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When Is It Time to Replace Your Carpet?

Professional cleaning extends the life of your carpet, but not forever. Read this article to learn when your carpet will need to be replaced. ... Read More

Taking the Mystery Out of Terrazzo

Understanding terrazzo, it's history, and care will help direct design and maintenance choices wherever it may be found, from historic to modern spaces.... Read More

Is Natural Stone Hard as a Rock?

The old idiom "hard as a rock..." has contributed to the formation of imprecise opinions about natural stone, which loses beauty without maintenance.... Read More

Reasons to Eschew the Shoe

Removing your shoes indoors can prevent exposure to many pathogens. This is particularly important if you have babies and children playing on the carpets.... Read More

Environmentally-Friendly Natural Stone

Fred Hueston, Chief Technical Director for surpHaces and Founder of Stone Forensics weighs in on whether natural stone is an environmentally friendly choice...... Read More

What To Do About Fleas

Flea larvae in soil can easily be tracked in by your own pets, visiting pets, people, or contaminated items. This article tells you how to get rid of fleas.... Read More

The Unexpected Stone Stain Remover

If you have a stubborn stain that is unresponsive to traditional stain removal methods, such as poulticing, just head down to your local beauty supply store.... Read More

The Importance of Quality Carpet Padding

Did you know that padding can play an integral part in the appearance and life expectancy of your carpet? This article explains why.... Read More

How to Remove Polyvinylether (PVE) Stain

Refrigerator, freezer, and AC system repairs may result in PVE (an oil used in refrigerant systems) stains. Here are a few suggestions for DIY stain removal.... Read More

Minimizing Indoor Allergies

Seasonal allergies are a terrible problem for a lot of people. With all the flowers, plants and trees blooming, allergens such as pollen, ragweed, and even mold spores blow through... Read More

White Residue on Stone

If you have white residue on your stone, here are a few tips and tricks for identifying the cause and possibly removing it.... Read More

Removing a Stain Left By a Potted Plant

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. Simp... Read More

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