Carpet cleaning, eco-DIY style
To reuse is better than to recycle, which is why I decided to deep clean my existing carpet over buying new eco-friendly carpet — though I put off ... , and dyes. Step 2. Rent a carpet cleaner at Home Depot. A full-day rental cost me $24, though ... much dirt the carpet cleaner pulled up! Both the shampoo and the cleaner worked amazingly [more...]
Date: 2008-12-01 22:13:53
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Carpet Cleaning
I took yesterday off to clean all of the carpets in the house with my trusty Bissell Proheat 2x. It was worth every penny for a number of reasons:1 ... get really dirty and it was cheaper to buy a carpet cleaner than to rent one of a continual basis.2. Carpet is expensive! I would rather keep cleaning what I've got than replace it.3. It works [more...]
Date: 2008-07-31 17:17:00
I'll Stick with Turkey Thank You
On Friday Night I got super sick. Throwing up, fever, chills, sinus headache, sore throat the whole nine yards ... Jennah to bed and Burke went to the Stop and Shop to rent a carpet cleaner for $40. Needless to say ... new carpet around 7:30. We figured we must have gotten a stomach bug. I was fighting a cold [more...]
Date: 2008-11-30 15:29:00
Vacation part 2, Texas
Cruise follow-up: Mary Beth posted her cruise photos on Picasa. Margaret posted her photos on Kodak ... to read my book. I picked up my rental car and headed to Julia’s apartment. She had worked hard at getting it cleaned up, including renting a carpet cleaner, due to pet issues with the carpet. I think [more...]
Date: 2008-11-06 06:30:13
What a Weekend!
This weekend was pretty jam-packed with constant action for me. Thanks goodness I have today off from work (unexpectedly as of Friday) ... picked me up we went to rent a carpet cleaner for our home. I also swung by the commissary to pick ... . Only then could we steam clean it. I think it turned out well, but that steam cleaner was a beast [more...]
Date: 2008-10-13 14:21:00
Saturday of My Peculiar, Expensive and Ultimately Satisfying Weekend -- Part II
(This is an updated version of the post. The previous version somehow omitted the entire second half. I apologize for the confusion ... ... First, I went to rent a carpet cleaner from Home Depot. My guy and I had been talking for weeks about doing something because our carpet was getting gross. If we walked barefoot we could always feel [more...]
Date: 2008-07-01 20:12:01
Tip: Borrow a Roasting Pan (or Lend Yours Out)
A while ago, Emma asked about buying the best roasting pan for holiday cooking, and it made us think, " ... : How Are You Cooking Your Turkey? (Image: All-Clad Stainless Steel Roaster with Rack, $199.99 ... borrow one when you need it, like renting a carpet cleaner or a moving van. And if you've got [more...]
Date: 2008-11-24 10:00:00
To rent, or not to rent
To rent or not to rent? That is the question ... and get carpet cleaner, or soda water or whatever you prefer to use to get a stain out. Now remember ... into that pretty exotic hardwood. I know the rental agreement will say “no pets” like many of mine [more...]
Date: 2008-06-09 18:18:09
Monday-Trashed Rental Update
I didn't get home until almost 10 tonight. I am ready for this to be over but there is still so much to do ... to rent large carpet cleaner for 2 days-$50, and try cleaning. Most stains came out, red ones did ... carpets. The guy said $400 but he can't guarantee the red stains will come out. Recommends carpet [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 04:58:00
The Weight of Smoke
I quit smoking five days ago. I guess you could say it was a late start to a New Year's resolution ... to Goodwill. Still on my to-do list is renting a steam cleaner for the carpet and painting ... spent a few hours in the tub. By the second day I was on a cleaning frenzy getting the smell [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 23:44:00
Anatomy of a family room
1. Our new week old sofa. Daisy provided a perfect example to my parents this weekend of why we needed a leather sofa when she romped across it ... it because I’m too lazy busy to rent the carpet cleaner and get it done [more...]
Date: 2008-12-02 18:02:53
Renting Vs. Buying - We Ended Up Buying
Back in December, I was debating whether we should purchase a steam cleaner or rent one ... I came across a “budget” carpet extractor that was getting some great reviews. It had a smaller ... steam the carpet - you just put hot water in it. It has brushes on it, but they do not rotate [more...]
Date: 2008-10-22 02:28:42
Cost Saving Home Improvement Tips
We all want to make improvements and upgrades to our home, but it’s not always financially possible ... hours of manpower, you can spruce up the appearance of your house. Rent a carpet cleaner, wash [more...]
Date: 2008-11-13 19:17:31
Mighty Mom Monday: Giving Thanks…
Mighty Mom is back, feeling very thankful … As we enter the Advent season, let’s join her in a moment of giving thanks. ( ... snuggly Even those who usually aren’t Husbands are very handy Renting carpet cleaners fast. Bath [more...]
Date: 2008-12-01 01:16:25
Sunshine and Fine Days
After a couple of gloomy cold days, the sunshine broke through the clouds this morning and the day became a glorious winter Sunday ... to use that time to rent a carpet cleaner. I cleaned eight rooms and the staircase in two days. Kathryn [more...]
Date: 2008-12-08 02:48:14
27. I had Christmas down in Africaaaaa
~Still knitting: making some good progress on the Town and Country. I have not strayed ... to self: Rent a steam cleaner ~OR: Finally get rid of that carpet which has been my plan for way too ... weaker. But he's not throwing up as much today. Too bad because the carpet in the living room [more...]
Date: 2008-12-05 01:50:08
Poem: Rumi’s “The Guest House”
I came late to the party of Rumi’s poetry, but I’m beginning to think that I’ll end up being one of those guests who sticks around too long and ... : Lighten up. If you spill a little soda on a rental carpet, you wipe it up, sure, but you don’t rent a steam cleaner. Your body isn’t your temple. Your lease could run out at any time. Rumi adds [more...]
Date: 2008-12-31 08:43:45
Is it worth it to buy a steam cleaner for the carpet? (pfblogs.org)
Steam cleaning the carpet is not my favorite thing in the world. I’ve rented the little Rug Doctor type machines before, and while they work great, shampooing the carpets is a lot of work. Did I mention a LOT of work? So sadly, we almost never [more...]
Date: 2008-09-21 15:59:28
The Weekend Squared
FYI....I think this may be the longest post I've ever had so read at your own risk ... of clean. He does just enough so it doesn’t look sloppy. Lol He recently bought a steam cleaner, ya know like the kind you can rent at the grocery store so he was ready to clean some carpet. He wants [more...]
Date: 2008-11-11 14:49:00
Easy Property Maintenance For You
If you want to earn better money from your rented property, then you should go for regular property maintenance work ... a pack of drain cleaner for clogged sink or wash basin pipes, grout filler for leaks, and a variety ... carpet cleaning procedure once in a year. Most of the times walls do not get proper attention [more...]
Date: 2008-11-25 18:46:13
Feeling good
*We’ve decided that we’re going to spend an hour every Saturday morning (no matter what time, we just have to start before noon) blitz cleaning ( ... this morning: 1) Pick up all the trash in every room 2) Vacuum the carpet 3) Sweep the hardwoods and tile ... ). I like that our rent house is 2200 square feet, but dang, it seems like 4000 when we’re [more...]
Date: 2008-09-27 21:28:03
Christmas Trip Part 5-Home Sweet Home!
So, we had had a really great trip, but we were also ready to head home. Bart and I ended up getting the stomach flu before we could leave Utah ... the floor, stained the carpet green, which we didn't noticed in the semi darkness (Sadie slept through the whole thing) until it was to late. Even a run to Home Depot the next morning to rent a carpet [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 17:59:00
My Latest Saga
I probably shouldn't even discuss the situation... because in some ways I feel like it reflects on me as either oblivious, or a bad house-keeper ... the carpet cleaner and soap the carpets in a couple days too. It sounds safe and effective ... and picked up the carpet powder however I read the container and absolutely NOT comfortable using [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 18:41:00
Who puts carpet in a bathroom?Assholes, that’s who.
I think maybe my Cats and Other Assholes theme this week has been a very bad idea because within about two hours of the first post, ... contained brand new wall-to-wall carpet (regular, normal, non-special carpet exactly like what’ ... before I can sleep at night? Would it be best to just set the carpet on fire? Can I sue the carpet [more...]
Date: 2008-08-22 21:02:31
Professional Carpet Cleaning - How To Pay Less
Professional carpet cleaning extends the life of your carpet by removing dirt that can wear out the fibers. When done with high pressure hot water ( ... with rented do-it-yourself cleaning machines, because they don’t generate enough heat and don’ ... just pay whatever the going rate is for professional carpet cleaning. The good news is that you won’ [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 06:10:02
Removing Cigarette Smoke Odor From Couches
Dear Home Ec 101, I recently purchased a sofa and loveseat from a lovely couple who listed the furniture on a popular online auction site ... , but you can’t Kilz a couch, sadly. With a couch, it’s going to take some work. If you have a carpet and upholstery cleaner, good deal. Use it to clean the couch with a mixture of about half vinegar and half [more...]
Date: 2008-12-09 15:07:14
My Weekend with White Vinegar, and Fathers be good to your daughters
Posted by Xeno on December 14, 2008 If you ever have to clean up after a person who pukes and pees on your carpet, be warned: ... of baking soda 8 ounces of Listerine mouthwash a carpet knife a few thousand dollars for new carpet and a new mattress 2) Pull up the carpet. At this point, you will see exactly in how many places [more...]
Date: 2008-12-14 07:43:46
Knebworth retail
The following is a list of the shops of Knebworth: Hairdresser Post Office Estate Agent (Halcyon) Portrait studio (new) Bank Estate Agent ( ... ) Hairdresser Beauty studio Florist Carpet fitters / shop Blinds shop/fitters Scooter/motorbike shop ... pounds. This will barely cover their rent and rates, let alone their staff costs or advertising [more...]
Date: 2008-12-04 10:23:44
Another Reason To Not Take a Vacation: My Life As a Wanted Criminal
Three days before I went on vacation I got a ticket for having an expired license plate tag and no proof of insurance. I don't know; I lost my card somewhere. Anyway, the handsome, apparently-14-year-old Oldham County Deputy Sheriff who pulled me over was very polite, [more...]
Date: 2008-10-02 14:54:10
Who Needs Professional Carpet Cleaning?
It can be hundreds of dollars just to get a few rooms in your home with carpet cleaned by a professional carpet cleaning service ... carpet cleaner at Kmart and do it yourself? The answer depends on a lot of circumstances. There are times that you would be best off getting professional carpet cleaning. If You Own Property Whether [more...]
Date: 2008-09-23 14:10:39
Homemade dishwasher soap.
From: Shari S. Hello Jill and Tawra — Thank you so much for living your lives so openly, and to the glory of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ! ... done by a professional carpet cleaning service, or do you rent a carpet cleaning machine and clean them yourselves? Answer: Usually we rent a carpet cleaner and do it ourselves. Now that we live [more...]
Date: 2008-11-21 18:48:24
I May Be Responsible For A Water Shortage
Last week was a horrible week for potty training. Suzie had several accidents and would fight every suggestion to even consider sitting on the potty. I began to wonder if she maybe had a 'uti' or constipated. But she never complained about any pain or discomfort, she just refused to sit on the potty. Thursday evening was the worse [more...]
Date: 2008-11-17 15:11:24
dude, he's wearing thomas the train boxer briefs!
I realized I complained and complained about being ill, but never bothered to tell you that I think I'm 90% better now ... fluid clean-up, but this time it landed on my couch. So I think it's time to rent an upolstery cleaner, as it's my turn to host Bunco next week. In the meantime, I continue to invest time, energy [more...]
Date: 2008-12-02 04:24:50
The Advantages Of Renting A Carpet Steam Cleaner
Unless you have a medical condition, hotel or office that needs always to be looking its best for your customers, ... There are many shops and stores that are more than eager to rent you a carpet steam cleaner. You can start ... cleaner as a way of making a few extra bucks. Take Your Time Usually when you rent a carpet steam [more...]
Date: 2008-09-19 14:10:39
Yes, it's true...
Yes, it looks like we are going to be moving soon, if everything goes as planned. Our landlord has been awesome to rent from, but he would like to sell this house, and I can't ... we can really afford? Do we find somewhere else to rent? Where do we go? Well, we actually did [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 03:09:00
Please, No Pets for Christmas!
Puppies for the Holidays are a Very Bad Idea The Companion Animal Protection Society Explains Why the Holiday Gift of a Pet is actually no Gift at All(Boston, MA) - A puppy under the tree with a big red bow around its neck seems like the perfect image for many families; but Deborah Howard, President of the Companion Animal Protection Society ( [more...]
Date: 2008-11-07 12:20:00
Hoover F5914-900 SteamVac with Clean Surge
Product Description Hoover F5914-900 SteamVac with Clean Surge powerful home steam vacuum saves you the expense and hassle of having to rent a ... upright handle, this deep cleaner releases the included carpet/upholstery cleaner and hot tap water ... steam cleaner and keeps rugs, upholstery, and bare floors (other than hardwoods) looking like new [more...]
Date: 2009-01-05 01:00:32
It's raining ... inside the building
Crazy, crazy, crazy, crazy day. About 12:15 p.m., all heck broke loose. A water main to the sprinkler system split in half ... sucking up water and shampooing the carpets. They are my heroes tonight. They will be here well after ... vacs, rent shampoo machines...they can suck up the nasty water first, then you can use them to clean [more...]
Date: 2009-01-18 01:53:00
Taking Top Dollar for Your Home
by Ada Denis When you settle to sell your home you should at once begin concerning to it as a home ... like a buyer. 3.Hire a professional cleaner. One Time you have the house cleared you should rent ... . 1.Unclutter your home. Start in the cellar and either hold things out or rent a storage locker off [more...]
Date: 2008-10-17 07:46:23
Of star, light and houses
Of firesides and cease fires… As the time of light draws nearer; I find myself once more star-gazing in the Christmas cupboard. Being of secular bent, I should, I’m sure, think of it as the solstice store, yule cabinet or midwinter walk-in, but there are two reasons that I do not. 1) [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 01:29:39
Taking Top Dollar for Your Home
by Ada Denis When you settle to sell your home you should at once begin concerning to it as a home ... like a buyer. 3.Hire a professional cleaner. One Time you have the house cleared you should rent ... . 1.Unclutter your home. Start in the cellar and either hold things out or rent a storage locker off [more...]
Date: 2008-10-19 11:49:24
Taking Top Dollar for Your Home
by Ada Denis When you settle to sell your home you should at once begin concerning to it as a home ... like a buyer. 3.Hire a professional cleaner. One Time you have the house cleared you should rent ... . 1.Unclutter your home. Start in the cellar and either hold things out or rent a storage locker off [more...]
Date: 2008-10-19 11:55:53
How to Clean Domestic Carpets
Cleaning carpets can be a challenge or can be easy, depending on the method of cleaning you choose ... the more durable and heavy duty steam cleaner for your carpet to get the job done efficiently. These kinds ... . This can also depend on how dirty your carpet may be and whether or not there are stains in them [more...]
Date: 2008-12-12 12:48:42
Living in The Outer Banks
by Qandishah Brown If there is one destination that North Carolina can boast of it will most certainly have to be the Outer Banks ... with carpet cleaner outer banks. Related posts:Kitchen ... all that much about getting professional cleaning since that is available with upholstery cleaning [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 21:07:05
Behind These Eyes - Part The Last!
#fullpost{display:inline;}Belle started at the beginning, telling how the worries out lived the dolls, and finished at the place where they had been when they were talking in the kitchen. “Basically,” she said, “Well, at least as far as I can tell, anyway, the worries sort of build up behind the mirror [more...]
Date: 2008-11-29 02:10:00
karma and gratitude: 6 events in 3 months
Every two weeks, since October 14, I have experienced a plumbing problem ... staff. The shower knob was missing and not repaired until I called the building owner. I communicated that I did not have any hot water to the office and to the manager. The first time I was told to let [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 08:53:11
Taking Top Dollar for Your Home
When you settle to sell your home you should at once begin concerning to it as a home ... like a buyer. 3. Hire a professional cleaner. One Time you have the house cleared you should rent ... . 1. Unclutter your home. Start in the cellar and either hold things out or rent a storage locker off [more...]
Date: 2008-12-31 06:56:23
Wading Through Tenant Trash Is Tiring
Thank you to everyone who left comments yesterday. I would love to answer each one of them but I am sooo tired. I am going to be frantic all week about getting the house ready for new people. I was at the house at 7 am and my friend and the neighbor worked all day [more...]
Date: 2009-01-11 03:12:00
Apartment Cleaning Made Easy
If your apartment is really dirty, it can have an affect on the rest of your life ... . If your carpet is really bad, you may want to ask your leasing office if they use professional rug cleaning ... you hate your living quarters. Apartment cleaning doesn’t have to be as overwhelming as it seems [more...]
Date: 2008-09-13 14:10:39
Many Ways To Do Home Carpet Cleaning
Most people dread home carpet cleaning more than they dread going to the dentist ... cleaning yourself. Rent The Equipment There are many places where you can rent a carpet steam cleaner. This writer used to work at a pharmacy that also did a brisk trade in renting out carpet [more...]
Date: 2008-09-17 14:10:39
