No matter how hard you might try, sooner or later your carpets are bound to get dirty. For families with pets or small children, carpets tend to see more than their fair share of dirt, mud and spills. When these messes inevitably do happen, we tend to turn to store-bought cleaning mixtures and expensive products… Read more »
Choosing Carpeting for High-Traffic Areas
You might think that choosing new carpeting your home is as simple as picking out a texture and a color that you like, and then ordering as much as you need. But if you keep it that simple, you could end up with over-worked carpet after a few short years that shows the wear and… Read more »
Carpet Jargon 101
If you’ve just started shopping around for new carpeting, you may notice that carpet manufacturers use their fair share of specialized terminology to describe the characteristics of their products. To the uninitiated, all this carpet industry jargon can get a little confusing. Fortunately, once you get the hang of it, carpet terminology is pretty straightforward…. Read more »
Southwind Carpet Comes to Carpet Closeouts
Which type of flooring you select to install in your home or office is largely a matter of personal preference. However, you want to always choose a quality product that will last and is easy to maintain, while not compromising the integrity of your building. Carpet is a type of flooring that exudes comfort and… Read more »
Tips to Keep Your Carpet Looking Brand New
Fresh, comfortable carpeting can breathe new life into a drab living space. If you don’t take care of your carpet, however, it can become blemished by stains and damage. The good news is that modern carpeting is remarkably durable and long-lasting. By following just a few simple guidelines, you can ensure that your new… Read more »
Reasons to Keep Your Carpet Clean
As much as we might love the feeling of soft carpeting underfoot, cleaning a carpet is a task that most people don’t particularly look forward to. If you want to keep your carpet looking its very best, however, periodic cleaning is absolutely essential. Let’s consider a few of the most compelling reasons to keep… Read more »
Tips for Choosing the Right Area Rug
Wall-to-wall carpeting might not be right for every room in your home. Whether it’s a kitchen with tile floors, or an entryway with vintage hardwood, there are a number of reasons why you might not want to cover and entire space with carpet. If you’d still like to enjoy the comfort of carpet without committing… Read more »
What Makes a Carpet Environmentally Friendly?
In January, NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced that Earth’s surface temperatures in 2015 were the hottest they had been since record keeping began in 1880. In recent years environmental concerns have become more pressing than ever, and it seems everyone is pitching in to do their part for the planet, including… Read more »
Save Money on Your Energy Bills With New Carpeting
There are plenty of good reasons to install carpeting in your home. First and foremost, it’s extremely comfortable underfoot. Carpeting also comes in a wide variety of designs and thicknesses to accommodate the tastes and preferences of individual homeowners. Plus – contrary to popular belief – carpeting is also good for people who suffer from… Read more »
Clever, Inexpensive Ways to Remove Carpet Stains
These days, you can find all sorts of name brand cleaning products in your grocery store. From spray-on applications to foaming cleaners, consumers have no shortage of options. Unfortunately, not all of these products work as advertised, and some of them can be quite expensive. The good news is that you can find a number… Read more »
