Did you know you can reduce overall grime and soiling of your upholstered furniture by vacuuming it regularly?  Special upholstery attachments for your vacuum system can make it easy to reach small... Read More »

Plant stains are one of the most difficult and often impossible problems to remedy for the professional carpet care technician. By plant stainswe are referring to the marks left when water,  has... Read More »

Yes, your dishwasher does need to be cleaned from time to time. Remove the utensil  holders and racks. Check them for stuck-on food bits and then wipe down. Grab a handful of paper towels and... Read More »

My Carpet Has Terrible Pet Odor; I Have to Tear it Out.  Not true! When it comes to pet odors, carpets can be treated most of the time with an enzyme-based odor product. The enzymes neutralize... Read More »

I Have My Own Machine, I Don't Need Professional Cleaning When you aren't sure what to do, cleaning your carpet using a purchased or rented machine is one of the worst things you can... Read More »

It Doesn't Need Cleaning - My Carpet is One or Two Years Old A common misconception is that your carpet only needs cleaning when it looks dirty. And that a new carpet (only a year or two... Read More »

Dust mites are found in virtually all homes regardless of how clean they are. Also like people, dogs and cats can also be allergic to dust mites. Dust mites are found primarily in mattresses, sheets... Read More »

Did you know.....   Most vacuum cleaners in America today are 70% ineffective, because the bag is over 1/2 full. After the bag is 1/2 full, the vacuum efficiency is greatly reduced.... Read More »

Every entry into your house that is used should have an outside mat that is rough enough to      remove mud, debris and soil.  Your inside entry should have... Read More »

Mattresses: Did you know that it’s a good idea to clean mattresses twice a year to keep dust mites   under control? The beginning of winter is a good time to do this. You can vacuum... Read More »

Inclement weather in the north means ice melt compounds are used on streets, sidewalks and parking lots. When tracked in, calcium chloride absorbs and holds moisture, making carpet,... Read More »

Carpet protector is similar to wax that is put on a car to protect the paint and finish after it’s cleaned.  Of the car is not washed and waxed every year, the wax wears off and the paint... Read More »

Did you know a 9x12 Oriental Rug Can Hold 87 Pounds of Soil Without Looking Dirty? A study by the Eureka Company revealed that a 9x12 Oriental Rug can hold as much as 87 pounds of soil and not... Read More »

Carpets need to be vacuumed once a week and more often in areas of heavy traffic. Frequent vacuuming prolongs the life of your carpet by preventing a buildup of gritty particles that can cut carpet... Read More »

Cleaning Antique Furniture If we're not careful with our beverages, we can cause damage to those things that mean the most to us.  Before you put a beverage down on an antique table, be... Read More »

Sofa cushions are very absorbent so you will most likely not be able to remove all of the perspiration from inside the sofa.  However, assuming your sofa can be cleaned with water (check the... Read More »

We can't emphasize that enough!  There is no step more important in preserving the apperance and protecting the long-term investment of your carpet than regular vacuuming. Gravity and... Read More »

Food, drink, dirt and other stains: Shampooing may be necessary once or twice a year to maintain that new look but, what can you do to keep it free of stains once it's been shampooed?... Read More »

Doormats go a long way in protecting the carpet from dirt and debris that can get tracked in from the outside. Not only should you have one on the outside of the doorway, but place one inside as... Read More »

Upholstery might not be a word to get your blood flowing, however the history of upholstering is linked with that of tent-making. In fact, when the Upholsterers’ Company was granted charter in... Read More »

If you want to find out  how much soil is actually on your upholstery that “looks” clean, simply take a white terry cloth towel and put it over the end of your vacuum attachment... Read More »

  Filtration soil may appear as dark or grayish lines on carpet along walls, stairways and under doors.  It is caused by airflow over and through carpet, allowing fine soils to settle... Read More »

 At Magic Carpet, Cleaning & Restoration we specialize in treating delicate rugs of all kinds including Orientals, Silks, Machine-Made, Antique and all other Handmade rugs. Each area rug is... Read More »

Does your rug feel like it weighs about 100 pounds?  We now offer Rug Dusting! Dusting is the most important step of our cleaning process. Over time an area rug collects soil, because the... Read More »