Summer Cleaning Tips

It is almost time to start thinking about how to clean up after these sweaty summer months. I know I never seem to have enough energy to take off my shoes after a long workout or even an afternoon at the pool, especially when the weather is scorching hot. It is always necessary to keep your carpets/rugs as clean as they can be so they last longer. No more carpet stains for you if you follow these simples rules about cleaning and keeping your carpet looking its best! To keep the cleaning to a minumum, but also very effective, here are 5 carpet cleaning tips that you can use for these hot, sticky summer months, and even throughout the whole year.

Carpet Cleaning Tips:

1. DO NOT rub carelessly on a rug stain. Gently dab or put pressure to the stain. Rubbing will only cause the stain to spread and or cause more permanent damage.

2. If you see a stain starting to form, or a large glass of grape juice tips onto your carpet, DO NOT wait to clean it up later. "I'll do it later", is no excuse for cleaning up carpet (potential) stains. If you want to stay away from a dirty carpet blot the stain immediately and make sure you are careful you cleaned it all up.

3. DO NOT apply just any carpet cleaner to your carpet. If you have a chemical cleaner make sure before you use a generous amount that you test out the cleaner on a corner of your carpet first. You do not want to mix a chemical cleaner and stain together, especially if the cleaner is going to take the color out of your rug.

4. If your carpet starts to show signs of mold and or mildew, do not worry, this essential tip will help you rid of all your carpet flaws. Just beware that mold or mildew does not grow overnight, therefore these hard to rid stains will not go away overnight either. Mold and mildew sound like tough stains to remove from your carpet, but be patient and know that you will get these stains out. For colored rugs you can use Lemon juice, non-chloring bleach or salt solution. Another good solution is to use hydrogen peroxide for the stains if you are not sure that these other solutions will not be harmful to your carpet. So say goodbye to mildew and mold and hello to a fresh smelling AND looking carpet!

5. FOLLOW THESE STEPS ABOVE TO ENSURE FOR A CLEAN CARPET, AND A WARM FEELING HOME! :)

GOOD LUCK!

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Colors of Summer

Summer is finally here and we are excited about the new 2009 colors that are being incorporated with fashion, style and everyday life...and there is no better reason to be up to date on your color schemes for the summer. This fashion forward society is still running with the ideas of brighter, more vibrant colors that really make you stand out. The colors to the right are a few of the most popular for this 2009 summer.

With these fun and fresh colors on the mind and summer already in the now, who wouldn't want to incorporate these bright colors into their home?

These color trends for the summer of 2009 can help liven and brighten up any area of your home. Make every neighbor and friend envious of your summery home decor. Don't be shy, and use the summer 2009 colors to make your life and your home sparkle! Find every summer color and style @ Rug Decor. Come in today to check out our special sales and much much more. Above, a Paula Deen rug is featured, using the summer greens and reds. Coming together beautifully on a porch fit for a star gazing night or curling up with a good summer read.