What Causes Carpet Traffic Patterns?
Carpet fibers are designed to reflect light, giving carpets a rich, luxurious appearance. When this reflective quality is obscured, carpets look dull and dirty. ... Read More
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Practical Suggestions For Stone Care and Maintenance
We can always repair and restore your natural stone, but here are some practical suggestions for avoiding damage during care and maintenance procedures.... Read More
Caring for Antique Upholstery
Whether you own a beloved family heirloom or found an amazing piece, here is some basic cleaning and care information for your antique upholstered furniture.... Read More
What To Do About Cement Stains on Sandstone
Cleaning concrete off of sandstone can be tricky. Common cleaners may even cause damage. Here is important information on what to do and what to watch out for.... Read More
Get the Carpet Care Answers You Need
Are you armed with good, sound care information for your carpet and interior textiles? This article is loaded with valuable resources.... Read More
How to Clean and Protect Limestone Floors
Limestone floors are relatively easy to maintain but can become dull and dirty with time and use. Here are some tips to keep your floors looking their best.... Read More
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
