Summer is coming to an end. This means your house is a little more empty with kids back in school and all the summer vacations have come to an end. Maybe you have noticed with all the kids gone that your carpet looks worse than it was when summer started. Heart of Texas Chem-Dry wants…
Many people have upholstered furniture in their homes. It provides a soft and comfortable place to rest and relax. When you purchase a quality piece of furniture, you want that furniture to last as long as possible. Try and you might, there are more than likely going to be spills that happen here and there.…
There are pests that can invade your home and eat your carpets, curtains and area rugs. Moths and carpet beetles or their larva, literally eat fabric causing holes, bald spots and thinning. These pests can cause some major damage to your home’s carpets and rugs. For those who have invested in Oriental or Persian rugs,…
No one wants to experience water damage in their home. It can be incredibly destructive and expensive to repair your home after it has sustained any water damage. For most people, avoiding it in the first place is the best option. As a homeowner, there are several things you can do to avoid problems with…
If you have taken in a new puppy or have an older dog, then you know you will need to be ready to clean up its accidents. As much as we love our pets they do tend to have an accident inside our homes on occasion. When they do, it is important to clean up…
While we tend to live in a world where people have no problem discarding their old things for something better, the furniture in your home is expensive and you might want to keep it around as long as possible. When you are trying to make your furniture last, it is important to remember that a…
Even though your tile flooring is more than likely the most durable flooring found in your home, you are going to want to make sure you’re maintaining it properly so that it can withstand the tests of time. That’s right, even though your tile is durable, you still have to take care of it to…
The summertime is the season for a refreshing cool treat, whether you have children, or your inner child, a popsicle is often craved. You beat these stains, especially with quick action, as these little popsicle stains on your carpet are not too labor intensive, and these spots on your carpet can be unsightly and even…
A bathroom is used every day. This means the tile and grout in the bathroom will become very dirty in a short period of time. Tile and grout can develop soap scum, mildew, and hard water build up. When tile and grout develops these hard water deposits, soap scum and mildew, it can be hard…
When grout is applied it is forced into the spaces between tiles with a rubber tool called a float. The leftover grout is wiped away with a wet sponge, leaving the joints filled just below the surface of the tile. When the grout dries it becomes rock hard. The tiles are then wiped clean with…
