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Practical advice on drapery, rug, and blind care from people who clean nothing else. What works, what damages fabric, and when it's time to call a specialist.

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Why We Clean Drapery on the Rod, Not at a Plant

Taking drapery down looks like the thorough option. It's usually where the damage happens.

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Viscose Rugs: What Nobody Tells You When You Buy One

Sold as art silk or bamboo silk, viscose looks like luxury and behaves like paper when it gets wet.

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What Arizona Sun Does to Your Drapery

The stripe you see when you finally close your drapes isn't dirt. Here's what's happening to the fabric.

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How to Tell What Your Rug Is Made Of

Flip the corner, look at the fringe, feel the pile. A few checks tell you most of what you need to know.

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Pet Accidents on Area Rugs: What Happens in the Foundation

The spot you cleaned is gone. The smell that shows up every monsoon season isn't. Here's why.

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How Often Should You Clean Blinds in Arizona?

Desert dust, sealed-up homes, and monsoon storms. Arizona blinds have it harder than most.

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