All About That Grout
We get a lot of questions about tile and stone cleaning, and we find that many questions are related to issues with grout. Although we say we’re tile and stone cleaners, we’re grout cleaners as well. Most tile cleaning is fairly simple; porcelain and ceramic tiles have hard surfaces that are resistant to damage from any kind…
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Open the Doors to Patio Season: Cleaning Your Outdoor Fabrics
Now that the weather is warming up, it’s time to get your outdoor living space ready for relaxing and entertaining. After a few Winters in storage, most outdoor cushions and patio umbrellas will require a thorough cleaning. Although outdoor fabrics are designed to be to sun and moisture resistant, they’re also exposed to other outdoor…
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Tackling the Toughest Stains: Why They’re So Tough, and How to Remove Them
Spills and stains are a fact of life, but they don’t have to ruin your installed carpet or area rugs. And, there are things you can do proactively to protect your textile furnishings before stains occur … and to remove them once they happen. In this post, we’ll cover both situations and share some specifics…
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What Is An Oriental Rug, and How Do I Properly Care For One?
What is an Oriental Rug? Treasured by collectors and adored by interior designers, Oriental rugs have found a permanent place in stylish homes and buildings across the world. So … what type of rugs are considered Oriental? True Oriental rugs can be defined as a hand-woven rug of natural fiber, made in geographical areas that…
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How Should I Care for My Installed Carpet?
Just like clothing and upholstered furniture, carpets need TLC too. You want to retain that like-new appearance for greater enjoyment and protection of your investment. But how and when should you manage carpet care? We’ve got you covered. Follow our four simple steps and your installed carpet will last longer—and look better all the while.…
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Why Choose D. A. Burns?
Since 1935, clients have trusted the service professionals at D. A. Burns with the care and cleaning of their valued furnishings. Whether for your home or your business, we carefully handle your carpet, Oriental and specialty rugs and upholstered furniture as if they were our own. The cleaning, sealing and polishing of stone, tile and…
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Why Are Pet Stains So Challenging?
It’s true that pets are like children. They love unconditionally, bring endless hours of joy and sometimes have unavoidable accidents. About those accidents … the spots left behind can be difficult to remove, and if left untreated, can turn into permanent stains. OK, so why are pet stains so challenging? Biological matter will differ by…
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Should I Have a Pad Under My Area Rug?
Perhaps you searched for weeks—or even months—to find the perfect area rug, and you finally found it! It’s that beautiful addition to the room that truly makes your décor complete. To ensure a long life for your rug, and to enjoy it to the fullest, the first thing you should do is buy a high-quality…
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Are These Flaws in My Hand-Knotted Rug?
Some purchase hand-made rugs specifically because they look hand-crafted. Having something that’s truly one-of-a-kind can be exhilarating for a designer or collector. But for others, those hand-crafted imperfections can be puzzling. Many who find the hand-knotted or Oriental rug of their dreams take a closer look once they get home and see things that didn’t…
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Debunking the Myth of Winter Carpet Cleaning
Rumor has it that cleaning installed carpet during the winter months is a bad idea, especially here in the chilly, wet Pacific Northwest. Like all rumors, this stems from a few ideas that sound reasonable: “I need to open my windows to properly dry my carpets, and it’s too cold outside for that – they’ll…
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