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Winter Cleaning And Refinishing Projects Inside The Home

Make the best use of time during these winter doldrums-- Get out the white glove and Inspector Clouseau’s magnifying glass. I can’t tell you how many times people who are selli... Read More

Protect Your Hardwood And Carpet From Winter’s Snow and Salt

Melting snow can leave puddles on your hardwood floors, and water can damage the finish. Make sure to promptly clean up any snow and leftover moisture with a microfiber cloth or mo... Read More

Could these foods be etching your stone?

If you've done any homework at all on how to properly care for your natural stone, one of the first things you probably learned was that certain types of stone (marble, limestone, ... Read More

Shaving Cream As a Spot Cleaner?

Here is a little-known way to spot clean carpets in a pinch, with something you likely already have on hand, that is, foaming shaving cream. ... Read More

Why is my natural stone flaking?

Flaking (also called spalling) in natural stone is generally an indicator of sub-florescence, a condition in which mineral salts are carried into the stone by moisture and accumula... Read More

Think Your Upholstery Is Clean? Try This…

Dirty upholstery doesn't always look dirty. Here's a simple test you can do to determine whether it's time to have your upholstery professionally cleaned.... Read More

Mysterious Odors? They Might Be Coming From Your Grout!

If you have mysterious odors that you can't quite identify the source, it just might be coming from your grout lines. Professional cleaning followed by sealing will resolve this is... Read More

Red wine stain? No problem

Holiday parties and family get togethers inevitably result in spills on your carpet or upholstery. The stain that we all fear the most? Red wine. Here’s our PRO tip for solutions... Read More

5 Essential Care Tips for Maintaining Your Natural Stone Countertops

One of the most common questions we get from our customers about their natural stone is, “Now that I have it, how do I take care of it?” These 5 essential tips will arm you wit... Read More

How To Fix Your Scratched Soapstone

If you have soapstone in your business or home, you may have discovered it is more easily scratched than some other stone types. But did you also know these scratches can be easily... Read More

DIY Stone or Tile Installation? Important Clean Up Tips…

Installing a new stone or tile floor yourself? Here is important information from the pros on the first cleaning that you need to know before you start.... Read More

Five Reasons You Should Consider Protective Treatments

Worried about stains or water damage? Want to clean more effectively? See why you might want protective treatments for your carpet and upholstery.... Read More

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