Author Archive for david
Up to My Ears in Dog Hair
I leave home everyday around 5:00 AM and do not get home until about 6:00 PM at night, and I am exhausted when I walk in the door and get greeted by my three dogs and cat. I’m happy to see them until I look around and see all the dog hair all over the [...]
Why You Need a Power Steam Cleaner For Your Carpets
If you have carpets in your home, you most likely realize how much work it is to clean them and how much money it can be to hire someone to clean them for you. Vacuuming on a regular basis works to clean the carpets but sooner or later you will need to call a professional [...]
The Best Vacuum for Pet Hair You Will Ever Own
Are you one of the many pet owners who has already tried several vacuum cleaners which have all turned out to be just a waste of your money because they just don’t do their job? Well, this Dyson DC25 Animal review will help you see that unlike other pet hair vacuum cleaners, this vacuum really [...]
Keep it Fresh: Carpet Care Tips
It’s been walked on, spilled on, and if you have pets even…well, you get the point. The carpet in your home has been through a lot. You cringe every time you see that nail polish “incident” courtesy of your teenage daughter and reminders of the family dog’s puppy stage. And now that you’re looking down [...]
A Quick Look At Steam Cleaners
A steam cleaner is an appliance that basically uses steam to clean. Many people think that this is not a good method of cleaning, but it can be more effective than mopping, vacuuming and sweeping. The reasoning behind this statement is that steam is formed from super heater water and can gain extremely high temperatures. [...]
How To Keep Hardwood Floors Clean And Beautiful
It is not hard to see why hardwood is a very popular kitchen, dining room and living room flooring option today. Hardwood can not only be stunning but is also very durable and easy to clean if you install them as treated hardwood floors. However to make them last long and and keep them beautiful [...]
Tips For Buying A Cheap Carpet
Just because a cheap carpet is usually of poor quality does not mean that its’ purchase should be taken lightly. In fact it is not always the case that a cheap carpet is of poor quality. In some cases it can simply be a good quality carpet that is on sale or clearance. Before selecting [...]
How to Correctly Use a Steam Cleaner
Before using carpet steam cleaners for the first time, you need to read the manual that comes with it so you can fully understand how it works and how to properly use it. This is to ensure that you exercise the proper care and caution when using it, especially considering that you need to use [...]
Choosing to Use a Carpet Shampooer Rental
// Using a carpet shampooer rental can usually save you a substantial amount of money rather than hiring a carpet cleaning company or purchasing a carpet shampooer to do it yourself. Renting a cleaner can be very inexpensive and the time to clean the carpet will only take a short period of time. The rental [...]
Chemical Cleaners Be Gone
Before you lot start asking me why I hate chemical solvents, abrasives as well as detergents so much, let me tell you something. I don’t hate them, I am just uncomfortable with the scenario that has been wrought about with these cleaners that makes it pretty much impossible for you to go out and clean [...]
Finding the Right Carpet For Heavy Foot Traffic
While it’s quite nice to have soft and fluffy carpet in the bedroom, if you tried to put it in a heavier traffic area, like around the back door or in a busy hallway, you’ll end up with ruined carpet in just a couple years. To protect against having to replace it there are a [...]
Reasons to Purchase a Backpack Vacuum
There is one common characteristic that virtually all home owners possess; we hate to vacuum. It is always such as hassle. It usually involves tracking down all of the required attachments, moving heavy pieces of furniture from one place to another, and finding a centrally located electrical outlet. Sometimes it can feel as if it [...]
Garage Floor Carpet Squares Add Style and Value
Most people that have attempted any type of home remodel are familiar with FLOR or similar Heuga carpet tiles. What many people do not realize is that many of the same companies that make designer tiles for inside the home also produce garage floor carpet squares. Popular automotive television shows are demonstrating what hot looks [...]
Ongoing Effects of Water Damage
Water damage can cause severe problems in any property if not treated properly in a timely manner. Mold removal experts agree that the most important thing you can do if water damage strikes your property is get that water out as quickly as possible! Here’s how water damage can affect your carpet, property, belongings and [...]
How To Find The Right FT Worth Carpet Cleaners
There are obviously many Ft Worth carpet cleaners, so attempting to find the best company is not an easy proposition. There are a number of things you have to think about before hiring any firm. First of all, you want to find a company that has been around for awhile, because many people end up [...]
Upgrading To A Bissell ProHeat 2X
Cleaning carpets can be a dreadful process for many homeowners that do not use professional equipment for cleaning carpets. Trying to remove stains that have penetrated deep into the carpet are difficult to remove. Many homeowners give in and call a professional company to clean their carpets. The Bissell ProHeat is designed for professional quality [...]
Flooring Options for Covered Patios
If you are looking for a patio flooring option for your covered patio, there are several options to choose from. However, your decision will depend on several factors like space, frequency of use, whether the patio is an extension of your home or a detached one etc. You will be able to use any of [...]
Finding Rainbow Vacuum Cleaner Parts
// When something you love, that gives you great results, breaks you usually fix it. This is absolutely the case with Rainbow vacuum cleaners. These vacuums are the best in the market hands down! No other vacuum is as easy to set up, easy to clean, and lasts as long as the heralded Rainbow brand [...]
Measurement Tips for Unfinished Hardwood Flooring Installation
Are you thinking of installing unfinished hardwood flooring on your own? That’s certainly a doable task, and the tips below will help you avoid common beginner mistakes when it comes to measuring wood plank flooring. Use quadrilateral angles. That’s the simplest way to measure square footage. Stick with squares or rectangles and avoid using irregular [...]
Do You Need Carpet Cleaner Shampoo?
// Hoover, Bissell, Kirby and Dyson all have a line of carpet cleaner shampoo products and there’s also a brand called Super Kleen Dry Foam Shampoo that’s a high suds formula. However, if you’re looking at dry foam detergent carpet shampoo cleaners, be sure you have dry foam equipment. The problem with carpet shampoo cleaners [...]
The How To’s Of Removing Red Wine From Carpet
Red wine can be difficult to remove completely from your carpet and often steam cleaners are of no help. If you are unfortunate enough to have to attempt this, the sooner you get to the spill, the more effective the results will be. Here are some tips to remove red wine out of carpet. If [...]
Some Thoughts About Dust Mites And The Polti Steam Cleaner
The use of a dry steam vapor system similar to the Polti steam cleaner is perfect for the cleaning of carpets, and rugs without chemicals. Since the steam is mostly dry, moisture will not sit in the textile fabric for very long, and will prevent mold spore from forming. If allergies are an issue, and [...]