27th August 2009
With most things in life, we already intuitively know what is good, what is bad, what is right and what is wrong. But rather than taking personal responsibility and doing what we know we should, we look for the easiest and quickest shortcuts.
If you wa...
31st July 2009
Mold growth around the bathtub or shower stall is to be expected. Its presence typically isn't cause for alarm. But if you see (excessive) mold growth or smell a constant strong musty odor, it may be a more serious situation requiring further investigat...
19th July 2009
Some highly sensitive individuals can have serious health reactions to mold. Continuous high exposure to mold may cause mild symptoms such as allergic reactions even in healthy people.
Here are some important facts and tips about mold.
Molds can be...
10th July 2009
The 21st Century version of "Lies, damned lies, and statistics" a phrase attributed to 19th Century British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli would have to read "lies, damned lies, and marketing."
Clever marketers know how to latch onto popular trends o...
09th July 2009
What is worse than having a tooth drilled at the dentist? To many homeowners it's dealing with carpet cleaning companies. Here is what you can do about the 5 most common complaints people have about carpet cleaners.
-------- Problem: Bait and switch ...
09th July 2009
Fitness doesn't just apply to human health. To extend the life of your carpet, it too must stay fit.
At 50 years of age, some people look like they are in their 30's while others look like they are in their 60's. Genetics play a part, but it's also ho...
09th July 2009
Most home owners have a difficult time removing pet urine stains and odors from their carpet. However, cleaning pet urine, pet feces, and pet dander are all part of a day's work for professional carpet cleaners.
To the professionals, pet urine is a co...
01st July 2009
When you're looking for a new Ipod or specific vehicle, you know that there is basically no difference in the product. Therefore you end up shopping different dealers based on their best price, because price becomes a major differentiator in making your ...
23rd June 2009
Can improperly cleaned carpet actually void the manufacturers warranty. The answer is yes. Shaw, Mohawk and other major carpet mills recommend that their carpet is properly cleaned and maintained. Their preferred cleaning method is hot water extraction...
