5 Important Questions to ask when Purchasing Carpet for your Home

When researching his or her subjects a good journalist considers who, what, when, where and why.   These are just a few questions you should be asking yourself when considering new carpet for your home.   Make a list of your habits, hobbies and other particulars that will help guide some of the decisions your sales rep … Read more

Prevention, Protection and Presentation, 3 Great Reasons for having your Carpets Cleaned as Autumn Approaches

There are many reasons for having carpet and upholstery cleaned but the transition from summer to fall brings several factors into consideration.   As in most areas of Pennsylvania, students in the Hazleton and Berwick Area School Districts will be returning to school this week.     While recently cleaning carpets at the 9th Grade Center of the … Read more

How to Properly Clean and Care for Velvet Upholstery

The term “Velvet” refers to a smooth, woven tufted fabric which is traditionally made from Silk.   Other fibers such as cotton, wool, rayon, polyester and nylon can also used.   Constructed using special looms, the local carpet cleaner offering furniture and upholstery cleaning may not fully understand “how to clean Velvet Upholstery”. Always consult any tags … Read more

Hints and Tips for Cleaning Dye Stains from Carpet and Upholstery

While working in Mountain Top, PA last week I was presented with a fabric upholstered ottoman which I determined to be a cotton blend.   The customer’s son had broken a Halloween toy containing a red dye causing a 3 inch diameter red stain on the top of the stool.   After inspecting the piece thoroughly, the … Read more