Tag: Carpet

Get a Cleaner Carpet

May 26, 2019
DIY

Proper Vacuuming Technique

The most important habit you need to have is proper vacuuming technique. This refers to more than just the frequency you vacuum, although that is very important as well. It also means the way that you perform the task. Frequent vacuuming should be performed at entrances and in high traffic areas. More than just one pass should be made in these spaces. In fact, you should make 8-10 passes in the heavy traffic pathways. The reason for this is that most vacuums require several passes in order to lift dirt that has settled deeply into the carpet pile.

Spot Clean the Right Way

All spills should be cleaned up immediately in order to prevent staining. However, many people can do damage to their carpets during spot cleaning. This is usually due to the use of improper cleaning … Read the rest

Choosing Carpet Flooring

May 11, 2019
Interior Design and Decorating

Pro’s of Carpeting Your Home

  • Climate. Installing carpet will allow your living space to be warmer for those who like to walk around their home with bare feet. With hardwood flooring it is much cooler on the feet and in winter may cause you to increase the heating.
  • Noise. With carpeted floored rooms you will find that the noise is suppressed quite considerably. If you find that you have a multilevel home you will know that having hardwood floors on the top level will create a certain amount of noise for the lower levels to hear.
  • Options. When shopping for carpet you will find an endless amount of options to place in your home while shopping for hardwood flooring can be a bit limited. There are much fewer options in hardwood flooring.
  • Furniture Stability. For those who do not like
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