When a spill or a splash finds its way onto your carpet the first step should be to remove as much solid matter as possible. Any remaining residue requiring the application of a spot or stain remover should be used with caution. Following the carpet manufacturer’s recommendations along with the instructions for your choice of … Read more
When confronting the problem of removing dry paint from a carpet, I often hear the customer say “but it’s only water based paint”. Whether it’s water based paint or oil based paint, dry paint can be difficult to remove without the proper tools for the job. The task also requires a little knowledge, time and … Read more
When I address anything related to cleaning Berber carpet in this post I am speaking specifically about modern and domestic rugs with synthetic fibers. They will have continuous yarns in parallel rows forming looped ends on the face of the carpet. The name “Berber” is derived from a North African tribe and therefore we do … Read more
Honey do this and Honey do that but Honey; please don’t clean the carpets. I’m not saying you shouldn’t be cleaning your carpets and area rugs this spring. Please read on. In the world of DIY carpet cleaning there are many different methods and machines for rent or purchase out there. But for “Spring Carpet … Read more
Removing those unsightly white ice melt stains on your carpet can be a difficult task. If you’re attempting this yourself, using the proper solution is very “IMPORTANT”. You’ll want to use a mild acidic rinse and not an alkaline detergent. For this job I suggest calling a professional. Ice melt products come in a variety … Read more