The Care and Feeding of Soft Rock
Today we’re going to touch on and answer customer questions about caring for three big players in the interior surface game—marble, travertine, and limestone. If you saw “soft rock” in the title and thought we were going to talk about James Taylor, sorry. Next time. The point is, although your stone flooring, shower enclosures and countertops are hard…
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Outdoor Cushion Care and Winter Storage
Outdoor Living Here in the Northwest, we are known for our casual, active, outdoor lifestyle. Outdoor living spaces and comfy seating follows right along. But what do you do with all those outdoor cushions when the season changes and it’s time to retreat indoors? Don’t worry about how to clean and store your outdoor furniture including…
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Shiny Rugs!
This just in: Shiny rugs! Recently, many of our customers have opted for shiny area rugs. While shiny rugs can be a fun addition to a room, that shiny style may come with some care sensitivity. D. A. Burns would like to help. The yarn fibers used to make shiny rugs are chosen for their light…
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Mysterious Spots
Ever wonder why, after successfully blotting up a spill on your installed carpet or area rug, a “stain” reappears later in the same spot? Or, why new stains suddenly appear after having your carpet or area rug professionally cleaned? The Forgotten Spill Sometimes, new stains are caused by old stains resurfacing. A spilled substance on your…
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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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