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Grout Discoloration in Showers: Causes & Fixes

Discolored and damaged grout in your shower makes it look awful. Good news! You don't have to live with it. Here is what causes the problems and what to do.... Read More

Help! I Have Stiff Carpet

The good news is, there is a fix for stiff carpet: A thorough deep cleaning by a professional is the best answer to a stiff carpet problem.... Read More

Why Is My Marble Turning Dark?

The darkening of marble can be attributed to many factors, including staining, environmental pollutants, natural aging, and inappropriate cleaning methods. ... Read More

Pet Stains on Carpet

Unfortunately, our pets can’t talk to us and tell us what they need. So, sometimes, accidents occur.... Read More

Protecting Your Stone Surfaces

By taking these precautions, you can use your surfaces for years to come, without compromising the beauty and longevity of your cherished stone surfaces.... Read More

Routine Maintenance for Travertine Showers – 7 Tips

We received a question recently asking for tips for maintaining a travertine shower. Here are 7 tips plus an important message about sealing shower floors.... Read More

Protecting Your Carpet

Protecting your carpet throughout the year is essential to ensure it remains clean, despite events, weather, pets and spills that happen as the year passes.... Read More

A Clean Slate

Contractor orders slate floor cleaning with the kitchen renovation. Learning about the steam cleaning service that we offer, Nicole, owner of The Coral Hammer, requests some interi... Read More

From Earth to Elegance: What Makes Marble Colors?

Have you ever wondered how marble gets its gorgeous coloring? Once you understand how marble colors are formed, you’ll never look at marble quite the same.... Read More

About Natural Fiber Hemp Rugs

When people think about natural fiber rugs, they think about wool or cotton, but very seldom do they think about hemp as a natural fiber rug.... Read More

Tweaking for Travertine

Have stone that lost its shine or grout looks dirty? Or strangely, do you have spills or ring marks that won't clean off, we can help...... Read More

STONE TOPS: TO SEAL OR NOT? A Simple How-to Test

Not all stone countertops need to be sealed but most will benefit from the protection. Here's an easy test to know if yours needs to be sealed—or re-sealed.... Read More

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