During the coldest months of the year, people are constantly looking for ways they can improve the indoor air quality in their home. In fact, did you know that the air you breath in your home is much more toxic than the air that you would breathe in a major city? There are many things…
When was the last time your upholstery was professionally cleaned? When cleaning and maintaining a home, often the upholstery gets overlooked and never gets the attention it needs. It can be surprising to many people to learn how dirty their couch and furniture can get. Heart of Texas Chem-Dry will share why it is important…
For those at home or in the office, ink stains can be one of the worst stains to occur on carpets and rugs. The ink can permanently stain the fibers if not cleaned correctly and immediately. Ink can be removed from carpet fairly easily. However, you will want the right cleaner and tools for the…
There’s a myth about carpet cleaning that needs debunking. The myth is that cleaning carpets during the winter months is a bad idea. Some of the ideas that have led to this misconception include: • “I need to open my windows, or the carpets won’t dry completely. This is hard to do when it’s cold…
When you find the perfect area rug for your room, it not only adds design and flare, but comfort as well. There are so many area rugs to choose from, that sometimes it can seem overwhelming to pick the perfect one. To pick the right rug, you need to take several things into consideration. Heart…
Your new tile and grout look great, but you will need to maintain it properly to keep it looking that way. The only problem is that it’s not as simple as it may appear to be. Tile and grout require special care to prevent staining and gradual deterioration that will occur. It can become a…
When walking across your carpet during the winter results in painful static discharges, know that there are ways you can combat this phenomenon. During the winter season, carpet can develop static charges. When it comes to synthetic carpet, the static charge can damage the carpet’s fibers. Additionally, the static in carpet is essentially a type…
Most people know that it’s important to clean the lint trap in the dryer after each load, but some people don’t realize how important it is that the dryer vent remains free and clear as well. Over time, this can fill up with lint and debris that can cause big problems. The biggest problem being…
When was the last time you had your carpet professionally cleaned? At times, homeowners may let the carpets go a long time in between deep cleaning. In many cases the carpet looks clean and has little to no stains on them, so why have them cleaned? Even though carpet may look clean on the surface,…
The holiday season is here and many homeowners are not yet ready to begin receiving guests. During the holidays many friends and family come together, some staying for days while others come for a short and quick visit. When you have house guests coming, you may feel like you need to do some deep cleaning.…
