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.…
Investing in wool carpets, though extremely durable, has its vulnerabilities. Lasting a lifetime with the right care and maintenance, wool carpets come with some responsibilities. We at Heart of Texas ChemDry would like to offer some tips and advice on how you should preserve your wool carpets. Wool Carpets & Liquid Being a natural fiber,…
If you own or have recently inherited an antique area rug, your thoughts may be centered on how to properly clean and care for the rug. As antique or vintage rugs are rather old and use an old blend of materials, it is important to properly maintain the rug correctly. Many antique area rugs are…
Any time you are spilling anything on your carpet, it isn’t a good thing. Of course, there are some spills and stains that are more difficult to remove from the fibers of your carpet than others will be. It is important to be aware of substances that are difficult to remove from carpet so that…
No matter how vigilant you are at keeping your carpets cleaned, spills are likely going to happen at one point or another. This is especially true if you have pets in your home or young children. When spills and stains occur, it is important that you avoid carpet cleaning mistakes that could end up harming…
Any time you experience flooding, the damages can be significant and depressing. Depending on the severity of the flooding, you can be left with thousands of dollars in damages. It can be difficult to know where to start in the effort to clean up. Because water damage can escalate quickly, it is important that you…
Halloween can be a very messy holiday. From pumpkin carving and candy to costumes and decorations, Halloween can bring it’s share of carpet spots and stains. There are a few common carpet stains that occur during the Halloween season, and we at the Heart of Texas, ChemDry would like to take the opportunity to share…
