4 Benefits of Carpet Padding to the Life of Your Carpet
A carpet lasts between 8 and 10 years with proper maintenance and normal traffic. After this, it starts showing obvious signs of deterioration. Most people focus all of their attention on the look and feel of the carpet itself. But carpet padding, although hidden, is the secret to a long-lasting and comfortable carpet. Let’s take a […]
Carpet Care: Should You Hire a Professional or DIY?
Does your carpet need a good deep cleaning? Have you noticed any stains or signs of wear-and-tear? You might wonder whether you should clean it yourself or hire a pro. The truth is that both options have pros and cons. DIY carpet cleaning is cheaper. However, unless you know what you’re doing, you could make […]
7 Signs You Could Use a Professional Carpet Cleaning Service
Imagine, if you will, a house. A house like any other on the block. This is your house. A friend knocks on the door. It is opened. They enter. They scream and throw themselves onto the lawn, their twisted face only able to utter the single phrase, “The carpet!” Before this Rod Serling nightmare becomes […]
Carpet 101 Part 2: Types of Carpet and their Applications
At My Affordable Flooring, we’re thrilled to share our expertise in carpet installation with our wonderful customers. In our last post, we covered the basics of carpet, including terminology and the types of fibers that are available. This time, we’ll take a close look at the way that those fibers are woven into a type […]
Carpet 101 Part 1: Common Terms and Types of Fiber
For comfort, warmth, and an overall cozy feeling for your home, carpet can’t be beat. In today’s vibrant market for flooring materials, carpet holds the undisputed title for sheer variety of colors, textures, styles, and patterns. In the Milwaukee area, no one knows carpet installation like My Affordable Flooring. You may know that the variety […]
How Your Flooring Choices Affect the Resale Value of Your Home
We are fortunate enough be enjoying a housing market that has really hit its stride. Home sales are on a steady incline – as are prices – making it a great time to buy or sell. If this booming market has you considering your options, you may be interested in ways to maximize the value […]
Health Benefits of Professional Carpet Cleaning
Many homeowners see professional carpet cleaning as an expensive luxury, intended to keep carpets and homes smelling fresh by removing all the dirt that the vacuum cleaner leaves behind. Others have struggled with rented carpet cleaning equipment, spending hours of hard work only to be left with an unsatisfying and short-lived “fresh” smell, and carpet […]