Tips and Articles

Did you know that padding can play an integral part in the appearance and life expectancy of your carpet? This article explains why.

Refrigerator, freezer, and AC system repairs may result in PVE (an oil used in refrigerant systems) stains. Here are a few suggestions for DIY stain removal.

Seasonal allergies are a terrible problem for a lot of people. With all the flowers, plants and trees blooming, allergens such as pollen, ragweed, and even mold spores blow through the air triggering sneezing, coughing, and watery eyes. Although not much can be done to combat outside allergens, there are steps you can take to minimize allergens inside your home.

If you have white residue on your stone, here are a few tips and tricks for identifying the cause and possibly removing it.

Question: I have a water ring where a plant was sitting on my hearthstone, which I believe is limestone. Is there any way to remove it? I appreciate your help. Great question. Simply put, the water ring you see is either a stain or an etch… or a combination thereof.

Here’s a Do’s and Don’ts cheat sheet for caring for your upholstery. Includes a graphic that you can save and print that explains what the cleaning codes are.

If you’ve done any homework at all on how to properly care for your natural stone, one of the first things you probably learned was that certain types of stone (marble, limestone, onyx, among others) are susceptible to damage from acidic substances.

Here is a little-known way to spot clean carpets in a pinch, with something you likely already have on hand, that is, foaming shaving cream.

Flaking (also called spalling) in natural stone is generally an indicator of sub-florescence, a condition in which mineral salts are carried into the stone by moisture and accumulate beneath the stone’s surface. This article will inform you about this condition.

Dirty upholstery doesn’t always look dirty. Here’s a simple test you can do to determine whether it’s time to have your upholstery professionally cleaned.