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Your Guide to Damage-Free Draperies

Draperies are often the finishing touch that adds beauty and a sense of luxury to a room.  A wide variety of drapery fabrics are available, along with different weights and styles.  But no matter how much care you take in choosing a versatile, sturdy fabric for that special room in your home, draperies are at risk for damage.

Care and Maintenance of Carpets & Rugs

In addition to regularly scheduled professional cleanings, carpets and rugs require ongoing care. Proper maintenance will maintain their original color and style for many years to come.

Cleaning Your House the Non-Toxic Way

Few people are fans of housecleaning, and when a mess or stain gets in our way, it’s tempting to use the strongest chemicals available to just make the problem go away.  But there are many ways to keep a clean home that will avoid, or minimize, the need to use toxic substances.

Have Fun, but Travel Safe

Many Americans take advantage of summer vacation time to travel near and far.  Whether you’re planning a camping trip an hour away, taking a cruise, or flying to a country on another continent, you’ll have a better time if you stay healthy.  That means avoiding vacation habits that might compromise how you feel, or endanger your health in a more serious way.  Keep the following tips in mind so you can feel your best on any vacation.

Your Draperies Are An Investment Worth Protecting

Draperies are highly specialized window treatments.  Installing the right colors, fabrics, and styles for your home takes both time and money.  And they are much more than window coverings; draperies serve as air filters that trap dust, allergens and other contaminants that circulate through your home.  As a result, they require maintenance. Properly caring for your draperies will protect your investment and help keep your home fresh and clean.

Do bacteria and other dangers lurk in your carpets?

Most of us vacuum our carpets to clean up a mess or freshen their look.  But carpets can actually collect mold spores and allergens, and in some cases can be reservoirs of bacteria or viruses – so cleaning them serves an important health function.  You’d be surprised at what might be lurking between carpet fibers, especially if you don’t vacuum often or schedule regular professional carpet cleanings.

Bucket List for Spill Emergencies

Are you prepared for a spill emergency?  How well you are able to clean a mess on your hard surfaces may depend on your preparation.  Having the right cleaning tools assembled in-advance may mean the difference between an easy clean-up and having permanent damage to your flooring.

Simple Step (Shoes Off) can be Key to a Clean Home

In many cultures, especially in Asia, people always remove their shoes before entering a home.  In Japan, for example, it is considered poor form to wear shoes inside a house, and even in some businesses.  But in the United States, people rarely remove their footwear before they step inside.

How to Choose the Right Grout

Grout is a seemingly minor facet of tiled floors, countertops, or showers, but when it gets dirty, you discover how important it is to the look of your room.  Grout stained with ground-in dirt can affect the entire look of a kitchen, bathroom, or any tiled surface, so it’s important to know how to clean dirty grout, or how to choose stain-resistant, camouflaging grout in the first place.

Do You Have a Mold Problem? How to Know.

Many homeowners are concerned about having mold in their homes, but don’t know the early warning signs – or preventative measures – that could help them avoid a major problem.  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there is “always a little mold everywhere,” including in the air, and on many surfaces.