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It can be extremely difficult to remove wax from carpet if you don’t know how to do it the right way. Use our tips to remove the wax quickly and easily.

For spilled wax on carpet, use a thick dry paper bag as a blotter and run a hot clothes iron over it. You can take the iron away and put it back on again to really heat the wax and soften it. It really works. In order not to damage your carpet, make sure you don’t touch iron to carpet without paper bag. The paper will absorb the candle wax. Be careful if your carpet is of synthetic fibers. The hot iron might melt the carpet. Keep moving the paper bag until all the wax is gone. The melted wax should have transferred from the carpet to the paper bag. So, after finishing the procedure just throw the bag away! Once wax is up your carpet looks like before! This procedure may take a long time but eventually it does work. You may have to repeat the procedure, but it is worth it!

Don’t spend your money on replacing the carpet. Just use our tried and tested ideas on how to remove the wax from your carpeting. Good luck!

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Jun/12

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Red Wine Stain Removal Tips

We should face it that some stains are very hard to clean out. You can spend your efforts energy and time, but still don’t get any results.

Don’t worry even if you spill red wine on your carpet. With our hints you will easily and quickly get rid of all the stains. By using the proper stain removal method on your valuable carpeting you can remove most stains.

Of course, getting beverage stains out can be a daunting task. If you have to deal with the wine, beer or coffee stains, be aware that the best you can do is to clean them up before they have a chance to set. Use a proper cleaner to remove the stains. Blot the stain carefully, don’t rub it. If you find the stain dried on your valuable carpeting, follow the next steps. You should follow the correct procedure in order to remove red wine stains. Before treating the stained area always test the solution on an inconspicuous area to avoid further damage.

First of all pour hydrogen peroxide on the stain. Then, make a mixture of half water and half of a carpet cleaning shampoo and mist the stain. Blot dry with a clean cloth.

We hope our tips will help you combat with all the cleaning difficulties.

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May/12

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Installing your wall-to-wall carpet

Would you like to adorn your home with a nice and comfortable surface? Installing new carpet is a great idea if you want to enhance the beauty of your room. The surface to be carpeted should be smooth and clean. Sweep and vacuum the floor thoroughly. Start the installation process by measuring the longest walls in your room. To determine the square yardage multiply the width and length, and divide by 9. Add 10-15 percent to allow for errors and irregularities.

Cut the tackless strips to size with heavy snips or a strip cutter. Nail the strips 1/2″ from the wall.  Tackless strips come in a variety of thicknesses, widths, and heights. Make sure you’re using the correct size. Cut away the padding along the inside edge of the strip.

The carpet will be easier to handle outside. If it’s possible, take the carpet outside, and notch the back on both sides at the appropriate length. You might want someone to help you. Take carpet back to the room. Cut away excess carpet. Where the carpet edges join, you’ll need to create a seam.

Place a piece of seaming tape under the seam, adhesive side up. Heat the seaming iron to the temperature recommended by the tape manufacturer, and rest it directly on the tape for 20 to 30 seconds. After the pieces are joined, place heavy objects on the seam to hold it in place as the glue dries.

Attach the carpet to the tackless strips at one end of the room. Trim excess carpet with a wall trimmer. When all the carpet is in place, cut out the vent openings. And now when you’re done, there is one more thing to keep in mind. Don’t forget that the process of installing the carpet is only the beginning. You need to take care of your carpeting. Regular cleaning and maintenance will prolong the life of your carpeting and ensure the carpet looks its best. Follow the manufacture instructions and carefully clean your carpeting. If you’re not sure that you are aware of how to properly care for the carpeting, ask for help. You can hire professional carpet cleaning services that know how to serve your needs working within your budget constraints. You can be confident that the carpet you have installed will be well kept for many years to come.

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