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The Coronavirus and Your Stone Countertops

Can the coronavirus survive on my stone countertop? What do I use on my stone to proper...

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Carpets, Upholstery, and the New Strain of Coronavirus

Should you be concerned about coronavirus on carpets and upholstery? Get answers on the...

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How To Tell When Your Upholstery Needs Cleaning

Most Upholstery Is Never, Ever Cleaned- Fabrics You Sit On, Lay On and Live on Daily...

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Pressure Washing Caution

Before pressure washing stone or masonry surfaces, read this article to learn about pot...

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Limiting and Eliminating Carpet Grease

Cooking grease is easily tracked onto carpets by people and pets—and can't be vacuumed ...

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Uneven Shine on Polyurethane Coated Hardwood Floors

You want to make your polyurethane coated hardwood floors beautiful and shiny, so you c...

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Shower Pan Moisture Buildup

Is the stone around your shower drain darker than the surrounding stone? The cause may ...

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Why Carpets Shed and What To Do About It

After new carpet is installed, loose fiber fragments may be leftover from the manufactu...

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Damaged Dimension Stone Panels

This article explains which dimension stone panel problems can be resolved by your ston...

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Why Carpet Ripples Happen and What To Do About It

Carpet ripples, wavy areas that appear in wall-to-wall carpeting, may be temporary or a...

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Soft Water Can Damage Marble

You've likely heard of hard water damage on natural stone, but did you know that soft w...

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The Wonderful Uses of Thymol

Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme... Just as you get ready for Thanksgiving and the Hol...

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The Coronavirus and Your Stone Countertops

Can the coronavirus survive on my stone countertop? What do I use on my stone to properly kill the virus? Get coronavirus answers from stone expert, Fred Hueston.... Read More

Carpets, Upholstery, and the New Strain of Coronavirus

Should you be concerned about coronavirus on carpets and upholstery? Get answers on the infectious lifespan of viruses on porous versus non-porous surfaces.... Read More

How To Tell When Your Upholstery Needs Cleaning

Most Upholstery Is Never, Ever Cleaned- Fabrics You Sit On, Lay On and Live on Daily– Think About It They Are To Allowed to Collect Dust, Germs, Fungus & More, Yet You La... Read More

Pressure Washing Caution

Before pressure washing stone or masonry surfaces, read this article to learn about potential problems that could result in serious damage.... Read More

Limiting and Eliminating Carpet Grease

Cooking grease is easily tracked onto carpets by people and pets—and can't be vacuumed away. Here are a few tips for limiting and eliminating grease.... Read More

Uneven Shine on Polyurethane Coated Hardwood Floors

You want to make your polyurethane coated hardwood floors beautiful and shiny, so you choose one of many products that promise to do the job. But, could this actually be the cause ... Read More

Shower Pan Moisture Buildup

Is the stone around your shower drain darker than the surrounding stone? The cause may be clogged weep holes. The solution may be an easy DIY procedure. ... Read More

Why Carpets Shed and What To Do About It

After new carpet is installed, loose fiber fragments may be leftover from the manufacturing process. Learn why shedding happens, and what you can do to stop it.... Read More

Damaged Dimension Stone Panels

This article explains which dimension stone panel problems can be resolved by your stone restoration technician, and which problems require replacement.... Read More

Why Carpet Ripples Happen and What To Do About It

Carpet ripples, wavy areas that appear in wall-to-wall carpeting, may be temporary or an ongoing problem, depending on the situation. Here are the details.... Read More

Soft Water Can Damage Marble

You've likely heard of hard water damage on natural stone, but did you know that soft water can also damage it? Learn how to protect susceptible stone.... Read More

The Wonderful Uses of Thymol

Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme... Just as you get ready for Thanksgiving and the Holidays, chances are you are stocking up on spices and seasonings for your favorite recipes, bu... Read More

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