Maintenance/Cleaning

Grape juice is notorious for staining fabric – which might have you worried if you spilled some on your carpet. Luckily, even though grape juice is a hard stain to remove, it’s not impossible to do. Here’s how to get grape juice out of the carpet. If the grape juice … Read more

You open up a makeup palette and clumsily drop it on the floor. Now you have a bright stain on your carpet. Or, maybe your kids decide to do “makeovers,” resulting in eyeshadow smears. While you may think you’re doomed to live with stained carpet forever, you aren’t. If you’ve … Read more

Nobody likes to deal with stains on their carpet. But here’s some good news – if you’re dealing with a Gatorade spill, you can easily remove it. Many stain removal methods work for Gatorade stains, and you probably already have the supplies on hand. To get Gatorade out of the … Read more

Carpeting is a fantastic flooring material but it does have its downsides.  One of the major disadvantages of carpet is that it needs to be maintained. If it isn’t kept up, it can get matted or damaged.  Fortunately, there are things you can do to fix carpet. It does not … Read more

If you’re a lifelong Pine-Sol lover, you may be wondering if you can use it to spot treat or shampoo your carpets. This is an understandable question, especially since Pine-Sol has disinfecting and degreasing powers. Key Takeaways You can use Pine-Sol to clean your carpet. You can treat stains directly, … Read more

No matter how hard you try to keep your floors clean, life happens, and your carpet inevitably becomes dirty. But just because you don’t have a carpet cleaning machine doesn’t mean you can’t clean your carpet. All you need is a little bit of creativity and some standard household supplies. … Read more

It’s a nightmare – someone gets a hold of a can of spray paint, sprays it inside, and gets it all over your carpet. Now you’re left with splotches of paint, and you’re wondering if you’ll be able to get them out.  The Best Way to Remove Spray Paint from … Read more

Carpet is soft and cozy and can instantly make a room feel more warm and inviting. However, as nice as carpet can be, it’s also very susceptible to holding onto bad odors. Whether your carpet has gotten a bit wet and musty, has gone through its fair share of pet … Read more

When it comes to cleaning the carpet, a vacuum is pretty standard.  But certain instances make vacuuming impractical – the kids are taking a nap, the vacuum is broken, or you just don’t feel like pulling it out of the cleaning closet. Can You Clean Carpet Without a Vacuum? Yes, … Read more

Recently, I discovered rust spots left on my carpet by my furniture. Now, if you are like me, I was not happy as it is an expensive rug. So out came my laptop, and I started to do some research and found many helpful tips online. While you can find … Read more

Carpets give a home a certain charm of warmth and luxury, don’t you agree? However, it does take some safeguarding to keep it that way, especially if you get a lipstick stain on it. You need to know how to get lipstick out of the carpet before the spot works … Read more

White carpets are especially prone to stains and dirt. Even if you avoid significant spills, your carpeting may change color over time because of regular use. For this reason, it is necessary to know how to clean a white carpet. Key Takeaways Here are a few quick tips: The Secret … Read more

Shag carpeting is a plush and comfortable material, but you should not clean it the way you clean most other carpets. Instead, let’s take a quick look at how to clean them properly, then dive into the full explanation of why we do it this way. Key Takeaways: To remove … Read more

Learning how to clean outdoor carpet is essential if you want it to last and keep its attractiveness. Luckily, outdoor carpet cleaning is not complicated. You can do most of the work with household cleaning products and simple cleaning strategies. Key Takeaways: Ensure your carpet’s dry before cleaning (otherwise, it’ll … Read more

Need to know how to clean heavily soiled carpet? Let’s start with cleaning recent spills (because that’s why a lot of people need to know), then look at thoroughly removing old stains. Key Takeaways Here’s what to do: Quick Steps for Cleaning Dirty Carpeting Sprinkle baking soda over the entire … Read more

If you need to know how to clean a wool carpet, you’re in the right place. We’ll start with cleaning up fresh stains, because that’s why most of you are here, and then take a look at long-term care. Key Takeaways: With a soft bristle vacuum, run over your carpet … Read more

If you need to know how to clean Berber carpet, you’re in the right place. We’ll start with cleaning techniques for new spills and messes, then look at regular care techniques. Key Takeaways: Use one part white vinegar and five parts water to gently dab Berber carpet (don’t scrub as … Read more

Vacuuming is not only essential to keeping your carpet clean, but also for limiting your family’s exposure to dust and allergens. So, how often should you vacuum? Everyone has their own opinion, but there are some rules of thumb you can follow. Here’s how often you should vacuum your carpet. … Read more

A wool rug of any sizes makes for a luxurious and aesthetic addition to living rooms and entrance ways. These rugs are often heavily textured or patterned to enhance their appearance. Because of these design details, wool rugs are notoriously difficult to clean. But it’s still possible to keep your … Read more

Did you know you can also use baking soda to clean your carpet? Baking soda is a chemical powder that bonds with a wide range of compounds and neutralizes foul odors. What Stains Can Baking Soda Clean? Baking soda works well in cleaning a variety of stains. Some of the … Read more

Your cat had a hairball. Your dog got into something it shouldn’t have. Or even worse, someone just had too much to drink on a Friday night. Either way, the consequence is the same: a reeking pile of vomit all over your carpet.  Vomit is without a doubt one of … Read more

Mold is one of most insidious dangers you can have in your house. Whether it’s growing inside your walls, your water pipes, or the bread in your pantry, you need to deal with mold as soon as you find it because it can be health-hazardous or even lethal. If you … Read more

Dogs are man’s best friend, but you can’t always say the same about their relationship with our carpets. Puppies who haven’t yet been housebroken and older dogs with less control over their bladders are prone to having accidents on the rug or just going there because they haven’t been taught … Read more

Silly Putty is a fun toy for kids, but it isn’t so fun when they lose interest in it and leave it in the living room to get stuck in your favorite carpet. It can be almost like getting chewing gum stuck in your hair. Silly Putty can be one … Read more

Pets bring love, joy, and companionship, all good things in life. Pets can also, unfortunately, bring fleas. These little annoyances can seem to infest even the most carefully cleaned house. They especially like your carpet. If you need to find out how to get rid of fleas in your carpet, … Read more

Your morning brew is likely a sacred ritual. It helps usher you into consciousness and gets you ready for the day, plus it tastes good. What’s not so great is whenever there’s a mishap or a bit too much eagerness to drink over a clean carpet. This leads to a … Read more

Art and writing are a messy business. Not only do you have the various creative hurdles to overcome, but you also have to worry about what happens when your materials get away from you. If you spill ink on your carpet, it can be hard to remove, especially if you’re … Read more

So you’re sitting at home enjoying a slice of pizza when the dreaded moment happens: a spot of grease makes its way down the slice and succumbs to gravity, leaving a nasty spot on your carpet. Grease can make some of the most obvious stains, but fortunately, they aren’t hard … Read more

You spend a substantial portion of your waking life in your car. A car that’s decorated with crumbs, drink stains, and old receipts can put a downer on your mood. If you decide to sell your vehicle, dirtiness can detract from the value of the car. This is how you … Read more

Your carpet is one of the first things people see when they walk into your home, which means they can see all the stains and dirt on that carpet especially if it’s a lighter color. Keeping your floors clean is a matter of diligence and prompt effort. The older a … Read more

Here’s our take on the best way to clean a carpet. Employing the following methods in sequence on a regular basis can prolong the life of your carpet. Vacuuming Running the vacuum cleaner over your carpet’s high-traffic areas keeps the fibers fresh and clean. Carpets attract dust and dirt from … Read more

You had the great idea of adding a fresh coat of paint to your walls, and as a result, you spilled some on your beautiful new carpeting. We have all been through this situation at least once. Even worse, maybe you didn’t notice the paint spill or splatter so now … Read more

There are few things more fabulous than the smell and feel of a brand new carpet. It makes you want just to lay there and daydream. On the opposite side, there are few things worse than the smell and feel of an old dirty carpet. No matter how often you … Read more

Before getting rid of carpet beetles, you need first to make sure that you have carpet beetles. These small beetles come in a variety of shapes and colors, but they are often a blend of black and brown with a hard crust-like shell on their back. They are typically no … Read more

Applying nail polish at home can be an enjoyable, but messy experience. Unless you have a steady hand, you are bound to miss and possibly get nail polish on the surrounding surface. This surface may be a carpet and removing nail polish from a carpet can be tough. If you … Read more

If you have blood on your carpet, chances are it’s the result of some injury. The last thing you want to deal with is cleaning up a mess in your carpet. Sometimes you may not even know you are bleeding, but you find a trail of blood leading from where … Read more

Shag carpets give any home a warm, comfortable feeling. These rugs can add a nice touch to any room and are lovely to walk on and sometimes even nap on. However, cleaning your shag carpet can be a nightmare if you don’t have the right vacuum cleaner. You want your … Read more

If you’ve ever tried to dye your hair without putting plenty of newspaper underneath your work space, you’ve likely experienced the horror of spilling hair dye on your or someone else’s expensive carpet. Hair dye can be difficult to get out, especially because in most cases it’s intended to be … Read more

Ever wondered why carpet stains are inescapable no matter how careful you are? Fortunately, there are plenty of options that you can choose from when cleaning carpet stains and spills. These carpet stain removers are very handy and an excellent option to get rid of these stubborn stains. Tips for … Read more

If you are reading this, you are most likely a cat owner. Every cat owner struggles at some point with the problematic issue of cat urine smell. It can be embarrassing having friends and family over your home when you know there is an odor. The last thing you want … Read more

You have had a few merlots, and you had a little accident. You spilled some red wine on your clean carpet. Looking down at the stain can be somewhat intimidating and if you don’t take action quickly the stain can sink down deeper into the carpet and become more difficult … Read more

In your home, you are probably used to the typical household stains that are the results of accidents. Juice, milk, soda – your regular grocery store carpet cleaner has no problem tackling these amateur stains. What happens if a hot candle spills over and dries on the carpet? I have … Read more