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Nobody likes a gross carpet. Musty-smelling carpets are both unpleasant and dangerous. They make your home smell unpleasant and may also pollute your indoor air with mold spores. Have you spent countless hours getting your carpet to smell fresh, but nothing is working? Learn how to remove those odors with Steamatic of the Red River …

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Taking care of leather furniture is a unique task, one that is both enjoyable and sometimes challenging. Leather is a soft, reactive fabric, making it more susceptible to stains. If you notice an ink stain on your leather couch from recent office work, homework, or a broken pen in a pocket, don’t despair. You can …

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Regular cleaning is when we’re supposed to notice squeaky hinges, leaky faucets, and other little details that require attention. However, one issue that often forms a mystery is why there is black stuff on your air conditioner vents. The vents in each room should be blowing clean, cooled, or heated air through the home. So …

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Updated: May 15, 2025 We all know that black mold is hazardous—but what does black mold look like? Does mold have a smell? All homes have some degree of mold, especially in humid spaces like bathrooms and kitchens. While keeping that mold at controllable levels is important, it’s just as important to recognize which models …

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“Does wet carpet have to be replaced?” This is a question that has undoubtedly been asked by almost every homeowner at some point. Water damage is something that most families have to face eventually. About 14,000 Americans have a water damage emergency every day, and 98% of basements will have some kind of water-related emergency. …

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Updated: March 3, 2025 Furniture is more than decor; it’s where many of your family’s best memories are made. That favorite living room sectional is a place to spend time together, from awesome Superbowl parties with friends to romantic movies just for two. Of course, between kids and pizza, upholstered furniture can get dirty after …

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Updated: 2/28/2025 The severe storms and high winds often witnessed in Grand Forks and Fargo, ND, take a toll on roofs, increasing the risk of leaks. Other times, water damage to the ceiling may be caused by leaky pipes, a plumbing appliance/fixture leak, or overflow in upper rooms. If your ceiling has signs of water …

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Updated: February 27, 2025 Though your carpet may look clean, it’s likely home to a host of dust, mold, and bacteria particles. This filth may simply be out of sight, out of mind — until it starts impacting your health. The debris that lives in your carpet can make its way into your respiratory system, …

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Updated: Oct 16th, 2024 Carpets are popular home flooring for their luxurious feel, but they can pose a major problem: staining. Lighter shades are especially prone to showing spills. However, there is hope — if you can learn how to get red wine out of carpet, you can tackle nearly any stain. Find Carpet and …

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Updated: May 15, 2024 During the heavy rainy season, the soil around your building may become saturated. This excess water is channeled to the sump pit. When water begins to fill, it activates the sump pump float switch. The pump drains water from the sump pit to the nearby detention pond, dry well, or the …

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