The are many different types of vacuum cleaners and carpet cleaning machines but they all work by using the same principal or idea. A vacuum is created in a tube or system and air is drawn into the system through a filter which catches debris and then the air is diffused from the unit out [...]

The Royal Roads University, in Victoria, British Columbia, is a highly respected institution, worldwide. The university is committed to developing and maintaining high standards of environmental stewardship. Its goal is to become a global leader in environmental sustainability through innovative strategies, which foster the protection and preservation of the environment. In 2001, Royal Roads invested [...]

Question: Please Help! I was having a house warming party, and someone spilled red wine on my new carpet leaving a huge stain. I have tried all of my usual cleaners on it and nothing seems to help. Can you please give me advice on how to remove a stain like this, or should I [...]

A blood stain can be just about the worst type of stain to remove. Once dried, the blood almost cements itself to fabric. Washed in blood stains can be even more daunting as they can appear to be a lost cause. If you get a blood stain on your clothes, furniture or carpet, don’t worry [...]

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In the chilly days of winter and early spring, we tend to spend more time indoors, shutting doors and windows against the frosty chill. Unfortunately, we don’t realize that the air in our homes is constantly under attack, and without the stabilization and freshness of outside ventilation in winter, it becomes, [...]

Do you worry about disinfecting when cleaning your home? Most people will clean their home first, and then reach for a disinfectant to remove all the germs and bacteria. That is one round of cleaning to remove most of the debris, and then another to disinfect. I don’t know about you, but I don’t have [...]

Do you have pit stains that won’t wash clean?
Sweat stains can be some of the hardest to remove from clothes. Even though it is hard to admit, those yellow stains are from you and not your deodorant. These sweat and perspiration stains can show up on even the darkest of fabrics and can be nearly [...]