All Entries in the "Cleaning Tips" Category
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 [...]
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 [...]
How to Clean Solid Oak Flooring
A lot of people shy away from using solid oak flooring in their homes because they’re afraid that this type of flooring is not just expensive but difficult to clean as well. While nothing can be done with its price tag – you have to simply appreciate that its beauty and durability is worth its [...]
Vacuum and Carpet Cleaning Options
If you are thinking of sprucing up your upholstery, freshening up your curtains and drapes or even cleaning your carpet floors, then you will find that this is not an easy thing to do without the right equipment. Then again, there are many things and options when it comes to carpet cleaning essentials and if [...]
How to Find the Most Effective Carpet Shampoos
There are a several factors to take into consideration when trying to determine the most effective type of carpet shampoo: you will need to consider the size of the carpet to be cleaned, the dirt and stains requiring removal and the type of carpet steam cleaner or carpet shampooer you own. If you want to [...]
Steam Cleaning Tips
- Steam cleaners are excellent for sanitizing, killing dust mites, bacteria, and mold. Steam cleaners use a combination of heat and antibacterial solution to loosen dirt and extract it. – Every steam cleaning unit contains a water tank with a built-in-heater used to heat the water up to 260 degrees. – Steam cleaners hold anywhere [...]
How to Properly Care for Your Area Rug
Area rugs can be beautiful additions to your home, but they can be expensive and sometimes delicate. It’s important to know how to clean and maintain area rugs to make them last for years to come. By following some simple guidelines, you can keep your area rugs looking bright and new as the day you [...]
How to Clean and Maintain your Outdoor Rugs
It can be very friendly and welcoming to walk up to a persons home and find a rug outside greeting you. Its stylish, polite and generally gives a good impression of the people inside. Many find outdoor rugs essential for their back garden or outside their front door. The problem is, however, that these rugs [...]
Keeping Kitchen Hardwood Floors Clean and Beautiful
The kitchen, since it is a cooking area, always presents some cleaning challenges. Taking consistent care of your floor is the key. It’s easy. Hardwood floors are definitely one of the most beautiful flooring created, and following a simple routine can increase the lifespan and beauty of your floor. Cleaning hardwood floors has never been [...]
Carpet Cleaning Equipment and Supplies: The Top 3 Companies
Seasonal allergies can put a damper on anyone’s summer. While the weather outside is gorgeous, the sun is shining, the birds are at play and a flock of scantily clad men and women stroll down warm walkways, you are stuck indoors with a rolling cough, a stuffy nose and watering eyes. The problem is, and [...]
Consider Carpet Tiles
If you’re thinking about a flooring change, consider carpet tiles. They provide a fun and creative home improvement project and are available in a variety of sizes, textures, and colors. Some people use different types of tiles for the same project, creating a look that is truly unique. They are ideal new floors for households [...]
How to Kill Carpet Bacteria
Even if you vacuum daily and your carpets are stain free, there still may be bacteria and other pathogens in you carpet and that is why it is important to shampoo your carpets occasionally. Not only can bacteria cause illnesses and allergies to act up, they can also be responsible for some bad smells. Odor [...]
3 Easy Home Remedies for Natural Mold Removal
Molds can appear in any part of your household. It grows best in moist and dirty areas of your home. It doesn’t only create a dirty look in your home but it can also be a threat to your family’s health. When the spores of these molds mix with air, it can sometimes cause respiratory [...]
Treating Carpet Stains
Carpet stains happen to all of us no matter whether we have children or pets. It could be a spilled glass of wine, food, juice, dirt, or ash from the fireplace. It is so annoying to see your beautiful white carpets with a stain, no matter how small, in the middle of them. Sure, you [...]
Using Flea Bombs in the Home
Flea foggers and flea bombs are a method to rid and protect a home of fleas. These products basically release a fog of chemicals into the house and the residue falls and settles on the floors, surfaces and furniture. There are good reasons for the use of flea bombs for the house as well as disadvantages [...]
Central Vacuum Hose Options
Central vacuum cleaners are a homeowners best friend. They eliminate the need for lugging heavy vacuums around which is a much welcomed benefit. Also, they’re an excellent selling factor when your home is on the market. Of course, while central vacuums are convenient, they do need proper maintenance and quality parts such as a well [...]
Carpet Cost and Shopping For Carpet
If you’re prepared then shopping for carpet can be fun. It’s always best to get a recommendation for a good Dallas carpet dealer prior to going shopping. Purchasing carpet is similar to buying a new car, in that its not something you do everyday and therefore you may not be up to speed on exact [...]
Care and Cleaning of Outdoor Rugs
With the increased popularity of decorating your outdoor living spaces like a patio or porch with as much care as you maintain the interior of your home, outdoor rugs are more popular than ever. The use of flexible long-lasting and durable synthetic stabilized 100% polypropylene fibers allows rug makers to provide outdoor rugs in a [...]
Soda Stain Removal From Your Carpet
Soda is one of the most popular drinks today, especially with our kids, but adults as well like to drink it. It is often consumed in the family room while watching television or playing video games. And of course, soda is going to get spilled, at one time or another, onto your carpet. When this [...]