There are several advantages to carpets that you just cannot have with other types of flooring. Carpet is an aesthetic addition to your home. The carpet provides heat resistance and insulation. Carpet maintains warm air longer than other forms of flooring in colder climes or...
How Often Should You Vacuum Carpets? Vacuuming doesn't rank high on most people's favorite activities, but it's the best thing you can do to keep your carpets and area rugs looking their best. Most carpet manufacturers recommend vacuuming your carpet at least once a week and vacuuming...
The Problem With Pollen As the weather gets warmer and the sun gets brighter, it's tempting to open up the windows and let the fresh air into your house. That's a great idea, but it can have one big drawback. At this time of year, pollen...
Best Carpet Choices for Playrooms Decorating your children's playroom is a fun, creative activity. When you're deciding on the right carpet, choose flooring that's durable and easy to clean. Best Choices for Playrooms 1. Nylon Berber Known for its flat, wide loops, Berber is a good choice because the...
Beyond the Cleaning Service You rely on your cleaning service to keep your bathrooms clean and your floors sparkling. While you're doing that, are you forgetting about your carpets and upholstery? Those soft places can be breeding grounds for mildew, dust mites, pet dander and other...
Humidity and Your Health High humidity isn't just unpleasant. It can seriously affect your health and make your home a trap for mold and mildew. Living in Northern Virginia means living with high levels of humidity in every season. Add to that the heavy rainfall and occasional...
What's That Smell? Your home is your refuge from the world and normally you love its cozy and familiar smells. But what if those smells are suddenly less cozy and nastier? Cold weather leads to more time spent indoors and fewer chance to air the house...
Five Reasons to Get Your Carpets Cleaned Now As you get ready for the coming winter and the holiday season, don't forget to get your carpet, rugs, and upholstery cleaned. This is the perfect time to sweep out the old dirt and get a fresh start...
Time to Bust the Dust Dust in your house isn't just unattractive and annoying. It's also the prime feeding source for nasty dust mites, whose waste can trigger severe allergic reactions in many people. Dust mites live on dust and keeping dust out of your house can...
Fight Pet Dander Allergies with Regular Cleaning We love our pets, but living with them can sometimes be difficult for family members who suffer from allergies. There are ways to let your whole furred and non-furred family live happily together. Experts recommend a multi-pronged approach that...