Once upon a time a woman was preparing to dye her hair and accidentally spilled some 40 volume creme developer on her marble vanity top, which happened to have a severe stain. As
Most people pay more attention to carpet than they do to the carpet padding underneath. But did you know that padding can play an integral part in the appearance and life expectancy of
Hooray for air conditioning and refrigerators! We don't really stop and consider how fortunate we are to have them until our popsicles melt and heat stroke sets in. Sometimes when refrigerators, freezers, and
If you have white residue on your stone, here are a few tips and tricks for identifying the cause and possibly removing it. First, take a close look. If the substance can be
Question: I have a water ring where a plant was sitting on my hearthstone, which I believe is limestone. Is there any way to remove it? I appreciate your help. Great question. Simply
Do's and Don'ts for routine care of your upholstered furniture DO vacuum or gently brush upholstery regularly. Use the upholstery attachment on your vacuum cleaner to vacuum the surface of the furniture to remove
Keep Winter’s Snow and Salt Off Your Hardwood, Even Carpet Too Melting snow can leave puddles on your hardwood floors, and water can damage the finish. Make sure to promptly clean up any
If you've done any homework at all on how to properly care for your natural stone, one of the first things you probably learned was that certain types of stone (marble, limestone, onyx, among
Here's a little known but very effective tip for treating spots on carpet. Most people know that when something is spilled on a carpet, prompt action is essential to avoid permanent staining. Although everyone
Flaking (also called spalling) in natural stone is generally an indicator of sub-florescence, a condition in which mineral salts are carried into the stone by moisture and accumulate beneath the stone’s surface, creating
