Category Archives: Carpet Care Info
Area Rug Storage Tips
Proper Area Rug Storage Here are some quick tips to proper area rug storage: Area rugs should be stored in a heated, dry area. If wrapped in plastic, one end should be left open, as wool needs to breathe. If … Continue reading
Common Carpet Myths
There are a couple common misconceptions we here at Greenway run into on a regular basis. Unfortunately, sometimes these myths are propagated by undertrained or poorly informed third party vendors. It's too bad because the people who lose out are clients who … Continue reading
Area Rug Repairs
A quality hand knotted rug, if properly serviced, can last decades. Certain Greenway customers have rugs that have been handed down through two generations or more. Sometimes rug edges or fringes can be damaged by wear or the vacuum cleaner. … Continue reading
Why Does My Area Rug Smell Like Burnt Rubber?
If you have purchased a tufted area rug with a glued on fabric backing, chances are it may have a foul smell, like burnt rubber or gasoline. This is due to the latex used to laminate the cloth backing to … Continue reading
Carpet Pooling & Watermarking Pile Reversal
"Pooling' and 'watermarking' are forms of pile reversal that can change the appearance of both wool and synthetic carpets. This is a very aggravating problem that can occur in any carpeting at any time in the carpet's life. Even the … Continue reading
Carpet Stretching
A loose wall to wall carpet will not last very long because the primary and secondary backing will de-laminate and the carpet will lose its stiffness or tension. This is due to poor installation more often than not. Synthetic carpets … Continue reading
Urine and Flitration Soiling Notice
When cleaning urine spots, there is a difference between cleaning the urine soiling and treating for odor. Cleaning existing urine spots MAY NOT remove any associated odor. In fact, could INCREASE the odor in the air space for a temporary … Continue reading
Chlorine Bleach vs Oxygen Bleach
The bleaching power of chlorine bleach is much stronger than oxygen bleach (commonly known as hydrogen peroxide) and can damage many fibres such as cotton and wool very quickly. Hydrogen peroxide is not as strong and can be less damaging … Continue reading
Carpet Cleaning without Deodorizers
Here at Greenway, we are famous (or so my customers tell me) for NOT using any artificial scents or perfumes in our cleaning systems. Many of our customers have extensive allergies to chemicals and perfumes. They have also said that … Continue reading
Why You Should Stain Guard Wool
Red wine, coffee, tea, cola, etc are all very acidic liquids with wonderful stain causing tannins. Wool loves acidic dyes, that’s why they dye wool with acidic dyes. In the old days, and still today, they will use lime or … Continue reading
