Hand-Scraped vs Smooth Hardwood Floors: Key Differences

A close up of a hardwood floor

When deciding on what kind of hardwood floors to buy, it’s important to know the key differences between hand-scraped vs smooth hardwood floors. Namely, the most obvious difference is in their appearance. Smooth hardwood floors are, as the name implies, smooth. Whereas hand-scraped hardwood floors look more rustic, with groves purposely added, to look as … Read more

How To Clean A Laminate Floor Without Streaking

A laminate floor hallway leading to a bedroom

Cleaning laminate flooring the wrong way can leave streaks behind, so it is crucial to know how to clean a laminate floor without streaking. The best way to do this is to keep it well maintained, catch spills early, and use the right kind of cleaner. Additionally, be sure that the floors are completely dry … Read more

How To Clean And Prevent Footprints On Vinyl Plank Flooring

Vinyl plank flooring

Knowing how to clean and prevent footprints on vinyl plank flooring is crucial for keeping a clean home. The most important way to clean and prevent footprints on vinyl plank flooring is to properly clean it, and keep it well maintained. Never use cleaners that are oil-based, since they will leave behind a residue that … Read more

Can You Stack Laminate Flooring To Acclimate?

Laminate flooring stack

Because of the way it is made, with the potential of absorbing moisture from humidity levels in the air, laminate flooring needs to acclimate to the room’s temperature and humidity levels before it can be installed properly – but can you stack laminate flooring to acclimate? Laminate needs to be acclimated for between 48 and 72 … Read more

How To Deodorize Hardwood Floors: 5 Easy Steps

A living room with a hardwood floor

Knowing how to deodorize hardwood floors can be an essential skill, especially in households with pets or young children where the floors are likely to become dirty and start to smell over time. Our favorite method for deodorizing hardwood floors is to first spot clean any stains and then wash the rest of the floor … Read more

How To Get Ice Cream Out Of Carpet: 3 Easy Ways

An ice cream cone

In this article, we will learn how to get ice cream out of carpet using three different methods, depending on the type of cleaning products that you have access to. Our favorite method involves removing as much of the ice cream as possible using a spoon and then sponging the area with a solution of … Read more

How To Get Flour Out Of Carpet

A bag of flour

Learning how to get flour out of carpet can be a struggle, but once you know how it’s done it really is a piece of cake. In most cases vacuuming the area should remove all of the flour – but if the flour has become wet and dried you will need to spray the area … Read more

Cleaning Jute Rugs With Baking Soda In 6 Easy Steps

A jar of baking soda with a wooden spoon in it

Jute rugs can be very tricky to clean given how sensitive they are to moisture, so cleaning jute rugs with baking soda is a great and affordable option. Our method involves vacuuming and then gently blotting any stains with a solution of distilled white vinegar and water. Afterwards, the entire rug can be gently covered … Read more