Mold and mildew problems in your home are no laughing matter. For starters, mold is an indicator of another serious problem: excess moisture. Whether it’s a roof leak, poor attic ventilation, or moisture problems in other areas of the home (basements are common problem areas), excess moisture can cause a large array of building materials…
Read MoreCleaning Kitchen and Bathroom Sinks
Germs build up quickly. Without proper cleaning and hygiene, your kitchen and bathroom sink germs will become a problem, a health hazard. The only way to prevent this is by cleaning your sinks with regularity and, perhaps more importantly, cleaning them properly and diligently. A kitchen sink is used for many things. You prepare food,…
Read MoreThe Pains of Hard Water Stains + Remedies for Prevention, Removal
If you have hard water in the home, it means that your H2O contains large amounts of minerals, such as limestone, calcium, and magnesium. It’s perfectly safe to use but it can have some pretty serious consequences on your house over time. A more serious problem is lime scale buildup which will eventually develop in…
Read MoreAir Duct Cleaning
Having your air ducts cleaned by a professional does many more things than just saving you money on energy bills and cleaning up the dust bunnies on your wood floors. The quality of the air in your home is directly related to the cleanliness of your air ducts. If you have young children in the…
Read MorePressure Washers – How to Choose the Right Model
Pressure washers are one of the handiest tools a homeowner can purchase. They can be used for everything from cleaning out your dog kennel to preparing a house for a new paint job. And if you know what to look for in purchasing one, you’ll have a great piece of all-purpose cleaning equipment at your…
Read MoreHot Water Extraction For Your Carpets
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…
Read MoreCleaning Your Exteriors With a Pressure Washer
After a long winter, it may be time to do an exterior inspection of your home. Your deck may be fading and wearing out. Your siding may have mildew growing on it. And your concrete will probably have suffered some new stains in the process. So as you knock the dust out of the rugs…
Read MoreSolutions for Removing Pet Odor
If your home has pet odor problems, you’re in for one of the toughest odor removal projects known to man. That doesn’t mean you should give up hope. It just means that depending on the nature of the odor, and the material, this isn’t going to be an easy task. General Pet Odor Removal If…
Read MoreIs Your Carpet Cleaner Good for Your Health and the Environment?
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…
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