Dye Bleeding – The Effects of Bad Area Rug Cleaning
If you have beautiful area rugs spread throughout your home or workplace, you may have tried DIY area rug cleaning, or you hired someone to clean them only to find that you now have damage to your beautiful rug. Dye bleeding can happen on many area rugs when they are not cared for correctly. You may find that the dyes bleed into one another, changing the colors, patterns, and overall look of your rugs. This happens when dyes in your rugs are not colorfast. Incorrect area rug cleaning causes these colors to run into one another. Red dyes are the biggest culprit when it comes to not being...
Read MoreKnowing What Size Rug is Best for Your Seating Area
There are plenty of factors to consider when buying a rug and it can become overwhelming. Knowing how to choose the right rug size for your space is one of the most significant details. In general people buy rugs that are too small because 5×7 and 6x9s are so much cheaper than 8x10s or 9x12s. However, it is often going to make the whole space look chopped up and accidental looking so in a way you’ve just wasted that money. Measure the size of your SEATING AREA before shopping and get the closest size up from that. If your budget is tight and your room is small you can have a smaller rug that...
Read MoreStay Cool Summer Cleaning Tips
Summer’s here, hot, high and sweaty. Vacations beckon. The garden takes on a life of its own. Busy families don’t have much time for home chores these months. School’s out, travel’s in and it’s easy to let life slide on the home front. Still, summer will run more smoothly if you keep tabs on these important areas in and out of your home, while staying cool! The Inside Story Make the season count. Late summer is a slow time for home maintenance and cleaning companies. Look for summer discounts from carpet and rug cleaners, gutter installers, and window washing...
Read MoreBenefits of a Professional Rug Cleaning
Some people consider rug cleaning to be a DIY activity. However, there are some things you should consider before attempting to clean your rug yourself: A professional rug cleaner provides high quality cleaning Professional rug cleaning goes further than your regular vacuum or home steam cleaner can do. The equipment and tools used will disinfect and clean your rugs, creating a hygienic environment for you and your family. The rugs in your home can harbor dirt, grime and allergens brought in from outdoors. If someone in your family has any allergies, rug cleaning can help to reduce the...
Read MoreHow to Avoid Tracking Dirt into the House
What’s the best kind of dirt? The sort that never enters your house in the first place. That’s dirt in its proper place – dirt that you don’t have to clean up. One of the best ways to streamline your cleaning routine is to cut the mess off at the source. So here’s lots of advice on how to stop dirt in its tracks: Put out a welcome mat: Place a nice thick mat at every door; the bigger the better. This includes the door from the garage and the back door coming in from the back yard, not just the front door. Make sure that everyone knows that they need to use the mat to wipe their feet before...
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