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Sams Team Helps the Show Go on at Stifel Theatre in St. Louis

The Sams team recently had the opportunity to put our expertise to work in a legendary live performance venue, the Stifel Theatre in downtown St. Louis. The 3,100-seat main theatre was completed in 1934 as an opera house component of the larger Municipal Auditorium complex, including the 9,300-seat Convention Hall that later became known as Kiel Auditorium. Today, the Stifel Theatre opera house is all that remains of the original complex.

Shuttered in May 1991, the opera house sat vacant for two decades. A historic $78.7 million renovation restored it to its original splendor and added state-of-the-art upgrades in 2011. Having welcomed legendary names like Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, Bob Dylan, and the Rolling stones through the years, today the opera house still attracts some of the biggest and brightest stars in music, theatre, and comedy.

Stifel Theatre view of the stage from the gallery

 

While closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, Stifel Theatre management reached out to The Sams team to perform a thorough steam cleaning using our truck-mounted units and apply SCOTCHGARD for future protection. In addition, while not being used, the theatre had become home to some moths we needed to remove and prevent from returning.

Everything that makes a building like the Stifel Theatre grand and spectacular- particularly its size and age, also present some challenges when cleaning. In addition to the main theatre, the Stifel theatre gallery view from the stagebuilding boasts numerous other spaces where they host weddings and corporate events. In a building this size, it’s important that everyone knows what areas they’re responsible for, so nothing gets missed. The theatre also has wool carpet, which needs to be treated differently than a standard synthetic carpet. Precautions must be taken with the heat and the soap we use to prevent the carpet from buckling or sustaining any damage.

Sams deployed a crew of 12, with six van-mounted carpet cleaning machines for this commercial carpet cleaning project. We worked hand-in-hand in partnership with Stifel Theatre’s management and maintenance team. With a project of this size, it takes a team effort to ensure every detail is attended to and the client’s expectations are met. In total, the crew spent five days on site. We treated spots and stains, thoroughly cleaned every inch of carpet in the theatre as well as some of the seats, and did a moth repellent treatment to remove eggs and prevent moths from returning.

Our team was able to come in and systematically approach the job, recognizing and treating areas that needed additional attention to remove stains as we went. We take an immense amount of pride in our work every day. But to be trusted on a job like this is extra special. The Stifel Theatre is a place where our team goes throughout the year to make memories with family and friends. It’s a building with a million intricate details, designed to inspire awe and wonder when you walk through the door. Helping them maintain its beauty was a true privilege and honor for the Sams team.

Sams vans at Stifel theatre with the gateway arch in the background

 

From ornate and historical landmarks to office buildings in business parks, Sams Carpet Service is the first number to call for your commercial carpet and upholstery cleaning needs, as well as specialty services like air duct cleaning. Our services are tailored to the unique needs of you and your space. Call us today to get started!

Can You Use Laundry Detergent to Clean Carpet?

As you might imagine, sometimes we get questions from customers debating between hiring a professional and taking the DIY route to cleaning carpets, tile and grout, and upholstered furniture. One of those questions is:

“Can’t I just use laundry soap to clean my carpet?”

The short answer is “No.” But that’s typically followed up with a “Why not?”

So today we’re going to detail the three biggest reasons why cleaning your carpet with laundry detergent is not a good idea.

Laundry Detergents aren’t Formulated for Carpet Cleaning

Would you use body wash to clean your dishes? Or dishwasher tablets in a washing machine?

Of course not!

Cleaning solutions are specifically formulated to clean and not damage the machines they’re used in and the material they’re treating. Laundry soap is designed to be used in washing machines to clean clothing. Using it to clean your carpets can damage owned or rented cleaning equipment and the carpet you’re trying to preserve.

It’s also important to note that not all laundry detergent contains the same ingredients. That means they create variable levels of foam and have a wide spectrum of rinsing requirements.

There’s a Difference Between ‘Smells Clean” and “Is Clean”

If you do decide to take the chance of using a laundry detergent, what you won’t be able to see right away is the residue that is left behind. But it won’t take long for that residue to begin attracting dirt. Cleaning your carpet with laundry detergent could ultimately result in a dirtier carpet, defeating the whole purpose and wasting valuable time and money.

It’s Not Worth the Risk

We get it! We love to save a buck when we can too. But in this case, it’s just not worth it. Your carpet is a major investment in your home. Professional cleaning is a cost-effective way to protect that investment for the long haul.

Call the Sams team instead. Chances are, professional carpet cleaning isn’t as expensive as you think. And it’s way less expensive than replacing carpet that was damaged by cutting corners with rented equipment and laundry detergent.

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Allergies at Work: How to Reduce Allergens in the Workplace

“It’s just allergies.”

It’s a familiar refrain this time of year as those who suffer with seasonal allergies explain away our sneezing fits, tired eyes, and tissue hoarding to concerned coworkers. But just allergies probably isn’t the right way to explain something that can lead to miserable days and sleepless nights for weeks at a time. While not contagious, allergy symptoms can be every bit as disruptive and insufferable as a cold to the person experiencing them.

So what can you do to create a healthier workplace environment? These four tips can help to keep your workplace cleaner and your team in tip top shape.

Make it Easy for Employees to Keep Personal Workspaces Clean

Minimizing allergens in the workplace starts with ensuring each employee takes the responsibility to keep their immediate workspace clean at all times. Make sure employees are reminded of this responsibility and have wipes and other cleaning supplies readily available for them to use. One of the most typical office allergens is dust. Regularly committing time to wiping down surfaces and equipment at least once a week can make a big difference.

Help Your HVAC Filter Do Its Job

Airflow is essential to removing allergens and pollutants from the air. Air that is stagnant never makes it to the filter in your HVAC system. Make sure your building’s vents are open and unobstructed by furniture or boxes. Creating an environment where air can flow freely will help the filter in your HVAC system do its job.
While airflow is a good thing, it depends on where the air is coming from. Open windows will increase airflow, but they also introduce pollen into the air inside your building. Your best bet for using air circulation to minimize allergens is a clean and unobstructed HVAC system.

Clean What Can’t Be Seen

Speaking of your HVAC system, when is the last time you took a close look at the vents and air ducts in your building? You wouldn’t believe the amount of dust and dirt that builds up over time, restricting airflow and leading to a constant and steady stream of airborne allergens. Sams has a high-powered, truck-mounted system designed to completely clear dust and debris from your vents. Using a rotating brush to scrub the vents, the system removes any build up as well. Best of all? There’s no cleanup required when we’re done. The system pulls the dirt out of your building to a collection container in the truck outside.

Professionally Clean Carpet and Upholstery

The carpet and upholstered furniture in your office acts like a trap for dust and all sorts of other airborne pollutants. It’s important that the carpeted floors be vacuumed regularly, but that’s not enough. The vacuum won’t pick up all the allergens, and in some cases will only agitate them.

In addition to helping your workplace look its best, professional carpet and upholstery cleaning is also a great solution for ridding your building of pollutants that activate employees’ allergies. The Sams team uses the latest technology and techniques and skilled professional technicians to hit the reset button on allergens, dirt, and grime in your company’s carpet.

Sams is Your Partner in the Fight Against Allergens

You don’t have to go it alone in your fight to minimize allergens from your workplace. The Sams team has a history of helping companies in the St. Louis area provide a safe, clean environment for their employees, and we can help you too. Contact us today to talk through strategies for keeping your workplace looking its best and your team feeling healthy and productive.

Three Reasons to Have Your Couch or Sofa Professionally Cleaned

How long has it been since you’ve had your couch or other upholstered furniture professionally cleaned? While many people know and understand the value of professional carpet cleaning, keeping the sofa clean isn’t on most people’s radar. But it should be. The same pollutants and allergens that affect your carpet also affect your couches and chairs. In this article, we’ll detail the three biggest reasons to call Sams to schedule professional cleaning for your upholstered furniture.

Reason #1: Professional Cleaning Extends the Life of Your Couch

The biggest and most beneficial reason to have your furniture professionally cleaned is an economical one. While wear and tear is a natural part of any piece of furniture’s lifecycle, replacing it can be an expensive, and often unnecessary, solution. The Sams team specializes in bringing worn and dingy furniture, that customers were prepared to discard, back to life. We provide the same level of care and attention to detail when we work with your furniture as we do when cleaning your carpets. How much could you save by getting five or ten more years out of your furniture before replacing it?

Reason #2: Prevent Damage from Cleaning Incorrectly

Not all upholstered furniture pieces are created equally. In fact, there is a myriad of fabric and construction choices furniture makers can use when designing and building their products. And the choices they make dictate how the furniture needs to be cleaned. Using the improper method to attempt to clean the couch on your own could result in permanent and irreversible damage. Leave the decisions (and the work) to the professionals. The Sams team will thoroughly inspect your couch to determine the appropriate cleaning method, and then tackle the project correctly.

Reason #3: It Reduces Allergens Hiding in Your Furniture

Just like your carpet and every other piece of fabric in your home, your upholstered sofa is like a magnet for dust, dirt, pet hair, and other potentially harmful allergens that could be making you sick. Furniture traps pollutants you can’t see. Every time you sit or lay down to relax, the pressure of your body weight reduces and activates those allergens into the air. Professional sofa cleaning from Sams is like a big reset button for your upholstered furniture.

Bring Your Couch or Sofa Back to Life with Sams

Fortunately for you, there’s a team right here in the St. Louis area who has spent decades helping homeowners extend the life of their furniture with professional cleaning services. The Sams team has the knowledge and materials to safely and completely clean your upholstered furniture. Contact us today to learn more and schedule your cleaning.

How to Keep Your Home Office Clean

In March 2020, many office workers throughout the St. Louis area became remote workers seemingly overnight. Many of us set up makeshift office spaces to accommodate our temporary arrangement, planning to be back in the office in the weeks ahead.

Fast forward a year and many of us are still working from home with plans to continue on a permanent or hybrid basis. If you’re working from home, you likely spend more waking time in your home office than you do in any other room in your house. Keeping it clean and sanitized should be a priority for both your physical and mental health.

Let’s explore three actions you can take today to instantly improve quality of life and work/life balance with your home office.

Declutter and Dedicate Space

If your home office is in a multi-purpose room, it’s important that each purpose have its own dedicated space. While there’s been a good deal of debate over the years, studies have now shown that clutter leads to lost time and can impact our cognition, emotions, behavior, decision-making, and relationships.

Aside from the psychological impacts, it’s simply impossible to keep a space clean without keeping it tidy. Go through your workspace and look for items that you don’t need to do your job. If there’s no reason for the item to be in the space, remove it. A simple first step to keeping your home office clean is reducing the number of items that need to be cleaned or moved to do the job.

Set Aside Time for Cleaning

With all the use your home office is getting, you may find that your normal cadence for house cleaning simply isn’t enough to keep your office space clean, sanitized, and tidy. Dedicating just 15 minutes a day a few times per week, to micro-cleanings can make all the difference. This time could be used for a quick run of the vacuum on carpets and furniture, dusting surfaces and decorations, or wiping down light switches and computer components. However you choose to use it, scheduling time to clean a little bit of your home office at a time will make upkeep more manageable.

If you’re spending less time in your commute, reprioritizing some of that time for office cleaning will of a long way toward creating a cleaner work environment without it becoming a major project.

Commit to Regular Professional Carpet, Rug, and Upholstery Cleaning

The single biggest factor that determines how frequently your carpets need to be cleaned is traffic. If you’re up and down and in and out of your home office several times throughout the day, your carpet could be getting dirty without you even realizing it. Factor in accidental spills while eating and drinking at your desk, and you can understand why having your carpet cleaned on a regular basis by the Sams team can make a big difference in its life and longevity.

You don’t have to have all the carpet in your house cleaned every time we come. If you typically have your carpets cleaned annually, you could identify three rooms that might need a six-month touchup each year in between your regular cleanings. Sams offers specials for multi-room cleanings that you can take advantage of.

Beyond carpets, the Sams team can also help with the furnishings and décor in your home office. We offer area rug cleaning services with pickup and delivery. If you have a soft chair or couch you use for breaks or reading through proposals and projects, our team has the talent and tools to keep your upholstered furniture clean and looking its best as well.

There are upsides and downsides to working from home. But taking a proactive approach to keeping your home office clean and tidy will allow you to begin each day prepared to do your best work.

3 Reasons to Clean Carpets Before Selling Your Home

In case you haven’t heard, the real estate market in greater St. Louis (and across the country) is hot right now. Interest rates remain low and prices are rising at an unprecedented rate. Many sellers are seeing multiple offers at or above asking price as millennials are reaching the prime homebuying age and people begin considering what they want from their home in a post-COVID-19 world.

With inventories low, now is an ideal time to take advantage of market conditions and list your home for sale. But while it’s a seller’s market, getting top dollar still requires showing up well. Let’s explore three reasons why carpet cleaning from Sams should be a priority before you list your home for sale.

People Notice Flooring

First and foremost, the real estate market is incredibly dependent on first impressions. To fully take advantage of a seller’s market, it’s still important put your home’s best foot forward. You might be able to cover up some blemishes in your listing photos. But when potential buyers come to look at your home, it’s important for them to see themselves starting the next stage of their lives there. If your carpet looks worn or stained, buyers are going to notice. Those types of impressions stick with people when they decide whether or not to make an offer, and for how much.

People notice flooring. Present a clean canvas people can imagine building their lives upon with professionally cleaned carpets. If some areas of your home also have tile and grout, you may have noticed it doesn’t have that same sparkle it used to. Sams can also bring your hard surfaces back to life with our professional tile and grout cleaning services.

More Affordable than New Carpet

While there is some expense associated with carpet cleaning, it’s only a small fraction of the cost of replacing the carpet completely. And oftentimes, the carpet cleaning process can replicate the look and feel of new carpet. Preparing a home for sale is really an exercise in minimizing expense while maximizing value. Carpet cleaning allows you to reap many of the advantages of new carpet, without taking on the expense. Even if your carpet is damaged in a few spots, it can often be repaired much more affordably than it can be replaced.

Another advantage clean carpet has over new carpet is a little less obvious. But if you’ve ever walked into a newly carpeted room, you likely remember the strong smell of chemicals that can take weeks or months to go away. Carpet shampoo not only leaves your carpets looking magnificent, but also smelling great for open houses or showings.

There Are No Guarantees Even in a Seller’s Market

No matter the market conditions, your goal as a seller is to get the best possible price for your home. The appearance of the home will influence your listing price, which will ultimately influence the size and number of offers you receive. Just because it’s a seller’s market doesn’t necessarily mean sellers can ignore aesthetics. Carpet cleaning is a relatively modest investment that can make a big difference in the appearance and perceived value of your home.

Sams Carpet Cleaning & Repairs cares about the people we serve. We understand that the purchase and sale of a home is among the biggest transactions our clients will ever experience, and we want to help ensure you walk away with the best possible experience. So before you contact your real estate agent, reach out to the Sams team to make your home show-ready.

What to Do When You Discover a Burst Water Pipe

When the worst of winter weather comes to town, the risk of water freezing and pipes bursting comes with it. There are number of very effective steps you can take to prevent water pipes from bursting. But even those aren’t completely fail-safe. If you discover a burst water pipe in your home, there’s little time to sit around and think about how to approach it. You need to move quickly to address the issue and minimize damage.

Here are the 4 steps you should begin taking immediately when you discover a burst pipe in your home.

Step 1: Turn Off the Water Supply and Identify the Leak

When you discover a burst pipe in your home, your first priority should be to stop the flow of water through the pipes. To do this, find the main water shut-off valve. This valve is typically located in a basement or crawlspace, near your water heater. Once your water supply has been turned off, you will still have pressurized water in your pipes. To relieve the pressure and drain the water, open the faucets throughout your home. This is a critical step to preventing additional freezing.

Water from the burst water pipe can sometimes come into contact with electricity. Before entering any flooded area in your home, turn off the power and ensure that the structure of the area you’re entering is sound.

Step 2: Call a Licensed Plummer to Fix the Burst Pipe

The moment you’ve discovered a burst water pipe isn’t the time to debate whether or not you need professional help. You do. A professional plumber will assess the burst pipe and determine if repair or replacement is the most appropriate course of action.

Step 3: Remove Items from the Area to Prevent Additional Damage

After you’ve turned off the water supply and contacted a professional to address the burst pipes, it’s time to mitigate additional damage to furniture or other materials in the room. Some items will be salvageable, and others will not. Items you keep should be wiped down with a clean cloth to remove any moisture.

Sams has put together a list of Quick Action Safe Water Clean-Up Tips at the bottom of this page to ensure you’re taking the right safety precautions before cleaning up after a burst pipe or other water related emergency.

Step 4: Contact Sams for Restoration

Burst water pipes can put you and your family in greater risk of mold and mildew exposure if you don’t correctly address the water damage. Sams provides 24-hour water damage restoration services to home and business owners in St. Charles and St. Louis Counties. That means no matter when you discover your burst pipe, you can reach out to our team at 636-949-8229.

Our technicians are formally trained in water restoration and have the experience and knowledge to quickly remove water from the air and building materials in your home, reducing the chances of mold and mildew. Our company is fully insured with an emphasis in Liability and Mold. We can work directly with your insurance company, or provide a competitive proposal if water restoration isn’t included in your insurance policy.

After the restoration process, we can also identify and advise on the construction repairs needed to return your home to its prior condition. When a water pipe busts, time is of the essence. Acting quickly can minimize the risk of further damage and health issues for you and the people you care about.

5 Tips to Prevent Pipes from Bursting in Cold Weather

Between freezing rain, snow, and low temperatures, the winter brings with it plenty of reasons to look forward to spring and summer. Among the most frightening risks we face this time of year is the possibility of pipes in your home or business bursting. Burst pipes bring water damage and major unplanned expenses.

While there’s no way to guarantee you won’t have a water pipe burst on the coldest days of the year, there are a few preventative measures you can take in advance to minimize the odds.

5 Tips to Prevent Pipes from Bursting in Cold Temperatures

Tip #1: Keep at-risk pipes warm

When temperatures dip, the pipes most at risk of bursting in your home are those near outside walls or windows. One way to prevent bursting is to keep those pipes warm. Insulating accessible pipes is a relatively affordable and practical way to keep them warm enough to prevent bursting. There are a number of other products available too, including heat tape and electric heating cable designed to keep pipe temps up and minimize the risk of freezing and bursting.

Tip #2: Allow warm air to circulate

Most people don’t consider the pipes under their kitchen or bathroom sinks to be at risk of bursting. After all, they’re inside your home where you’re keeping the temperatures nice and toasty. But because they’re frequently located along exterior walls and spend most of their time behind closed cupboard doors, they do face the risk of freezing. On the coldest days of the year, it’s a good idea to open up cupboard doors to allow the heat from your home in to warm the pipes. We also recommend keeping your interior house doors open to encourage warm air circulation throughout your home.

Tip #3: Run your faucets at a trickle on cold days

Have you ever noticed that lakes freeze before rivers in the winter? That’s because one of the best ways to prevent water from freezing is to keep it moving. If you have exposed pipes at risk of bursting, determine which faucets they are distributing water to. Once you’ve identified the faucets, turn them on and leave them on. Even running water at a trickle on a cold day can keep it moving through the pipes enough to prevent freezing and bursting.

Tip #4: Keep the building’s internal temperature up

A penny saved is a penny earned. We get it. But one of the most dangerous things you can do on the coldest days of the year is dial back your thermostat to keep your furnace from running nonstop. The few dollars you save on heating bills will not add up to enough to cover the cost of a burst pipe. If you’re planning to be away from home for multiple consecutive days in the winter, do not turn your furnace off while you are gone. Experts recommend you keep your thermostat no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit to prevent a plumbing disaster while you’re away.

Tip #5: Keep cold air out

Cold air is the enemy when it comes to preventing your pipes from bursting. So any steps you can take to keep it from entering your home will protect your plumbing system. Add insulation to attics, basements, and crawl spaces. Look for openings around windows and doors and seal any cracks or gaps where cold air can make it into your home.

What to Do if a Pipe Bursts

Sometimes, even when you’ve taken all the precautions, the unthinkable happens. If you do identify a burst pipe in your home, your first call should be to a local licensed plumber who can diagnose the issue, repair the pipes, and prevent further damage.

Your second call should be to the Sams team. Our professional water damage restoration services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. We’ve perfected the water damage restoration process and know exactly how to safely clean up existing damage without causing additional harm. The Sams team has helped families and businesses throughout St. Charles County and the St. Louis region make the best out of a bad day, and we can help you too.

Dos and Don’ts of Cleaning Red Wine Spills on Carpet

There’s nothing quite like a glass of red wine to take the edge off and decompress after a long and stressful day. That is until a stray elbow or inattentive pet sends that red wine flying and a carpet spill adds to your workload and worry. In most cases, a red wine stain can be removed from carpet, but there are dos and don’ts to follow to make sure you get the stain out without making it worse.

DO: Act quickly to remove the red wine stain

Time is of the essence. The longer the red wine has to seep into your carpet, the more difficult it will be to remove. Start by blotting the area with a white or light-colored cloth to remove as much of the liquid as quickly as possible. To blot, apply downward pressure with the heel of your hand to absorb as much of the red wine as possible.

DON’T: Rub the stain into the carpet

There’s a fine line between gently blotting and rubbing. Instead of pulling the red wine out of the carpet, rubbing the spill will cause it to seep further into the carpet, increasing the likelihood of irreversible damage. You also want to avoid using towels with a color or a print. The dye from the towel could transfer to your carpet leaving you with additional unintentional staining.

DO: Use high quality products intended to clean red wine carpet stains

If you’re a past Sams customer, you’ve received a free bottle of Outta Sight spot remover. There’s a reason we give this to all our customers: it works and it’s formulated to get the job done without damaging your carpet. Follow the instructions on the bottle to gently and safely remove the red wine spill from your carpet.

DON’T: Reach for readily available over-the-counter products

When standing face to face with a red wine spill, your first instinct is to take care of the mess. Sometimes that can cause you to reach for a readily available chemical in your cleaning supply stash. Resist that temptation. If you don’t have Outta Sight spot remover on hand, try using warm water in a spray bottle and blotting the stain with a white rag. Definitely don’t use any cleaning solutions that aren’t intended for use on carpets. Even the carpet cleaning chemicals you find in stores are typically low-quality, and can end up doing more harm than good.

DO: Call Sams Carpet Cleaning and Repairs

The best solution is to enlist the help of a professional. We work with carpet every day, so we understand the impact of specific spills and know how to approach the spot without damaging the carpet or leaving behind a residue that attracts additional dirt and soil.

DON’T: Take on a stubborn red wine carpet stain alone

If the safe DIY solutions we’ve suggested above don’t get the job done for you, don’t make the problem worse by trying more drastic cleanup measures. The carpet in your home is a major investment. Making the wrong move in cleaning a red wine spill could cause permanent damage leading to unnecessary cost of repair or replacement.

Accidents happen and are often unpredictable. But you don’t have to live with a permanent reminder of them. When an accidental red wine spill happens to you, you’ve got a team of experts on your side. Contact the Sams team to turn your would-be wine stain into a distant memory.

St. Louis Companies Prioritizing Disinfection for a Healthy Workplace

In their recent State of the St. Louis Workforce report, St. Louis Community College revealed that among the many operational changes that St. Louis area businesses have made in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, increased commercial cleaning and disinfection leads the way. In fact, 75% of companies surveyed report that enhanced workplace cleaning and disinfection are a top priority as they aim to provide a safe workplace and keep their staff healthy.

Affects of COVID-19 on St. Louis workplace behaviors

 St. Louis Community College “State of the St. Louis Workforce” 2020 Report.

Every year, the winter months bring with them drier air, allowing viruses to transmit more easily, and increasing the likelihood of getting sick at work. This year, that danger extends beyond the typical cold and flu concerns. In this blog, we’ll explore the role you can play in ensuring a safer and healthier workplace for your team by making disinfection services from Sams a part of your operational plan.

Clean is No Longer Clean Enough

Traditional commercial cleaning services take care of vacuuming and dusting, as well as cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, and other common areas, and then call it a day. While this approach is a fantastic way to make your office look its best, it doesn’t necessarily get the job done when it comes to killing viruses and reducing the spread of infection.

That’s where the team at Sams comes in. Our commercial disinfection process uses high powered ULV disinfecting fog with an EPA-certified broad spectrum disinfectant and virucide to remove all contaminants from both the air and surfaces in your facility. The end result is a safer working environment and a workforce that knows you care about their wellbeing.

How the Disinfection Process Works

As a locally owned and operated IIRC certified firm, Sams has been disinfecting commercial spaces in the St. Louis area for more than 30 years. Our commercial disinfection process is really a finishing touch to your already established cleaning routine. Prior to our arrival for disinfection services, it’s important that all hard surfaces be wiped down with disinfectant, all carpets, drapes and upholstered materials be vacuumed, and hard floors be swept and mopped with a disinfecting cleaning solution. Remove everything from the counters. Any food, coffee pots, and utensils that are exposed openly should be stored in a safe closed area.

Once on site, our team will professionally deep clean and disinfect all carpeting and upholstery. We’ll also provide a thorough cleaning of the air ducts and vents in the building to minimize contaminants lingering in your HVAC system. We’ll then move on to cleaning tile and grout. Finally, we’ll use our high-powered foggers with EPA-registered disinfectant spray to completely decontaminate the area. After we’ve completed the disinfection process, there’s a recommended four hour vacancy period before people can return so that the disinfectant properly settles into all surfaces.

Contact the St. Louis’ Area’s Commercial Disinfection Pros

It’s important to note that disinfection is not a one-time fix. It can be incredibly effective at reducing workplace contaminants but needs to be a part of your regular cleaning process to have the greatest impact. Contact the Sams team to make commercial disinfection a part of your facility’s overall cleaning plan.