Cincinnati is dealing with the 22nd worst flood in the city’s history as the Ohio River crested at just over 60.5 feet this past weekend. The flooding has spurred road closures and inundated riverfront communities. And while those near the river are the most severely...
While our Cincinnati Bengals didn’t give us an opportunity to root for them on Sunday, we hope everyone still enjoyed the game with some fabulous food and fun. Some projections say the average fan consumes 2,400 calories during the game with some staggering...
The new year in Cincinnati is so far starting off cold! A quick scan of the headlines shows “water mains across Cincinnati have burst” and “another fire started by someone trying to thaw frozen pipes.” If you haven’t seen it yet, WCPO...
I was commiserating with a friend whose daughter wants to get a puppy for Christmas. Don’t get me wrong, I love dogs! But they are work. Our Roxie, shown here, may look calm but she is a giant ball of energy. And then there’s housetraining. Multiple trips...
Carpet cleaning is defined as the use of specialized machines to clean carpets to remove stains, dirt, grit, sand, and allergens. Sounds simple enough. However, a proliferation of new terms can cause confusion. The questions I hear most often involve the differences...
Carpet cleaning probably isn’t the first thing that pops into your head when you start thinking about ways to keep your home protected. However, then you stumble an online article like this – Is your carpet making you sick? – which raises...
May in Cincinnati is off to a soggy start with rain totals so far double the usual amount. While this may be good for those who just planted tomatoes in their gardens, it presents a couple of challenges for keeping carpet and upholstery clean. Cleaning Mud from...
As noted in Top 5 Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Tips for Homeowners, regular vacuuming helps to control dust and allergens while also extending the life of your carpet by removing the dirt particles that wear down carpet fibers. Below are some vacuum cleaner...
The holiday party season is a (hopefully) pleasant memory and the big game is this weekend, even if our Cincinnati Bengals aren’t playing. That means it’s time to think about getting your carpet and upholstery cleaned. Sound counter intuitive? Here are 5...
The dishes from Thanksgiving are barely put away and Jennifer Schack over at WLWT News 5 is saying those of us here in Cincinnati may see our first snowflakes of the season! With that in mind, it’s a good time to think about ice dams. As their name implies, ice...
This blog post is the first in a series to offer helpful tips for keeping your carpets (and therefore your home!) clean. At first glance you might think that drywall dust is something would only you need to contend with during a major renovation but that isn’t true....
I was speaking with an acquaintance the other day about his new puppy. While new puppies are lots of fun, urine accidents are a fact of life but that doesn’t mean your carpets have to suffer long-term consequences. As I wrote back in February, our new golden...
At last, spring has finally arrived in Cincinnati. The Reds are playing, Kings Island is open, and tomato plants are ready to go into the ground. With the weather warming, and windows opening, it’s the perfect time to think about spring cleaning and an article...
With the addition of Roxie, our new golden retriever puppy, I am reminded of how frequently pet accidents can (and do!) happen. The key to keeping pet accidents from ruining your carpet is to take a three-pronged approach. Step 1 – Apply Treatment Solution as...
With temperatures dropping and snow falling across Cincinnati, it’s the perfect time to think about quick and easy tips for keeping your carpets and upholstery clean. With a little regular maintenance, you can extend the life of your carpet and keep your home...
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