A few squirts of a homemade citrus solution can be used as part of your arsenal to keep cats and dogs away from areas where you don’t want them. Our cats and dogs – the most common pets we own – have a sense of smell that is far more sensitive than we humans possess. Some dogs, especially male dogs,…
Most of us simply run a vacuum over a carpet and call it clean, but the truth is that the fibers in carpets can hold a massive amount of germs. In fact, some carpets can be 4,000 times dirtier than your toilet seat, according to microbiologist Dr. Philip Tierno. “Rugs are botanical and zoological parks,” Tierno told Mens Health. He estimates…
Carpeting your home can be a costly experience. Choosing the style, color and fibers can have you chopping and changing your mind, causing the odd family dispute. Once you’ve made the decision, you have the energy zapping task of emptying each room of furniture ready for the fitters. Fitting day arrives, and it looks and feels amazing, dancing bare foot…
What is one of the most common things that is spilled onto carpet? Food and drinks. We love to entertain and have friends and family over for social gatherings, and more than likely food and drinks are in the equation. Small little spills here and there that seem harmless, can turn into a bacterial nightmare if it’s not cleaned up…
Most carpet cleaning issues – stains, shagginess, padded-down spots – can be DIY projects using these clever and non-toxic carpet cleaning hacks.