Box of Possibilities

I've got company coming in 3 hours, I have to make dinner for 12-15, and I'm running out of steam ... . I should be cleaning the bathrooms.Anyway, the other day I mentioned my Box of Possibilities. It is a marvelous bottomless cavern, picture Mary Poppins' carpet bag. It looks like this, and you might think [more...]

Date: 2008-12-07 22:23:00

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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

True Confession

I spilled a significant amount of red wine on our white carpet last night. Not a party foul, just an accident ... that spilled.Thanks to 409 carpet cleaner, it all came out. Miraculously. Clean up on Aisle 6 continues...I forsee needing to buy a steam cleaner in our future. [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 18:09:00

SEO Company Hired to Boost The Steam Team Online Visibility - PR.com

Dallas SEO 1 Services has been retained by the leading carpet cleaning and restoration firm in the DFW area. The Steam Team aims, with the move, to i 1 Vote(s) [more...]

Date: 2008-11-20 10:44:52

Some Funny Title That I Can't Come Up With Right Now

I think my brain froze. It is c-c-cold!! Hubs said there is no work the rest of the week. Wheee ... ; cleaning, mopping and airing the place out. Vents were checked for dead rodents and carpets were steam [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 06:06:00

Impromptu Shorty: Fraud and…Redheads

Last night, a company came to my house. They called themselves Ladybug Steam Cleaners Inc ... . For normal people, this should be a red flag. They said that in order for them to clean the carpets [more...]

Date: 2008-12-10 17:36:37

Ladybug Steam Cleaner to the Rescue

Ladybug Steam Cleaners I hope you are not sick of hearing about all the cleaning uses I keep finding for my Ladybug Vapor Steam Cleaner ( ... and neighbor whose husband had just spilled red wine all over their couch, cushions and carpet the night before [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 14:50:47

Dirt Devil MCE7350 Vision Easy Steamer - $63 Shipped

Before you know it your carpets are stained and your dropping cash.  Get the Dirt Devil MCE7350 Vision Easy Steamer for a cheap deal at Amazon.  It’s $130 - $67 instant savings + free shipping = $63 shipped! Features: Full steam cleaner with a 5-1/5 amp motor 11-inch cleaning path, and includes starter shampoo and cleaner [more...]

Date: 2008-10-28 06:21:15

Here’s A Hint

I have a 9 year old son, so it’s difficult to keep things clean around my house. One thing that suffers the most is the carpet and furniture ... to get out. So, when I was asked what I wanted for Christmas, my answer was a steam cleaner. Ideally, I’d like one of those Ladybug steam cleaners because I’ve heard nothing but great things about them [more...]

Date: 2008-12-04 21:35:19

This is my life.

August 21, 2008 I tried out the new steam cleaner last night - got it with my visa card points or something.  Probably only had to spend $4.6 trillion to get that $150 steamer, but hey!  It’s FREE. So.  Back to the cleaning.  I was excited, considering how often Miss Goldie has had her “accidents” on the upstairs carpet.  I cannot [more...]

Date: 2008-08-22 05:01:02

Amazing All Purpose Formula Found In Most Kitchens

Since the days of old, natural remedies have been passed down from generation to generation. With the modern wonders of medicine we often forget the effectiveness and power of simple formulas like vinegar! When I was a little girl I wondered why my grandmother and mom would take teaspoons of vinegar or even pour some in their water… Now I know! [more...]

Date: 2008-11-20 20:00:43

Bathroom Monologue: Obsessive Compulsive Order, OR, Love You, Deirdre

Husna Selznick suffers from many conflicts. She is a second-generation Pakistani immigrant that married a Russian Jew, ... says in her living room, minutes after vacuuming over the steps my socks made in her carpet. “ ... She has a series of hooks for brooms, moops, vacuums and steam devices on the back one of closet door [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 14:00:00

Week in Review

This was a frugally successful week. We were able to come in $15 under our spending budget and I learned a few things about our spending habits. I need some advice on how I should handle some upcoming needed purchases, so I'll ask those questions at the end of the post. If you can help me out with what you would do I would so appreciate it! [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 04:45:03

Better Than Attila

This week, Fiction Friday is at Lynn's blog, Faith, Fiction, Fun and Fanciful. Be sure to join us there for links to more fun fiction! ... you run me to school?”Today I planned on cleaning and organizing the living room and dining room since ... , and my patience with them had run out a week ago. My schedule was painstakingly kept clear for today [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 13:50:00

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

The (Freakish) Things We Do When Family Comes to Town

My father and step-mother live in a preternaturally clean house.I'm not casting aspersions, just stating facts (enviously). Their house is many shades of tan, and cream, and beige, and off-white -- with lovely dark wood furniture and color on the walls in the form of paintings. There are never any spots on their cream carpet [more...]

Date: 2008-12-14 20:46:00

Sparkle, Sparkle, Little Floor....

Sure, you vacuum, you sweep, you mop... but when is the last time you really gave any thought to the correct way to clean your floors? ... can be updated. Carpets: Many of our homes have carpet on the floors - We do (although I longingly dream ... hardwood.) To keep your carpet looking great, it's important to vacuum regularly (daily in the traffic [more...]

Date: 2008-07-21 21:44:15

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

I love my Shark!

If you've been reading this blog long, you know that I'm always looking for ways to simplify cleaning. More importantly, a clean floor is top priority to me in the home cleaning department. I can deal ... every time I want to sweep my floor is a major plus!You can vacuum both carpet and hard surfaces [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 14:42:00

How to Green Your Carpet Cleaning

Bare feet on green carpet Whether it’s wall-to-wall carpeting or area rugs, your floor coverings will eventually need a good cleaning ...  and chemicals from other people’s carpets through your home. Invest in your own steam cleaning unit ... on non-toxic steam extraction methods. There are also green carpet cleaning solutions available for home [more...]

Date: 2008-11-26 10:46:54

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

Wholesale Handbags PLUS Wednesday's Scan of eBay Pulse for Best Sellers

Buy Wholesale Handbags From Wholesale Distributors That Help Build Customer Relationships WholesaleBy Lina J YunWholesale handbags are often sold to a finicky crowd. Handbags are very personal and display the carrier's unique style and individuality. Dropshipping services from a wholesale distributor can keep your wholesale handbag line open to [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 19:18:00

Things to Consider Before You Sell

If you’re ready to put your house on the market, you know what you’d like to price it at and how to advertise, ... for an afternoon and tackle your carpets to leave them clean and fresh before you invite strangers in to look ... in a while, hose them off along with the home exterior. If you have a pool, it should be clean [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 12:40:04

I've Had It with No-Show Realtors

Once again today I fell victim to an inconsiderate realtor who claimed that he or she was going to show my house and didn't. Once again I wasted half a day that I can never get back. I spent half the day Saturday cleaning ... on some clothes, dried my hair halfway, and went to work. I think that I worked up more of a sweat cleaning [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 22:51:29

My Cat Has Fleas!

For such parasitic insects, cat flea can cause an unbearable physical and emotional stress upon you and your pet. Just when you think you’ve got an infestation under control, a whole new generation rises up ready to feed. Cats usually get fleas when they go outdoors, but even indoor cats can be vulnerable [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 06:39:14

Carpet Cleaning Monroe NJ

All Natural Carpet Cleaning Monroe NJ When you have your carpet cleaned, it is important for your home to be left in a healthy condition. Most home owners and office managers would prefer to avoid harsh chemicals, cleaners, abrasives, or fumes in their home and office. We are a reputable carpet cleaning company which takes great [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 22:53:50

Carpet Cleaning Monroe NJ

All Natural Carpet Cleaning Monroe NJ When you have your carpet cleaned, it is important for your home to be left in a healthy condition. Most home owners and office managers would prefer to avoid harsh chemicals, cleaners, abrasives, or fumes in their home and office. We are a reputable carpet cleaning company which takes great [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 22:53:59

Why block hand knits? Here's why (and how)!

includes 2 illustrations, click any illustration to enlargeAs to the "why" of blocking: here is a "pocket hat" (made of wool) ... wet, doing this on a carpet will make the carpet wet--a LOT of water gets pressed out in this step.5 ... , dry towel. What happens next depends on the size of the item.For small items like hats, mittens [more...]

Date: 2008-03-13 12:25:00

Carpet Cleaners in New Hope Pa

All Natural Carpet Cleaning Bucks County PA When choosing a carpet cleaner for your home, Please keep your families Health in mind ... from food-grade ingredients, and in combination with steam cleaning machines and safe carbonation ... power of oxygen, steam, and food-grade cleansing solutions to brighten and clean your carpets [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 20:43:52

All The Basics On Humidifiers

By Lillian Wills A humidifier is used to add moisture to homes and businesses that may otherwise lack it ... may cause burns. The other problem is the machine can become very hot so if left on the carpet ... mist humidifiers to consider. The first is an ultrasonic humidifier. This machine creates cool [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 11:02:04

MomSelect sent me a Swag Bag from BlogHer

They had some extra Swag Bags and I was one of the lucky ones that got this big box in the mail from all sorts of sponsors from BlogHer ... , was a carpet cleaner called Premium Capture Carpet Cleaning System. It came with a spray ... , wets the markers, and it slowly drips this blue out the bottom right onto the carpet. The nice, clean [more...]

Date: 2008-08-16 20:35:05

Carpet cleaning for 7 year old boys

So how does one get their carpets cleaned right before his 7 year birthday bash? Evidently, you take down the side fence ... is out and the dog is IN. A lethal combination for rugs, carpets, blankets, upholstery in general ... cleaner out of the shed. Clean the stem cleaner since it has lived in the shed/chicken coop [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 16:11:13

Carpet Cleaning Monroe NJ

All Natural Carpet Cleaning Monroe NJ When you have your carpet cleaned, it is important for your home to be left in a healthy condition ... the traditional use of toxic chemical protectors, hazardous cleaning ... , or fumes in their home and office. We are a reputable carpet cleaning company which takes great [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 22:53:58

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

Thursday Thirteen

Is today Thursday? It feels like a Thursday. I'm going to treat it like a Thursday ... my light tan carpeting while we were gone, staining it and I have to move in 5ish months and this carpet WAS brand new.2) My steam vac is broken. (Goodby pet deposit)3) My dog came home from the kennel [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 17:41:00

Oh, darn it…

Sunday December 14, 2008 Christmas came a’calling today, and very welcome, too ... at the counter. “How come your’s don’t steam up?” he said. “Easy.  When the weather’s icy I just don’t clean them until I’m ready to settle down in evening.  Grubby spectacles don’t steam up anywhere near [more...]

Date: 2008-12-14 18:33:29

England Ahoy

By John Barker. Approaching the chippie, pavement went trampoline. Walter went with it, Popeye the Sailorman, with his spinach and his biceps, the way he walked. The sailorman. Mental. “They’ll see I’m weird, they’ll see it in my face”. It was Jimmy, Jimmy close by, Jimmy’s mouth open and closed. Walter turned. His pal was tense [more...]

Date: 2008-12-14 12:28:16

Water Damage

water damage is a bad and sometimes a real serious problem for home owners. If you have a water leak or even worse a flood you need to contact a professional company ... after water damage occurs. Many homeowners don’t, either. They think a quick steam cleaning or drying [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 05:57:00

You Cannot Beat Bissell Carpet Cleaning Products

The origins of the Bissell Carpet Cleaning Products are in a family shop, and the need to solve a problem ... a solution. He designed and constructed a carpet sweeper machine that he hoped would put an end ... that they are worth every penny. Many wouldn’t trade their Bissell Carpet Cleaning products for anything else [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 15:32:43

You Cannot Beat Bissell Carpet Cleaning Products

The origins of the Bissell Carpet Cleaning Products are in a family shop, and the need to solve a problem ... a solution. He designed and constructed a carpet sweeper machine that he hoped would put an end ... that they are worth every penny. Many wouldn’t trade their Bissell Carpet Cleaning products for anything else [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 14:27:07

Essential Carpet Cleaning Repair Tips and Tricks

by Nikki Rowd Cleaning carpets can be hard and rigorous both for the carpet cleaner and the carpet itself ... of cleaning, most carpets found in ordinary homes are of average quality. It is not surprising therefore that after only a few cleaning, these carpets can look as though it has been around for centuries [more...]

Date: 2008-11-17 20:02:49

Carpet Cleaning Jamesburg NJ

Carpet Cleaning Jamesburg NJ All Natural Carpet Cleaning Jamesburg NJ When you have your carpet cleaned, ... managers would prefer to avoid harsh chemicals, cleaners, abrasives, or fumes in their home and office. We are a reputable carpet cleaning company which takes great pride in using non-toxic cleaning [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 00:16:06

Carpet Cleaning Jamesburg NJ

Carpet Cleaning Jamesburg NJ All Natural Carpet Cleaning Jamesburg NJ When you have your carpet cleaned, ... managers would prefer to avoid harsh chemicals, cleaners, abrasives, or fumes in their home and office. We are a reputable carpet cleaning company which takes great pride in using non-toxic cleaning [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 00:16:33

Carpet Cleaning Jamesburg NJ

Carpet Cleaning Jamesburg NJ All Natural Carpet Cleaning Jamesburg NJ When you have your carpet cleaned, ... managers would prefer to avoid harsh chemicals, cleaners, abrasives, or fumes in their home and office. We are a reputable carpet cleaning company which takes great pride in using non-toxic cleaning [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 00:15:53

I think that Mrs Pico lays awake at nights thinking of ways to make me work

I think that Mrs Pico lays awake at nights thinking of ways to make me work November 30th, 2008 by Dana Pico Or so I have accused her in the past ... ! So, I replaced the entire mechanism, and rented a steam-cleaner for the carpet. That room is small, but, naturally, Mrs Pico figured that, as long as we had it, it was time to steam clean other carp [more...]

Date: 2008-11-30 22:45:00

Philadelphia Carpet Cleaning Solutions

Philadelphia Carpet Cleaning can be complicated, with so many solutions and methods to choose from. No matter what the job is, whether commercial or residential, Main Line Carpet Cleaners is ready ... . When hiring Main Line Carpet Cleaners you can be assured that our well-trained certified [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 22:55:46

Auto Detail Specialist - How Much Should You Pay?

Auto Detail Specialist - How Much Should You Pay? Getting your car detailed may cost significantly different depending on the type of service that ... on his determination, will suggest which service package is needed. If the customer wants extra services not included ... of the service package may also differ depending upon if the detailer specializes [more...]

Date: 2008-11-17 01:11:10

All Natural Carpet Cleaning NJ

When your family needs carpet cleaning in NJ you can Call Powerpro Carpet cleaning in New Jersey to clean your rugs and carpets ... it could be dangerous when they are integrated in air. Steam cleaning your carpet with the use ... . People have a very busy lifestyle and the carpets get very soiled in the home. Professional [more...]

Date: 2008-11-27 19:57:28

Sisal Carpet Cleaning

Sisal Carpet Cleaning Sisal carpet cleaning is only possible with the method below and our “Carpet Cleaning Network” can provide you with this sisal carpet cleaning service. Call Tina Kimmens Our Carpet Cleaning Network PA 0800 883 0454 anytime up to ten at night any day (UK) FAQ About Sisal How do I care for my natural fibre carpet [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 10:25:28

All Natural Carpet Cleaning Bucks County PA

When choosing a carpet cleaner for your home, Please keep your families Health in mind ... from food-grade ingredients, and in combination with steam cleaning machines and safe carbonation ... power of oxygen, steam, and food-grade cleansing solutions to brighten and clean your carpets [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 18:25:43

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