Renter’s Advice and Resources

There’s not much you can do about replacing an ugly carpet if your landlord won’t do it. You could spend  a lot of money replacing it yourself, but that doesn’t make much sense because you don’t own the place. The only choice then is to hide the ugly carpet, and there are tricks you can […]

There are many reasons to steam clean your carpet, rather than renting a carpet shampooer. With steam cleaning, you’ll get far better results and you won’t negatively impact your health in the process. Here are 4 reasons to steam clean: 1. Get Rid of Dust Mites If you’re always coughing when you sit on or […]

The decision to steam clean a carpet is a smart one. The process is free of toxic chemicals and you’ll get rid of bacteria, viruses and other contaminants that are growing on the floors, which means you’ll improve the quality of the air in your apartment. The next determination you’ll need to make is how […]

As a relatively new flooring choice, modular carpet tile allows building owners and others to make more precise decisions about how to effectively cover floors while wasting the least amount of resources. Too many landlords, commercial building managers, and others in charge of properties end up dealing with the same old flooring choices. Modular carpet […]

It’s important to remove candle wax stains in carpet or upholstery as soon as possible as the longer you allow such stains to remain in fibers or fabric the more difficult it becomes to eliminate them. Freeze the Area If the candle wax stain is new, remove the candle wax by hardening it with an ice cube. Follow up by scraping the carpet […]

Because apartment living can be cramped and small, apartment cleanliness is extremely important to keeping your small space looking like a presentable space. Additionally, because you do not own the apartment, your landlord will expect to have the apartment returned to him in the condition for which you received it. Because the carpet is the most […]

Eliminating pet odors is a must for healthy apartment living. You don’t have to spend a lot of money on it, and doing it consistently will help you keep your security deposit when you move out. Here are 5 tips to help you get rid of those odors: 1. Train Your Pet The best way […]

Pet odor removal is essential to keeping a clean, relaxing home with furry friends. Urine and feces stains are often the most obvious culprits when it comes to foul pet odors, but pets can leave behind fur, dander, dirt and other messes that make apartments smell less than fresh. Luckily, there are a number of […]

If you have a pet, you are probably all too familiar with pet stains. Pet stain removal products are abundant, but it is hard to know which ones work, and which are a waste of money. Also, it is important to know how to properly remove pet stains. Here are some cheap pet stain removal […]