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Get Familiar with the Different Types of Carpeting Fibers

January 27, 2020 8:32 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Carpeting is the most popular home flooring material in Santa Cruz, CA homes. It offers the comfort, price point and variety of options homeowners are looking for when they decide to redo their floors. But what most people don’t realize is the sheer number of options there are when choosing carpet. Beyond color and piling, many homeowners aren’t even aware that the first decision they have to make is what kind of carpeting fiber to choose. If you’re in this situation, here’s a quick rundown of your options and how they differ from one another: Acrylic: Known as “manmade wool,”... View Article

Proper Care and Cleaning for Hardwood Flooring

January 13, 2020 8:32 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

One of the major conveniences of hardwood flooring is how easy it is to clean and maintain over time. It doesn’t attract and retain stains and debris as readily as carpet, and it’s not as difficult to clean as tile and grout, for example. But hardwood’s reputation for easy maintenance is only true if you’re doing it right. Too many people treat the wood flooring in their Santa Cruz, CA home like it can stand up to anything. And while it’s resilient, there are some things that it just doesn’t weather well—namely, poor cleaning practices. Here’s what you should and... View Article