Category Archives: Wool Rug Care
GREENGUARD™ (EPA Certified) Stainguard and Protector Now Available at Greenway Carpet Cleaning!
At last, a truly green carpet, upholstery and wool stainguard and protector is now available through Greenway Carpet Cleaning! This product is fragrance free, biodegradable, non-toxic, skin friendly and has been certified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Design for the … Continue reading
Pet Hair Removal From Carpets, Upholstery, and Clothing
How to Remove Pet Hair from Furniture For removing cat and dog hair from upholstery in your house and car, use a rubber glove. Gloves with a raised grip work even better. Put the glove on and run it under the tap … Continue reading
Greenway is Now a WoolSafe® Approved Service Provider!
After completing specialized training provided by the WoolSafe® organization, and meeting their very strict criteria, Greenway Carpet Cleaning is very proud to announce that we have been invited into this elite group of industry professional companies, who have trained personnel to … Continue reading
Consult your Carpet Warranty!
The manufacturer’s warranty that comes with your carpet contains valuable information, straight from the people who designed and produced your carpet. They often contain guidelines for maintenance and other important information. Below are the online warranties for two … Continue reading
March Special – FREE Tuftguard on Area Rugs at Greenway Carpet Cleaning!
FREE Tuftguard on Area Rugs at Greenway Carpet Cleaning! *When you get your area rugs cleaned here at Greenway, we will apply Tuftguard for FREE! Call today to book your appointment! Be sure to mention this special! * This offer expires March … Continue reading
Top Five 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
Tips on Buying A Used Oriental Rug
Here at Greenway we've been cleaning wool area rugs since 1993 and have seen and cleaned all types, styles, and sizes of rugs. Feel the wool – it should not feel 'dry' or look dull. Watch for: dye migration (colour … 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
