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Candles, Incense, and Unsightly Carpets

Some types of candles and incense can cause diminished indoor air quality and an unsigh...

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Are Steam Cleaners Safe For Natural Stone?

There are many wrong ways to clean natural stone, which is why we recommend leaving hea...

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Tips for Hiring a Stone Restoration Contractor

Over a period of time natural stone can become abraded, etched, scratched, or otherwise...

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How Does Sand Get Under Carpet?

A bit of sand is inevitable, but too much of it can cause premature carpet wear. How do...

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Can Skin Soap Damage Natural Stone?

With an abundance of skin cleaning products on the market, from bars and scrubs to foam...

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Tips for Products Commonly Used on Carpet

There are many products on the market today that people commonly use on carpet, from de...

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Glossary of Natural Stone Finishes

Choosing the right natural stone finish for your intended use is essential. Our glossar...

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How to Get Dye Stains Out of Carpet

Dyes are found in many foods, drinks, and other items, such as magic markers, health an...

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3 Tips for Comparing Stone Restoration Bids

Choosing a stone restoration contractor by comparing bids based on price only can be a ...

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DIY Carpet Cleaning Machines Aren’t Worth It

Before you make the mistake of renting a carpet cleaning machine to save a few bucks, r...

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Why Pool Decks Turn Green and Black

What is that green and black stuff that grows on pool decks? Read this article to learn...

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Carpet Spot Removal Can Create New Spots

Sometimes spot removal, especially if you are removing several spots at once, gives car...

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Candles, Incense, and Unsightly Carpets

Some types of candles and incense can cause diminished indoor air quality and an unsightly graphite film on carpeting that can be notoriously difficult to remove. Read on to learn ... Read More

Are Steam Cleaners Safe For Natural Stone?

There are many wrong ways to clean natural stone, which is why we recommend leaving heavy cleaning to an experienced stone restoration professional. Steam cleaning should be used w... Read More

Tips for Hiring a Stone Restoration Contractor

Over a period of time natural stone can become abraded, etched, scratched, or otherwise damaged, depending on its use. A fully trained and qualified stone restoration contractor ca... Read More

How Does Sand Get Under Carpet?

A bit of sand is inevitable, but too much of it can cause premature carpet wear. How does this happen? Is there any way to minimize the problem? Read this article to learn more.... Read More

Can Skin Soap Damage Natural Stone?

With an abundance of skin cleaning products on the market, from bars and scrubs to foams and gels, knowing which ones to avoid using around your natural stone can be tricky. This a... Read More

Tips for Products Commonly Used on Carpet

There are many products on the market today that people commonly use on carpet, from deodorizers and powders to stain sprays, protectants, and antistatic treatments. Some of these ... Read More

Glossary of Natural Stone Finishes

Choosing the right natural stone finish for your intended use is essential. Our glossary of finishes will help you understand natural stone finishes and what finish is best for you... Read More

How to Get Dye Stains Out of Carpet

Dyes are found in many foods, drinks, and other items, such as magic markers, health and beauty products, cleaning solutions, and decorative items. Here are our PRO tips for gettin... Read More

3 Tips for Comparing Stone Restoration Bids

Choosing a stone restoration contractor by comparing bids based on price only can be a costly mistake. Here are three tips for comparing stone restoration bids.... Read More

DIY Carpet Cleaning Machines Aren’t Worth It

Before you make the mistake of renting a carpet cleaning machine to save a few bucks, read on to learn why DIY machines may not be a good choice. DIY machines are heavy, awkward an... Read More

Why Pool Decks Turn Green and Black

What is that green and black stuff that grows on pool decks? Read this article to learn what it is, how to remove it, and how to minimize the likelihood of future discoloration.... Read More

Carpet Spot Removal Can Create New Spots

Sometimes spot removal, especially if you are removing several spots at once, gives carpeting an inconsistent appearance. Here are the details about what causes this problem and wh... Read More

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