Spring Cleaning 2012: 3 Shortcuts to Make Your Home Gorgeous
May 2, 2012 | 
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Spring cleaning in the Bay Area is a time of joyous celebration, as we dig out from the remains of winter's blowy detritus. But it’s also a time of panic, frustration and exhaustion. Read the rest of this entry »
When to Hire a Professional Carpet Cleaner
It’s a perennial question that Bay Area’s homeowners face: when is it time to hang up your Dyson and dial a professional carpet cleaner in the Bay Area? Read the rest of this entry »
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Vacuum Cleaners: A Consumer Report
The search for the best vacuum cleaner for your house can inadvertently and easily turn into a marathon Google session. The reality is that there is so much information floating out there. Read the rest of this entry »
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Carpet Underlay 101
Whether you are remodeling a Bay Area living room, gutting and rebuilding a San Francisco apartment complex, or replacing an old hardwood floor with hypoallergenic carpeting, you want to understand the basics of carpet underlay. So here we go… Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Elegant Carpet Care News | Tags: bay area, carpet, floor, hardwood, menlo park, padding, san francisco, soundproofing, sunnyvale, underlay | 1 Comment »
Is Your Scrap Carpet a Blessing in Disguise? 3 Ways to Reutilize Old Carpet Scraps
First of all, if plan to toss the carpet, follow proper recycling protocol. Some carpet materials are considered industrial waste; you can get into trouble for tossing them in the public trash. Talk to the carpet’s manufacturer about where you might be able to recycle the materials, or contact the Carpet and Rug Institute for advice. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Misc Tips and Tricks | Tags: bay area, carpet, menlo park, palo alto, recycling, sunnyvale, upholstery | 1 Comment »
5 Sure-Fire Ways to Ruin, Warp, and Destroy Your Leather Furniture
Let’s face facts: quality leather furniture is both expensive and aesthetically amazing. The feel of soft rich leather against your skin is next to godliness. Provided that your room is appropriately outfitted (“the feng shui” is right, etc); leather upholstery, couches, and other furniture can turn an ordinary room or space into something special, even royal. Read the rest of this entry »
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The Art and Science of Area Rug Cleaning
Who doesn’t love a beautiful, fashionable, handcrafted area rug?
Whether you prefer Asian-inspired modern designs, old-world colonial architecture, or some innovative aesthetic, area rugs can be an exciting part of your home's landscape. But when rugs get dirty, dusty, musty and yucky, your aesthetic – and the rugs themselves – degrade. Read the rest of this entry »
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What Is Hot Water Extraction? Why Should You Use the Process to Clean Your Carpets?
The carpet cleaning industry is immense. Providers offer a fantastically diverse rainbow of carpet cleaning solutions. Our team here at Elegant Carpet Care uses a method called Hot Water Extraction, or HWE for short. This method is required by Shaw Industries, the world’s largest carpet manufacturer. The procedure is gentle on your carpet, yet extremely effective. It thoroughly cleans away all manner of grit, debris, grime, dander, pollen, mites, gunk, and stains of practically any stripe. Read the rest of this entry »
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Colorful, Stimulating Sculptured Kids Rugs: More Fun and Educational Than Elmo and Yo Gabba Gabba Combined
Consider: sculptured kids rugs. These rugs can turn your toddler's room practically effervescent with fun and color. You can find small area rugs and larger rugs, hand tufted and handmade – in practically any shape and scene imaginable.
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Crazy New Carpeting Trends for 2012: Interactive Carpeting
But what if your carpet could be something more? Something exciting!
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