Blog Posts in DIY Tips

Smoke-damaged clothes don’t have to be sent to the dumpster. Depending on the severity of the damage, there are a few tricks you can apply to remove smoke odor from clothes. We’ve seen our fair share of smoke damage. As experts in the...Continue Reading

To bleach or not to bleach that is the question. Whether or not it is a noble endeavor depending highly upon the surface in question – and your housekeeping goals. Bleach is a malodorous menace in some facets, but a remarkable remedy in others. Where’s the...Continue Reading

Follow this upholstery cleaning guide from Rainbow Restoration® for the best ways to deep clean different couch materials.

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Is that really great cheese, or your kid’s smelly socks? Or is it maybe perfectly grilled sockeye salmon, or yesterday’s trash? When it comes to great food – and leftover odors – there is definitely an element of perspective. 

Are you a connoisseur of these stinky foods?...Continue Reading

Whenever you smell something potent and unpleasant, it’s common to compare the smell to a skunk. It’s an odor we universally recognize as unpleasant. But why do skunks spray, and what’s in the potent concoction that makes it smell so bad?

Why Do Skunks Spray?

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If you don’t want your small children and pets crawling around on your floors after they’ve been cleaned with chemicals, you’re in luck! There are an array of simple, inexpensive, and natural products you can make yourself at home perfectly capable of handling all of your floor cleaning needs,...Continue Reading

Carpet can be a great flooring option, adding warmth and comfort to a home or business. But do you know what’s really lurking in carpet? Because of all the traffic it encounters daily, carpet attracts and hides some of the worst allergens, bacteria, germs, organisms and other hazardous particles...Continue Reading

Cooking is often considered a relaxing, rewarding task. After all, food brings people together. But did you know that 49% of reported home structure fires started from cooking? Between 2014 and 2018, an average of 550 people died in house fires started by cooking activities.

The kitchen has become a very important gathering place for families, and it is important to be aware of the hazards that can endanger you and your family. Fortunately, with a little know-how and some extra caution, you can prevent a recipe for disaster.Continue Reading