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 »

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 »

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 »

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. Read the rest of this entry »

Crazy New Carpeting Trends for 2012: Interactive Carpeting

But what if your carpet could be something more? Something exciting! Read the rest of this entry »

Maintaining Your Carpet Throughout the Winter: 3 Essential Tips

Winter is approaching rapidly, and you may be only weeks or days away from having to deal with annoying situations, such as washing up after your three children have treaded mud, gunk, and water all over your freshly vacuumed carpet. Read the rest of this entry »

Cleaning Your Carpets in Time for the Holidays

The 2011 holiday season is upon us, and you are probably already loaded down with “things to do” pertaining to the holidays, including gift shopping, scheduling flights, coordinating who will sleep where in your home, and managing various intra-family political conflicts (e.g. what to do about Uncle Joe’s longstanding grudge against Aunt Sarah). Read the rest of this entry »

How to Hire a Carpet Cleaning Professional

While you can “do it yourself” (DIY) using state-of-the-art vacuums, cleaning tools and a lot of elbow grease, you can save yourself time and energy by leveraging the services of experienced carpet cleaning professionals. Read the rest of this entry »

What Carpet Materials Should You Consider When Buying a New Carpet?

Whether you’re installing new carpet throughout your San Francisco Bay condominium, replacing an old carpet in your rec room, or searching for carpeting to decorate your preschooler’s room in your new home, you have a gamut of decisions to make. Read the rest of this entry »

Which Color Carpets Are Easiest to Keep Clean?

You don’t need to be a brain surgeon or rocket scientist to recognize a fundamental reality about carpet cleaning: Some colors are easier to clean than others. But it’s not just the color that matters. Read the rest of this entry »