objects properly cleaned and maintained is vitally important to your health. What …
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It can be hard to keep track of everything when it comes to keeping your home maintained and clean. Creating an upkeep list which includes all of those little random jobs that need be done, is a great way to stay on top of things. You can split things …
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Your businesses image is important, and so is the health of your staff. Regular carpet cleaning can keep your carpets looking good and reduce the build-up of dirt and pollen, which can wreak havoc with those in your building. The problem that many …
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When it comes to your business, you likely look for ways to save money. Running a business can be expensive and finding those areas where you can save money without cutting corners is important. You may have never considered how much cleaning your office …
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If you have just purchased a leather couch or chair and you are wondering what the best way to go about leather cleaning is, we have some tips to help. Leather furnishing is often a big investment and correct leather cleaning practices can prolong the …
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If you own a commercial building or a business, there may come a time when you start thinking about hiring a cleaning company. You may think about it and then put it off, thinking that maybe you don't really need one.
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Hiring a tile and grout cleaning company to maintain your floors, or to rejuvenate old tiled floors can be a great idea. Professional tile cleaning services can produce results that no amount of hand-scrubbing ever could, breathing fresh life into old, …
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Area rugs are perfect for living room and dinning room areas to add warmth, color and comfort to the floors of your home. Small ones make great entryway décor and ones for the bathroom provide comfort to the feet as you get cleaned up. The places and …
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You may have never thought about commercial carpet cleaning, however whether it is only your staff stepping on your carpets or it is both staff and customers it is a good bet that your carpet sees high amount of foot traffic every day. While vacuuming …
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Whether you have just spilt a glass of tea on your carpet or you have a set-in stain that just won't budge, there are simple tips that you can use in order to help with carpet stain removal. The best time to clean a stain is right after the accident has …
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It is vital to your business that you keep your company clean. That is one of the first things that a potential customer notices. There could be trash in the corners, smudges on the wall or, worst of all, filthy and dull floors. You may be thinking …
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Carpeting a complete commercial space can be expensive, so looking after the carpet already installed is a smart investment in the long term. Commercial cleaning services can help your carpet stay clean, and looking new, throughout its lifespan.
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Leather furniture looks good no matter what style your home's decor is, however to keep its visual appeal and to extend it's life, leather needs to be maintained. From leather cleaning, to repair and restoration, taking care of your leather furniture …
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The importance of commercial carpet cleaning is often underestimated. Dirty carpets can have a bigger impact on companies and their employees than most people realize. A successful business has to consider not just the appearance of their building, but …
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Hiring a commercial carpet cleaning company is always a great way to protect your carpets and keep your office or business clean and allergen free. However, do you know what questions to ask prospective service providers?
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