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Alec Houle

Is Professional Carpet Cleaning Worth It?

schedule Posted by  Alec Houle  on  Friday, 3 July , 2026  in   About Carpets Ask Alec
Is Professional Carpet Cleaning Worth It? Ask Alec Question: “Is professional carpet cleaning really worth the money, or can I save money by renting a machine and doing it myself?” My Answer After more than 55 years of professionally cleaning carpets, upholstery, and fine area rugs, my answer is yes—professional carpet cleaning is usually well… Continue reading Is Professional Carpet Cleaning Worth It?
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How Often Should Carpet Be Professionally Cleaned?

schedule Posted by  Alec Houle  on  Sunday, 28 June , 2026  in   About Carpets Ask Alec Discussions on Carpet & Upholstery
How Often Should You Have Your Carpets Professionally Cleaned? Ask Alec Today’s Question “How often should I have my carpets professionally cleaned?” This is one of the questions I’ve been asked thousands of times over the past 55 years. Every week I’ll be answering a question that homeowners commonly ask about carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning,… Continue reading How Often Should Carpet Be Professionally Cleaned?
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Green Cleaning vs. Deep Cleaning: What You Need to Know for Your Home

schedule Posted by  Alec Houle  on  Saturday, 13 June , 2026  in   Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
Green Cleaning vs. Deep Cleaning: What You Need to Know for Your Home In my 64 years of experience in the textile restoration industry, one of the most frequent questions I hear from homeowners is: “Can you clean my carpets or upholstery using green products or no chemicals at all?” It is a fair question,… Continue reading Green Cleaning vs. Deep Cleaning: What You Need to Know for Your Home
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How to Get Red Wine Out of a Rug or Sofa (Without Ruining It)

schedule Posted by  Alec Houle  on  Thursday, 4 June , 2026  in   Spot Cleaning
Spilled Red Wine on Your Rug or Sofa? Do This Immediately to Save It It happens in slow motion. A glass tilts, a dark red wave crashes down, and suddenly your beautiful rug or favorite upholstery is staring back at you with a massive, vibrant stain. If you are reading this right now with a… Continue reading How to Get Red Wine Out of a Rug or Sofa (Without Ruining It)
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The 10% Rule: Why Waiting Until Your Sofa Looks Dirty is a Costly Mistake

schedule Posted by  Alec Houle  on  Sunday, 31 May , 2026  in   Fabrics Upholstery Cleaning
Why Waiting Until Your Furniture “Looks Dirty” is a Costly Mistake We’ve all been there. You look at your favorite sofa or armchair, decide it still looks pretty good, and think, “I can hold off on getting this cleaned for another year.” It makes sense on the surface. Why pay to clean something that doesn’t… Continue reading The 10% Rule: Why Waiting Until Your Sofa Looks Dirty is a Costly Mistake
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