Does Your House Have Polluted Air?
Many people are surprised to learn that the air inside of their home is usually 2 – 5 times more polluted than that outside their home. And it can be up to 100 times more polluted. That’s according to the EPA. How does the air we breathe become so polluted? A number of factors contribute…
Read MoreProtecting Your Home From Fire Hazards
A Nightmare Come True You are at the store when it happens. You get a call from one of your children. The voice on the other end is in hysteria – you can’t understand a word. “Slow down,” you say. “What are you trying to tell me?” There are a few deep gulps of breath,…
Read MoreGuarding Against Water Damage
During the next few months, snow and ice will melt, bringing the possibility of flooding and water damage. Now is the time to make sure that your home is ready to withstand such conditions. Remove snow from your roof. Inspect your roof and walls for cracks and holes – anywhere water can seep in. If…
Read MoreWhat To Do About Gum in the Carpet
Gum can be one of the more difficult things to remove from a carpet, unless you know a few simple tricks. The first thing you need to do is to freeze it. Place a bag of ice on the gun and let it sit until the gum is hard, then break off as much gum…
Read MoreWeekend Activities
Everyone needs a break once in a while – to get out of their house and breathe fresh, clean air. If you live in a polluted city, this can present more of a challenge. Getting away not only gives you chance to relax and renew yourself, it also gives your cardiopulmonary system a chance to…
Read MoreHow Clean is Your Carpet?
The younger ones in your life make their grand entrance, with dirt all over the bottom of their shoes. You’re relieved, because at least it’s not mud. But, you never know where their feet have been. Visible dirt is just one of many things that make carpets dirty. Shedding skin, pet hair, and particulate matter…
Read MoreHow to Increase Your Homes’ Energy Efficiency
Does your heater run nearly non-stop during the winter? Are your cooling bills skyrocketing during the summer? If you answered yes to either of these questions there are a number of steps to make your house more energy efficient. Having an energy efficient house can save you thousands upon thousands of dollars, especially with the…
Read MoreCleaning Spills off of Carpets
A Familiar Story: You just had your carpet cleaned and it looks beautiful. Wanting to keep your carpet clean as long as possible, you ban all food and drink. But while you’re gone shopping, your son invites his friends over and they decide to have a party. In the living room. On the carpet. With…
Read MoreImproving Your Health
In today’s issue of our on-going health series we will look at some of the tools you can use to keep your flooring clean and free from debris and bacteria. Tools to Improve Indoor Air Quality Your carpet acts as a filter, removing many of the harmful contaminates in your home. Care should be exercised…
Read MoreIs Your Home Killing You?
The Answer May Surprise You The pest control guy has just finished up, leaving a rather nasty smell in your home. He assures you that as soon as the chemicals are dry the odor will go away. But you can’t wait that long. So you open a few windows and light some candles to mask…
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