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Daddy come watch me….
I have a problem tonight…my kids say things to me that I would never allow another human being to say to me. I have thought about this over and over and growing up, I never knew some of the things that would come out of these small human beings mouths..
Tonight my little 2 yr old Peyton, came up to me and said, “Daddy, come watch me poo poo.” I said, “baby you just go poo poo and then daddy will come help you clean up.” That seemed rational to me. Well she then had the nerve to get mad at me. “DADDY!! COME WATCH ME POO POO!!”, “Baby, to be quite honest with you I dont want to sit there while you poo poo.” Crying now, “Daddy come watch me poo poo.” Then, as any good father would do I said, “Baby, Mommy wants to watch you poo poo!!” Off she went with a smile on her face! “MOMMY!!!!”
As much as I love being an extremely good father, I just can never see that conversation taking place with any other human on the planet….. Like out with a couple buddies..
“Hey Nick, dude I gotta go to the restroom, would you mind come watching me poo poo?”
“What? Jim that is disgusting and I dont ever want you to say that again.”
(Slamming his hand on the table) “Darn it Nick, then who is gonna watch me poo poo…”
I dont know, I just cant see that happening and to be honest, I never thought I would have such a conversation with another human being.
Im not sure what that had to do with anything, it was just weighing pretty heavy on my heart.
As I said before I am writing a book. I’m pretty excited about it. I will name names and I think you know who you are. So if I don’t live to see it published then you will know who did it.
For the rest of you send me an email on what I should name the book.
Nick.
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I’m Back
So, many of you have wondered “what has happened to the floor doctor? Where has he gone?” Well, I have been out on hiatus for a while…wherever that is. But, have no fear, I am back, and here to stay…and trying to figure out how to tweet or twit (whichever is the PC term).
During my hiatus, I learned many things that I know that each of you (or should I say both of you) will be dying to here.
- Don’t use store bought chemicals to remove stains from your carpet. Just don’t. It’s not cool, and it’s not fun for you to try to clean up, and it’s certainly not fun for me to try to change the color of your carpet back to it’s original color after you have used said chemical. It’s a faux paw…or maybe it’s a morrow. Eitherway, don’t do it.
- I have truly found myself lately.
- Dishwashers connect to the garbage disposal (this was a $13,856.00 mistake that, I will forever blame my wife for). I’m looking forward to new flooring and new cabinets though!
- Finally, I have learned that whatever you want in life, love it, and you will receive it. I promise…maybe.
I hope you have enjoyed my return, and feel free to comment with suggestions for this blog, and info on how to tweet. I will be working on a book shortly, that will name names and make millions. Look for it in all major bookstores…or on my website, shortly!
TTFN!
The Floor Doctor
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Little Things.
I’m starting to think that its the little things that make this life worth while. Last night I was singing to my kids and my little girl (Heretofore be known as Peyton) Starting singing with me. It was great, it made my night and I couldn’t stop thinking about it today. She is not even 2 but was probably singing better than me.
No tips, just thought writing this down would brighten my day again.
Good day
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Stretch!
Oh man, I was walking over to the computer just now and I tripped over my own awesomeness. Ouch.
So I have been thinking tonight that I am pretty much a super hero. Saving one carpet or hard surface at a time. If this is the case, as I pretty much know it is, then I need a nemesis. I’m not talking about Stanley Steemer either, even though I would love to drop a steemer on stanley. No, I need something bigger, something that defines me. Like a “Dirt Boy” or a “Capt dusty”
Like I said, I have only been going over this in my head tonight. When I find one that I believe truly truly gets me going, I’ll let you know. Then I shall make him, then I shall destroy him.
Today my eldest son was asking me for Jelly Beans and a root beer Popsicle. I told him in a very demanding voice. “You need to choose one or the other son”. He said “I choose both, but daddy, you know why I choose both? Because I love you”
He ended up getting both, but only because he owns me.
Today my tip is simple, yet so deep and perplexing. It should and shall have you thinking. Come with me…
If you have wrinkles or bubbles in your carpet, I would recommend getting your carpet stretched very soon. The longer you wait the weirder the wear patterns in your carpet will be. I don’t even offer that service but I do think its important to get taken care of pronto. (That’s spanish for quick) (If its not, then I apologize, I don’t speak spanish)
If you live in NWA I would recommend Flooring America by carpet smart. I have used them several times and they do a great job and well priced. Tell them the floor doctor sent you. They won’t know what that means, but it might be funny.
Good day,
Nick.
nickthefloordoctor@yahoo.com
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Pets!
Hi! I have some great ideas for you to help you remove any pet accidents that you might come across. Refer to this any time that you may need it. It’s good stuff.
Just to kick this off in the right way however I want to tell of an experience I had recently, and I had no idea this was even possible. I was riding with my mommy and she had to run to the bank. She went in it at a weird angle and actually got stuck in the bank drive through. Couldn’t go back because of cars, couldn’t go forward because of the side curb.
So we sat there, staring at each other. Each of us had perplexity in our eyes. Mine, because I didn’t even know that this was a possible scenario to be caught in, and honestly was quiet impressed. Hers, because her son was not trying to help her, he was starring at her with a sense of pride and amazement that she had not seen for such a long long time.
She struggled, I giggled, she struggled some more, and the lady in the bank, who had taken her money and already sent the sucker thing back, watched in awe.
Only by a small, yet mighty miracle did we finally get unstuck. My dear mother, sweating like she had just stepped out of Jenni Halls Step class, smiled meagerly.
Oh my dear friends, that was a delightful moment for me. I learn much in small delicious moments sometimes.
Now, read on and be amazed at my knowledge. Read on and taste the bitter sweetness of my Urine and feces timeless lessons. I’m not sure why I capitalized urine, but it felt right at the time.
Good day,
nickthefloordoctor@yahoo.com
4 Easy Steps To Remove Any Pet Accident
1. Do it NOW. The longer you wait, the harder it will be to remove.
2. Use the right equipment. Use a wet vacuum or a small carpet spotting machine to extract the liquid portion of the accident BEFORE rinsing or adding a spot remover.
3. Use the proper cleaning agent AFTER the liquid has been removed.
4. Rinse the spot with plain water and extract the water with your wet vac.
Disclaimer: Use these techniques at your own risk. Be aware that pet accidents can damage fibers. Pre-test each solution in an inconspicuous area before using. If the stain or odor persists, call a professional right away.Do-it-yourself Pet Stain Removal
If you have pets, and buy one item for your home, get a wet vacuum! They are available at most hardware stores for under $40.
I’ve been telling my clients this for years. If a pet has an accident on your carpet or upholstery, and you find it while it is still wet, what do you do? Do you get a stack of paper towels to mash the urine into the padding? NO!
Use a wet vac or a small spot removal machine. Simply suck up any liquid. This will allow the urine to be sucked up out of the fiber. If nothing else is available, use paper towels. Wet vacs are available at most any department store for $20-$70. Or, use a carpet spot removal machine. I recommend a small spot removal machine because the more convenient the machine, the more likely you are to get it out of the closet when a minor accident occurs. The larger, upright carpet cleaning machines are too bulky for small problems, break down all the time, and hardly do much good for larger areas.
After you’ve removed all the liquid you possibly can, treat the area with a proper spot remover or enzyme.
The big mistake most pet owners make is adding the wrong type of spot remover to a urine spot before they remove the urine. Doing this will give you a puddle of urine with some spot remover in it. This is hardly considered cleaning. Make sure you remove any liquid matter BEFORE adding a spot remover.What cleaning agents to use AFTER the liquid has been removed
Enzymes are usually the best cleaning agent for urine, vomit, and feces. You must use an enzyme for any spot that isn’t fresh. We us an enzyme by an all-natural chemical manufacturer called Bi-O-Kleen that is available at our office, but any effective enzyme will work in the same way. An enzyme is the only cleaning agent that actually eats up the bad bacteria in urine. It can be used on carpet, upholstery, and wood. There are many enzymes on the market. Some work well, some do not.
You can also dilute 1 cup of vinegar with two cups of water. The acid base of vinegar will help removal of a fresh urine spot, but it won’t actually digest any of the urine like an enzyme does. A neutral ph spotting agent works well for general cleaning of the spot as well.CAUTION: DO NOT USE THESE SPOTTERS ON URINE OR VOMIT
Never use any high ph or high residue product. This would include ammonia and Resolve carpet spotter. I have seen many instances where the wrong product caused a urine stain to be permanent. The use of oxygen bleach is also risky on many carpets.Removing the Urine Stain
After you’ve extracted the liquid and treated the spot, you’ll still have a stain on the carpet. You’ll need to rinse the spot before it becomes a permanent stain. Use plain water to rinse the spotting agent out.
If you have a spot removal machine that allows you to rinse with water, put plain water with no detergent in the tank. Lightly rinse the area and follow with several dry vacuum passes.
If you have a wet vac, sprinkle plain water on the area and extract with the wet vac.
If urine stays in the carpet or upholstery for an extended period of time, it WILL permanently stain. Even worse, it will eventually eat away the backing of the fiber and destroy the carpet or upholstery. Not to mention the obvious unhealthy situation and odor the urine will cause.
The best thing you can do for any type of pet accident is remove it right away.
The longer the problem stays in the fiber, the worse the problem becomes. Professional cleaning is still necessary for overall maintenance every 6-12 months if a pet lives in the home. If you cannot remove the stain or odor, call us immediately at (479) 366-0442 We have a tool that can even pull the urine from the pad.
The techniques mentioned here work well for any urine, vomit, or feces spot on carpet, rugs, or upholstery. Always pre-test any spotting agent before using the product. -
Grout?
I hope you all missed me yesterday, for I did not write on my blog. Yesterday was Sunday and I consider it family day and very special to me, so I really wanted to write about puppies or babies or something special, but I just could think of anything.
I do have some things to say today however. Last night Brody (My son) (I will now refer to Brody as my son, or Brody or boy or eldest son) Anyways, last night Brody was sleeping in our bed with Mommy. (My wife, or Nikki) and he wanted a drink of water. As the good father that I am, I fetched it for him. He took a small drink of a fairly full glass then handed it back to me. It then slipped out of my hand and all over Nikki and her side of the bed. She screamed and I with a small chuckle, kissed her and said “Have a good night sweetheart” She didn’t appreciate my humor and made me sleep on that side of the bed.
I couldn’t stop laughing, mostly to myself. I have to wonder sometimes if it is just I that really appreciates my humor. She sure didn’t have a lot to positive feedback for me last night. On the record though, It was really an accident, I just decided to make lemonade out of the lemons that had just been handed to my wife. Some would call me an optimist, some would call me a great person. I however just call me an optimistically great person.
Today’s tip I want you to carry with you throughout the day. Really think about this one. Is your driveway dirty? How hard would it be to scrub your driveway? Not easy eh? Well those stinking grout lines are the same way if they haven’t been sealed? Oil and grease just slips down those darn things and sometimes makes it impossible to clean.
Most builders do not seal the grout, it is usually something you need to have done after you move in. You can do it yourself or have a professional do it. You can even have your grout lines color sealed now, if you want to change the color of your grout lines. I’m thinking about doing my kitchen lines green to match my walls. I’ll take pics when I’m done.
Good day,
-Nick
nickthefloordoctor@yahoo.com
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Blow out the Candles!
You know how they say “You can’t win if you don’t play” Well You can’t lose either, and to be honest, playing and losing is way less fun than not playing at all. I lost a lot growing up, and it wasn’t fun.
Anyways that was my deep thought of the night. I do have some good news though, I had at least two people read my blog today. That’s kinda neato. Holla!
One more thing, when your “friends” tell you to play basketball on Friday night and then they go ahead and play on Thursday night, and then yell at you for not being there. Makes you wonder. Doesn’t it?
Lets begin now shall we? Or Shant we? So, do you have black lines around the baseboards or in the door jams at your house? What I have found out is those are the tiniest of particles of soil and soot,and a real pain to clean. I have to use a completely different cleaning method for those lines, Also if you burn candles at your house, blow them out.
Candles can cause those filtration lines, or at least they can make them a lot worse. That tiny soot, filters through your HVAC but doesnt all get caught and then it finds a nice place to nestle down, all comfortable like, in its favorite places. Sounds cute huh?
Now Ima drop the bombshell on ya. I think a lot of people know where I’m going with this, but here it is….(BOOM) Scentsy!!!!. Scentsy is a nice alternative to candles, a 25 watt light bulb gently melts the wax and puts off a sweet aroma to fill the air with bliss and passion.
I promise it is true about what I said about the candles and filtration lines. However, I’m sure there are other options besides Scentsy. However Scentsy is my choice. However, Do what you will. However, you should listen to “The Floor Doctor”
Questions on how to find a Scentsy consultant just email me! nickthefloordoctor@yahoo.com
Good day,
-The Floor Doctor. (I’m writing you a prescription for awesomeness, I just hope you are taking it)
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Day 2! Getting pumped?
There are people blogging these days about weight loss to keep themselves motivated. I’m blogging about floor care, to keep myself motivated! I want to continue to learn, and am enjoying keeping these notes so I know what direction I should take my company, and so I learn how to better take care of my house. (huge investment)!
First things first though, I didn’t eat dinner, am a little fatigued and don’t smell so great! I believe I will go grab a snack, quick shower and I’ll be back with some fascinating insights I’m sure!
I’m back, and to be perfectly honest with you, that didn’t help my mood at all. There is nothing in this house to snack on except fruits and vegetables. Seriously, how do people live like this? My wife knows that the way I relax, is leaning way back in my recliner wearing nothing more than boxers, eating a bag of Cheetos and watching The Biggest Loser. The absolute highlight of my day is when I’m finished, I lick my little orange fingers. Or as I call them, “my Nubs”.
My wife has signed us up for a weight loss challenge with the Chamber of Commerce. I don’t know why she includes me in her random, silly, almost degrading adventures, but she does and she did.
She has been waking up at 6am to go to the gym. I however am not really sure that I have ever seen 6am, and am darn sure that I have never seen 6am at the gym! All this being said, I promise you this, and you can quote me.. “I will lose more weight and percentage than her”. Here is my secret, I am a fatty! That’s it. My body is not gonna know what to do when I stop eating junk. It will have to lose weight. It will!! I’m kinda sneak attacking it.
When I wake up and do not pour a bowl of fruit loops with chocolate milk on top, but replace it with an egg and 1 cheerio. My body will say “What the heck is this? What am I suppose to do with 1 cheerio? Therefore I will lose weight and my over confident wife will owe me back rubs for a week.
Now, I’m not a personal trainer, but I certainly see the logic in this. If this doesn’t work then I will be perplexed.
Now, today’s tip…… Vacuum. Seriously, I need to be better at this and I only know a very few people who I believe don’t need any help on this.
As we discussed, carpet is a filter. As the dirt, sand and pollen gets down into your carpet it acts like sandpaper on those fibers. That’s why traffic lanes get worn or grayed out. (Grayed out can be permanent).
Vacuum, vacuum and then do it again. This week, really work on vacuuming every day.
Later I will be trying out different vacuums and judge them on price, suckiness, and durability. If you have any that you would recommend please email me. nickthefloordoctor@yahoo.com I want to be able to use and recommend to my clients the best, in every category.
Good day,
Nick.
PS. Yes, suckiness is a word.
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Welcome to my world!
I am Nick Petersen from Bentonville Arkansas. I own Celestial Carpet Cleaning. HOWEVER, I am not here to shamelessly plug my company, even though it is ridiculously awesome.
I am here to teach you how to care for your floors, and discover new techniques that will help you have beautiful and healthy, (yes healthy) floors.
(Keep Reading)
I have been studying floors (mainly carpets) for 6 years. I have attended many trade shows and cleaning classes. I am not even close to being done studying and am really enjoy it.
(DON’T STOP READING!!! THIS NEXT PART IS WAY COOL!!)
I have a few buddies that think its pretty weird that I enjoy floors so much and even make fun of me. That is, until their dog uses their hallway as a bathroom or their child spills that red coolaid on the living room carpet. Then they call me in panic mode saying “Nick, you gotta give me some ideas on how to get this up before my wife gets home” Then my chuckling begins!! Oh how I love those times in my life!
One last thing for today, Why is it important to take care of your flooring? (I’ll try not to bore you to bad here) First, what got me thinking about it is, Flooring is a HUGE investment!! Did I say huge? I meant HUGE!! The more you know, the longer it will last, and the more beautiful it will be!
Second, It gets very dirty. True story. Change your HVAC filters, see how dirty they are? The same dust, dirt and allergens that filter through your HVAC also filter through your carpet and onto your flooring! Its Healthy to have a clean home.
To sum it up, I will give you tips and stories of my life and experiences to help you live a wonderful, clean and healthy life. So, if you read my blog every day, your days will be light, you will sleep better at night and you will be filthy filthy rich. (However I make no promises) I’m pretty sure though. (maybe)
Come with me on this journey of enlightenment, wont you? Let’s begin. Tomorrow, or whenever I get on here next!
Good day.
Nick (aka The Floor Doctor) (aka Your floor doctor) (aka Awesome Nick)
PS. Please don’t judge me on grammar or sentence structure. If you do, then you may not receive the enlightenment promised earlier!
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First Blog
I am scared of Sharks. That is the first and foremost thing to know about me!
