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From Earth to Elegance: What Makes Marble Colors?

Have you ever wondered how marble gets its gorgeous coloring? Once you understand how m...

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About Natural Fiber Hemp Rugs

When people think about natural fiber rugs, they think about wool or cotton, but very s...

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STONE TOPS: TO SEAL OR NOT? A Simple How-to Test

Not all stone countertops need to be sealed but most will benefit from the protection. ...

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Essential Do’s and Don’ts for Natural Stone Care

To maintain the beauty and durability of your natural stone it's important to follow a ...

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Indoor-Outdoor Rugs

Indoor-outdoor rugs have become more and more popular in recent years, offering a versa...

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How Steam Cleaning Affects Natural Stone

On marble, granite, and other natural stone, steam cleaning can be harmful.

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Robotic Spot Cleaners

Technology, along with some carpet care companies, are giving us a new way to help care...

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Is Bleach Safe for Natural Stone?

One common question that arises is whether chlorine bleach is safe to use on stone surf...

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Carpet Care for Allergy Sufferers: Tips for a Healthy Home

In this article, we will provide valuable tips for carpet care that will help create a ...

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What Type of Stone is Suitable for a Firebox?

A fireplace is a beautiful addition to any home. It provides warmth and comfort during ...

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Washable Rugs

Washable rugs. Are they good? Are they bad? Can you really wash them? Are they worth it...

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Got Stains in Your Stone? Make a Poultice to Remove

Natural stone is a popular material used in many applications such as flooring, counter...

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Cleaning That Sooty Fireplace

Is your surround, mantle and hearth discolored by stubborn sooty residue that won’t come off with just a quick wipe down? How do you clean that stuff?... Read More

Staining vs Etching

Two very common discolorations that can happen to natural stone are staining and etching. They are two completely different things, and the restoration processes for each one are d... Read More

Removing Urine Stains and Odors on Natural Stone

Urine stains and odors can be difficult to remove from natural stone. Here are some step-by-step instructions for both urine stain and odor removal.... Read More

Is My Stone Really Stained?

We have received many calls regarding "staining," and in some cases the issue is not a stain at all. Here are some examples of stone problems that look like stains but are not actu... Read More