You may have seen dim, dirty-looking lines in the carpet along the baseboards, under doors, and on the stairs in your own house, or in the home of a neighbor or acquaintance. What exactly is it? Is it possible to remove it? Will it reappear?

Customers have become more demanding. We expect the products we buy and use to last a long time, function properly, and outlast the warranty period. Our high standards stretch all the way down to our carpets. We anticipate them remaining stain-resistant and looking fresh for several years. Fortunately, with new stain-resistant applications, we can extend […]

Steps to keep your gas grill in good shape There’s nothing more enjoyable to food lovers everywhere than firing up the gas grill and creating some delicious meals, whether steaks, burgers, bratwursts, or healthy home-grown vegetables. Keeping that gas grill in good shape is, therefore, paramount to happy outdoor barbecues and family gatherings.

As winter rolls into spring, you may want to concentrate on fixing, organizing, and cleaning what’s outside — after all, most say that working in the sun is better than working under a light bulb — but there are some tasks inside that just shouldn’t be ignored. Here are a few that will help your […]

Most of us are very busy people and must prioritize our activities. One necessary activity is cleaning our homes. Sometimes, we rush through it and don’t do the best job possible. Life happens… but a lack of time doesn’t mean you have to put up with dirt, grime, and clutter. The best solution is to […]

What happens when gum gets into clothing or other fabric? We’ve all had this happen. Walking along and enjoying the day and we notice a bit of stickiness underfoot.

Odors. They are everywhere. When pleasant, we might call them “scents.” When not-so-pleasant, we might call them malodors. Odors are caused by a variety of sources. Some odors are pleasant, welcoming, such as from a fresh-cut batch of flowers or a nice, home-cooked meal. Others are not pleasant, “malodorous,” such as from an unattended cat […]

Phew! What is that smell? You might have uttered those words a few times, and when it happens, it is often from pet urine in carpet or perhaps some clothing attacked by a baby or toddler.

It can be very embarrassing, especially if it happens at a business meeting or social event. When it does happen, you may wish you could crawl into a hole. What are we talking about? When you raise your arm for something and show off an unsightly deodorant stain on your shirt, blouse, or other items […]

It sits in the center of every sink, at the end of every bathtub, and could be anywhere at the bottom of a shower stall… that’s right. You see them all the time. Drains that faithfully work to take away soapy water, food waste, and more. So when they slow down or even quit working […]