Use Hair Gel to Remove Dry Paint from your Carpet

When confronting the problem of removing dry paint from a carpet, I often hear the customer say “but it’s only water based paint”.   Whether it’s water based paint or oil based paint, dry paint can be difficult to remove without the proper tools for the job.   The task also requires a little knowledge, time and … Read more

Essential Tips for Cleaning Berber Carpet

When I address anything related to cleaning Berber carpet in this post I am speaking specifically about modern and domestic rugs with synthetic fibers.   They will have continuous yarns in parallel rows forming looped ends on the face of the carpet.   The name “Berber” is derived from a North African tribe and therefore we do … Read more

How to Remove Ice Melt Stains from your Carpet

Removing those unsightly white ice melt stains on your carpet can be a difficult task.   If you’re attempting this yourself, using the proper solution is very “IMPORTANT”.   You’ll want to use a mild acidic rinse and not an alkaline detergent.    For this job I suggest calling a professional. Ice melt products come in a variety … Read more