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Cold and Flu Season Tips

Dec 11, 2018 | Allergen & Bacteria Removal

Now that it's winter, it seems like everyone gets sick. Last month, we talked about how to tell if you have a cold, the flu, or just allergies. This month we want to talk about how you can avoid getting sick in the first place. After all, no one likes to be sick. It...

Do You Have a Cold, Flu, or Allergies?

Nov 14, 2018 | Allergen & Bacteria Removal

Fall is known as the start of flu and cold season. It's also the season of fall allergies. The flu, cold, and allergies have similar symptoms (sneezing, a runny or stuffy nose, coughing, itchy nose and throat, and dark circles under the eyes), so it can be difficult...

Do I Really Need to Seal My Tile?

Oct 17, 2018 | Tile Cleaning

Do you really need to seal your tile? Yes! It might seem like an extra unnecessary step in your home maintenance, but tile sealing is very important. Your tile is probably a large part of your home and in multiple rooms, such as your flooring, kitchen counters, shower...

Do You Know What Everything On Your Vacuum Does?

Sep 19, 2018 | Carpet Cleaning

Vacuums seem fairly simple. You just turn it on and run it over your carpets, right? Have you ever stopped to wonder what all of the different attachments or knobs on your vacuum are for? If you don't know, then you probably aren't caring for your carpet properly....

Should I Clean the Carpets in My New House?

Aug 21, 2018 | Carpet Cleaning

One question we hear a lot is "Should we clean the carpets in our new house before we move in?" This seems like a basic question, but there are some things to unpack in order to answer this question. Are You Building a House? In this case, it should seem like you've...

Why You Need To Keep Your Small Business Clean

Jul 12, 2018 | Carpet Cleaning, Upholstery Cleaning

When you're running a small business, you're busy. It's easy to forget about the little things, such as keeping the office clean. It's even easier to forget about the tasks that only need to be done infrequently, such as getting your carpets and furniture cleaned....

How to Remove Paint from Carpet

Jun 18, 2018 | Carpet Cleaning

There are many ways that paint ends up in carpet. Maybe your little Van Gogh got a little too enthusiastic and painted the carpet instead of the paper. Maybe you're repainting a room and dripped a little bit. Maybe a can of stored painted tipped and spilled. No matter...

How to Choose Carpets for Kids and Pets

May 15, 2018 | Cleaning With Pets

If you have children and/or pets, it’s inevitable: your carpet will undergo some wear and tear. When you're building or buying a new house or just replacing your carpet, there are some things you want to take into account while picking a new carpet. Here are our best...

Home Projects that Require Professionals

Apr 9, 2018 | General Cleaning Tips

If you're a frugal or handy homeowner, there are probably a lot of projects around your home that you feel comfortable taking care of yourself. This attitude can save you money, but it can also be dangerous in some circumstances. Here are three home projects that you...