Floor care tips from Mark.
Advice from 45+ years on the job — how to keep carpet, tile, wood and upholstery cleaner, longer, and when it pays to call a pro.
How Often Should Carpet Be Professionally Cleaned?
Every 12 to 18 months for most homes, sooner with pets, kids or allergies. A carpet warranty probably requires it, and you’ll need the receipt.
Renting a Carpet Cleaner vs. a Truck-Mount
A rental can freshen up a spill, but it can’t match a truck-mount’s heat, suction or rinse. What you get from each, and how to rent without hurting your carpet.
Home Cleaning Tips From Housekeepers
Three everyday tips professional housekeepers use — tackle clutter first, vacuum traffic areas three times, and shine glass and metal with rubbing alcohol.
Create a No-Pet-Hair Furniture Zone
Vacuuming, sticky rollers, a damp rubber glove and regular grooming — simple ways to keep pet hair off your sofa and chairs.
How to Remove Ink Stains from Clothes
Hair spray, acetone or rubbing alcohol, and a laundry pre-treat — how to tackle an ink stain without spreading it, and why not to dry it until it's gone.
Cleaning Wool Carpet and Rugs: Good News? Or Baaaad?
Wool carpet lasts longer and looks better, but it hides the gritty soil that wears it out. Why wool should be cleaned by schedule, not by appearance.
Spring & Pollen Are Here
Pollen doesn't stay outside. Spring is the right time to clean carpet and furniture, especially if anyone at home has allergy symptoms.
Why You Shouldn't Mop With Oil Soaps or Pine Cleaners
Oil soaps and pine cleaners leave a film on tile, stone, wood and laminate that attracts and holds soil. Here's what it looks like — and how to fix it.