How to Make a Carpet Cleaning Solution

Detergent Based Cleaning Solution

Carpets and rugs can be a challenge to clean and remove stains. Professional carpet cleaning services can be expensive and difficult to work in to your schedule. Renting a carpet cleaning machine is a bit more economical, but you also have to purchase the shampoo to put in them. You can make your own carpet cleaner, however, one that can be used in most rented machines, in your own carpet cleaning machine or with just a bucket and a sponge. You can clean the whole carpet, high traffic areas or just remove spots or stains.

Ecofriendly Kitchen

Wood Floors

Ecologically speaking, wood can be the best or the worst of materials. It can be almost perfect when harvested sustainably. It's durable, it has a long life cycle, and milling can be simple and require little energy. However, wood that's not harvested sustainably can be environmentally destructive. When choosing wood floors, look for the following to ensure you're making the most sustainable choice.

How to Remove Fingernail Polish From Carpet

Non-Acetone Nail Polish Remover Method

Dip a white cloth in clear, fragrance free, non-acetone nail polish remover.

Wood Floors Clean Tricks

Basic and Special Care for Your Wood Floors

Hardwood Floors: Preventive Maintenance

How to Choose and Care for Carpet

To Make Your Floor Look Better

Carpet lends both color and comfort to a room. And the comfort is more than a nice surface to walk on. Carpet adds insulation to the floor making it easier to keep the room warm in winter and carpet adds sound insulation to a room as well. But it is not care free. Like any other part of the house there are things you can do to keep it in tip top shape.