There are many reasons why a carpet can become smelly, from pet odors to heavy soiling and other causes. However, what some don’t realize is a little water intrusion can cause a big problem with the condition of their carpet, even after it seems the carpet has dried. Water intrusions can be from many sources. […]

The weather is getting nicer, the birds are chirping more and you see flowers and other signs of botanical life making their annual appearance. It’s a natural urge to get outdoors and clean up around the house, raking old leaves and picking up winter clutter. You’ve been inside long enough! You also want to speed […]

Most cleaning tasks are performed based on two criteria: Schedule (such as vacuuming once per week), and Visual (when you see soil build-up on surfaces). When it comes to your air ducts, which handle air flow in your home from your furnace and air conditioning, there is no easy way to visually inspect for soil […]

When water damage strikes your basement, or any part of the home, you panic a little. But it isn’t too bad as long as it isn’t too deep. But when sewage strikes, that’s an entirely different situation. Raw sewage can’t be as easily removed and cleaned as a typical water intrusion, such as from a […]

How Long to Dry? DID YOU KNOW that when you have your carpet professionally cleaned it can take as little as one hour to dry — and, according to some reports, as long as THREE DAYS to dry? According to the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification, or IICRC, the certifying body for professional […]

You would be hard pressed not to find this noisy, electrical and often-underused mechanical device in any home, apartment or business. What is it? The vacuum cleaner. You know, that silent sentinel in your closet that comes to life when you plug it in and push the power button, and it buzzes all over the […]