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The challenge to remove pet odor from carpeting is one of the most perplexing tasks any homeowner can meet. Whether you’ve moved into a home where pet odors and stains are prevalent, or are a pet owner who has to meet these challenges on a daily basis, here are a few suggestions for tackling the…

As a floor covering, carpeting is subject to quite a beating day in and day out. If special attention isn’t paid, many carpets have to be replaced prematurely. Without proper carpet care, a floor begins to look dirty and faded and the fibers start to lose their fullness. Regular and thorough maintenance is one of…

There’s no way around it: Busy households attract dirt. Kids and pets are especially good at bringing the great outdoors back indoors when they get home from playing in the yard. Even in the quietest homes, dust and cooking residue can accumulate, dulling the colors of your carpets. Buying or renting carpet cleaning equipment is…

While your carpeting may not require the regular cleaning that other types of flooring demand, your carpet should be professionally cleaned once every year to 18 months, even if you vacuum regularly. Professional carpet cleaning extends the life of the carpeting and contributes to better air quality, reducing allergies and illness. Do-It-Yourself Carpet-Cleaning Mistakes Ideally, your…

Having your carpets professionally cleaned is seen as an expensive task by most homeowners when it ought to be looked at as necessary, regular maintenance. Not only does employing a carpet shampooer once a year as a maintenance priority make your carpets look pretty, it comes with a long list of other valuable benefits as…

Often, flooring is the first thing people notice when they enter a home. It’s the largest surface area in the house and since you’re in constant contact with it, floors are quickly scrutinized by guests and potential homebuyers. So when your carpet doesn’t look good, it’s almost guaranteed to reflect poorly on your reputation for…

Never heard of the hot water extraction method of carpet cleaning? That’s not surprising. Companies such as Stanley Steemer carpet cleaners have propagated the more popular term of “steam cleaning” to describe this method instead. To be honest, it doesn’t matter what you call it. What you need to know as a homeowner is that…

The carpet in your home takes a lot of abuse, suffering through trampling, spills, and plenty of dirt throughout the course of a year. When it comes time to clean the carpet — either with a professional carpet cleaning service or a as a DIY project — using harsh chemicals might not be a very good…