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if you thought youd seen the last of radical proposals on how to rebuild the notre dame cathedral, then think again. despite french president emmanuel macron having declared that paris beloved building would be restored to its original state before the fire of april 15th 2019, dutch architecture studio, trsnfrm, has shared their alternative concept for a sculptural glass roof that twists into a spire.

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the history and cultural heritage of the notre dame cathedral serves as the starting point for trnsfrms design. in respect of the buildings 800 year history, the concept is conceived of first and foremost as a place of worship. to replace the destroyed roof and spire, the architects propose a contemporary sculpture made from colored glass. the idea is partly inspired by the new basilica of our lady guadalupe in mexico city by the late architect pedro ramirez vazquez and the galleria vittorio emanuele in milan. here a huge roof structure embraces the people inside.

the sculpture is made out of stained glass, in this case, fixed in a steel frame. as a result, during the day, the stained glass sculpture brings sunlight into the cathedral. at night, the interior lighting of the cathedral creates the opposite effect. the sculpture becomes a glow in the dark point of reference on the parisian skyline.

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There seems to be some confusion about whether its too late in the season to plant turfgrass. Fear of freeze damage is the main concern.

Well, if planting sod in the fall were a problem, the golf course superintendents and landscape contractors would be in real trouble since they plant and transplant solid sod year-round, including through the winter as long as the ground isnt frozen.

So yes, planting solid sod can be done any time of the year, but fall is the very best time to plant warm-season grasses like St. Augustine, Bermuda and Zoysia, as well as cool-season grasses such as rye, fescue and bluegrass. It is too late in the season to plant Bermudagrass seed, and St. Augustine and Zoysia arent planted by seed.

Now that we have that straight, lets talk about how to best do the planting.

Remove existing grasses, weeds, debris and surface rocks. Rocks down in the soil are no problem and actually aid positive drainage. Till to a depth of 1 inch and rake into a smooth grade. Deep rotor-tilling is unnecessary and a waste of money unless the soil is heavily compacted.

Adding a thin layer of compost 1/4 to 1/2 an inch thick is OK to do, but its really better to wait and apply the compost and other amendments (lava sand, Azomite and whole ground cornmeal) on top of the sod after planting. The addition of topsoil or sand isnt needed.

Its a little late in October, but ryegrass seed can be planted as a winter over-seeding crop now. But I dont do it; its too much trouble. If you decide to, scalp the turf area and catch the clippings. After spreading the seed at about 3 to 5 pounds per 1,000 square feet, thoroughly soak the ground, then lightly water the seeded area at least twice a day. Fertilize with organic fertilizer sometime around the first mowing. Continue light watering until the grass has solidly covered.

Spot sodding is not my favorite way to go because it is too slow to establish, but it can be done by planting 4-inch-by-4-inch (or larger) squares countersunk to be flush with the existing grade.

For solid sod or spot sod planting, organic fertilizer should be applied immediately after planting at the rate of 10 to 15 pounds per 1,000 square feet. Solid sod blocks should be laid joint to joint after thoroughly wetting the top and bottom of each sod piece. After planting, the sod should be tamped down by using a roller full of water. This helps smooth out and level the sod. But more important, it removes air pockets that result in yellow spots. Small areas can be tamped by foot.

Mow your new sod whenever it needs it.

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Plans to grass over graves at a cemetery in Reading have been paused as some families were not aware of the maintenance works, the council has announced.

Reading Borough Council (RBC) had planned to begin seeding work on the graves in Henley Road Cemetery so that they fit in with the other graves in this part of the cemetery.

Some members of the Muslim community prefer earth graves, where they can plant flowers, but the graves are located in lawned areas.

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In 2018, the council identified that it was necessary to find an additional area for Muslim burials within the Henley Road Cemetery.

At that time, the only available location was in an area where graves are laid to lawn.

A meeting was held, and this was agreed by the Imam at the time, but when notice was given of the plans to grass over the graves, families informed the council they were unaware this would happen.

A RBC spokesman said: When a burial is being arranged, a burial notice must be completed and within this notice, the grave type is specified.

Unfortunately, as the vast majority of burial notice forms in the Muslim community are completed by either the funeral director or more often by the mosque on behalf of the family, it is possible the families have not explicitly been made aware of the grave type.

Therefore, when the recent signs were displayed on site giving notice of planned seeding work in the area, this was the first time some families have been made aware of the situation.

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Obviously if families have not been informed of this situation prior to the burial, we fully understand why they would be upset on discovering it, particularly where a community has strong beliefs regarding burial sites.

We will be discussing this further with those who have loved ones buried, as well as representatives of the Muslim community. In the meantime, we have paused the planned work for the time being.

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Oct. 6

Education: Parents/guardians of children in Rainbow Schools are invited to take part in a virtual presentation on Life Interrupted: A Pathway Toward Resilience and Growth. Two online sessions will be available on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 3 p.m., and Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 7 p.m. Hosted by the Rainbow District School Board Mental Health Team, the presentation will support parents/guardians as their children transition back to school, whether learning in class or online. Parents/guardians can register online at bit.ly/rdsblifeinterrupted.

Photo contest: Just 50 km northeast of Sudbury is the worlds largest known old growth red pine forest. As part of the Chiniguchi waterway, Wolf Lake is treasured for its popular backcountry canoe routes and recreational opportunities. People come from around the world to experience the beauty of the towering red pines, quartzite cliffs, and sparkling blue water in this critically endangered ecosystem. Sudbury Naturalists, Friends of Temagami, and Coalition for a Liveable Sudbury invite you to share your best Wolf Lake photos and prizes will be awarded. Enter at WolfLakePhotoContest.ca. Applicants are also encouraged to share their pictures on social media with the hashtag #WolfLakePhoto. The deadline to submit is Oct. 31. The winners will be announced at the Nov. 10 Sudbury Naturalist meeting. Grand prizes include an Arcteryx Atom LT Hoody, local glass art inspired by Wolf Lake, a hand-made canoe paddle, and Spirit of the Red Pine art book. Smaller weekly prizes will also be awarded during the contest, by random draw.

Film: Splinters, a Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2018 film, will be opening theatrically at select theatres across Canada, including at the Sudbury Indie Cinema downtown on Oct. 2. A full schedule of showtimes will be available at http://www.sudburyindiecinema.com in the coming weeks.

Trivia Night: Nickel City Trivia is hosting The Quarantine Quiz every Tuesday at 8 p.m. on Facebook. Go to https://bit.ly/3n3IDy9.

Oct. 7

Environment: Vales annual aerial seeding program will take place until Oct. 9 with the use of helicopters. Vales aerial seeding program targets barren land requiring reclamation around the companys operations. This years treatment area will be about 100 hectares (247 acres), north of Wahnapitae. While every effort will be made not to fly over nearby residential areas, local residents may notice low-flying helicopters near Wahnapitae. Residents are advised that this is part of Vales normal land reclamation activities and the low flight paths are necessary for the work to be effective. Weather permitting, planes will depart from a private airstrip in Coniston and deposit loads of agricultural limestone, grass seed and fertilizer on the designated treatment areas.

Photo contest: Just 50 km northeast of Sudbury is the worlds largest known old growth red pine forest. As part of the Chiniguchi waterway, Wolf Lake is treasured for its popular backcountry canoe routes and recreational opportunities. People come from around the world to experience the beauty of the towering red pines, quartzite cliffs, and sparkling blue water in this critically endangered ecosystem. Sudbury Naturalists, Friends of Temagami, and Coalition for a Liveable Sudbury invite you to share your best Wolf Lake photos and prizes will be awarded. Enter at WolfLakePhotoContest.ca. Applicants are also encouraged to share their pictures on social media with the hashtag #WolfLakePhoto. The deadline to submit is Oct. 31. The winners will be announced at the Nov. 10 Sudbury Naturalist meeting. Grand prizes include an Arcteryx Atom LT Hoody, local glass art inspired by Wolf Lake, a hand-made canoe paddle, and Spirit of the Red Pine art book. Smaller weekly prizes will also be awarded during the contest, by random draw.

Mining: Gordon Stothart, president and chief executive officer of IAMGOLD, will be the guest speaker at the Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerces next Presidents Series Luncheon at Brystons-on-the-Park in Copper Cliff. Tickets for the in-person luncheon, which starts at noon, are $50 for members and $80 for non-members, while admission to the virtual luncheon, which starts at 1 p.m., is $25 for members and $40 for non-members. With the in-person luncheon, masks are mandatory and space is limited. For tickets or more information, contact the chamber at 705-673-7133, ext. 224.

Oct. 8

Food: St. Marys Ukrainian Catholic Church Thanksgiving luncheon, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The church is only accepting preorders and there will only be curbside pickup. A meal is $12 and includes three pyrohy, two cabbage rolls, sausage, sauerkraut and borscht soup. Sausage on a bun is $5, sausage on a bun with sauerkraut is $7, a dozen pyrohy is $9, a dozen cabbage rolls is $9, while a jar of borscht is also $9. All preorders must be placed by Oct. 6. To order, call 705-675-8244.

Environment: Vales annual aerial seeding program will take place until Oct. 9 with the use of helicopters. Vales aerial seeding program targets barren land requiring reclamation around the companys operations. This years treatment area will be about 100 hectares (247 acres), north of Wahnapitae. While every effort will be made not to fly over nearby residential areas, local residents may notice low-flying helicopters near Wahnapitae. Residents are advised that this is part of Vales normal land reclamation activities and the low flight paths are necessary for the work to be effective. Weather permitting, planes will depart from a private airstrip in Coniston and deposit loads of agricultural limestone, grass seed and fertilizer on the designated treatment areas.

Photo contest: Just 50 km northeast of Sudbury is the worlds largest known old growth red pine forest. As part of the Chiniguchi waterway, Wolf Lake is treasured for its popular backcountry canoe routes and recreational opportunities. People come from around the world to experience the beauty of the towering red pines, quartzite cliffs, and sparkling blue water in this critically endangered ecosystem. Sudbury Naturalists, Friends of Temagami, and Coalition for a Liveable Sudbury invite you to share your best Wolf Lake photos and prizes will be awarded. Enter at WolfLakePhotoContest.ca. Applicants are also encouraged to share their pictures on social media with the hashtag #WolfLakePhoto. The deadline to submit is Oct. 31. The winners will be announced at the Nov. 10 Sudbury Naturalist meeting. Grand prizes include an Arcteryx Atom LT Hoody, local glass art inspired by Wolf Lake, a hand-made canoe paddle, and Spirit of the Red Pine art book. Smaller weekly prizes will also be awarded during the contest, by random draw.

Virtual Knit Nights: Sweet Yarns, located at 1465 Bancroft Dr., is livestreaming knitting circles on its Facebook page every Thursday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Join here: https://bit.ly/33lpT5u.

Oct. 9

Haunted Heights Trail: Take a haunted walk through the woods every Friday and Saturday, 8-11 p.m., until Halloween. Social distancing rules in effect. Admission is $7 per person or $5 with a non-perishable food item (human or pet) to be donated to a local food bank and animal shelter. The haunted trail is located at 1764 Kathleen St. in Val Caron. For more, go to https://bit.ly/34f6thQ.

Photo contest: Just 50 km northeast of Sudbury is the worlds largest known old growth red pine forest. As part of the Chiniguchi waterway, Wolf Lake is treasured for its popular backcountry canoe routes and recreational opportunities. People come from around the world to experience the beauty of the towering red pines, quartzite cliffs, and sparkling blue water in this critically endangered ecosystem. Sudbury Naturalists, Friends of Temagami, and Coalition for a Liveable Sudbury invite you to share your best Wolf Lake photos and prizes will be awarded. Enter at WolfLakePhotoContest.ca. Applicants are also encouraged to share their pictures on social media with the hashtag #WolfLakePhoto. The deadline to submit is Oct. 31. The winners will be announced at the Nov. 10 Sudbury Naturalist meeting. Grand prizes include an Arcteryx Atom LT Hoody, local glass art inspired by Wolf Lake, a hand-made canoe paddle, and Spirit of the Red Pine art book. Smaller weekly prizes will also be awarded during the contest, by random draw.

Halloween: The Northern Ontario Railroad Museum and Heritage Centre, along with Northern Screams, has created a new interactive and immersive Halloween attraction that will be open to the public starting Friday, Oct. 2, until Oct. 31. Inferno 6077: Born Out of Fire, is a fully produced theatrical drive-in style haunt that promises to deliver the same intense scares as the Terror Train 6077, which has been derailed due to the COVID 19 pandemic. The event will run from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, as well as Saturday matinees from 2 to 6 p.m. All events will take place at the museums Heritage Centre, 59 Young St. in Capreol. Tickets are $65 per vehicle ($13 per person based on five seats), plus box office fees, and are available online at normhc.ca or by using the Haunt Pay App. Guests must remain in their vehicles throughout the entirety of the experience. Guests in each vehicle must be from the same social bubble. COVID-19 procedures and protocols will be posted and followed.

Halloween: Halloween at Dynamic Earth, 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays until Oct. 30. For a full list of events and experiences, visit https://www.sciencenorth.ca/halloween.

Environment: Vales annual aerial seeding program will take place until Oct. 9 with the use of helicopters. Vales aerial seeding program targets barren land requiring reclamation around the companys operations. This years treatment area will be about 100 hectares (247 acres), north of Wahnapitae. While every effort will be made not to fly over nearby residential areas, local residents may notice low-flying helicopters near Wahnapitae. Residents are advised that this is part of Vales normal land reclamation activities and the low flight paths are necessary for the work to be effective. Weather permitting, planes will depart from a private airstrip in Coniston and deposit loads of agricultural limestone, grass seed and fertilizer on the designated treatment areas.

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Breathe easy, Masters zealots.

Last week photos circulated online from Eureka Earth showing most of the Augusta National grounds painted in brown.

Theoretically the images shouldnt have been surprising; the grass at the hallowed property is famously scalped in the summer months. But with this years Masters Tournament moved to November, the photos of a cocoa-colored Amen Corner had fans fearing the worst. (In their defense, its been that type of year.)

However, with the Masters five weeks out, Eureka Earth posted another round of Augusta National aerials Saturday morning, and the burnt sienna surroundings are no more:

That is the byproduct of ryegrass seeding, and you dont have to squint too hard to see the sprinklers hard at work. In short, Augusta National is back to looking like Augusta National.

Now, if those trees can just start turning orange

The 2020 Masters begins Nov. 12. Tiger Woods is the defending champ.

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-Messenger photo by Kriss NelsonCory Krug, Webster County Fairgrounds president, stands at the new Figure 8 racetrack and pulling track and the grandstand area at the Webster County Fairgrounds.

There has been a lot of action the past few weeks at the grandstand area of the Webster County Fairgrounds. Its not the typical Figure 8 races or truck pulls, however.

A transformation began just a few weeks ago at the fairgrounds when the Webster County Fair Board broke ground on their new grandstand area.

Cory Krug, Webster County Fair Board president said they have made great progress on the project, but there is still plenty to do.

By moving the grandstands and racetrack further east, closer to U.S. Highway 169, the Webster County Fair Board is anticipating the updates to bring more opportunities, comfort and attention to the grandstand events.

We have been running into problems with parking during the fair especially when our grandstand events come in, we have a carnival that takes up space, said Krug. We had a need to move the track and grandstands for several other reasons. The crowd will no longer have to face the sun and it will get better attention being closer to the highway.

-Messenger photo by Kriss NelsonCory Krug, Webster County Fairgrounds president, and Heather Stewart, Webster County Fair board member, discuss the progress that has been made at the new Figure 8 racetrack and pulling track and the grandstand area at the Webster County Fairgrounds.

Heather Stewart, a Webster County Fair Board member, agrees.

Hopefully people on the highway can see us know that we are here, she said. I think people have forgotten about us. We are hoping we will attract more people. We are set up to do so many great things here. Even if its not a grandstand event, we have a great auditorium, indoor and outdoor arenas too.

After the teardown of the old track area, which including pulling fences, barricades, moving the bleachers and more, dirt work began on not only tearing up the old track, but building a new one.

Krug said the new Figure 8 track is approximately 25-feet wider than the previous track, making it now 500 feet long and 210 feet wide with a 55-foot width around the track.

We did all of that based on the feedback from drivers, he said, adding that by moving the grandstand, they have managed to free up an additional five acres that will be used for parking and more.

-Submitted photoDirt work progresses on the new track and grandstand area at the Webster County Fairgrounds.

Krug said they have also improved their pulling track.

We brought in more clay. Packed it a lot better so that those events can go on seamlessly there wont have to be a lot of prep work like there was before, he said.

They have also moved the pit area down to the end of track.

This will allow better access to our facilities for all of the drivers and the people in the pit, so they dont have to cross the track, said Krug. It will be a lot safer that way.

The added space and new design will also allow for events that arent on the regular schedule to happen without tearing up the regular track areas as they have had to do in the past.

-Submitted photoThis photo shows how the grandstand area and racetrack was laid out prior to it being moved further to the east.

This will allow the grandstand area to be more versatile, said Krug. We also have UTV races, tough truck races and weve been getting some interest to bring back moto-cross races. We now have the space for those types of events to occur so we dont have to tear up our regular tracks like we have had to in the past.

Krug said there is still a lot of work left to be done.

Phase one is nearly complete, but will also include moving all of the electrical components, a new fence and also hopefully new lighting.

Phase two, according to Krug includes new bleachers with a shade roof. The cost for that starts in the $300,000 range, so there is a definite need for fundraising to achieve those plans.

In terms of enhancements, we would like better fencing instead of having to repurpose what we have, that is something we are looking at doing, he said.

Stewart said they are also looking into building a permanent beer garden with restroom facilities as well as a new facility for checking in and checking out on race day.

Fundraising

Krug said they were able to raise the funds to begin the transition with a Grandstand Fundraising Festival last summer, which replaced money that would have been raised during the 2020 Webster County Fair.

Local businesses and supporters came in and helped put on some of the events. Those large crowds that attended, allowed us to get the dirt work done and hopefully everything we need to do from an electrical standpoint, said Krug.

But more donations are needed in order to complete the work.

Both Stewart and Krug emphasized donations dont always have to be in the monetary form.

The seeding has been donated we have about 11 acres that needs seeded to have grass ready to go next year, said Krug. Same with the electrical we are hoping to get assistance with funding or for equipment and the labor. That is how most things happen out here. If the money is not there, then we hopefully get businesses to step up and help us out.

Some items that top their priority list include:

Water/sewer work

Highway barriers

6-by6-foot beams (4 feet to 16 feet)

2-by-10-by-18-foot treated boards

New light poles

LED stadium lights

Electric work

Crows nest build

Flag stand build

Beer garden/bathroom build

A list of needs will be updated on the Webster County Fair Boards website.

Stewart said if anyone or a business is willing to donate money, equipment or labor, they can contact the Webster County Fair Board. They will be a part of the sponsorship list that is listed on the fence that surrounds the grandstand area.

Krug said the Webster County Fairgrounds is a non-profit volunteer run organization.

We are always looking for more volunteers or members that are interested in helping to improve the fairgrounds for our local youth and the benefit of the community, he said.

Having a venue brings people to our area, said Stewart.

Krug said he would like to see the new grandstand area and the Webster County Fairgrounds eventually become a premier venue for Fort Dodge and Webster County.

Our main thing we do here is Figure 8s, but, we are going to expand on that. We are going to have more races next year. We bring in a lot of cars from different counties and places in Iowa. We want to expand that even further. Have more truck pulls to put on and just more stuff for people to get out and do, he said. We would love to have bigger concerts and also use it for venues like that.

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Danielle Strong and Samantha Hardy from My Fantastic Maid stop by the United Way office to discuss their three-month promotion where Fantastic Maid will donate 10 per cent of their profits to the United Way of Sarnia Lambton until Dec. 31. While at the office, the Fantastic Maid employees dust off the original Letters Patent of the United Way from Oct. 11, 1957 when the organization was known as the Sarnia and District Community Chest. United Way photojpeg, SO

The 2020 United Way of Sarnia-Lambton campaign is zeroing in on the one-third mark of its Needs Target thermometer.

We have reached $600,000 so far this year from nearly 1,000 donors, campaign chair Vicky Ducharme reported this week. We remain behind last years pace, but we are grateful to those first 1,000 donors who pledged their support.

Ducharme said the first employee campaign to reach its goal is Reliance Home Comfort. She said the campaign began on Sept. 30 and, by that afternoon, had surpassed its $6,000 goal and had reached almost $10,000, which will be matched by Reliance Home Comfort. That employee campaign will be soon completed.

Meanwhile, INEOS Styrolution just closed its employee campaign and surpassed its 2019 totals.

Ducharme said other employee drives seem to be off to a great start, including Imperial, Nova Chemicals, CF Industries and Shell Canada, which had a very successful campaign kick-off breakfast and is planning a socially distant chili cook-off later this month.

The LCBO Point-of-Sale campaign will end this weekend. LCBO customers and employees will have until the end of the day on Sunday to pledge their support in that way. In 2019, more than $40,000 was raised by the 11 LCBO stores in Sarnia and Lambton County by generous employees and customers.

Ducharme said one of the things the United Way is doing differently this year is the use of YouTube.

We have a number of presentations that we would normally do at employee rallies and meetings but is not possible this year, so we have done video presentations, she said. As well, we have a number of videos of both volunteers and clients of the funded agencies. Most of the videos are just a minute or two long and can be viewed by searching for the United Way of Sarnia-Lambton channel on YouTube.

Ducharme said many of the videos have been watched by a large number of viewers, and she has heard good feedback from them.

The United Way of Sarnia-Lambton YouTube channel is also accessible from the United Way website, http://www.theunitedway.on.ca, by clicking on the YouTube icon.

My Fantastic Maid service in Sarnia is running a campaign all fall for the first time this year.

Fantastic Maid will donate 10 per cent from its profits for the months of October, November and December.

Its this kind of creativity that we really encourage and ask local businesses to talk to us about setting up their own unique events to help raise awareness and funds for the United Way, said Ducharme.

To book an appointment with My Fantastic Maid, log on to http://www.myfanasticmaid.com.

The United Way of Sarnia-Lambton campaign will run until the end of the year. More than 18 agencies that provide over 36 local programs and services depend on the United Way of Sarnia-Lambton for funding on an annual basis.

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Pentagon Carpet Cleaning has a jubilee a decade on the market.

Pentagon Carpet Cleaning is a cleaning company providing carpet and upholstery cleaning services in Alexandria VA. Throughout many years, it has made the entire cleaning process super simple and effective by taking care of the nature of the fabrics and the right choice of the washing equipment. The type of material is what greatly matters together with the applying of the best cleaning equipment on the market.

High-pressure cleaning is integrated into the Pentagon Carpet Cleaning business. It is important to use adequately chosen cleaning detergent and utilize the added cleaning power properly. This is detailly done by the skillful Pentagon Carpet Cleaning team who always try to give their best in the cleaning process making it both simple and highly productive.

Tile and grout cleaning in Alexandria VA is one of the cleaning services provided by Pentagon Carpet Cleaning. During this procedure proprietary, hot water extraction cleaning is used to clean out all hidden dirt. At the same time, the luster is restored to the floors and more than 95% of allergens are removed from the grout which is known as porous material that collects grime, spills, or dirt.

Hot water extraction upholstery cleaning is one of the most beneficial methods of upholstery cleaning available nowadays. During this process, hot water and special cleaning solution are injected into the upholstery to dislodge debris. At the same time, all dirt and stains are extracted with powerful wet vacuums. Pentagon Carpet cleaning uses hot water extraction for upholstery cleaning because it provides optimal cleaning results in an eco-friendly way and the drying time is much shorter.

Pentagon Carpet Cleaning provides services in the area of carpet and upholstery disinfection in Alexandria VA. Its professional technicians are trained to clean and disinfect all types of materials from microfiber to leather. Since ottomans, sofas, beds and other furniture pieces can easily get dirty they have to be cleaned regularly in the best possible way. Allergens, dirt, or some other unwanted elements may damage the fibers and with that may ruin its overall look. Professional carpet and upholstery cleaning is a great procedure to regain the fresh and clean look to all types of carpets and upholstery parts despite their age.

Pentagon Carpet Cleaning Alexandria VA was founded in 2010. By hard and dedicated work, this company has established its name and a positive reputation in the community. The members of its staff are well-organized and experienced cleaning professionals who are 24/7 at a clients disposal. Carpet cleaning, tile, grout, and upholstery cleaning together with hardwood cleaning and water damage restoration represent some of the crucial services offered by Pentagon Carpet Cleaning.

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Contact info:Company: Pentagon Carpet CleaningAddress: 4722 Kenmore Ave, Alexandria, VA, 22304Phone: (703) 665-7659Email: carpetcleaningpentagon@gmail.comWebsite: http://pentagoncarpetcleaning.com/Contact Person: Ilija Stevanovic

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Are you looking to deep clean your carpets?

A clean, attractive carpet can make as much of a statement as a feature wall in your home.But if youve never deep-cleaned one before, you might not know whether to steam or dry clean.

Dont worry, were here to help. Read on to find out all you need to know about steam vs dry and what cleaners are the best.

When doing the cleaning, its easy to forget things like cleaning your walls and carpets. But when you do remember, they often need deeper, more thorough treatment.

Steam cleaning actually uses a water and cleaning mix to remove grime and dirt. To start, use your steam cleaner to spray on a detergent and hot water mix. Then, use the wet-vacuum function of the cleaner to remove any remaining moisture.

Its arguable that steam is the best deep carpet cleaning method you can use. Because it combines chemicals and hot water, it reachesdeeper than the surface layer. It can reach debris and dirt thats right down in the fibers. The water spray also helps work loose and jostle any dirt particles.

If youre choosing to use a steam cleaner, you can expect almost perfect results. This process is effective against most stains, dirt, and debris. It can also wash away any pests or allergens.

Ifleft to sit, the water can cause problems. Issues arise when you:

Water can sink deeper into your carpet and saturate it. If left, this can lead to mold issues. But, so long as you use the vacuum right and dont saturate your carpet, you should avoid this.

Steam cleaning can be more time consuming than dry cleaning. Youll need to set aside several hours, or even a few days depending on the amount of carpeting. Also, to let the carpets dry you will need to stay off them for at least 12 hours. Though 24 hours is the recommendation.

Though dry cleaning will use more chemicals than water, you still need a little dampness.

To dry clean, you put down a dry, power-form cleaning chemical onto the carpet. The powder will sink into the fibers. There itll start breaking up any dirt and debris. Giving a little spray of water will help the chemicals break up particles for a more thorough finish. Once the particles bind to the chemicals, you then vacuum it all up.

Theres no waiting around to walk on your carpet afterward. You can walk on italmost immediately. Its what most hotels use to clean their carpets.

Dry cleaning also gives a pretty thorough clean. The fast-acting chemicals will break down most stains. Its particularly good on stubborn stains that some steam cleaners cant handle.

The chemicals used for dry cleaning are more abrasive. If someone has allergiesor asthma, they might not be able to enter the area for a while. It can also leave behind a strong smell. To combat this, you may need to use detergents will lessodor.

So there you have it! Now you know the pros and cons of these carpet cleaners, youll be sure to pick the right option for you.

If youre looking for a deep clean thats quick and effective then dry cleaning is the way to go. But if youve got a little more time and want something more thorough, then steam cleaning is better.

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The newest Roborock robot vacuum debuts today, the S4 Max, with a feature that allows the smart vacuum to amp up its suction power when it detects carpeting.

Launching at $429, the new S4 Max has 2,000Pa of suction power, and includes a 460 ml dustbin, larger than most of its previous models including the S5 Max, although a bit smaller than the S6 Pure. But it includes a washable HEPA_Type E11 filter which the company says can capture 95 percent of particles, including pet dander and mold.

But the ability to detect when it's hitting carpeting is key, as the vacuum automatically increases its function power to its highest setting which gives it more strength to clean between fibers.

The new Roborock S4 Max robot vacuum can tell when it's on carpeting, and increase its suction power automaticallyRoborock

The robot vacuum also has a 5200mAh battery allowing it to run for more than 150 minutes on a single charge, and covering up to 2,690 square feet in one cleaning.

Also embedded in the S4 is LiDAR technology so the robot vacuum can map a home, including multiple levels good for those who live in ,multi-stories homes, for example. The mapping lets people then to name rooms more clearly, direct the S4 to go into, or stay out of, those spaces, and even specify which level of suction to use in a specific room. People can identify up to 10 No-Go Zones and adding 10 Invisible Walls to keep the vacuum out.

"We're excited to introduce the S4 Max: A new robotic vacuum option that offers a superior clean and is extremely user- friendly," said Richard Chang, CEO of Roborock in a statement. "Our product designers and engineering team worked tirelessly to provide our customers with a comprehensive cleaning solution that offers the best technology and conveniences in a highly efficient model."

The new Roborock S4 Max debuts today, and can be picked up for $429 on Amazon.

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