It’s officially Fall and football season is here! That means it’s time to host your epic game day party. While most people think the best parties are all about the wings and watching the game on the latest and greatest TV, like the new Samsung...
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...
Cleaning Water Stains From Your Carpet You work hard to keep your carpets clean, but despite your best efforts, spills can happen. Water might seem harmless enough, but water stains often turn an ugly brown color. That's caused by dirt in the carpet fibers coming to...
Carpet Is Great for Insulation Nothing makes a home feel as cozy and comfortable as carpeting. It's not just a feeling. Studies have found that carpet provides excellent insulation for your home. Taking care of your carpet will make your house feel better and help you...
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...
What's Causing Those Carpet Ripples? If you look across your carpet and see amber waves of fiber, you know something's wrong. What's causing all those ripples and waves in your wall-to-wall carpet, and what can you do to fix it? Read on to learn more. It Wasn't...
Five Steps to Removing Mold and Mildew Mold and mildew can make your house smell bad. They're also unhealthy. If you live in an area with high humidity or close to a body of water, your house might be at risk for attracting mildew. That can...
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...