☰ Menu ScheduleIn-Person or Virtual VisitNo one likes slippery sidewalks. That’s why winter sidewalks and roads are salted down with rock salt or magnesium chloride to keep everyone’s cars (and tailbones) safe. But all that salt can soak into shoes, clothes, and carpets, leaving stains and weakening carpet. Here’s how to keep winter streets from doing permanent damage. Keep Salt…
Read MoreThe winter is probably the toughest season on your carpets, with people tracking in snow, mud, and salt every time they come into the house — not to mention the extra foot traffic from holiday guests. But that doesn’t mean you need to bar the doors and windows and wait it out until spring. With…
Read MoreWe love carpet in our homes — it’s soft, comfortable, and cozy — but eventually, something is going to spill on the carpet that might cause a permanent stain. When that’s the case, you might scramble to grab the nearest cleaner, not knowing that the wrong product can do more harm than good. So the…
Read MoreLots of people disagree as to whether you should put a rug on top of carpet at all, but decor is subjective — it’s up to you whether you think it fits your home or not. An area rug can be a great way to add some personal flair to your home without the commitment…
Read MoreWhen you buy a big roll of new carpet, it can be a bit of a sticker shock to realize that you’re going to have to pay someone to install it, too. After all, it’s just a big sheet! Take it home and cut it into a rectangle, then staple it to the floor, right?…
Read MoreShort on time? Here are the bullet points: Most Durable: Closed-Loop Easiest to Clean: Berber Best Stain Resistance: Factory-Applied Coating Best of All Worlds: Solution Dyed PTT The nights are getting cooler and the days are getting shorter, which means that winter is officially on its way — and with it, some serious wear and…
Read MoreWe’ve talked before about how to make sure your brand new carpet lasts as long as possible, but what if your carpet is already into its sunset years? Obviously, we recommend that you start shopping for new carpet, but if you’re in a rental property, shopping for a new house, or simply don’t have the…
Read MoreA typical residential carpet can last about ten years if it’s properly cared for — in the best of circumstances, it might last 15 years. But there will come a time when even the most lovingly pampered has simply lived out its usefulness. Here’s how to tell when your carpet is beyond saving. Clean Your…
Read MoreSometimes, you’ll spill things in your carpet that don’t smell very nice. Or maybe you live in a humid climate, and your carpet starts to get musty after a few years. Either way, a smelly carpet is a fairly common problem for homeowners. You’ve probably seen products in the cleaning aisle at your local grocery…
Read MoreBuying new carpet is a big step — not only might you be spending thousands of dollars to cover the floors in your entire house, but you have to move your furniture around, bring in installers, and disrupt your life for a day or two to make sure it’s all done right. That’s not something…
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