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- Cleaning Tips For Panicked Parents
[Home-Improvement:Cleaning-Tips-and-Tools] Let's face it - kids and carpets don't mix. While we love the cushy protection carpet offers for our toddlers and older daredevils, we eventually come to understand that, to our children, the carpets in our home are just another thing to destroy, inadvertently or otherwise.
- Health Risks of Carpet Mold
[Health-and-Fitness:Home-Health-Care] In the wake of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, much was written and discussed about the health effects of household mold. Because homes were under water for weeks, they experienced heavy mold growth. By the time the water had receded, so much mold was present in many homes that the air inside wasn't safe to breathe.
- Reducing Dust Mites in Your Home
[Home-Improvement:Cleaning-Tips-and-Tools] Dust Mites are microscopic bugs that live in your home and feed off human and pet dander (dead skin cells that are in your home). They can cause sneezing, runny nose, congestion and a scratchy throat. Sometimes these allergies lead to other health issues. Dust Mites also can cause wheezing for people with Asthma.
- Choosing a Carpet Cleaning Company
[Home-Improvement:Cleaning-Tips-and-Tools] When looking for a carpet cleaning or any company for that matter, you should do your research. Carpet cleaning companies are all different and operate in different ways. You should check their Better Business Bureau rating and check the Complaints Board.
- How to Remove Carpet Glue From Flooring
[Home-Improvement:Cleaning-Tips-and-Tools] Typically, glue will leave a residue behind after carpet has been removed. It is really more of a feathered or flaky residue that creates a mess. Removing the glue is pretty simple, but there is a way to do the job right.
- Removing Pet Urine and Odor From Carpet
[Home-Improvement:Cleaning-Tips-and-Tools] To all that are willing to do some hard work and don't mind getting a little dirty. Here is some advice on removing pet urine & odor from your carpet. First, in order to completely remove pet odor from carpets you need to understand its properties and how bacteria affects carpet. You have probably asked yourself "Why Does Pet Urine Smell Bad?"
- How to Remove Make Up From Carpet
[Home-Improvement:Cleaning-Tips-and-Tools] Make-Up can be a tough stain to get out. Here are some tips on removing make-up and fingernail polish from your carpet.
- Selling Your House? Get Your Floors in Order!
[Real-Estate:Selling] If you're preparing to put your house on the market, don't overlook the condition of your floors. Like-new carpets and tile may be more important than you think. In fact, soiled or worn-out flooring might actually impact the selling price of your home.
- Removing Cooking Oil From Carpet
[Home-Improvement:Cleaning-Tips-and-Tools] Oops! Did your fried chicken cooking escapade become a little more tasking than you thought. Well, your not the first! The point, most households have had a cooking accident at one point or another!
- How to Repair Cigarette Burns in Carpet
[Home-Improvement:Flooring] Have cigarette burns in your carpet? If so, there are many different solutions to fix the issue. You have two options to choose from.
- How to Clean Mustard Stains From Your Carpet
[Home-Improvement:Cleaning-Tips-and-Tools] Mustard! This classic American condiment that we love so much on hamburgers and hot dogs! This flavor is an all time tradition in many American households.
- Cleaning Black Soot From Your Carpet
[Home-Improvement:Cleaning-Tips-and-Tools] Do you have a light colored carpet? Is your carpet dirty around the edges? Have you wondered where it comes from? Well, it's black soot! It's comprised of dust and dirt that builds-up through time.
- Removing Spaghetti Stains From Carpet
[Home-Improvement:Cleaning-Tips-and-Tools] Spaghetti sauce is one of the most difficult stains to remove. Most people have probably ended up with spaghetti stains on their shirt and pants. The problem with spaghetti sauce is the acidic red color from the tomatoes. Although, this is a natural dye it can be quite difficult to remove from just about anything.
- Natural Hair Dye Removal From Carpets
[Home-Improvement:Cleaning-Tips-and-Tools] What is the difference between Natural Hair Dye and Non-Natural hair dyes? Well, they are quite different in many ways. Natural hair dye is extracted from plants and vegetables and does not contain ammonia, resorcinol and phenylenediamine. These are common chemicals used in most man-made dyes and are used as bonding agents.
- Removing Coffee & Tea Stains
[Home-Improvement:Cleaning-Tips-and-Tools] Accompanying a good meal with a glass of tea or coffee is a staple in most households. But, there are times where these delicious beverages stain things other than your teeth! The good news about coffee and tea is the dark color is from roasting, not coloring!
- Remove Crayon Stain From Carpets
[Home-Improvement:Cleaning-Tips-and-Tools] First, what is Crayon? Second, what are its properties? These are questions that must be answered before you can begin the removal process for any stain! Understanding the make-up of the product you're dealing with is essential. A crayon is made of wax and a non-toxic coloring agent.
- How to Remove Super Glue From Carpets
[Home-Improvement:Cleaning-Tips-and-Tools] Removing glue from carpet is not only "sticky" and can ruin fabrics and carpet. But, it's also "tricky" to remove! In order for glue to be removed without any damage to your carpet it must be done properly. Glue's such as cyanoacrylate "super glue" is an acrylic resin that bonds to plastic, metal, and carpet due to a chemical reaction.
- Removing Wet Paint From Carpet
[Home-Improvement:Cleaning-Tips-and-Tools] Paint is one of the worst types of stains to remove. Why? Well, no matter what you do to clean wet paint from carpet, it expands. Whether you blot, rub or rinse, it does not matter! The paint spot is going to expand.
- How to Clean Your Air Ducts
[Home-Improvement:Cleaning-Tips-and-Tools] Can you clean your own air ducts? The answer is yes! But, for the DIY'S there is some information you will need to know. There are several methods used to clean air ducts. Most of these methods require special equipment and training!
- How to Care For Your Upholstery
[Home-Improvement:Cleaning-Tips-and-Tools] Upholstery is an important part of our daily lifestyle. We sit on it, drive to the store to look at it, spend money on it, and live part of our lives on it! So, why not take care of it! Like any other investment, upholstery should be taken care of so it looks good and lasts longer.
- Removing Mildew Odor
[Home-Improvement:Cleaning-Tips-and-Tools] Getting rid of mildew odor may be difficult to do, but not impossible! There are many people who have tried and failed! But, to those who are willing to do the job properly can get very good results. First, the mold and mildew must be eliminated for the odor issues to be removed.
- Applying Teflon to Your Carpet
[Home-Improvement:Cleaning-Tips-and-Tools] Teflon is a product manufactured by the DuPont Corporation. This product bonds to the carpet fiber preventing liquids, dirt and debris from penetrating. Dirt stains left untreated quickly embed in the carpet fiber. Teflon keeps the dirt from adhering to the fibers, making the clean-up process much easier. Therefore, your carpet will look better and last much longer. Teflon will work on the majority of carpet fibers including wool.
- Do it Yourself Carpet Cleaning With a Hot Water Extractor
[Home-Improvement:Cleaning-Tips-and-Tools] Let's talk about some of the things to consider before cleaning your own carpet. First and foremost, the cost is one of the most important factors for most people. Many of the "Do It Yourself" carpet cleaning products are not commercial grade. Therefore, these products do not have the "Punch" or cleaning power that a professional carpet cleaning company uses. Also, these products are sold at a retail price and marked up, which make them overpriced and not worth the price.
- How to Remove Kool Aid Stains
[Home-Improvement:Cleaning-Tips-and-Tools] Kool Aid can be a mess! It's great stuff, until you have to clean it up! The dreaded red dye is the worst! Unfortunately, people have been living with red spots on their carpet and clothes. Well, there is a method that can remove Kool-Aid and leave your clothing and carpet looking new.
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