Resources & Tips

Using and Caring for Area Rugs in Your Home

Area rugs can be a way to display heirlooms handed down from generation to generation, or as a pleasant reminder of an exotic vacation. However, there are many other benefits to having area rugs in your home, including: Floor Protection An area rug can help protect flooring like hardwood, laminate, or tile. You can also […]

Avoid Mold in Your House This Spring

With Wisconsin finally emerging from a long, frigid winter season, the next challenge for homeowners is mold. Since warmer spring weather increases humidity and encourages optimal growing temperatures, mold spores find a foothold and multiply quickly. Warning Signs of Mold in Your Home Some warning signs and situations that may point to an issue with […]

Springtime Carpet Cleaning

Are Your Carpets Showing Wear from Wintertime? It’s time for springtime carpet cleaning! After a long, wet, snowy, and icy winter, your carpets may be showing strain.  Now that it’s sunny and the flowers and grass are growing, you will want to start thinking about your spring cleaning. High on the list are all of […]

How to Know When Your Upholstery Needs Cleaning

If you regularly use your furniture, you might be able to tell when it’s in need of a good clean. Off smells, unpleasant texture, and other factors might lead you to avoid sitting on your couch or preferring to throw blankets or covers over it. But you don’t have to suffer with a dingy couch […]

Caring for Different Types of Area Rugs in Your Home

Area rugs can make an incredible floor covering while simultaneously protecting your carpet, hardwood, or tile. They are soft and warm underfoot during the winter, eliminate chances of skidding for little paws or feet, and can add vibrancy, color, and beauty to your home. Entryway Area Rugs Entryway rugs are usually sturdy, washable, and able […]

Preventing Mold in Cold, Wet Weather

Wet cold winter months can quickly lead to mold growth. Anywhere there is a water source in your home can provide a breeding ground for mold, and this includes more than just anywhere with a faucet or pipes – warm humidity and steam can allow mold spores to multiply rapidly. If not removed, mold can […]

How to Prevent Carpet Stains During Winter Weather

Dirty floors don’t help cold-weather blues. If you’re drowning in mud, slush, and snow, you might be wondering how you can save your floors from the same fate. Luckily, The Dry Guys have perfected our method for keeping floors clean in Kenosha, Racine and beyond, every day of the year. Helpful Tips to Prevent Carpet […]

What Should You Do If Your Pipes Burst?

Busted pipes in WI are a reality that could happen to any of us, especially if you live in an area that experiences extreme cold. However, it can be hard to know what to do, especially when you’re caught off guard. This simple guide will help you limit the damage, find help, and protect your […]

What to do When a Pet has an Accident on Your Rug

If your pet has an accident on a valuable or heirloom area rug, the initial reaction may be despair – but all hope is not lost. Whether it was your cat, bird, pet lizard, hamster, bunny or miniature horse who accidentally soiled your area rug, the Dry Guys can help you, and following these six […]