Original article found on angieslist.com. Oriental rugs create an atmosphere of upscale beauty, artistry and elegance in your home that can’t be achieved with the average rug. Although these rugs set a high aesthetic standard, they also require a high standard of maintenance. If you have been looking for ways to better maintain […]
Here’s part 4 in our series on cleaning every type of carpet stain you can think of. (You can find previous posts here.) This week is a list of special stains that don’t happen every day, but you definitely want to know how to clean them if they ever happen. So here […]
Article taken from thisoldhouse.com Special Water-Soluble Stains blood chocolate coffee mustard tea vomit wine Try 1 tablespoon of ammonia mixed with 1 cup of water (but not on wool or wool-blend carpet; instead use mild detergent and water). If that doesn’t work, you can try one part chlorine bleach to five parts water, but only on […]
We posted a little while ago about how to remove carpet stains in general (You can find that here.) For the next few weeks we want to take that a step further and share with you how to clean specific stains that might need special care. You will still need to use the steps from the […]
Time time of year, allergies are a big concern for most people. If you or one your of family members has indoor allergies, here are a few helpful tips to help protect against allergy symptoms. 1) Dusting Dust mites are a big cause of allergies in your home and regular dusting will help keep […]
As hard as we try to keep our carpets stain-free, messes are almost inevitably going to happen. Sometimes the kids forget to take off their muddy shoes, or that plate of spaghetti your 10-year-old swore they had a good grip on ends up in the floor, drinks get spilled, and even the most well-trained pets […]
The Secret To Keeping Hardwood Floors Looking Beautiful Hardwood floors are a big investment in your home, an investment that you want to keep looking beautiful as beautiful as possible. So what’s the secret to keeping them looking their best? Keep it simple. That’s it. Many times, homeowners go to great lengths to keep the shine on […]
5 Reasons to Get Your Carpet Professionally Cleaned This Spring With the long winter behind us and Spring just around the corner, it’s time to get out that winter grime and get your house feeling fresh and clean again! So, while you’re making your list of Spring Cleaning projects, be sure to add professional cleaning to the […]
