Archive for October, 2008

When is the landlord responsible to replace the carpet?

Friday, October 31st, 2008

Kristin R asked: The carpet in my apartment is at least 20 years old. My biggest concern is health risks. It is filthy even after being steam cleaned I can only imagine what is trapped in the deteriorating carpet pad that might cause resperitory problems. The carpet is warn through, ...

How do I install carpet threshold on a corner?

Thursday, October 30th, 2008

Justin H asked: I have a carpet in my basement that comes to an L shape. The lower left side of the L is carpet and the upper right side is vinyl. How do I transition this? I had thought of buying wood transition strips and cutting ...

Not Just an Unmemorable Encounter With Professional Carpet Cleaning Services

Thursday, October 30th, 2008

Brian B asked: I bumped into one of my prim and proper neighbors who just happened to mention she had got her carpet cleaned through a professional carpet cleaning service. She gave me a list of instructions to go through before letting anyone touch the carpet. This included, speaking to ...

What colors would work with green carpet?

Thursday, October 30th, 2008

desilu asked: I am wanting to redo my bedroom. The carpets are a dark green. My sheets are a blush color and comforter white. I don't know what color to paint the walls. I don't want to pull up the carpet and I really like my sheets. Any suggestions? Also ...

How can I replace exisitng carpet without getting rid of it?

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008

Jenny D asked: I want to put new carpeting over the current one because it's in good condition but I want to change it for my nursery. The color doesn't fit the decor. I want to have the option of having the old carpet back in the future. Any suggestions?Megan

How do I identify mold on my brown carpet? What color could it be?

Tuesday, October 28th, 2008

robert f asked: Recently, my allergies went bonkers in my apartment. My damp comforter has been in my apartment for about 4months. I noticed some blue stuff on the carpet. I used resolve on the carpet and it seemed to go away. Is there mold on my carpet?Gerald

Taking Care of Your Carpets

Sunday, October 26th, 2008

Vernon Purcell asked: There are various ways in which you can enhance the life of your carpet following these easy to do steps.1. Keep the Cleaner Handy: It is very likely that though you need to clean your carpet, you just might not have the time to personally do it ...

How do landlords determine if the carpet in an apartment needs to be replaced?

Friday, October 24th, 2008

Karen H asked: I want to know what my rights are as far as vacating and apartment. I have given proper notice and am doing a through job on the cleaning, except there are a few stains on my carpet that I want to know how it is determined if ...

Can I install carpet over exposed asbestos adhesive?

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008

labourer asked: My cousin recently asked me to renovate an apartment for her. Unfortunately, her husband began removing the linoleum with a floor scraper before he was informed that the underlying adhesive had asbestos in it. All the tile is gone now and most of the adhesive has ...

will viniger and water get an entire carpet clean using a carpet shamooer?

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008

Ramona H asked: i have a carpet cleaner. i was wondering if you can use a solution of one part viniger one part water to clean a carpet? will this work?Jesus