Every March and April, people around the world push up their sleeves and give their home a major once-over—it’s the annual rite of passage we like to call spring cleaning. Many of us use this time to catch up on the tough tasks we can’t fit into our weekly cleaning routines(like cleaning those ceiling fans). … Read more
Smell is the most primitive of the five senses and is more powerful than we think. The fra-grances of food enhance our sense of taste. Pleasant scents create a feeling of calm and con-tentment, while unpleasant ones may be a cause for alarm. Unfamiliar odors can create anxi-ety, especially when the source is unknown. The … Read more
Considering giving your home a facelift: If you are thinking about tile flooring, many homeowners simply don’t know which is the best choice of material for their project. Be it a kitchen remodel, bath renovation or new tile installation in the foyer, family room, or laundry room, howowners spend a great deal of time deciding … Read more
You may not know this, but cotton is the most popular fiber in the world. Why? Because it’s durable, easily dyed, absorbent, soft and comfortable to the touch. These characteristics make it the fabric of choice for clothing, towels, bedding and more. We are not the first people to recognize the virtures of this versatile … Read more
The most effective way to prolong the life of your carpets is to vacuum regularly. By removing dry particles, you help prevent premature wear caused by abrasive soils grinding away at carpet fibers. The right vacuum also helps to remove pollutants and contaminants from your home. While all vacuum cleaners use some kind of motor … Read more
All through the year we track various soils into our house. Pollutants from car exhaust, pollens, pet and human dander and plain old dirt can damage your carpet, tile, wood and upholstery, Soil control is a very important part of keeping your home clean and healthy. The best way to control soil in your home … Read more
Ripples can occur throughout the life of a carpet. ripples are small waves that usually appear sometime after the carpet is installed. They can happen in a localized area or throughout the entire room. Installer error is the most common cause. Though ripples can also develop from excessive rolling traffic, improper carpet cushion, delamination of … Read more
Water is a polar molecule, meaning it has both positively and negatively charged sides. Without going into too much chemistry in this article, this means that water can attract to and surround a great variety of substances. Think about everything that water can dissolve or dilute and you begin to understand why water is referred … Read more