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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Sticky Soap and Magic Water Marketing Myths
Have you heard a phrase like this lately? “Our process uses (insert name of “magic water” here) that doesn’t contain sticky soap and harsh chemicals like other cleaners use …” This is a type of carpet cleaning marketing that infers everyone else is doing something wrong, and that these companies use nothing but “magic water”…
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Reintroducing D. A. Burns
With the start of the new year we felt it would be the perfect time to reintroduce you to D. A. Burns and our way of doing business. Family owned and operated since 1935, we are the Pacific Northwest’s most trusted cleaning specialists. We treat each client with the care, respect and integrity today as…
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Hurray, Hurray … It’s The First Week of May. Opening Day of Boating Season.
The spring rain may keep some of us in hibernation, but it’s time to feel optimistic about better weather just around the corner. With the annual opening day of boating season on the first Saturday in May, we often have a rush of last-minute service requests from boaters who are spiffing up everything from ski…
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Prepare For Winter
Weather can be difficult to predict, but being ready for possible power outages or snowfall requires planning, as a typical Northwest weather warning may not be enough time to buy snow tires or stock up on the items you need. At D. A. Burns, we see the real effect of snow and heavy rain as…
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Grout Color Failure
We see a lot of colored grout that is discolored from use which frequently can be cleaned to restore its appearance. Unfortunately, we are often asked to remove discoloration that is actually a failure of color that was added some time after the grout was originally applied. There are two common ways to color existing…
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Carpet Tile Goes Residential
The use of carpet tile can be a solution in areas challenged by pets, since a section can be easily removed, thoroughly cleaned or replaced when severely stained or worn. Many of you have found other applications of carpet tiles – mud room, laundry room, playroom, home exercise area – and a way to…
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Why Invest in Scotchgard® Carpet and Upholstery Protection?
The holiday season is time to enjoy family and friends. Along with all of the celebration often comes an unexpected surprise. Let us help you be prepared with our carpet and upholstery protector special offer. When it comes to carpet and fabric protection, Scotchgard® is second to none. Scotchgard® forms a protective barrier between the carpet fibers, shielding…
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Why Re-apply Stain Protectant?
Madelyn from Lake Forest Park asks: “Why do I need to re-apply stain protectant to my carpet? It was marketed as being stain-proof!” As almost all carpet manufactured today is treated with a protective coating that helps resist damage from soils and spills, this is a fair question. Stain protectant is worn away with normal use and…
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