My mom has a love/hate relationship with Thanksgiving. She LOVES having her family over to laugh, tell stories, play games and enjoy a great meal. She HATES having her family over to spill juice on the carpet, gravy on the chair and having to clean all the dishes. We help by doing the dishes and clean up after she and Dad feed us well. But as far as the carpet and upholstery go, I will be honest, I am nervous about going over there. AND, about a week before any big family event at her house, one of us kids will get the frantic call: "I... Read More

They are coming! Sleeping in your bed! Showering in your shower! Spilling on the floor! Don't worry, we have you covered. I have a friend who calls herself   "OCD", as in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder . This is a real psychological disorder that effects over 3 million Americans. And some people, like my friend, identify with it even though they don't have a clinical diagnosis. And some people identify their friends, or call them out, or yell in their face, "You have OCD!" Whether tongue in cheek,... Read More

One reason people don't adopt a no shoe policy is because they don't want to impose it on other people. Some people have medical conditions that may require them to keep their shoes on, while others are more concerned with the condition of their socks, feet or the look of their outfit. Since Denver is a year-round town, with activities that keep us outdoors any day of the year, and therefore tracking in gunk with our shoes, having a no shoe policy is a good idea. If you aren't sure exactly why you should even consider a no shoe... Read More

Homes with small children, those toddlers and infants that spend most of their time on the floor, are encouraged to adopt a no shoe policy. And it is never too soon. Scientific studies, including those from the EPA, show the dangers that can enter your home from the soles of your shoes. Not only do shoes track in bacteria, they can track in dirt, grime and toxins that can damage your floors and even stay in your carpet. For these reasons, more and more Denver homeowners are using a no shoe policy in their home. So, what's on your... Read More

No, we aren't talking about the political campaigns running right now. We are talking about those furry babies that are a big reason for our carpets being SO dirty. Pet stains are the number one reason people get their carpets cleaned . And for good reason. Studies have shown that by having a pet, whether cat or  dirty dog, changes the microbial landscape of your home. The researchers have found that certain bacteria linked to dogs such as salmonella, and noted gingivitis, and pneumonia as some of the diseases that could be... Read More

Kids are so cute. And dirty. I sometimes have thought that kids are so darn cute because when they make big messes, we need some reason to extend the level of grace and patience needed to deal with it like an adult. And not the only sometimes OCD adult that we can be. Other than pet stains, kids make the most messes on carpets and upholstery. Whether paints gone awry, muddy footprints, food and drinks or more, kids are walking chaos makers. But, they are so cute and steal our hearts, so we need to deal with the temporary... Read More

The weather is getting cooler in Colorado and we are all gearing up for the holiday season. Everyone has their different ways of preparing. Some spend hours on end on  Pinterest to find fun recipes and fun decorations. Others do cleaning. Lots of cleaning, for all the guests they are expecting. Have you seen these "Nailed It" posts? We think they are so funny. Clearly, they are meant to show the difference between what can be and what the reality is. But there is one thing people do that just isn't funny... Read More

You are ready to turn on your furnace, and with it comes the potential of the flu. According to the Center for Disease Control: "[the] Flu causes millions of illnesses, hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations and thousands of deaths every season. " The flu is a respiratory virus that can result in hospitalization and even death, especially for people with weaker immune systems such as people with certain health conditions, young children and the elderly. The most common symptoms in flu season include fever, sore... Read More

It's not every day that you associate a carpet cleaning company that loves giving back to the community, but at Champion it is part of who we are. Right now we are excited to announce that we are taking nominations for our annual Project Santa Giveback. Every year, we choose 5 families to sponsor in the local Denver area. We provide a dinner, gifts and one of our services:  Carpet Cleaning ,  Tile Cleaning ,  Air Duct Cleaning or  Upholstery Cleaning . We are currently looking for a family in Adams... Read More

One of the most interesting calls we received was to clean a carpet and heating vent for a pregnant woman and her young son. With the recent family move and the impending addition to the family, the 5 year old son had begun, much to the mother's dismay, to use the heating vent and sometimes, the bedroom corner, as a toilet. She wasn't really aware of it until she noticed a smell that she hadn't noticed before. Then, she caught him in the act. She was quite horrified to discover her son's behavior and called us to resolve the... Read More