We seem to forget that one of the best solutions for most cleaning dilemmas has been around since the beginning of time – water! That’s right, just plain, old, everyday water has always been a great cleaner for just about … Continued
If you have an old, old stain on your carpet or upholstery that’s been driving you crazy for years, here’s a simple homemade trick for getting out tough stains that you may not have heard of yet! Start by mixing … Continued
In the winter, between the dirty overcoats, the wet shoes, the snowy mittens, and the muddy boots – a whole lot of the outside world is coming inside your home! Plus, because everybody spends more time indoors as well, there … Continued
Hard candy does not play well with carpets! Especially when they’ve been inside a little person’s mouth for long enough to dissolve half-way, and then – whoops – who knows how it got there on your carpet?! Hard candies seem … Continued
The Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays mean parties, gatherings, get-togethers – and the big annual holiday dinner – or two! Whether turkey or ham is the main course for this year’s family feast, gravy on the side is a requirement, and … Continued
A: False! One of the biggest problems we have in the carpet care business is this idea: you don’t need to clean your carpet until it starts to look dirty. At Rug Busters Carpet Cleaning, this one always makes us … Continued
A: False! They sound so innocent, and seems like such a good idea, but powdered carpet “fresheners” are truly a disaster for carpets! All of the powdered carpet deodorizers contain talcum powder, and talcum powder doesn’t dissolve in water. If … Continued
A: False! Unfortunately, this one is a big misconception that can cost people a lot of money. A carpet should last for years, but it won’t if it’s improperly cleaned. The truth is that the carpet cleaning machines that you … Continued
There’s no doubt about it, holidays are tough on carpets! Whether you are planning to host a holiday event, hold a dinner party, or entertain holiday guests, you want your entire home to look its best, and nothing perks up … Continued
When you have new construction there are any number of things that will give off odors for a short period of time, so know that it may not be the carpet; it’s hard to tell what is specifically causing the … Continued