Carpet seems to capture odors and hold onto them for dear life. These odors can be removed, and the time and effort will depend largely on the type and intensity of the odor. If the odor is strong, be prepared to use several applications and repeat the ones that work....

Cleaning up vomit is one of the worst cleaning tasks around. When it lands on carpet, you have a double task. Remove the odors and the stains. The only thing worse than a vomit stain in your home is the smell of a vomit stain in your home, right? The...

Keep in mind that fruit flies often breed in several places, so make sure to spend some time hunting. You also need to perform periodic searches of new breeding places to be able to control fruit fly populations.  Controlling fruit flies requires searching for their food and breeding places, controlling...

Sticky candy and gum can be a real hassle to remove from your carpet, but don't panic. Sticky candy can get ground into your carpet and you don't even know it.The longer it sits there the worse the mess gets. Don't reach for your scissors to try and cut the...

Mold growth not only ruins walls, furniture, carpets, flooring, etc., it can lead to poor indoor air quality causing respiratory problems including asthma, and can lead to severe illness. The indoor molds that grow after a flood primarily affect the respiratory system, says Jay Portnoy, director of allergy, asthma and...

Because carpet stains can occur from a variety of sources, it's important to determine the cause of the stains. The University of Kentucky website has valuable information about common causes of stains and discoloration in carpeting. There are two classifications of stains – from wear and from chemicals. If something...

Enjoying a dinner party at your home doesn't mean that you need to buy new carpets each time. Gravy tends to be thick and it has the potential to stain your carpet, especially if it is dark-colored gravy and contains staining agents like red wine, port wine, or gravy browning...

Carpet smell is a challenge as the many fibers make the the removal of odors quite challenging. Fortunately, there exist several ingredients within the average household that will work in the elimination of unwanted fish stink. When fish odors get within carpet there is usually a story to tell.  Whether...

It’s an entirely different scenario to hold back tears when a full glass of red wine leaves its mark on your white carpet! What can you do to remove red wine stains from your carpet. There are several solid methods for removing red wine stains that have worked well in...

When you walk into your home, what do you notice first? If you said your carpets, you likely have a problem. The right carpeting will blend and shrink into the background, while allowing you to concentrate on other matters. If the stains on your carpet jump out to meet you...