Check out the great deals at CarpetsPlus COLORTILE this weekend. Many brands of soft carpet are on sale including: Elite Performance made with SmartStrand fiber, Fresh Perspectives, UltraTouch PET carpet, Fresh Perspectives with ComfortSoft SD and First Impressions both with EnduraFresh Odor Reducing Technology. Select STAINMASTER carpet is also on sale through June.
Visit www.carpetspluscolortile.com to find the store nearest you.
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Those April showers that bring May flowers are also bringing mud that could be tracked into your home. Would you be prepared if you saw one of your kids sprint across your carpet with muddy shoes? Here’s some recommendations of what to do from the Carpet and Rug Institute. The key is to BE PATIENT WHILE CLEANING and DO NOT SCRUB! You may have to repeat some steps to fully remove the stain. You may also have to send someone to the store for white paper towels and liquid dish detergent.
Follow the instructions below to clean mud-stained carpet:
Act Quickly! Delaying may cause the spill to become a permanent stain. Blot liquids with a dry, white absorbent cloth or white paper towels. Gently scrape up semi-solids with a rounded spoon. Break up solids and vacuum.
Pretest any spot removal solution (for color transfer to the cloth or damage to the carpet) in an inconspicuous area. If a change occurs, select another solution.
Apply a small amount of the solution to a white cloth, and work in gently – do not rub — working from the edges of the spill to the center to prevent spreading. Allow to remain on the spill a few minutes. Be patient. Blot.
Continue to use the first agent as long as there is a transfer of the spill to the cloth. Be patient. Complete removal may require repeating the same step several times. Or, you may need to move to the next solution.
When the spill is completely removed, rinse the area with cold water; blot with a dry cloth until all moisture is removed.
A dry, absorbent, cleaning compound may be used as a substitute to minimize drying time.
Detergent Solution
Mix 1/4 teaspoon of a liquid dishwashing detergent per one cup of lukewarm water. NEVER USE A STRONGER CONCENTRATION! Thorough rinsing is necessary to remove detergent residues that may 
cause rapid soiling. It may be necessary to rinse with warm water several times to completely remove residues. (See Residue Precautions below.) Care should be used in selecting a detergent. Never use a laundry detergent of any type, because laundry detergents may contain optical brighteners (fluorescent dyes) that dye the fiber. Do not select an automatic dishwashing detergent because many contain bleaching agents that destroy dyes and some fibers.
Warm Water
Lukewarm tap water should be used in most cases to rinse the cleaning solutions from the fiber. Failure to completely rinse the solutions from the fiber may cause accelerated soiling.
Call a Professional
Professional cleaners have the ability and the equipment to use more aggressive cleaning solutions to remove stubborn spills. Many CarpetsPlus COLORTILE locations also clean carpet and other flooring with the Clean Touch® Pro Floor Cleaning System. If you’re not sure you want to tackle the job, you can always call them regarding any spot removal question. 
Residue Precautions
Many spot removal solutions leave residues in the carpet that may attract soil. Thoroughly rinse the area several times with lukewarm tap water. A mist type sprayer is recommended to prevent over-wetting. Blot with paper towels and pat dry after each rinse. Several rinses are often necessary to thoroughly remove residues. Never use any of the solutions in concentrations stronger than those recommended.
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Wendy Werner, president of Carpet Town in West Allis, WI.
Choosing the right selection of hard surface flooring for your home couldn’t be easier with the help of Carpet Town in Milwaukee, WI. Wendy Werner and her dedicated team of experts work hard to explain the differences and help you choose the floor that’s just right for you. They have provided the following article from their blog, The Carpet Town Connection, to illustrate what’s available in hard surface flooring. Be sure to drop by if you’re in the area and talk with them about your next project. Thanks Wendy!
Vinyl Flooring is more beautiful and stronger than ever before with a variety of new patterns to choose from. It imitates the aesthetics of both stone and ceramic flooring but without the 
hardness, coldness and is the least expensive option.
Wood has always been a favorite “natural” selection for homes throughout the years. It also increases the value of any home. There are thousands of styles and stains of wood floors, with options of width ranging from 21/2 inch to 7 inch wide planks. Styling includes traditional oaks to the new Hand-Scraped and Restoration looks. There is definitely a look for every taste. Cork and Bamboo are the “Green” products available that can make any room look modern and fresh.
Laminate is still a strong option for hard surface in the home. The new styles look even more like wood—it is truly difficult to tell. The beauty of laminate is its easy maintenance. It is more scratch resistant than wood, as well as being more inexpensive. If there are large dogs and small children in the household, laminate tends to be a friendlier option.
Luxury Vinyl Tile is the new kid on the block. It is probably a great compromise between ceramic/stone and sheet vinyl. It comes with or without grout lines, and really mimics the look of more expensive stone/ceramic. It is very good for any household with animals and children, and is softer and warmer on the feet than some other options. Even though it is a little more expensive than sheet vinyl, it is less so than stone/ceramic.
Ceramic and Stone add a natural elegance to any room. Because of their scratch resistance and durability, they can retain their beauty for many years. There is some periodic maintenance for grout lines, but the treatments have drastically improved. Ceramic and stone also increase the value of the home, while being an excellent flooring for homeowners with pets.
Contact information: Carpet Town • 1350 South 108th Street • West Allis, WI • 414-774-2220
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Alison Dennis, owner, Steamboat CarpetsPlus, Steamboat Springs, CO
Alison Dennis of Steamboat CarpetsPlus in Steamboat Springs, CO helps her customers make informed decisions and choose the best floor for them. Here, she’s helping our readers know all about hardwood and laminate floors. Thanks Alison!
Hardwood or Laminate?
If you want the look of hardwood but don’t have the budget, a laminate floor may be what you are looking for. Laminate flooring is durable, scratch, stain and fade resistant, easy to clean, hypoallergenic. Laminate is also perfect for households with pets and children and costs less than solid hardwood flooring. There are all kinds of laminates, not only with different looks, but also different plank widths and colors that are built to withstand different degrees of traffic. Laminates can resemble stone or ceramic tile but are best known as substitutes for wood floors. Best of all, the innovations in laminate keep on coming; new and better locking systems, embossing, new finishes and more.
Laminate wood floors are extremely versatile flooring products. A laminate floor installation can be done in almost every room of your home, above or below ground, over wood or concrete. Most of the floor manufacturers market their laminate floors as an ‘install anywhere’ product. However, you should not install laminates in bathrooms, laundry rooms, kitchens, saunas, enclosed porches, verandas or anywhere that may require wet mopping.
Laminate is constructed of four layers:
The locking system is the way the laminate boards will click together to form your floor. It is hallmark of laminate flooring is to come with glue-free, click joints or locking systems that are easy to assemble. That’s why installing laminate floors has become something many people can do themselves. You virtually never need to glue a laminate floor to a sub-floor, nor build a level sub-floor first, like you would have to do with a solid hardwood installation.
Laminate flooring offers residential products with 15-year, 20-year, and 25-year warranties for products used in dry, interior residential applications.
Call CarpetsPlus of Steamboat Springs (970) 870-8036 or visit their website at steamboatcarpetsplus.com to learn more about all of your flooring options!
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Martin and Alison Dennis, Steamboat CarpetsPlus, Steamboat Springs, CO
Steamboat CarpetsPlus was voted Best of the Boat Carpet and Flooring Store by community members and visitors. With more than 4,250 respondents providing more than 134,000 answers, the 2013 Best of the Boat results showcase the best of Steamboat Springs from people to services to businesses. Results from the survey are published in the Spring 2013 issue of Steamboat Living magazine.
After winning the award, Alison Dennis, owner of Steamboat CarpetsPlus, said, “We would like to thank all of our friends, family and fans who voted for us in the Best of the Boat survey. We were honored to be named the “Best Carpet and Flooring Store” in Steamboat!”
Congratulations to Alison Dennis, owner of Steamboat CarpetsPlus, and her great staff! You deserve this. If you live near Steamboat Springs, be sure to drop by her new showroom at 1625 Mid Valley Drive (near Staples) in Steamboat Springs or call at 970-870-8036 to find out just why they won this prestigious award. Her website is steamboatcarpetsplus.com. She’s also on Facebook at facebook.com/CarpetsPlusSteamboat.
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Pete Richey and Bob Pireu, owners of Bob and Pete’s Floors in Canton, OH
Congratulations to Bob & Pete’s Floors in Canton, OH for being voted Favorite Carpet/Flooring store by local readers of the Canton, Ohio newspaper, ‘The Repository’. Votes were solicited in the newspaper and online. The rules required email addresses to prevent multiple votes by the same person and the results were compiled by the Repository staff.
Owners Bob Pireu and Pete Ritchey are known for their outstanding customer service! They measure each job and inspect every installation. After the installation, they go back out and spend time with the customer going over the maintenance and warranty information. While belonging to a national buying group, CarpetsPlus COLORTILE gives them national pricing and the best products from all the top manufacturers, their attention to the installation and customer service is what has allowed them to grow from referrals and satisfied customers.
Bob Pireu, co-owner of Bob and Pete’s Floors, had this reaction, “This was such a cool honor. We weren’t even aware that the readers
were voting for their favorite stores in the various categories. We didn’t see it in the paper or on the internet, so it was quite a surprise when we found out we had been selected as their favorite carpet/flooring store! We will frame the award and place it in our store. To be recognized locally, and even nationally as the Retailer of the Year by CarpetsPlus COLORTILE, is an honor our customers can see as they walk through our doors. It’s also neat from the aspect that people who don’t know who we are, will now be aware of us. This is a testament to our staff and installers. When I found out we won, I pulled them all together and thanked them for their hard work which is what made this recognition possible. What a nice way to cap off a winning year!”
Bob and Pete’s Floors is located at 4713 Tuscarawas St. in Canton, OH. Their phone is 330-478-0576 and 1-888-969-3313. You can also visit them on the web at www.bobandpetesfloors.com. They’ve been in business for 19 years.
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Introducing the all-new COLORTILE® Cushioned Resilient Flooring available now at CarpetsPlus COLORTILE stores. COLORTILE Cushioned Resilient Flooring features the EnduraShield wear layer which helps prevent staining, fading and surface wear-through.
It’s durable, easy to clean and comfortable — ideal for active homes with kids and pets. And, unlike other fiberglass-backed resilient, it’s guaranteed not to rip or gouge.
This new collection features realistic tile, stone and hardwood visuals with distinctive textures. With a unique combination of design and style, COLORTILE again delivers unmatched beauty and performance.
Our Cushioned Resilient Flooring is backed by up to a 20 Year Wear, Stain & Fade Warranty. Plus, it’s guaranteed not to rip, tear or gouge.
COLORTILE Cushioned Resilient Flooring has met stringent standards and has earned FloorScore® certification. This means it’s a product that will contribute to good indoor air quality. FloorScore certification means healthier, cleaner air.
Many styles are also protected with MicroShield Anti-Microbial Protection. MicroShield provides additional protection against bacteria, mold and mildew that can cause stains, odors and deterioration.
Visit your local CarpetsPlus COLORTILE store to see this great collection. Don’t know where the closest one is? Go to www.carpetspluscolortile.com and enter your zip code to find out.
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