All About the Red Carpet
Recently, celebrity magazines and news channels flashed images of stars arriving on the infamous red carpet to attend the annual Oscars.
The Fabulous Rise of the Magical Flying Carpet Fable
“I can open your eyes / Take you wonder by wonder / Over, sideways and under / On a magic carpet ride…”
8 of the World’s Most Expensive Carpets
Have you ever wondered what a multi-million-dollar carpet looks like?
The World’s Most Beautiful Carpets
You may think that the world’s most beautiful carpets are those made from the finest silks, in rich, lustrous colours. Normally we’d agree, but there’s one exception.
Critters in your Carpets
Even if your standards of domestic cleanliness are high, there’s a good chance that if you have carpets, they’re a hotbed for all kinds of microscopic insects and germs.
How to Clean Wool Carpets
Wool carpets provide a soft feel, pleasing look and depth of colour that can’t truly be replicated by synthetic fibres.
How to Clean Silk Carpets and Rugs
Silk carpets and rugs have a natural shimmer and smooth, soft texture that can’t be beaten by other materials. Composed largely of a protein called fibroin, silk is also surprisingly strong.
Removing Blood Stains from Carpet
Accidents happen and whether it’s a child with a nose bleed, an animal with an injured paw or a more serious injury, it’s not uncommon for blood to make it onto household carpets.
How Often to Clean Your Carpets
When it comes to housekeeping, it can help to have a clear schedule in mind, especially for tasks that don’t have to be handled on a weekly basis and so are easy to overlook.
How to Remove Cat Urine from Curtains and Carpets
Cats, particularly unneutered males, tend to mark their territory by spraying urine on carpets, clothing and curtains. This leaves a pungent odour that worsens over time.
