1. Blot Stains – Don’t Scrub Or Rub If you need to tackle a spillage, simply blot the spill or stain from the outside-in using a clean cloth or paper towel. Don’t be tempted to scrub or agitate the stain as this can damage the carpet fibres and cause the stain to spread to the surrounding area. 2. Never Use…
Most people only get their carpets professionally cleaned when they look dirty to the naked eye. But the most important reason why you should be keeping your carpets clean is not actually for aesthetic reasons, but for health. While most people are usually pretty good at minimizing obvious health risks in the home (turning off the oven, keeping young children…
Kids make life a lot more fun, but they also make life a lot messier. Imagine raising kids in a house with white carpet, and ask yourself how long it will take them to completely destroy the carpet in the entire house. You probably think it won’t take too long for that to happen, but you’re mistaken. Carpet and kids…
A few squirts of a homemade citrus solution can be used as part of your arsenal to keep cats and dogs away from areas where you don’t want them. Our cats and dogs – the most common pets we own – have a sense of smell that is far more sensitive than we humans possess. Some dogs, especially male dogs,…
I love oriental rugs. They are so vibrant and come in such beautiful patterns. Being a bargain hunter extraordinaire – it has taken me some time to find the perfect rug, but it was worth it because these rugs are not just beautiful, they are built to last. So now I’m the proud owner of three antique, hand-woven rugs; one…