Floor Cleaning Tips
Cleaning and Maintaining Wood Floors Wood floors are beautiful, but they require proper care to stay that way. Whether you have solid hardwood, laminate, or finished wood, understanding the best cleaning and maintenance practices will protect your investment and keep your floors looking their best. Know Your Floor Type Understanding your flooring type is crucial…
Read MoreCarpet Cleaning Keeping your carpets clean refreshes the home. For some the thought of cleaning carpets just seems so overwhelming. Cleaning carpets may not be one of your favorite tasks, but it is one of those “have to do” chores. Carpets start off plush, feeling great under your feet but that can quickly change if…
Read MoreUsing a Carpet Cleaning Machine Carpet is a magnet for dirt, stains and anything else that it can trap in its fibers. But, before you trade in your carpet to avoid having someone come in and frequently clean your carpets, why not try doing it yourself? There are a number of different carpet cleaning machines…
Read MoreHow to Clean Laminate Flooring Laminate flooring in most houses is a beautiful upgrade, it is stylish, looks better than linoleum and it doesn’t trap all of the dirt and other filth that carpet does. However, laminate flooring is also touchy and special care, such as not walking across it wearing stilettos (sorry girls), has…
Read MoreTips for Cleaning Area Rugs I have a soft spot for area rugs – some people collect shoes, but I collect carpets. I can’t resist peeking into a carpet shop and imagining how each rug would fit into my home. Over the years, cleaning area rugs and keeping them looking their best is something I’ve…
Read MoreHow to Properly Clean Pergo and Laminate Flooring Have you recently installed Pergo or other laminate flooring and aren’t sure how to maintain it? Keeping your laminate floors clean and looking new is simpler than you think. And the good news? You don’t need expensive, specialized cleaning products or tools. By following these affordable, eco-friendly…
Read MoreCarpet Stains People ask me all the time, “what’s the #1 cleaning tip I have for removing stains?” The answer is speed. So lets stop talking and start cleaning and get that stain off your carpet! Remove as Much of the Staining Material as Possible: Get a spoon or a fork or paper towels- whatever…
Read MoreSpot Cleaning Carpet Most of the stains we get on our carpets are small and probably do not merit a professional cleaning service. Instead, you can spot clean a carpet easily with just a few steps and avoid having to pay large fees for an entire carpet cleaning. Cleaning the Stain: Swiftness is key when…
Read MoreRemove Blood from a Carpet You’ve just had an accident. Maybe you’ve cut your hand or your child fell against the coffee table or some other accident. It doesn’t matter whether the blood came from a bloody nose or a paper cut, blood stains are messy and no one wants to see a stain from…
Read MoreRemoving Red Stains from Carpet Spills, especially those involving red liquids, can quickly ruin a carpet. Red dyes are notoriously difficult to remove and often require immediate and effective action to prevent permanent damage. As any professional carpet cleaner will tell you, these stains are among the most challenging to tackle, but with the right…
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