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What You Should Know About Jerusalem Limestone

If you are selecting natural stone and considering Jerusalem limestone or if you alread...

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Help! Carpet Turned Crunchy After Cleaning

Less-than-reputable carpet cleaners or DIY machine rentals can result in crunchy, stiff...

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When Your “Granite” Is Actually Marble

Marble and other calcium-based natural stones are sometimes sold as granite. Here's how...

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Carpet Care Resources

In addition to our own free, downloadable Carpet and Interior Textiles Care Guide and m...

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Crack or Fissure? What’s the Difference?

Sometimes these "cracks" in natural stone countertops are not cracks at all, but fissur...

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Pets… and Clean Carpets, Too!

If you have pets, maintaining clean, fresh, and inviting carpets and interior textiles ...

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How To Remove “Water Rings” On Polished Marble

We are frequently asked, "How can I remove water rings on my polished marble?" This art...

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High Alkaline Substances Can Etch Natural Stone

Many natural stone owners are aware that acids like vinegar, lemon, etc. can cause etch...

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Reoccurring Carpet Stains

Have you seen stains disappear with professional cleaning, then reappear once your carp...

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How-To Video: Stone Stain Removal

See Fred Hueston, Chief Technical Director of Stone & Tile PROS, demonstrating how to m...

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How Improper Installation Complicates Carpet Cleaning

Did you know that the quality of carpet installation can affect the quality of carpet c...

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Stone Impregnating Sealers in Wet Conditions

Should stone in wet conditions be sealed? In the following article, industry expert, Fr...

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What You Should Know About Jerusalem Limestone

If you are selecting natural stone and considering Jerusalem limestone or if you already have Jerusalem limestone, this article may be of interest to you. ... Read More

Help! Carpet Turned Crunchy After Cleaning

Less-than-reputable carpet cleaners or DIY machine rentals can result in crunchy, stiff carpet fibers. Here are the details and how to resolve the problem.... Read More

When Your “Granite” Is Actually Marble

Marble and other calcium-based natural stones are sometimes sold as granite. Here's how to avoid etch damage and stains associated with stone misidentification.... Read More

Carpet Care Resources

In addition to our own free, downloadable Carpet and Interior Textiles Care Guide and monthly Tips and Articles, learn about other resources we recommend. ... Read More

Crack or Fissure? What’s the Difference?

Sometimes these "cracks" in natural stone countertops are not cracks at all, but fissures, something that resembles a crack. Read more to learn the difference.... Read More

Pets… and Clean Carpets, Too!

If you have pets, maintaining clean, fresh, and inviting carpets and interior textiles can be a challenge. Read this article for some simple and effective tips.... Read More

How To Remove “Water Rings” On Polished Marble

We are frequently asked, "How can I remove water rings on my polished marble?" This article explains what "water rings" are, and what you can do about them.... Read More

High Alkaline Substances Can Etch Natural Stone

Many natural stone owners are aware that acids like vinegar, lemon, etc. can cause etching, but did you know high alkaline substances can also cause etching? ... Read More

Reoccurring Carpet Stains

Have you seen stains disappear with professional cleaning, then reappear once your carpet dries? Learn how this happens and what can be done about it.... Read More

How-To Video: Stone Stain Removal

See Fred Hueston, Chief Technical Director of Stone & Tile PROS, demonstrating how to mix and apply a poultice for removing a stain from natural stone. ... Read More

How Improper Installation Complicates Carpet Cleaning

Did you know that the quality of carpet installation can affect the quality of carpet cleaning? This article explains the importance of proper installation.... Read More

Stone Impregnating Sealers in Wet Conditions

Should stone in wet conditions be sealed? In the following article, industry expert, Fred Hueston explains why stone in wet areas should not be sealed.... Read More

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