A Summer of Giving

It’s a summer of giving with satintouch!
Let us count the ways we Give Back:
1. More than 150 people in need have been fed at our BBQs — and we have 4 more to go.
2. We’ve donated a bike to a child in need.
3. More than $11,000 has been raised for the 343 Initiative.
4. One lucky property manager won a grill and patio set for Father’s Day.
5. One lucky property manager won tickets to see “Wicked” for Mother’s Day.
And we’re ready to do more! Let us know how we can help give back to your community!
 

Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

At satintouch, one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy document contains types of information that is collected and recorded by us and how we use it.

If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us through email at customerservice@satintouch.us. An example of a privacy policy can be found at buyproxies.io.

Log Files
We follow a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites. All hosting companies do this and a part of hosting services’ analytics. The information collected by log files include internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamp, referring/exit pages, and possibly the number of clicks. These are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable. The purpose of the information is for analyzing trends, administering the site, tracking users’ movement on the website, and gathering demographic information.

Advertising Partners
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  • Google

  • Facebook

Each of our advertising partners has their own Privacy Policy for their website. For easier access, an updated and hyperlinked resource is maintained here:

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Note that we have no access to or control over these cookies that are used by third-party advertisers.


Third Party Privacy Policies
Our Privacy Policy does not apply to other advertisers or websites. Thus, we are advising you to consult the respective Privacy Policies of these third-party ad servers for more detailed information. It may include their practices and instructions about how to opt-out of certain options. You may find a complete list of these Privacy Policies and their links here: Privacy Policy Links.

 You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser options. To know more detailed information about cookie management with specific web browsers, it can be found at the browsers’ respective websites.

What Are Cookies?
Another part of our priority is adding protection for children while using the internet. We encourage parents and guardians to observe, participate in, and/or monitor and guide their online activity.

We do not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13. If you think that your child provided this kind of information on our website, we strongly encourage you to contact us immediately and we will do our best efforts to promptly remove such information from our records.

Online Privacy Policy Only
This privacy policy applies only to our online activities and is valid for visitors to our website with regards to the information that they shared and/or collected. This policy is not applicable to any information collected offline or via channels other than this website.

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Update
This Privacy Policy was last updated on May 10, 2017. If there will be any update, amendment, or changes to our Privacy Policy then these will be posted on this page.

Second Annual BBQ for those in Need

**This summer, lunch is on us for those in need.**
We had a great turn out at the kick off for our second-annual season of our “BBQ for Those in Need.”
At our kick off event, we served 50 people in need. But we can do more.
**Help us spread the word!**
Every 3rd Friday of the month from 12-1pm from now until late Fall, we’ll be serving up food for the needy.
Upcoming Dates:
May 19
June 16
July 21
August 18
Sept 15
Oct 20

Every hotel carpet will need a deep clean.

Every hotel manager knows that carpet is an investment. Making carpet last requires regular cleaning and maintenance. Clean carpets will last longer and keep guests comfortable and coming through the doors. At satintouch, we provide deep stain cleaning to the hospitality industry in Duluth and the Twin Cities. Our service is thorough and professional—satintouch is a name you can trust.

Carpet Requires Regular Service

High traffic carpet requires regular service to remain clean and prolong its life. Frequent vacuuming is a must, and the most used areas of the floor should be vacuumed daily at least. Stains should be targeted as quickly as possible after they appear. Blot liquids with a dry towel, but do not scrub! Scrubbing can cause the contaminant to seep deeper into the carpet.

While a light-traffic area may require deep cleaning as rarely as once a year, heavily used portions of carpet may require a quarterly or even a monthly high performance hot water extraction. Hot water treatment can do wonders for a dirty carpet, pulling up most of the grime that weeks and months of tracking feet have deposited. What water can’t handle, a high-quality carpet soap usually can, putting a finishing touch on a carpet cleaning. A hotel that wants good mileage from its carpet have a regular cleaning and maintenance schedule and stick to it. The best way to stay on track is to hire trustworthy carpet professional who can be there when you need them.

Spot Cleaning

Having a diverse cast of guests coming through the doors often means a diverse array of stains. Guests are not always going to rush to the hotel staff after a spill to ensure timely treatment, and some spots may escape notice for days or weeks. Fortunately, a professional cleaner can often do a great deal to reduce staining even after the damage has been done.

Different kinds of stain require different kinds of treatment, or sometimes combinations of treatments. To treat an unknown stain, a cleaner has to carefully test likely products to find an effective solution. A one-size-fits all carpet spray simply isn’t going to do it. Deep stain cleaning requires someone who is familiar with the kinds of stains that are common and the best methods for dealing with them.

The best place to go for carpet services in Duluth, Minneapolis, and St. Paul is satintouch. We can provide regular cleaning service that will prolong the life and maintain the appearance of your carpet. By investing in your carpet now you will save money in the long run and maintain revenue by satisfying guests with a clean and comfortable space.

Update your hotel with Design & Rehab

A clean and appealing hotel room is key to keeping guests under the roof each night. Like all living spaces, hotel rooms begin to show signs of wear and tear over time, and hotel managers need to be aware of the impact this has on the experience of their guests, their reviews, and ultimately their revenue flow. A professional cleaning and remodeling can go a long way to improve guest experience. satintouch is here to serve the hospitality industry by providing quality, professional rehab and cleaning services in Duluth and the Twin Cities.

Hotel Design & Rehab
According to a study by hotelnewsnow.com, hotels that experience declining ratings may experience a spike in positive ratings after a renovation. Not surprisingly, the spike in ratings was also correlated with a spike in revenue. This is hardly a surprise. Guests want to feel like they are in a clean and safe space, and a room that shows obvious signs of wear is likely to give the impression of being well-used.

While lobbies and common areas need to stay clean and fresh to bring customers in, the bedroom is the center of the hotel experience. A guest who isn’t comfortable in the space where they sleep is unlikely to visit the hotel again. A comfortable bed, some blackout curtains, and a quiet soundscape go a long way toward improving the stay for the average guest.

Interior Painting
Painted interiors can provide a tasteful and clean atmosphere for guests—provided the walls are clean and the paint intact. If walls are starting to show signs of wear, it may be time for a new coat—and perhaps time to consider a new color. Paint is also affordable and easier to change with changing styles and tastes than other interiors, like wallpaper. Although paint can chip, it can be easily touched up. 

At satintouch, we provide services to hotels that cover the whole course of remodel and design. Our professionals can lift the burden from hotel managers by providing remodeling and deep cleaning a hotel room, including repairing damaged dry wall and applying a new coat of paint. Our other services, like deep carpet cleaning, will leave the room feeling fresh and clean, and provide guests with a hotel experience that they can remember fondly. Our careful and reliable work make us one of the best choices for hotel rehab and design in Duluth, Minneapolis, and St. Paul.

Finishing Touches at the Construction Site

A quality drywall installation and a well-applied paint job are investments that will pay for themselves over the life of your property. A mismanaged installation can lead to popped walls and costly repairs in the future. You may think you can save money by doing these projects yourself, but you won’t save time, and in the long run you may end up losing more than if the job were done professionally.

A Professional Drywall Installation

Installing dry wall is a job that requires precise measurements and specialty tools. Drywall is a delicate material, but it needs to last if the property is going to last. Improperly installed drywall can crack or come loose from the stud, devaluing the property or incurring repair costs.

Misplacing the seams can lead to weakened walls and drywall tape coming loose. Lack of care with drywall mud can lead to contamination and prevent a smooth finish on seems. There will be hundreds of nails or screws to drive, and driving one of them too far can break the surface paper and lead to the wall popping. Hanging pieces in the wrong order can be a headache and slow an already time-consuming process to a crawl.

Anyone can hang their own drywall, but why not trust a professional to do the job? A drywall worker who knows the craft can come in and do a job efficiently and with minimal error, freeing you to focus on other concerns with the property and giving you peace of mind about the quality of the product.

Post-Construction Painting

Post-construction painting isn’t as easy as throwing up an accent wall. Every new wall and ceiling surface in the property needs primer and paint, and it needs to be sanded and cleaned before these things go on and between coats. With baseboards, door frames, window sills, and cabinets, there is a lot of room for error, and even a few misplaced dabs of paint can make a whole room look sloppy. That’s not to mention that the hazards of dealing with the fumes of paints and paint thinners and the hassle of proper disposal.

And don’t forget the post-construction cleanup. Both drywall installation and painting can leave behind a mess. Professional services like those provided by satintouch not only make your property look new, but they can leave it looking clean by providing cleaning in addition to installation and painting. There are lots of places for the dust and grime of construction to hide—trust the professionals to hunt them down.

You start construction. We help you finish it.

A quality drywall installation and a well-applied paint job are investments that will pay for themselves over the life of your property. A mismanaged installation can lead to popped walls and costly repairs in the future. You may think you can save money by doing these projects yourself, but you won’t save time, and in the long run you may end up losing more than if the job were done professionally.

A Professional Drywall Installation
Installing dry wall is a job that requires precise measurements and specialty tools. Drywall is a delicate material, but it needs to last if the property is going to last. Improperly installed drywall can crack or come loose from the stud, devaluing the property or incurring repair costs.

Misplacing the seams can lead to weakened walls and drywall tape coming loose. Lack of care with drywall mud can lead to contamination and prevent a smooth finish on seems. There will be hundreds of nails or screws to drive, and driving one of them too far can break the surface paper and lead to the wall popping. Hanging pieces in the wrong order can be a headache and slow an already time-consuming process to a crawl.

Anyone can hang their own drywall, but why not trust a professional to do the job? A drywall worker who knows the craft can come in and do a job efficiently and with minimal error, freeing you to focus on other concerns with the property and giving you peace of mind about the quality of the product.

Post-Construction Painting
Post-construction painting isn’t as easy as throwing up an accent wall. Every new wall and ceiling surface in the property needs primer and paint, and it needs to be sanded and cleaned before these things go on and between coats. With baseboards, door frames, window sills, and cabinets, there is a lot of room for error, and even a few misplaced dabs of paint can make a whole room look sloppy. That’s not to mention that the hazards of dealing with the fumes of paints and paint thinners and the hassle of proper disposal.

And don’t forget the post-construction cleanup. Both drywall installation and painting can leave behind a mess. Professional services like those provided by satintouch not only make your property look new, but they can leave it looking clean by providing cleaning in addition to installation and painting. There are lots of places for the dust and grime of construction to hide—trust the professionals to hunt them down.

Design & Rehab: A Win-Win

Earn more revenue, and donate 3 percent of your contract to a cause of your choice!

No matter the property, it’s always a good investment to rehab.

Age Destroys All Rooms
Every building ages with time, and so does the hardware. And, with any amount of time, the look and feel of the apartment based on fixtures, hardware, and colors go out-of-date. A discerning client may look at your space and think: Wow, this place was built in the 70s, wasn’t it?

Rehabbing provides your space much needed updates that catch the eye of potential tenants, not only expanding your demographics, but allowing your property to increase the rental rates for this new clientele.
Anything you can do to help create a condo look and feel in a property will help increase the rental asking price and attract a new demographic.

New Designs Attracts New Tenants
To get a new demographic, you’ll need to present potential clients with something new. Whether your building was built in 1970 or 1901, a rehab provides the essential new look that will help sell a property.  And, with new and more luxurious or modern facilities, you can attract a new demographic – young professionals who look for central city locations and luxury. This highly responsible demographic is willing to pay more per unit, respect facility rules, and pay up their accounts on time. Truly, they’re a property manager’s dream tenant.
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Wow, this place was built in the 70s, wasn’t it? 
Increased Bottom Line: Return on Investment
There are many variables that impact rent and asking prices for rent, including: the age of the building, where it’s located, its tenant profile, and the surrounding competition.
If your properties don’t have good curb appeal, people will just drive by and keep looking for a property that more aligns with their vision of home.
Many owners report that replacing carpeting with vinyl, tile, or wood flooring promises the greatest return on their investment. Additionally, these are great flooring choices, as they are durable and easier to maintain.
Moreover, the best rooms to reinvent are the kitchen and the bathrooms. Realtor.com estimates an 85 percent ROI on kitchen and bath remodels. From new cabinets to fixtures, faucets, and surfaces, these two rooms garner a lot of attention from tenants.
And with new space targeting a new demographic, rental rates will increase putting money back in your pocket. On average, after a unit is rehabbed, a property can increase rental rates from 10 to 30 percent.

New Year, New Style

Trends in Rehab & Design for 2017
Space to separate work and home.
As people seek retreats from a constant barrage of computer and cell phone stress, division of space is returning to style. Redesign a bathroom to give your clients a retreat from this constant barrage of distraction. Consider adding spa-like amenities, and design.
A touch of luxury: Powder Baths.
Even if you don’t have a separate space to house this room, you can emphasize luxury with the amenities like the mirror, sink, and cabinets, giving it the luxurious feel of a powder bath.
Spa-like showers
Especially for the aging boomers, curbless showers allow greater ease in access. This style has caught on with the rest of the population, and is why many bathtubs are being replaced with walk-in and sit-in showers.
A return to vibrancy in colors.
Industrial tones have dominated the market, but now a resurgence of  vivid accent colors are giving homes a much needed lift. From accent walls to designs, the implementation can be simple or complex, based on your needs.
Curves
Bathrooms, in particular, are adding the design element of curves. They can help visually divide wet and dry spaces while softening square elements, like tubs, showers,  and cabinets.
Urban Farmhouses
Farmhouse Modern is a continued favorite in design. It features natural textures and patterns in tile, wide plank wood flooring, wood countertops, and farmhouse sinks all contribute to the look.
 

Which Cause Do I Choose?

It might be more difficult than it sounds!
With three wonderful Causes to support from the 343Initiative, you might find yourself having trouble choosing!
Your choices are: Pets for Vets, Blanket Minnesota, and the 343 Initiative Scholarship.
Pets for Vets
US Servicemen and women give so much to us everyday on the job. Protecting our freedom and defending our borders, we owe them a debt of gratitude. Sadly, some veterans return without a warm welcome and can become lonely. Through Pets for Vets, we give our returning servicemen and women a companion animal of their choice for life, and with vaccinations and food provided for one year.
Blanket Minnesota
During the holidays, being in a hospital can be even scarier for a child. By supporting this cause, you give children the gift of a handmade warm blanket, a stuffed animal, and the happiness of a Christmas surprise.
343 Initiative Scholarship
In the 21st Century, education is paramount to success. Help us reward a student who best exemplifies the spirit of 343’s dedication to community. The scholarship will help pay for tuition, books, and any other expenses.
We also support education around the globe. Some funds will help build orphanages in Sierra Leone.
Need help deciding? Contact us to talk about it!