If your carpet looks worse after cleaning it can sometimes feel like all of that effort was for nothing, but don’t worry – there is always an explanation and it can sometimes be much more straightforward than you would expect. In a lot of cases, it is simply due to an excess of soap residue … Read more
Learning how to get rock salt stains out of carpet is surprisingly easy, and we’ve crafted this guide to give you all the tools required to get the job done. The easiest way to remove rock salt from carpet is to spray the affected area with a solution of vinegar and water, as the acetic … Read more
Spilling peanut butter on a carpet can seem much worse than it actually is, so let’s learn how to get peanut butter out of carpet in the easiest way today. To put it simply, you first need to scrape away as much peanut butter as possible and then tackle the remaining stain with a cleaning … Read more
It’s only natural for some spackle to end up on your carpet during a DIY job, so if you want to know how to get spackle out of carpet you’ve come to the right place. Our recommended method is to allow the spackle to dry out completely and then scrape off as much as possible … Read more
If you are dealing with a vacuum pulling up carpet fibres then you are probably wondering why it is happening and what you can do to stop it. In most cases, it is normal for a vacuum to pull up carpet fibres on newly installed carpets, as well as spun yarn carpets which can continue … Read more
Dealing with water underneath engineered wood floors can be tricky, but it is important to figure out how the water got there and what the next steps are. If water gets underneath an engineered wood floor it can soak the plywood core and cause the hardwood layer to expand. Over time, if a large amount … Read more
It is never a good idea to burn laminate flooring. While laminate flooring does contain some amount of pressed wood which originated as an organic material, the flooring is also made of several layers of synthetic materials. The core layer is made from melamine resin and fiberboard. The top layer is imprinted with a texture to look like real … Read more
Hardwood floors become slippery usually because of the shiny polish layer we treat them with. Additional reasons why a hardwood floor may become slippery is due to overuse of cleaning products, oil, or wet spills, grime, dust, and debris tracked in, or an aged finish. Knowing what causes the wood floor to become slippery and … Read more
You should never use ammonia-based Windex on hardwood floors. Doing so will cause the finish to strip off and can ultimately warp the wood or leave a sticky mess. Using an ammonia-based cleaner on hardwood floors may also void any warranties you have from the manufacturer. This harsh chemical cleaner is also dangerous to be … Read more
If you maintain hardwood floors properly, they can last a lifetime. But, this requires knowing how to properly keep them clean. Generally speaking, you should never use a steam mop on hardwood floors, especially if they are unsealed or not sealed properly. If you do use a steam mop on unsealed hardwood floors, it could … Read more