Category: Carpet Maintenance Tips

Prepping Your Carpets for Holiday Foot Traffic

Ah, the holiday season! Some people say it’s the most wonderful time of year. That may be true for most people, but for those of us who take on the job of host or hostess for the celebrations, a few things might make it a little stressful. When it comes time to prep your home… Read more »

How to Keep Your Carpet Clean in the Summer

Summer is here, which means more time spent outside and more shoes tracking in the messy remnants of the great outdoors. Carpets can also take a beating from the wear and tear of activities such as family visits, cookouts, and children home on summer vacation. Here are a few ways you can keep your carpets… Read more »

Tips for Making Your Commercial Carpets Last Longer

Carpets are an essential feature of many different business spaces. In commercial places like retail shops, offices, hotels, and restaurants, carpets offer several advantages. Carpeting creates an inviting look, protects the floor beneath it, reduces noise pollution, and is safer for employees and patrons to walk on. The only problem is that if you don’t… Read more »

4 Signs Your Carpets Are in Need of a Professional Cleaning

A professional carpet cleaning is one of those things every home and business owner knows they should have done regularly, but usually end up putting off. Ideally, residential carpets should be cleaned once every year and commercial carpets every 6 months (or more, depending on your business). The reality is though, most people don’t hit… Read more »

How to Treat Your Carpet for Shedding

Carpets are a great way to add warmth, comfort, and style to any room. Unfortunately, they don’t come without their annoyances. Excessive shedding is one of those irritating carpet problems that can be difficult to get a handle on. But nobody wants a layer of unattractive loose strands constantly sitting on the surface of their… Read more »

Can I Save My Water-Damaged Carpet?

Quality carpets don’t usually come cheap. It’s understandable, therefore, that you would do anything in your power to keep from having to replace your carpet before it’s expected lifespan runs out. Most staining and typical effects that come with use and age can be fixed with a good professional cleaning or repair service. Water damage,… Read more »

What is Carpet Stretching?

The ins and outs of carpet care can be hard to keep track of without a little research. There are a lot of best practices for installation and repair techniques you may not be aware of that could end up saving you a whole lot of money in the long run! Carpet stretching is one… Read more »

Is Vacuuming Your Carpet Enough?

Most people think if they vacuum their carpets regularly then that’s “enough” to keep them clean. Is it? Probably not. If you truly want to keep your carpet clean, you should have it professionally steam cleaned. In fact, if you were to consider carpet company warranties, most require professional steam cleaning every 12 to 24… Read more »

Replacing Vs. Repairing Your Carpet

There comes a point in every homeowner’s life when they ask themselves this question: “Should I repair or replace my carpet?” Well, consider how your current carpeting looks right now. Are there burn marks from cigarette ashes? Is the carpet frayed? Do you have discoloration spots? How about harsh stains, especially from things like wine… Read more »

Signs You Are in Need of a New Carpet

If you’re like most people, you don’t replace your carpeting that often. Generally, carpets are meant to last five to fifteen years, though plenty of people keep them long after that. Eventually, though, there comes a time when it’s “just time” to get new carpeting. What are some signs you need a new carpet? Indicators… Read more »