Washing Machine Maintenance Tips

On March 6, 2012   /   Carpet Cleaning   /   Leave a comment
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The laundry room often gets ignored, but just like everything else, it needs to be maintained and repaired every so often. One of the most common problems in a laundry room is that the standpipe may overflow when your washing machine drains. If this happens, you can first check for a clogged vent pipe. From there you can try and snake the drainpipe. A snake is a tool that can unclog pipes and toilets with ease, going beyond what a plunger can do. If this doesn’t work, you may have to extend the standpipe or even replace it with a wider pipe. Things like socks or debris can leave the washer and get stuck in the standpipe.

Another thing that you should check every so often are your water hoses. Water hoses may leak or burst over time, so it’s a good preventative maintenance practice to make sure the hoses are in good working condition. Even a small blister on the hose may cause a rupture in the near future. If you need to replace the water hoses, then you should invest in getting stainless steel fill hoses (they do the job better).

Leveling is important as well. If your washing machine vibrates and almost walks around because of the vibration, then your washing machine isn’t leveled correctly. Make sure to tighten the lock nut against the body of the machine and/or keep the leg of the machine to the correct height. A vibrating washing machine can lead to more problems or multiple problems occurring at the same time.

Lastly, remember to always clean out the lint disposal of the dryer. Doing so will prevent dryer fires. This simple step can save your life, so why not take the extra seconds to clean the lint disposal and reinsert it into the dryer to keep it fresh. These tips will help you maintain your washer and dryer.

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Caring For Wooden Floors

On March 5, 2012   /   Carpet Cleaning   /   Leave a comment
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Your wooden floors should be taken care of with as much thought as your carpets, even though it seems that it’s easier to maintain. Taking care of your floors will help you save time and energy in the long run, as well as keep some cash in your pocket.

On wooden floors, you should use several coats of oil-based paint to keep it protected. The choice of the paint is important; you should pick a paint that is made for outdoor use, the type you use on decks and porches. This will help your floors be resilient to random liquid spills and the traffic of everyday steps. It will also keep your floors looking better for a longer period of time.

Also remember to choose wisely on what to seal your wooden floors with. There are many types of sealers from varnish, shellac, lacquer to polyurethane. Polyurethane is the option out of the bunch that requires no further treatment. Keep in mind that the best way to clean wooden floors is to first vacuum the floor and then apply wood-floor cleaner with a dry wax applicator. Remember to keep in mind what type of wooden floor you have, in order to choose the best liquid cleaners to use. After leaving it for a few minutes, wipe away the leftovers. After the floor is dry, you can buff it with a floor polisher. Of course, if you don’t want to do this yourself, you can always hire professional cleaners.

If you have the money, try to purchase genuine wooden floors instead of the alternative laminated floors. Even if they hold a nice appearance, are very similar to timber, and might be easier to clean, they cannot be refinished. Down the road, the laminated floor will have to be replaced because it can’t be refinished.

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Saving Money On Heating Your Home

On March 1, 2012   /   Carpet Cleaning   /   Leave a comment
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When it gets colder, the energy bill goes higher as the temperature outside drops because of your itchy trigger finger on the heater. Well, you need to heat your home during Winter, but there are things to keep in mind while trying to make your home more energy efficient. There are many small things you can do to save energy that can save you plenty of money in the long run.

There are many factors that contribute to the energy efficiency of your home, like the construction or age of the home. Obviously, homes that were built more recently will be more up-to-date with technology and will be more energy efficient. Take a look around your home and check for areas where heat may be escaping and where cold air can creep in. Proper insulation needs to be set up in your home, so look to close up gaps around doors and windows.

Make sure that your boiler, especially if it’s an old model, is thoroughly checked and serviced to make sure that it won’t let you down during the colder weather. If you have the finances to upgrade your old boiler, it’s smart to make the upgrade because it will help in the long run. Additionally, if the weather isn’t too cold outside, you can use smaller household heaters instead of the main one. The other easy tip to follow is to remember to turn off your heater when you’re not home.

There are plenty of other easy ways to save on heating a home. For example, you can turn off the heat in rooms that you don’t occupy too often. You can also use a wood-burning stove or fire place to heat your home. You can also drop the thermostat a few degrees. There are many different ways to save energy in your home; you just have to act upon them to save energy and money.

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