When it comes to leather, there are different types and also different procedures for cleaning or restoring these leather types. Of the three basic types, Protected, Aniline, and Nu-buck, I will show an easy way someone can inexpensively restore protected leather themsThe the first picture shows a chair with a protective leather, which means this… Continue reading Restoring Protected Leather

What Causes Wrinkles in Area Rugs We have all seen it. A nice big wrinkle in your custom area rug that looks terrible, people trip over it and you just can’t get rid of it. There is a relatively simple reason for this. Many custom areas rugs are made of all-natural fibers. Whether it is… Continue reading Area Rugs With Wrinkles

Salt Stains on a Rugs It’s hard not to track in some of the salt residuals you put down in your driveways and walks such as Calcium Chloride. You just need to realize there are problems when this gets tracked into your home. First, the salt itself is hygroscopic (attracts moisture), and stays wet, attracting… Continue reading Salt Stains on a Rug

Odors in Carpets There are different reasons why you might have odors in your carpets and considering no one wants their carpets or house to smell, something needs to be done.  Yet many times living with odors every day, we seem to become immune to the odors in our own homes and visitors don’t want… Continue reading Odors in Carpets

What is the best type of leather upholstery to get Today, many people have decided to go with leather upholstery instead of your traditional fabric upholstery. Like anything else, there are pluses and misuses.  First, let us consider why people would feel this way. Most, probably have had upholstered fabric that either didn’t hold up… Continue reading Different Types of Leather Upholstery

 Ink on Upholstery? This can be a simple stain to get out or it can be the worst possible stain. It all depends upon the amount of ink. Typically there are two main types of ink stains. A line, usually caused by an accidental swiping of a pen across the surface of a fabric. The… Continue reading Ink Stain On Upholstery

Boston Carpet Cleaning Whether it is Boston carpet cleaning you need or Boston upholstery cleaning. We have the knowledge and experience as well as the passion to provide you with the highest level of service in the greater Boston area.  Alec’s Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning LLC was established in 1970 and provides carpet and upholstery… Continue reading Carpet Cleaning Boston

Cleaning of Wool Carpets When it comes to the cleaning of wool carpets there are many items of concern. Many more than those carpets made of the latest synthetic fibers. The first concern is using cleaners that are safe to use on wool fibers. Most cleaners today are designed to be used on synthetic fibers… Continue reading Cleaning Wool Carpets

        Everyone likes new furniture and we all like it to stay looking like new.  To accomplish this, there are a few things we can do.  Of course, we all know the importance of a regular vacuum and periodically have it professionally cleaned. There is something else we can do.  When you… Continue reading What Is The Best Fabric Protection Treatment ?

  A common question we get is how should I remove a red wine stain?  By understanding that red wine contains tannins and different acids will aid in the removal of these stains.  Tannin is a naturally occurring vegetable dye found in many plants, especially grape skins and, it is these different food acids that… Continue reading How Do I Remove a Red Wine Stain