I do not know too many carpet experts that can say they have toured a carpet mill, installed and cleaned carpet in Nigeria Africa. Continue reading
Author Archives: Cary the Carpet Guy
Carpet Traffic and Wear Patterns
Safe Return from Nova Scotia
Those I spoke with who live in Nova Scotia recommend visiting towards the end of spring or in the fall to enjoy the beautiful fall colors as the leaves change color. Continue reading
What carpet cleaner is the best
Today I answered the question what type of carpet cleaner is the best. This can be simple or complicated question depending on the type of cleaning you are doing.
My carpet was cleaned yesterday and is now all wavy
Earlier today, I was talking with a Facility Manager about why the carpet had many bubbles the day after cleaning. This is the explanation of why carpets ripple or bubble after cleaning. Continue reading
Carpet Stripes in Wyoming
Fellow inspector and friend, Scott Arkon owns Arkon Inspection Services. Recently Scott called asking if I wanted to travel to Wyoming to look at a side match problem. Side match problems occur if the two pieces of carpet seamed together do not match. The problem could be: Continue reading
Fried Grasshoppers and Bleach Spots in Oaxaca Mexico
When I scheduled my flight, I had no idea what adventure lie ahead, the sites I would see the people I would meet and I had no idea I would eat fried grasshoppers. Continue reading
You Buy Carpet by the Year Not by the Yard
Most carpet selections are based strictly on a square yard cost, color and looks. When you make your selection you should first determine how long you want the carpet to last and select a carpet that will meet your expectations. Not understanding what you are buying can cause premature replacement, increased maintenance costs and down time because you will need to clean it more often. Continue reading
Ghost Stains Haunting You
If you have a commercial property there is no doubt you have been haunted by stains that disappear and hauntingly reappear. These stains do not have magical powers but one might thinks so. No matter what you do they just keep coming back? There are several reasons for this problem better known as re-appearing stains or wick back stains. Continue reading
Cleaning up Pet Urine
Carpet provides the perfect eco-system for urine to thrive. The bacteria in urine need moisture and proteins to live. The salts in the urine absorb moisture; the protein in urine provides a food source. As the bacteria eat the proteins, like all living things it excretes waste, the urine smell. Continue reading