March 2019 Published exclusively for clients of COMPANY _ NAME

Regular vacuuming is the most effective way to prolong the life of your carpets . By removing dry particles , you help prevent premature wear caused by abrasive soils grinding away at carpet fibers . A good quality vacuum cleaner does more than prevent abrasive damage to your carpet . The right vacuum also helps remove pollutants and contaminants from your home .

All vacuum cleaners use some kind of motor to turn fans that produce air flow . This airflow carries soils into a collection a canister or bag . The air must then be filtered before it is exhausted back into your home ’ s environment . This is the basic function of all vacuum cleaners . But not all vacuums are created equal . Some are better at filtering small particles than others .

Particles are measured in microns . A micron is one millionth of a meter . The smallest particle that the human eye can see is about 25 microns in diameter . Some vacuum cleaners filter particles as small as . 3 microns . Many vacuum cleaners allow much larger particles to get through .

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ABC Cleaning & Restoration Team Spotlight

Meet Ken Brown !

Ken has been with ABC Cleaning & Restoration for 5 years . He takes great pride in offering his clients the very best in the cleaning of carpets , tile and upholstery . Ken is an IICRC Master Textile Cleaner , the highest designation achievable for cleaning . Ken is originally from Philadelphia PA , but has made Anytown his home since 2012 . He and his wife , Mandy have twin 3-year old boys .