Cleaning up after water damage
Water damage is one of the worst things that can happen to a carpet. We’re not talking about hurricane flooding, but when a pipe bursts in your home for instance. Don’t worry, not all is lost. In fact...
View ArticlePet odors and your carpet
We all love our pets, but for people with carpeting in their homes, pet odors raise special problems. The best way to avoid pet odor problems is, of course, to not allow the stain to dry. If you know...
View ArticleHow to find a good carpet cleaning company
There are tons of guys out there who call themselves carpet cleaners. But for better or for worse, the bar to entering the business is pretty low which means just about anyone with a machine and a...
View ArticleMyths about carpet cleaning
You know when to wash most things because you can see how dirty they are. Carpets are a little different in that there are many things that come into play when thinking about having your carpet...
View ArticleCarpet cleaning myths Part II
Here is a continuation of the first in the series Carpet Cleaning Myths. Carpet cleaning machines are tough on carpet so you should have your carpet cleaned as least often as possible. It’s difficult...
View ArticleThe Various carpet cleaning methods
Carpet cleaning is not something you hear about in the news all the time, so when it comes time to get your carpet cleaned, most people don’t know enough about the various carpet cleaning methods to be...
View ArticleShould an old carpet be cleaned or replaced?
Like all other things in this world, carpets get dirty and they get old. Having your carpet cleaned regularly will help make it last longer, but the day will come when it will have to be replaced. How...
View ArticleCarpet cleaning in restaurants
Carpet cleaning in restaurants is different from other types of commercial carpet cleaning. The most salient quality about carpets in restaurants is that they get the most traffic of just about any...
View ArticleCleaning carpet tiles
Carpet tiles, also known as carpet squares, are currently the most popular form of commercial carpeting. One of the biggest appeals of carpet tiles is that when one (or a set of them in the same area)...
View ArticleThings to think about if you are buying commercial carpet
Carpeting is a long term decision for anyone, but it’s particularly important if you own a business, because that carpet is going to create a first impression on your customers. Not having the right...
View ArticleShould I choose underlayment for my carpet or not
Underlayment is the thin spongy stuff that carpet layers put under carpet. Usually it’s called padding or cushion but underlayment is the industry term . They can be used for any number of things: they...
View ArticleHealth benefits of a clean carpet
Carpeting is not just for looks, it’s important for your health as well. But you have to make a commitment to keep it clean. Air in an enclosed area is dirtier than outdoor air as a rule and this means...
View ArticleBerber carpets and their application
Berber carpets are possibly the oldest variety of carpet on earth, going back thousands of years. Their main feature is a loop pile, which is simply a continuous loop of material. Berber carpets come...
View ArticleCarpeet cleaning and selling your home
If you’re selling your home, you’re in good company: everyone else is too. Problem is that with all the competition, you need to do everything that will give your house the edge over others. When...
View ArticleGreen carpet care
If you’ve been keeping up with this blog, you will notice that we emphasize human and pet health as one of the main reasons that people should have their carpets cleaned regularly. But sometimes the...
View ArticleRemoving paint from carpets
If you are painting your home, you already know how careful you have to be. But let’s face it, if you are not a professional, you are very likely to get some paint drops here and there. Don’t panic,...
View ArticleShag Carpet Care
Shag rugs, commonly called Frieze carpet in today’s market, offer an interior experience that can’t be beat, but they are just about the most difficult type of rug to keep clean. Some companies, in...
View ArticleThe mystery of the reappearing carpet stain
All carpets get stained, and you can usually get them clean. But some stains keep coming back no matter how much they are cleaned, even by a professional. This is called wick back. It’s something that...
View ArticleWhat’s the difference between a spot and a stain
Lots of people think carpet spots and stains are the same thing, but there is a big difference in the carpet cleaning business. Spots are things spilled onto the carpet but do not chemically bond to...
View ArticleWhat’s the scoop on Green Cleaning
Green Carpet Cleaning is one of the hot topics in the carpet cleaning industry, and it’s also one of the most controversial. Green carpet cleaning is often presented and marketed as a new way of...
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