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Air Duct Cleaning – Why You Need to Have it Done in Your Home! | With Blonde & Ambitious

Sams has been featured by one of our favorite local STL bloggers, Blonde & Ambitious, again! We had a wonderful time working with Taylor, author of the blog as we cleaned out her air ducts.

Air duct cleaning isn’t as well-known as some of our other types of cleaning, so we walked through the reasons why it’s so important for your home:

  • To create a cleaner living environment
  • To improve your air quality
  • To reduce air irritants
  • To remove debris from your ducts
  • To improve the efficiency of your heating and cooling.

Taylor does a wonderful job digging into these reasons as well as sharing her personal experience, which you can read all about on the Blonde & Ambitious blog! We can’t thank Taylor enough for being such a great local partner!

We at Sams love helping others by providing education and services to make your home cleaner, brighter, and even healthier to live in. Call us today at (636) 949-8229 to see how we can serve you!

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Susan Sams Co-Chairs 35th Annual United Services for Children Gala

Since 1977, United Services for Children has been helping assist families with assuring that all children have access to early intervention services and pediatric therapy. United Services for Children is a nonprofit organization that provides pediatric therapy and early intervention services to children of all abilities from birth to eight years of age.  United Services for Children assists 150 children and their families each year.

Earlier this month, the 35th Annual Gala benefitting the United Services for Children was held at the Ameristar Casino in Saint Charles and Susan Sams was proud to co-chair the event. From start to finish the event was success.  This year featured a Masquerade theme and no details were left undone. Guests were greeted by a Venetian gondolier, serenaded by classical musicians as they enjoyed food and drink and bid on silent auction and raffle items. The evening was capped off by a stunning performance by vocalists from the Bach Society of St. Louis.

At the heart of Sams is their commitment to community. Susan and Jeff Sams have been supporters of the United Services for Children for many years and both were co-chairs of the annual Gala in 2018. The continued desire to give back to the community through the support of local charities is a cornerstone of Sams Carpet Cleaning.

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Attract More Tenants with a Sparkling Clean Rental Property

A prospective renter makes a decision on a potential rental property in under ten minutes on average. That’s why your most powerful marketing tool is making sure you give a WOW first impression when you open the door to show them the unit. That initial experience can either make or break the deal and Sams can help to make sure that you leave the renter wanting to move right in!

At Sams we offer commercial cleaning for carpets, tiles and air ducts for your rental properties. Whether it’s a large multi-family unit or a single-family home, we have the manpower and equipment to deliver the clean environment that will inspire renters to sign on the dotted line.

While on some occasions it might make sense to replace carpets or tile, you’ll find that professional carpet, tile and air duct cleaning with Sams is far more cost effective than having to replace existing carpets or have renters turned off by moldy tile or a funky smell.

Carpet Cleaning and Repairs:

Our carpet cleaning services will remove tough stains, diminish odors, and leave the apartment looking like new. We can also re-stretch any carpet that might be loose due to humidity or poor installation, or even repair tears. When your potential renter enters the space, they will feel right at home and ready to call the movers.

Tile and Grout Cleaning:

Nobody wants to take a shower or cook in a kitchen where the tile and grout is dirty. Not only is it unsanitary, but it also reminds the renter of previous occupants. Give your new renter a fresh start with a shiny like-new tile. Sams can clean all the tile and grout floors in your rental unit for a fresh new feel.

Air Duct Cleaning:

We’ve covered the sights now let’s deal with the smells. Clean air ducts will leave the air free of allergens, remove stagnant odors, and cut down on dust in the air. This provides just another way to ensure that the renter’s first impression is a good one.

Sams can help you keep your building spotless and get more years out of your investment. And best of all, because we have a large fleet of equipment and team of skilled technicians, scheduling is convenient, quick and easy. We’re ready to get your rental unit on the road to clean carpet, repairs, tile and air ducts! Contact us today 636-949-8229 or reach out online via our scheduling tool to get started!

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Back-to-School Season is Carpet Cleaning Season

It’s that time of year again! Time to pack lunches, check homework, and get to sports practice. It is back-to-school season and for many parents, we know you are feeling ready to get back to the routine. Now that the yellow school buses have come and gone and the kiddos are back to school, it is time for you to give Sams a call and get a visit from your very own yellow vehicle – the Sams Van!

Back to school is a perfect time to have your carpets cleaned and return your house to order after the summer months.  Our carpet cleaning services will leave your house feeling like new! It may even make you want to invite the whole neighborhood over to see your like-new home (because that’s what fresh carpets do – they make your home feel like new!) When the Sams Van arrives, you are moments away from our white glove treatment which includes our 8-point protocol:

  1. Your furniture is carefully moved. We’re mindful of breakable objects apply corner guards.
  2. Applying the latest removal technology, your carpets are pre-treated for stains or smells.
  3. A powerful truck-mount steam extraction cleaning system is used to clean deep into your carpet fibers.
  4. High traffic areas get dirty and matted. Our team brings those areas back to life with the most advanced extraction cleaning system on the market today, which allows us to thoroughly clean all sides of the carpet fiber.
  5. A fresh-water rinse is applied so there’s no sticky residue and your carpet stays cleaner longer. This is a very important step!
  6. Your carpet will be dry in about a half day, depending on carpet thickness, humidity and air circulation. Good airflow and comfortable temperature settings will help carpets dry more quickly.
  7. Before we leave our team will groom your carpet pile to assist in the drying process and reduce the appearance of matting and crushing.
  8. The Sams team will perform a thorough, final inspection of the work thoroughly and make sure you are fully satisfied.

And why stop with just your carpet? Turn your whole house into a sanctuary with our tile and grout cleaning services. In most cases the fix is simple, you just need a quick visit from Sams and your tile and grout will shine like the day that it was installed.

Still not sold? Here’s what our tile services entails, and what you can expect from the Sams technicians who visit your home:

  1. An inspection is performed of the surface for any damage.
  2. The furniture is moved with care and the work area is prepared. We ask that our customers remove all breakables.
  3. Sweeping and vacuuming removes loose dirt, dust, or soil.
  4. A pre-conditioner breaks down oils and stains.
  5. Floors are scrubbed with abrasive brushes to remove stains and traffic patterns.
  6. Pressure cleaning is done with a rotary hot water extractor leaving the area clean and fresh.
  7. Excess water residue is removed and the drying process starts.
  8. Once dried, furniture is placed in its original positions.

Fall is the perfect time for cleaning your carpet and tile, and you can make your home feel like new this season. We are a quick phone call away, or you can schedule your service online. We look forward to bringing your flooring back to life!

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The Importance of Having Your Carpets Cleaned (Regularly)

The Sams team had a wonderful experience working with a local STL blogger, Blonde & Ambitious. Taylor, the author of the Blonde & Ambitious blog, has a little one on the way and is in full nesting mode, making her home baby-ready. She shares her experience with the Sams team along with some great before and after pictures of her carpet transformation! Follow this link to see the full blog by Blonde & Ambitious. Thank you Taylor for being such a great local partner and best wishes to you and your growing family!

Sams is committed to ensuring your home is clean, comfortable, and ready for all of life’s adventures. Call us today to see how we can help you create a clean and comfortable home!

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You Can’t Miss the Yellow Sams Vans!

We love our vans and never tire of saying so. The iconic yellow means that they are easy to spot when we are hard at work around town. But the vans are more than just a bright and cheerful reminder that someone is getting their carpets, upholstered furniture, air ducts or tile and grout cleaned! They are the command center for our operations. The vans are how we are able to deliver our services and leave no trace behind.

The Latest Technology Inside Each Van

Each of our vans is powered with the cleaning equipment and technology your job needs! When we pull up to your home, we are fully equipped to conquer the task at hand without using any of your resources. This means that all of the water both for the job and waste are supplied and then extracted directly into the van. And our high-powered suction, generated directly from the van, just can’t be beat. It’s a closed circuit from start to finish. Plus, our processes and equipment meet the cleaning standards required by major carpet manufacturers such as Mohawk and Shaw who call for professional cleaning to maintain the carpet’s warranty.

Likewise, the vans contain all the tools and environmentally friendly cleaners needed to leave your carpets, upholstery, air ducts or tile and grout spotless. But that’s not all. When we arrive, we bring out the protection equipment to ensure that as we perform the task at hand, your corners, moldings and railings are all protected. Our technicians even wear booties inside the house to minimize the chance of any outside dirt being tracked in. Plus, our process and cleaning

GPS-Enabled for Quick Response

All Sams vans contain GPS units so that when an emergency occurs we are able to quickly locate a van and get it to a job site as soon as possible. With our large fleet of trucks and vans, you can rest assured that help from Sams is only just a short drive away. The technology onboard our vans allows us to travel to your residence and get the cleanup process started to minimize any damage that occurs when the unexpected happens.

If you can’t tell, our fleet of yellow vans is our pride and joy! Once you have seen them in action we think you’ll agree. Call us night or day to help you get your house spotless!

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The Sams Team: Responsiveness and Caring in All We Do

Over the last couple of years, you’ve had the opportunity to meet many of the wonderful employees who make up the Sams team. Each plays a key role in ensuring that your experience with us is always excellent, and that your carpets, upholstery, tile flooring, and air ducts will wow you with their cleanliness when we’re finished with the job.

Today, we’re taking an inside look at the true care the Sams team provides, and what you can expect when we come into your home.

Sams customers are great to work with. I always love seeing repeat customers, and strive to do a great job because it gives them the best impression of Sams. They request you to come back on future jobs, and tell their neighbors.

-Ed

 

Everyone is so close at Sams. It’s like a family, and I feel blessed to be here. Working at Sams, you get to meet a lot of different people and help them. We also get to have very fun interactions with our clients and get to know them well.

-Tucker

 

At Sams, we have the opportunity to improve something for a homeowner. We make something nice out of something that may not have been so nice when we started. There’s a lot of satisfaction in accomplishing this. I also love that we’re a hardworking team, but we’re also like family, laughing, smiling and brightening each other’s day.

-Jake

 

We’re family here, with each other and our customers. We treat our customers like family because that’s how we’d want to be treated. We pride ourselves on customer service and always go above and beyond to make sure customers are completely satisfied with our service.

-Kim

 

I love the opportunity to meet people every day and build relationships. I do a lot of follow ups with customers and touch base to make sure they’re happy at all times. If they’re not 100% satisfied, we’ll come back and fix it, no questions asked, because their happiness is what matters most. We build relationships with customers. It’s not a one time transaction.

-Greg

 

Sams customers are really great people. They are nice, friendly, and love the work we do for them. We are known for quality and reliability, and that shows! We take pride in our work and the customers know this and pass it on to their friends. That’s how we’ve been so successful for so long: word of mouth from our customers.

-Andrew

We’re so proud of our team at Sams, and the care and commitment to excellence they bring to the job each day. Their teamwork, and love for customer satisfaction shines through in all they do. We promise you’ll look forward to welcoming them into your home!

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Top Five Reasons to Get Routine Carpet Cleanings

Are there giant spots and stains on your carpet? If your answer is no, then I’m sure you’re thinking that there is no reason to read any more. Why would you need to call Sams? Your carpets are clean, right? Think again.

Carpet cleaning is an important part of maintaining a clean household environment, and just because your carpets look clean to the eye, it doesn’t mean that you should skip having them professionally cleaned. Chances are, your carpet isn’t as clean as you think.

Having your carpets cleaned on a regular basis is important for a variety of reasons, but many homeowners wait until that big spills happens. Here are the top 5 reasons we recommend regular cleanings for your carpet:

1. Prolongs the life of carpeting

If you have your carpets cleaned on a regular basis, with our state-of-the-art methods, you can increase the life of your carpets significantly and protect the initial investment. Regular carpet cleaning makes carpets easier to maintain. Most typical household carpet soiling is made of dry particles which can damage the carpet fibers. When you have your carpets professionally cleaned by Sams, not only does our high-powered equipment remove more debris than you could ever imagine, it also increases your ability to remove particles with your vacuum. This will save you money over the life of your carpeting, allowing you to avoid replacing it frequently.

2. Protects indoor air quality and cleans carpets of pollutants

Carpeting can trap airborne pollutants and foster various household pests such as dust mites and bedbugs. While regular vacuuming can help to remove many of these pollutants, professional cleaning will remove far more and leave the overall air quality in your home free of allergens and pollutants. If you have carpeting in rooms where the moisture content is high, professional cleaning is vital to prevent mold and bacteria buildup.

3. Deep cleans if you have a pet

If you have pets in your home, professional cleaning is a must. Even if you have a well-trained pet, the occasional accident can occur and most spot cleaners available over-the-counter will not truly eliminate the soil or smell. But the Sams team knows exactly how to deal with this type of pet damage! A regular professional cleaning with Sams will eliminate odors and assure that odor and stain is pulled from not just the carpet, but the padding as well. Just tell us where the accidents happened, and we’ll take care of it with our pet damage removal process services. Additionally, pets track in outdoor dirt and grime which can get caught in your carpets, which can be removed our high-powered cleaning methods.

4. Restore your carpets appearance

Who doesn’t want their home to look spotless? A professionally cleaned carpet will bring your floor covering back to life and give your rooms a fresh and like-new appearance. Our equipment and carpet cleaning machines will not only extract the dirt and debris that is hard (or impossible) to remove with a vacuum, but it will refresh the pile and give your feet that new carpet feel once we are finished with our cleaning process.

5. Maintains your carpet warranty

It is a little-known fact, but most carpet warranties are void unless you have your carpet cleaned using an extraction method at least once a year.  Regular cleaning with Sams will give you all the benefits we described above, and will give you the confidence in knowing that your manufacturer’s warranty remains intact.

Are you ready to get your carpets cleaned and experience all of the wonders of freshness that Sams can bring to your home? We’re ready to deliver all of this enjoyment to you, and we’re just a phone call or email away….636-949-8229 or samsrug.com to schedule or contact us on-line.

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Sams for your Whole Home!

If you’ve driven around the St. Louis area, chances are you’ve seen our bright yellow Sams vans.  We love our vans, and how bright and conspicuous they are.  For many, seeing the yellow van on your street means that your neighbor is getting their carpets cleaned.  However, what you may not realize is that carpet is only ONE of MANY SERVICES we offer.  We can take care of cleaning your home from top to bottom and really everything in between – we do it all.

Here is a comprehensive list of the services we offer:

  1. CARPET CLEANING – this is our most popular service. We use state of the art equipment and the latest methods to thoroughly clean your carpets to leave them looking like new.
  2. CARPET REPAIRS, SPOT and STAIN REMOVAL – if you have a tear or discoloration, spot or stain, do not give up on your carpet. We are able, in most cases, to repair and restore the carpet and save you money.  We can also take care of pet stains and odor control for your home.
  3. UPHOLSTERY FURNITURE CLEANING – a giant stain on your couch can send you into a panic, but with our services, we are able to do our best to remove the toughest of stains making your upholstered furniture beautiful once again.
  4. AREA/ORIENTAL RUG CLEANING – from hand-made to machine-made rugs, we have an area/oriental rug cleaning plant that cleans and repairs them all with our sister company FrenchTown Rug Cleaning Co., division of Sams Carpet Cleaning & Repairs. As Certified Master Rug Cleaners, we take every type of rug through a detailed cleaning and repair process.  Most often these rugs are heirlooms passed down from generation to generation and with that in mind, you can count on us to take care of them!
  5. AIR DUCT AND DRYER VENT CLEANING – having clean air ducts and dryer vents are both important for air quality but can also be important to prevent fires. This service can be set up to occur once a year or every 2 years depending on how often you change your filter, any new or remodeling construction happened in your home, allergies to dust, and so many other scenarios so that your family can breathe easier.
  6. TILE and GROUT CLEANING – sometimes you really don’t notice how dirty your tile and grout can be until you remove that area rug underneath your kitchen table. No worries…Sams is there to provide services that will leave your floors and other tiled areas spotless.
  7. 24 HOUR WATER DAMAGE RESTORATION SERVICES – nobody wants to be the recipient of water damage in their home. It can be a scary and overwhelming experience.  The Sams crew will put you at ease and return your home to a safe and clean state.  We are here for you, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year in your time of emergency!

We would love to help you start the New Year off with a clean home.  We are a phone call away for any questions you have and we’re standing by to schedule you for one or more of our services.  It’s always a great day when the Yellow Sams Van shows up at your house!

 

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Tribute to our Beloved Betty Sue Sams (Mema)

In December, the Sams family experienced the loss of our very own Betty Sue Sams (Mema). The entire Sams organization mourns the loss of this amazing woman who was and will always remain vital part of the team.

From the early beginnings when Jeff Sams started the company, Mema, his mom, was there to provide support in any way she could.  Investing in her son’s business and working to make sure he had a great start with bookkeeping, talking with customers, scheduling, and promoting the company.  Her contributions to the company are profound and Sams would not be what is today without her presence.

We have spent a lot of time reminiscing these past several weeks about Mema. One of our favorite early memories of our humble beginnings is her cooking a big breakfast before Jeff and Dennis started their day.  She sure didn’t want them going to work hungry. Mema Sams knew what was needed to make Sams employees and customers happy! Her persistent smile, laughter, and she would never meet a stranger.  She would always make you feel welcome and part of the Sams Family.

While we are deeply saddened to say goodbye, we know that her legacy will live on.  A beautiful woman who was dedicated and loving to her family, her friends, and her community.

We Love You Mema Sams….

“Wherever a beautiful soul has been there is a trail of beautiful memories” ~ Author Unknown

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