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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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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