Tag Archives: carpet cleaning

Helpful Tips for Self-Cleaning Your Carpets

Posted on February 29, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

If a carpet is heavily soiled, it needs shampooing.  You can utilize a professional carpet cleaning service or, with a few of the tips mentioned below, you may be able to achieve the same thorough results by renting or purchasing … Continue reading →

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Short Cuts for Cleaning

Posted on February 14, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

Occasionally, time is of the essence when it comes to cleaning.  Here are a few tips—some of them unconventional—for whipping your house into shape in quick order:  Got a large window that needs to be cleaned fast?  Pull the blinds … Continue reading →

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Effective Tips for Spring Cleaning

Posted on January 24, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

 Spring cleaning is usually viewed as one of the most dreaded tasks people must undertake each year.  It’s a time to air out your home, get rid of old, unwanted items, and to reorganize those things you still plan to … Continue reading →

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Frugal Cleaners From Your Kitchen Pantry

Posted on November 3, 2011 by handymanmatters.com

Not only are most of the commercially-available household cleaners fairly expensive, their chemical content makes them environmentally hazardous. There are a variety of simple-to-make homemade cleaners that can do an equally effective job, are environmentally friendly, and cost considerably less … Continue reading →

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How To Remove Nasty Carpet Stains!

Posted on September 13, 2011 by handymanmatters.com

Our floors bear the brunt of many spills, scuffs and accidents of all types.  And somehow, the worst of these seem to land on the surfaces that are hardest to clean—the carpeting! Here are a few tricks to try, in … Continue reading →

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Sell Your Home Checklist, Part 2: Interior Preparation

Posted on July 22, 2011 by handymanmatters.com

Today, we’ll take a look at four areas of your home to focus on for cleaning and preparation to sell. Living Area Clean your home from top to bottom. Put all valuables in a safe place. Repair any cracks or … Continue reading →

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