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www.americasfloorsource.comEveryone knows that they need to have their carpets cleaned by a professional every once in a while but what exactly does “every once in a while” mean?
Well, it depends on who or what lives in your house and how many of these “whos” or “whats” are spending time on your carpet. The more kids [...]
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July 1, 2010 in Care and Maintenance, Carpet, Uncategorized, Warranty/Maintenance Tagged carpet care, carpet cleaners, carpet cleaning, carpet maintenance, floor care, professional carpet cleaning
Summer time is barbecue time. You’ve been firing up the grill most weekends, inviting your friends over, and cooking up tons of burgers, hot dogs, or anything else that’s “grillable”. Unfortunately, after everyone has headed home and you’ve started cleaning up the mess, you begin to notice some terrible stains in your carpet. And they’re [...]
June 17, 2010 in Care and Maintenance, Carpet, Hints and Tips
Tagged carpet care, charcoal, stain removal, stains
Tagged carpet care, charcoal, stain removal, stains
A few weeks ago, if someone told me that iPhone would soon have an app that provides carpet care tips, I would’ve said they were crazy. Well now there is such an app, and Shaw Floors are the ones behind it.
The Shaw Floors Carpet Stain Center created by Interactive Technologies, Inc. is a carpet cleaning [...]
May 24, 2010 in Care and Maintenance, Carpet, Hints and Tips
Tagged Carpet, carpet care, carpet maintenance, shaw carpet, stain removal, stains
Tagged Carpet, carpet care, carpet maintenance, shaw carpet, stain removal, stains
By now you have probably fertilized your lawn and have started cutting the grass. What happens if you accidentally walk on your carpet with your grassy shoes?
Here are some easy instructions for how to remove grass stains:
Solvent – A non-flammable spot removal solution, or dry cleaning type solvent, is preferred. Exercise caution when using a [...]
May 6, 2010 in Care and Maintenance, Carpet, Hints and Tips
Tagged Carpet, grass, remove, stain, stains
Tagged Carpet, grass, remove, stain, stains
Grand Opening Event!
This Wednesday, America’s Floor Source is celebrating the official grand opening of its Wholesale Outlet and Showroom at 3657 Trabue Road. Come in and check out our extensive flooring inventory of carpet, hardwood, ceramic, stone, laminate and more at incredible prices! You don’t want to miss this event, but if you need more [...]
Reader Question: What kind of rug can I use on an outdoor balcony that drains and doesn’t mold and can be left out year-round? The floor of the balcony is covered like a black tar roof and the sides that connect are wood planks. I have used cheap outdoor carpet but by the end of [...]
April 8, 2010 in Area Rugs, Carpet, Hints and Tips, Uncategorized
Tagged outdoor carpet, outdoor rug, outside carpet, outside rug, patio rug
Tagged outdoor carpet, outdoor rug, outside carpet, outside rug, patio rug
Carpet can be wonderful flooring choice for many homes, especially homes where children need a soft place to play, rooms that need a quiet and peaceful atmosphere or an area where nothing but a great texture and pattern will do. However, carpet sometimes doesn’t even get considered because of some common misconceptions. Carpet unfortunately can [...]
Finishing your basement is not only a great way to increase the value of your home, but it can also help create another living space for you and your family. However, because basements are prone to high moisture levels, purchasing flooring for your finished basement can be tricky.
Before you begin, make sure the moisture level [...]
December 3, 2009 in Carpet, Hardwood / Laminate, Hints and Tips, Uncategorized
Tagged basement flooring, flooring for your basement
Tagged basement flooring, flooring for your basement
Hosting a holiday party is fun. Even though your guests will take careful precautions not to spill during the celebration, it can happen. So what happens when red wine is spilled on your carpet?
If your carpet has been treated with a stain-resistant treatment, many spills can be removed if action is taken immediately, so act [...]
November 25, 2009 in Care and Maintenance, Carpet, Hints and Tips, Warranty/Maintenance
Tagged carpet cleaning, cleaning wine, spot removal, wine stain
Tagged carpet cleaning, cleaning wine, spot removal, wine stain
Carpet cushion is what determines how a carpet feels beneath your feet. Not only will it increase comfort, but according to the Carpet Cushion Council carpet cushion can also help reduce noise, prolong the life of the carpet, and improve the overall thermal insulation properties of a floor covering.
Today, environmentally conscious consumers can purchase eco-friendly [...]
October 15, 2009 in Carpet, Carpet Cushion, Green Flooring, Uncategorized
Tagged blog action day, Carpet Cushion, eco-friendly, green carpet pad
Tagged blog action day, Carpet Cushion, eco-friendly, green carpet pad
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- Designing With Hardwood Flooring
- First Impressions: Creating an Entryway That Will WOW You!
- America’s Floor Source – 10th Anniversary!
- How Often Should I Have My Carpets Professionally Cleaned?
- Rubber Flooring – Flooring of the Future
- How to Remove Charcoal Stains from Carpet
