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The Bane of Stains: Honey

Honey is great on biscuits, but not on carpets. Find out more about honey's unique beginnings as well as how to remove it from the fibers of your carpet in case of spillage.

Posted by Rod Barth
On October 31, 2021

The Bane of Stains: Shoe Polish

With most people working from home, it was no longer a high priority to keep shoes clean and shiny. In many cases, people had meetings with clients and teams over virtual options like Zoom or Skype. Attendees could wear a shirt and tie while keeping comfy with sweatpants or shorts below the camera. Dress shoes? […]

Posted by Rod Barth
On May 31, 2021

The Bane of Stains: Toothpaste

It’s exceedingly rare that you might squeeze your tube of toothpaste so hard that it shoots out of your bathroom and onto the carpet. On the other hand, you might share the bathroom with siblings, a roommate, or a spouse. On some occasion, during the chaos of getting ready for the day, you might find […]

Posted by Rod Barth
On March 18, 2021

Don’t Let Them Take You to the Cleaners

Every business goes to great lengths to ensure the safety of their patrons. Likewise, it’s important that rental properties (commercial or residential) are maintained so tenants use the property safely. But there is a difference between the two: with business operations, it’s all about appearances. With rental properties, it’s all about habitation. Businesses want to […]

Posted by Rod Barth
On April 11, 2019

Is Your Office Carpet Taking a Beating?

Commercial carpets are designed to stand up to more wear and tear than residential carpet varieties. In order to help commercial carpet last longer, it needs regular maintenance to keep up with the increased foot traffic. If not properly maintained, over time, dirt and dust accumulate and become ground in to your carpet fibers. Dirty […]

Posted by Rod Barth
On August 2, 2018

The Problem with Dirt

No one wants a dirty carpet. That’s why the vast majority of our Redding customers have vacuum cleaners and clean their carpets at least weekly. Still, even with today’s high suction vacuums, dirt gets left behind. It gets stepped on and ground down into your carpet and its fibers, becoming a permanent resident. Make the […]

Posted by Rod Barth
On April 19, 2017