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Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
There are, simple, constructive ways to reduce your carbon shoe size without the big price tag.
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!
EARTH DAY is on Sunday, April 22nd!
Here at Greenway we are neurotic about recycling – we have specific bins that we use to recycle everything from paper, soft and hard plastic, Styrofoam, chemical jugs, foil lined paper, packaging, etc.
Pet Hair Removal From Carpets, Upholstery, and Clothing
How to Remove Pet Hair from Furniture
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 care for your beautiful wool textiles.
Holy Cow! The Gemstone Rug
Area Rugs can be a large investment. At Greenway we often deal with rugs valued at tens of thousands of dollars. Some people even have a special section in their house insurance for their prized rug! But there's one rug that really does take the cake…
Silk – The Queen of Fibres
Silk – the most beautiful of all textile fibers is acclaimed as the queen of textiles. It comes from the cocoon of the silk worm and requires a great deal of handling and processing, which also makes it one of the most expensive fibers.
Top 3 Tips for Fast Drying Carpets
Greenway's equipment is specifically designed to leave your carpets as dry as possible. Here are some easy tips to speed up your dry time even further!
The History of Area Rugs
Area rugs of various kinds have been with us since the dawn of human civilization. From the first reed and animal skin rugs used by Paleolithic men, to modern machine-loomed wool area rugs decorating multi-million dollar homes, area rugs have been prized possessions of many a household.
Top Five Area Rug Storage Tips
How to store an Area Rug? Let us give you some quick tips to proper area rug storage...
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 under trained or poorly informed third party vendors. It's too bad because the people who lose out are clients who run into problems later on!
Area Rug Repairs
A quality hand knotted rug, if properly serviced, can last decades. But sometimes rug edges or fringes can be damaged by wear or the vacuum cleaner...
Naturally Dyed Handmade Carpets from Oaxaca, Mexico
I was just looking at some old photos and video that we took when we went down to Oaxaca City in Mexico to check out traditional rug weaving back in 2008 and decided to share this video with you.
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.
What are VOCs?
VOCs, or Volatile Organic Compounds, are emitted as gases from certain solids or liquids.