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?

Why the Ocean Air is “Eating” Your Upholstery: The Coastal Secret to Fabric Care If you live in a waterfront community like In Boston, Hingham, Cohasset, or out on Cape Cod, you know the trade-off of coastal living. We get the beautiful views and the refreshing sea breeze, but we also deal with the “salt… Continue reading The Chemistry of Coastal Living: Why Salt Air is Your Furniture’s Quietest Enemy

The Luxury Trap: Why Your Most Beautiful Furniture Might Be Your Biggest Headache When you are standing in a high-end showroom, it is easy to fall in love. You see a sofa upholstered in a shimmering, deep-pile chenille, or a rug with the silky luster of a high-end boutique hotel. It feels like heaven, and… Continue reading Why Your Viscose Rug is Crunchy and Your Chenille Sofa Looks Stained