Posts in Category: Carpet

HOW DO I TAKE CARE OF MY… carpets and rugs?

Let’s talk about maintenance. Does that not seem exciting to you? It’s not, but it is extremely important. We are going to go over things that you have in your home that can easily be taken for granted, but if not properly maintained, will wear out, ... read more
 

Get Your Carpets Cleaned This Spring!

It’s been a long winter. Of course, it is always a long winter. During the cold months our windows are closed, houses are tightened up to be energy efficient, and we spend a lot of time indoors. Did your family suffer a flu outbreak? Maybe you spent ... read more
 

Why do carpets wear?

Has this happened to you? You decide that your room needs some changes; furniture needs to be moved around. You begin by pulling out the recliner and it pops out at you like a red blinking light. A worn spot in front of the chair. You begrudgingly... read more
 

A Few Words About Scotchgard

Have you used Scotchgard? It has been around a long time and is now featured in quite a few other products other than fabric and carpeting. It truely is a remarkable product and ,yes, it does really work! Unfortunately, our offer of... read more
 

Spot Cleaning Like A Pro!

If you have carpeting you deal with spots: food spills, dirty feet, pet accidents, etc. It is a fact of life. How do you handle spots? There are plenty of guides both technical and otherwise about spot identification and removal. But, is there more... read more
 

Understanding Pet Accidents – Part 2

Last post, Understanding Pet Accidents – Part 1, dealt with the reasons why urine is so hard to remove. If you have not read that one, do so before you read this. It will make more sense. Identifying a problem area due to pet accidents is not ... read more
 

Dealing With Small Floods

You come home and find a present in your lower level. All that rain today and this is the day your sump pump decides to quit. Squish, squish, squish through your lower level you walk assessing the situation. Can you deal with this yourself? Maybe.... read more
 

Can you clean carpets in the winter? Do you?

January is ending and February is about to begin. It’s cold and dreary. Why not add a little sunshine to the interior of your home? Often we are asked, “Can you clean carpets in the winter? Do you?” Without a doubt, the answer is ... read more