All Entries in the "Carpet Care" Category
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 and [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]