☰ Menu ScheduleIn-Person or Virtual VisitAbout one in five people suffer from allergies, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. If you’re besieged with sneezing and watery eyes each spring, you’ve probably heard about things you can do to minimize allergens in your own home. As your local flooring experts, Sloane’s would like to offer a well-rounded…
Read MoreIf you’re in the market for new carpeting, knowing exactly what you’re buying helps you to better understand and evaluate performance and value. After all, you want your carpet purchase to be a smart investment that will last for years to come. Here, General Manager John McConnell at Sloane’s Carpet Secret breaks down the factors…
Read MoreAt Sloane’s, we answer questions about carpet every day. In fact, after nearly 60 years in the carpet business, we’ve amassed enough knowledge for a couple of seasons’ worth of podcasts. But instead of subjecting you to all that scintillating content, we’ve asked John McConnell, our general manager, for a few dos and don’ts when…
Read MoreSmell that? Ah, the scents of summer! Fresh-cut grass, sizzling barbecues, suntan lotion … and new carpet? Well, that last one may not be top-of-mind for everyone. But warmer, longer days do bring with them a mindset of rolling up your sleeves and tackling home improvement projects. Here’s why rolling out new carpet may be…
Read MoreWhen you sell a house, the flooring will take center stage. Without the previous owners’ furniture and rugs, every dark spot and worn area will be visible. We know that the winter is a slow season for selling a home, but spring will be here before you know it, and you don’t want to waste…
Read MoreWinter is just getting started! Cold temperatures, short days, long nights, and messy streets are still ahead, and it’s best to make sure your home is prepared for the winter. Here are a few tips to make sure your home stays warm, cozy, and protected. 1. Replace Your Carpets No, you don’t have to replace…
Read MoreIf you treat your carpet right, it can last ten or even fifteen years — but you have to be diligent about cleaning your carpets. Some of that is down to everyday cleaning and maintenance, but we also recommend having your carpets professionally cleaned at least once a year. The best time of year to…
Read MoreNo 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 MoreYou love your kids, and your kids love running around and playing on the floor. You know that carpet is the best choice of flooring for protecting little hands and knees, but you also know that kids spill — and between colored drinks, chocolate, wax crayons, and more, it can be hard to keep a…
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