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Don’t Get Too Steamed

If you have multiple types of flooring in your home – for instance, tile in the kitchen, hardwood in the foyer and carpet in the den – you probably look for versatility in your household cleaning products. This is often why many people are buying steam mops to help with the cleanliness of their homes. […]

Posted by Rod Barth
On October 10, 2019

The Difference Between Spots and Stains

If you’ve been keeping up with our series, The Bane of Stains, you might have noticed that we use the term “stain” much more often than “spot”. In the U.S., the two terms are often used interchangeably. However, if you want to get technical, there is a difference between the two terms. Spots – When […]

Posted by Rod Barth
On October 3, 2019

The Bane of Stains: Red Sauce

“On top of spaghetti, all covered with cheese, I lost my poor meatball when somebody sneezed.” Of course, the song doesn’t go into detail about how a sneeze powerful enough to blow a meatball off the table probably splattered a bunch of spaghetti sauce all over the carpet. What a sneeze! Seriously, though – getting […]

Posted by Rod Barth
On September 26, 2019

The Bane of Stains: Crayons

During the summer months, kids love to be active. They might be playing inside, perhaps using crayons to color in a coloring book. Suddenly, their friend shows up and they get a chance to go outside. During the excitement, perhaps they forget to pick up after themselves. When they finally return to pick things up, […]

Posted by Rod Barth
On September 5, 2019

The Bane of Stains: Gum

Okay – technically, this might not be classified as a stain. But if you have kids in the house, or you are a gum-chewing aficionado yourself, it’s likely that bubble or chewing gum has met with your carpet. Whether it’s fresh or dried into your carpet, it’s not a pleasant sight. And if the gum […]

Posted by Rod Barth
On August 1, 2019

Avoiding Premature Wear

Carpets are a significant investment, for you or your landlord. A well-maintained carpet functions as a filter, insulation, and provides comfort to weary feet. However, they also provide aesthetic comfort to the household and visitors. In fact, a dingy carpet can bring down the entire atmosphere of a home or business. You might not even […]

Posted by Rod Barth
On July 18, 2019

The Bane of Stains: Common Household Drinks

When the kids get home from school, they might grab a soda on the way to the TV (hopefully after their homework). When Dad’s getting ready for work, maybe he has a cup of coffee before he leaves. When Mom wants a break, perhaps she enjoys a cup of tea – hot or iced. Whether […]

Posted by Rod Barth
On June 20, 2019

The Bane of Stains: Hairballs

Perhaps you noticed it when you were on the way out the door. Maybe you heard the heaving, gurgling, and gagging late at night. We all pray we don’t find it with our feet on the way to the restroom. Whichever way you discovered it, good old Fluffy tossed another hairball, and odds are good […]

Posted by Rod Barth
On June 6, 2019

The Bane of Stains: Chocolate

We love the stuff. We not only eat it, but we layer it, freeze it, liquefy it, powder it, and smother things in it. If we’re not adding chocolate to other foods directly, we add its flavor. Current estimates show approximately 1 billion people eat chocolate any given day, and the average American consumes twelve […]

Posted by Rod Barth
On May 9, 2019

The Bane of Stains: Pet Urine

Ask nearly any pet owner, and they will say their pet is an integral part of their family. So many animals bring happiness to our homes – the unconditional love of a dog, the soothing purr from a cat, the fluffiness of a rabbit or hamster, the coil of a Ball python…? Hey, no judgments. […]

Posted by Rod Barth
On April 4, 2019

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