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We are towards the last leg of lockdown and most of us have cleaned all major corners of the house by now. But did any of you pay attention to your rugs or carpets yet? Rugs and carpets can elevate the look of any home easily and bring in that touch of glamour and grandeur to your home. It is important to keep your carpet clean to avoid any side effects. Well, you still have time to clean them and it is not a tough task.Carpets should be vacuumed regularly; blot spills should immediately be cleaned with a dry cotton cloth. The best way to maintain them is by keeping them away from moisture, getting it professionally cleaned regularly if stored; one has to keep it in a dry place.So, we got in touch with an expert Angelique Dhama who shared a few tips and hacks that can ensure that your rugs and carpets are clean and ready to shine for the season.Regular Vacuuming Wool is a natural dust repellent. A regular vacuum of at least twice a week helps keep the carpet clean. Loop carpets are more delicate and should be vacuumed without brush. In case any thread comes over the surface, do not pull it out. Cut it with a scissor.

Cleaning Stains In case of drop or spillage in a carpet, put a blotting paper immediately over it which will absorb it quickly. To minimize absorption into the pile, press the spot from the sides for maximum removal. On tough spots, try with an equal amount of white vinegar and water. Club soda is appropriately thinner for coffee stains and red wine; corn-starch for grease; the iron and transfer method for candle wax; otherwise, contact a professional.

Avoid dust, dirt and moistureWet carpet leads to mould and mildew growth. Further, wet wool starts rotting with bad odor. Ensure proper aeration of the rug periodically.

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There are so many surfaces in your home that could be harboring germs.

The novel coronavirushas made all of us more cautious of surfaces we touch outside of our homes, like shopping carts and Amazon packages, and more aware of the germs we could bring into the house. Therefore, whenyou need to go out for groceries or other essentials, it's best to get in and out of the store as quickly as possible. When you get home, part of the best way to further minimize your exposure to the disease known as COVID-19is to sanitize and disinfect your house.

Washing your hands frequently is one of the best steps you can take, but the virus can still cling to surfaces you carry with you into your sanctuary, like your clothes, shoes, debit card and even your phone (here's how to disinfect your phone). Fortunately, the EPA has released a list of products that are considered effective at killing the virus.

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Keep track of the coronavirus pandemic.

If you're worried you may have come in contact with someone who tested positive for the virus, or you just want to be extra cautious, you can use cleaning products like Clorox, Lysol, Microban, hydrogen peroxide and Maquat products to sanitize all the surfaces in your home. Make sure you focus on cleaning all the doorknobs, countertops and other high-traffic areas during your deep clean.

Here are five ways to keep your home sanitized from the coronavirus, and other areas and items you should disinfect, stat.

Think about the things you touch multiple times a day -- doorknobs, sinks, cabinet handles, refrigerator doors, remote controls -- and how many germs are lingering on those surfaces that you may not think about. Since home is where you're most relaxed, you may not be as militant about washing your hands in your own space as you are in public places.

To keep the germs at bay, use a disinfectant wipe, like Clorox Wipes, Lysol Wipes or Purell Wipes, to quickly sanitize those areas. Once or twice a day should do the trick to remove germs, but if someone in your house is sick, you may want to wipe down surfaces more frequently. After you wipe the area, let it air dry to give it time to kill any bacteria that could linger.

Read more:6 essential cold and flu products you need whether you're sick or not

For areas like your couch and carpet that can't be wiped down, you can use a disinfectant spray, like Lysol, to go after unseen germs. I suggest spraying in a sweeping motion to cover the entire surface, then let it completely dry before sitting down or walking on the surface.

You can also spray down countertops, mattresses and tables. If you're out of wipes, you can also aim your disinfecting spray into a paper towel to wipe down sink handles and other smaller surfaces.

Products like 409 cleaner are not on the EPA's approved list of products, so we suggest using products that come from the list, like Lysol spray, Clorox spray and Sani-Prime spray.

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Your shoes step on a lot of gross stuff during the day and if you don't take them off when you come into the house, you could track in viruses and other germs. To clean the floors in your kitchen and bathroom, the CDC recommends using 1 cup of bleach mixed with 5 gallons of water to mop your floors.

The EPA list includes dilutable Maquat products that you can use to clean hard, nonporous areas, like glazed tile floors -- but you should avoid getting it on your grout.

Note that you'll need to use a different disinfectant for porous floors -- for example, if you use bleach on hardwood, it can remove the stain color. Instead, use a disinfecting wet mop cloth on your hardwood floors or combine half a cup of white vinegar and 1 gallon of water.

Hydrogen peroxide isn't only effective for whitening teeth -- in fact, the CDC says that 3% hydrogen peroxide was able to inactivate rhinovirus within eight minutes. When you pour the substance directly on surfaces like your sink, countertops or toilets, you'll need to let it soak for around 10 to 15 minutes. This will give it time to completely do its job. After you let it sit, scrub the area and then rinse with water.

It's also safe to clean your toothbrush with hydrogen peroxide since the bristles can harbor bacteria.

Disinfect your floors with bleach.

A new product released by Proctor and Gamble called Microban 24 claims to keep surfaces protected for 24 hours. The antibacterial cleaner comes in several forms, including a disinfectant spray, a bathroom cleaner and a multipurpose cleaner. Although it isn't on the EPA list, the company says that when it's used as directed as a disinfectant, it is effective against viruses, including the coronavirus.

If used every day, this can help prevent germs from living on surfaces in your home. A good method would be to start your morning off by sanitizing with the Microban 24 so that your house is protected all day.

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While you're out, you're exposed to germs and viruses that can follow you back into your car. A good idea is to sanitize these parts on a daily basis: Car door handles and controls, keys or start button, steering wheel, gear shift, seats, all buttons and knobs on your dash, sun visor, anything touchscreen, the console and cup holders.

You can use disinfectant wipes on most surfaces, excluding any leather and touchscreens. There are specific wipes made for cleaning your car's leather. If your car has a touchscreen, you'll want to use a microfiber cloth to wipe it down (unless your manual says otherwise). For cloth seats, a spray like Lysol is considered effective when given time to dry.

If you've got a touchscreen in your car, clean it frequently.

As the world adjusts to the new reality of COVID-19 as a pandemic, we have more tips to help keep you protected. Here's how to avoid the coronavirus with these nine practical tips to limit exposure without isolating yourself, why you shouldn't make your own hand sanitizer and how to help keep the virus off your phone.

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You have never spent so much time at home, and once you have exhausted Netflix, your eyes may alight on all the filth youve never noticed before. Have you ever dusted your ceiling? Of course you havent. But now is the time to do it, because you dont have anything better to do. Here are all the other jobs you were previously too busy to worry about, but which will provide a sense of achievement or at least a little exercise.

Easily the worst job in the house, but a gleaming oven will become one of your lifes new pleasures. Prevention is better than cure, says Gemma Bray, the creator of the Organised Mum Method. I swear by oven liners, which will catch everything at the bottom of the oven. You take it out and quickly rinse it under the tap. But before you can start using an oven liner you have to start off with a clean oven.

You can go for a heavy-duty oven cleaner, but many people are put off by the harsh chemicals these contain. Other people swear by using bicarbonate of soda in a paste, which I have never really had much success with, especially if you are battling a really grimy oven.

Bray takes out racks and leaves them to soak in a bath of very hot, soapy water. Washing-up liquid is one of the best things for tackling grease. Slowly, little and often, work on the bottom of the oven even in 15-minute slots. Wait until after you have used the oven, and it has cooled but is still warm. Use hot, soapy water and a cloth, and every time you use the oven go in there, go at it and eventually youll start to see a difference.

To clean a microwave, slice up a lemon and put it in a bowl of water. Put it in for five minutes at full power, says Lynsey Crombie, AKA the Queen of Clean and author of The Easy Life: Quick Ways to Clean and Manage Your Home All Year Round. Leave to cool for a while you dont want a face full of scalding steam then wipe with a cloth.

Take everything out and put it in a cool bag, says Aggie MacKenzie, the TV cleaning expert who runs AggiesTips.com. Have a sink full of hot, soapy water ready and wash all the shelves. Wipe the inside of the fridge with water and a microfibre cloth you dont really want to be introducing much in the way of products. The drip tray at the back can get clogged up, maybe with bits of labels from jars. Get a cotton bud, put some kitchen roll round it and dab in and out of the hole to keep it free-flowing.

If you can manage, pull the fridge out and clean behind it. Thats when you discover youve got mice, or youve had mice youll see droppings, says MacKenzie. Gently dust or vacuum the condenser coils at the back of the fridge.

An unsightly lavatory is bothersome, but easily forgotten after every flush. Tackle it once and for all. You need to remove some of the water first so as not to dilute the cleaning product too much, says Crombie. Scoop it out with rubber-gloved hands, or plunge it down the U-bend with a toilet brush. Put some limescale-removing product down there and leave overnight. Denture tablets or soda crystals will also work. But Crombie cautions: If you put it down and someone uses the toilet within half an hour, youre not giving it an opportunity to work. The reason I dont advise bleach is it doesnt break limescale down. It will look better, but in a few days it will come back.

I use a 50/50 ratio of white vinegar and water solution in an old spray bottle, says Bray. It helps to tackle the limescale and dirt. If youve got a clogged-up showerhead check first it wont damage the surface you can sit it in a white-vinegar solution. I try to use as few chemicals as possible in the house.

For the black mould spots around the silicone, get some tissue paper and soak it in a bleach solution. Your shower curtain can probably go in the washing machine check the label as can a non-slip bathmat. They can go a bit gunky underneath, but they come out like new.

Shop-bought window cleaning products or vinegar will work on the glass. If you have UPVC frames, use a cream cleaner or a damp sponge with bicarbonate of soda on, says Crombie. For wooden, painted windows, dry dust them then clean with an orange-oil-based product, to protect the wood. Dont forget to clean the handle just use what youve been using on the frame. Vacuum your curtains, and wipe blinds.

This is the time to be ruthless. Empty it out, says MacKenzie. Give the inside of the drawer a vacuum and a wipe with a damp cloth. Then only put back the things you use. If you think: I might need that one day, no, you wont because you havent used it in the last year. I used to have a dish full of keys and I never knew what they were for. One day I just threw them away. Did I come to any grief? No. Rehome items to the places they belong.

Remove whatever it is you are storing under your bed and clean off the dust (there will be a thick layer), then vacuum underneath. Its a good time to flip your mattress if it needs it, says Crombie. Give it a vacuum. If you have a steam cleaner, use this too. Hold the steamer 30cm away from the mattress people go too close and get the mattress wet and then they cant go to bed. Leave the window open so the mattress can dry. If you have stains on your mattress, a carpet-cleaning product should get them off.

She recommends a homemade fabric freshener: 20 teaspoons of bicarbonate of soda and 20 drops of lavender essential oil in a 500ml bottle of water. Just spritz it on. Pillows can usually be washed check the instructions.

Wallpaper, particularly if it hasraised patterns, can benefit from a vacuum. Gently go over it with a brush attachment, or with a dry microfibre cloth or paintbrush, says Crombie. If you have a flat-headed mop, use that to dry-dust your ceiling. While you are at it, use a brush (a clean paintbrush, or old makeup brush) to dust light fittings.

Although some paint is washable, Crombie says she wouldnt recommend it, but you can dry-dust. For marks, use a Magic Eraser or similar, or get a sponge and gently wipe. Dont forget doors, particularly those with dirt-attracting panels, and frames. I use warm soapy water, and dry it instantly with a clean dry microfibre cloth.

If you are spending a lot more time on the sofa, you may as well improve your environment. Give it a thorough vacuum, including in the crevices and under the seat pads. Get a damp microfibre cloth and gently rub at any stains, says MacKenzie. If you have ingrained dirt, borrow a steam cleaner. Check the labels of your cushion covers some can be washed. I wouldnt wash feathered cushion pads, but most are synthetic fibres so follow the washing instructions. Pull out the sofa and vacuum underneath. Behind it, youll see a massive layer of dust on the skirting board. Thats where a lot of dust mites are.

Finally, give your cleaning tools some attention. String mops give me the heebie-jeebies, says MacKenzie. A much better mop is a flat-headed one, with a cloth pad you take off after each time you wash your floor and stick in the washing machine. I wash my dustpan brush in the kitchen sink and dry it outside.

Show your vacuum cleaner some love. Many have washable filters; the brush head will probably be clogged with hair. Get a small pair of scissors and snip right down the middle [of the tightly rolled hair]. It takes a while but its terribly satisfying.

Bray uses a new dishcloth each day and saves them up until they can go in the washing machine on a hot wash. But she cautions against overdoing it. On her 100,000-strong Facebook group, a lot of them are prone to overcleaning. I always tell people just do what you need to do and dont feel you have to be cleaning all day, because otherwise it can turn into a bit of an unhealthy obsession.

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How many shampoos do you have in the shower right now? One? Well, thanks to Larry Kings new Wash Cycle collection, Ill be keeping three bottles tub-side for the foreseeable future. Heres why

I always thought that shampoo was just shampoo. Yes, some smell nicer than others, and some are packed with ingredients that will help the scalp, add gloss to dry ends or inject volume at the roots. But I honestly thought when it came to shampoo innovations, wed had our lot.

I was wrong. You see, the last time I visited my hairstylist,Larry King, he let me in on a little secret: he was about to change the way we use shampoo forever.

When you go to a salon, your hairstylist will probably use two different shampoos on you, and theyll change which ones they use every time you go in, he told me. So it makes no sense that youd use the same shampoo every time you wash your hair yourself at home.

His theory is that our shampoo-needs switch day to day. For instance, on a Sunday, we might want to completely strip back a weeks worth of pollution, grime and dry shampoo, but that level of cleanse might not be necessary on the next hair wash. Or, perhaps mid-week our hair looks as though it needs an injection of health like the hair equivalent of a green juice but then it might not need another dose until a week later. Of course, the combination of needs will change from hair type to hair type, too. Its all about finding your own wash cycle, he explains.

So it makes sense why he would call his new shampoo collection Wash Cycle, wouldnt it?

Wash Cycle is a collection of three hard-working shampoos which are suitable for every single hair type but each one has a different job. Where most haircare brands save the goodness for the conditioner step, King believes the shampoo plays a vital role in conditioning and replenishing the hair, so hes packed each one with an impressive list of ingredients.

Used in conjunction with each other, the idea is to work out which combination best suits your hair and lifestyle perhaps alternating between the detoxifying City Life shampoo and the nourishing Good Life shampoo will work best for your hair type, or maybe youll need all three formulas on a rotation to match your ever-changing needs.

Theres also a pretty incredible conditioner aptly named Liquid Hairbrush, and I cant quite get over how well it works more on that later.

Add to that, theyre all housed in sustainable glass bottles and theyre completely reusable: you can buy refills in aluminium tubes to top them up.

This is the man that brought my curly hair back from the brink Id trust him with my life but I knew to believe the hype, Id have to give this new shampoo system a go on my own hair. Heres my honest thoughts:

I know, you know: pollution and hard water are generally bad news for hair and scalp health, so once a week, its worth using a shampoo that will peel back these layers of grime. This shampoo contains vitamin E and zinc PCA to nurture the scalp as well as centella asiatica, which has antibacterial qualities. Its also excellent if youre a little heavy-handed with the dry shampoo. Plus, it smells like pine trees, and it left my scalp feeling as clean as one of those rugs on those weird carpet cleaning videos doing the rounds on Facebook right now.

Use it: On Sundays, to reset for the week.

This one is all about nourishing, hydrating and strengthening the hair and so it feels a little richer than the others, and contains biotin for fibre strength and vitamin B5 for a moisture injection. Its my favourite for days when my curls feel a little dry or crispy, but I avoid using it more than once a week, as it can make my hair feel too healthy. Yes, thats a thing.

Use it: Midweek, when hair needs perking up.

Rather than relying on texture spray or styling cream to add grip, volume and shine, this shampoo does it all for you. Hair doesnt feel as slippery and silky-clean as it might usually, but this helps any styling you do afterwards stay put. Ive really noticed a massive difference to the lifespan of my curls after using it, but its also brilliant for adding a little grittiness pre-straightening or tonging.

Use it: Friday morning, ready for the weekend.

I dont know how to put into words just how epic this product is, but I shall try.

Unlike other conditioners, theres none of that heavy butteriness, so it never weighs hair down or makes it go prematurely greasy. I guess Id liken it to a hair glaze that coats every strand in shine, but its real talent is that it draws out every last knot. Its crazy. My hair is matted 99% of the time, but I simply rinse this through it, and all the knots have gone no scalp pulling, no tears and no pain required. Ive not had to brush my hair in weeks. It is bloody MIRACULOUS.

Use it: With every hair wash.

So, Im officially a convert. I usually stick to nourishing shampoo formulas given that curly hair is so prone to dryness, but then I often find I over moisturise, and my curls go fluffy and limp. By changing my shampoo on the regular, Ive been able to keep my hair at that perfect middle ground between under-nourished and over-nourished, and quite frankly, my curls are thriving. Plus, given I use so much mousse and curl cream, a weekly detox shampoo is just what I need to stop my scalp from becoming clogged and itchy, and for that, I am truly thankful.

At around 40 a pop, theyre not cheap, especially when you consider the need to fork out for multiple formulas at once (although of course, itll take much longer for you to finish off each one). What I will say is that you only need the teeniest amount to build up a really satisfying lather and to properly cleanse the hair and scalp, so theyll likely last you ages. But if you like to invest in truly brilliant hair care, you cant go wrong with this range, I swear especially that Liquid Hairbrush.

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Around this time of year, most of us would normally be gathering supplies to get ready for spring cleaning. But of course, with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) upon us, disinfecting cell phones, kitchen faucets, and other household surfaces is paramount. As you continue to stock up on products, know that not all cleaning materials work the same way.

"We should all have cleaning supplies that are antiviral and antibacterial," says Dr. Elizabeth Mullans, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist based in Houston. Disinfectant wipes and sprays both count, she adds.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has come out with a list of products that while not tested on COVID-19 specifically, have been found to be effective disinfectants against similar viruses. Clorox, Lysol, and Purell are three brands that showed up several times.

We scoured the internet to find products from these brands and other disinfectants that are still available. We'll continue to monitor and update this list as often as possible. Meantime, for more about how to kill COVID-19 germs in your home, go here.

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1Clorox Splash-Less Liquid Bleach

The ultimate clean is no-frills bleach. It kills bacteria, fungi, and viruses on surfaces and also whitens clothes. Make sure to follow directions on the label here.

Dr. Mullans suggests mixing 1/3 to 1 cup of bleach with a gallon of water and then let it sit on the surface for at least five minutes before rinsing off.

2Dial Antibacterial Hand Soap

Rinsing off your hands doesn't do a damn thing. You need to add some soap to that H20 and lather up real good. Wash for at least 20 seconds before rinsing off, and you're good to go. Be sure to wash your hands as often as possible, but especially when you arrive at your destination. The thought of touching your face with subway-pole hands should give you the shivers.

3Clorox Ultra Clean Toilet Tablets

Drop one of these Clorox tablets in the toilet and watch it do the dirty work for you every time you flush. It deodorizes the bowl andprevents stains from sticking.

4Seventh Generation Disinfecting Bathroom Cleaner

$3.29

From kitchen tiles to the bathroom sink, this foaming bathroom cleaner disinfects and deodorizes it all. It also has a nice smell, which comes from the essential oil and botanical blend. Just wet the surface you want to clean and leave the product on for about 10 minutes to ensure the area is disinfected.

5Scrubbing Bubbles Bathroom Grime Fighter Spray

$3.48

Get rid of tough grime and germs with this disinfectant bathroom cleanser. Made for surfaces in the shower or bathtub where deep down grime usually harbors, this spray makes it easy to disinfect all bathroom surfaces. Just spray, wipe with a sponge, and then rinse off the product with water.

6Scotch-Brite Heavy Duty Scrub Sponge

$5.22

From pots and pans to kitchen surfaces, these heavy-duty sponges are just the thing you need to keep your whole home clean. This six-pack has a soft side, while the other packs all the power with the ability to remove stuck-on-there food from pans or dried-up spills on countertops. Amazingly, these can be thrown in the dishwasher to be sanitized, so you can use 'em again and again.

7Soft Scrub Cleanser with Bleach

$3.99

This all-purpose cleaner can be used nearly everywhere in your home for a squeaky clean and sanitized space. This formula works well on surfaces ranging fromkitchen counters, to inside sinks, to bathroom tiles, and tubs. With bleach added in, it also removes annoying surface stains while claiming tokill 99.9% of germs.

8Dawn Ultra Antibacterial Hand and Dish Soap

This 2-in-1 hand and dish soap is soft on hands but won't slack while you wash pots and pans. It cuts through slippery grease, has antibacterial ingredients to remove germs as you wash your hands, and since soap is hard to come by, we love that with this formula, a little goes a long way. Oh, and it smells like apples.

9Clorox ToiletWand Disposable Toilet Cleaning System

Toilet cleaning has finally become more convenient with a ready-to-use toilet wand. It disinfects, and deodorizes, getting rid of germs, rust and the like.Completely hygienic, once you're done cleaning, just throw the disposable head in the trash. Voila.

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10Wet Ones Antibacterial Hand Wipes Travel Pack

$1.49

This travel pack makes sanitizing easy, wherever you go. The packaging is super thin, so you can take it with you as you get essentials at the grocery store. It has a secure seal to ensures it's closed, locking in all that antibacterial moisture for future use.

11Baby Bum Hand Sanitizer

$3.99

Did someone say hand sani? Yes, this one IS in stock (for now). Although it's made for little ones, this Baby Bum sprayclaims to kill 99.9 percent of germs, and what else do you really need, anyway? Just spritz a few sprays on your hands and rub.

12Clorox Scentiva Wipes

Sanitizing wipes are one of the easiest and most convenientways to get your home clean and yourself, Dr. Mullins says. These wipes from Clorox is saidtokill more than 99.99% of germs on surfaces, and have a nice tropical scent too.

13Equate Hydrogen Peroxide

Common household products, like hydrogen peroxide work to disinfect surfaces as long as it's used inconcentrations from 3 to 6 percent. Use it on anything from fabric to spot treatments.

14Bissell Antibacterial 2-in-1 Carpet Cleaner

$19.99

You just don't know what's lurking down there in your carpets. Thisanti-bacterial formula effectively cleans and deodorizes carpets to give them a deep clean that does away with bacteria for good. I mean, just think about all the crumbs, dog hair, and hand contact your carpet has had over the days...months....years!

15Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Lilac Hand Soap

$3.99

While antibacterial soap is good to use, according to the FDA, really any soap is good soap. At this time, there isn't enough scientific evidence to prove that washing with an antibacterial soap is any better than your run-of-the-mill cleanser.

"Plain oldsoapis good enough," Dr. Mullans says. "Most important thing is to wash front and back of hands and in between fingers for at least 20 seconds before rinsing it off."

16Method Antibac Bathroom Cleaner

You love thesehand soaps, and now you can get that Method-quality clean with an extra kick, thanks to its antibacterial line. Method uses essential oils in its blend, so not only does it kick germs to the curb, but it also leaves a nice scent after use.

17Method Toilet Cleaner

Cleaning the toilet manually? This option by Method has a thin nozzle at the top to accurately aim product into the toilet bowl before you give it a scrub, wiping off a promised99.9% of germs. Although it sanitizes your toilet, it's also plant-based and its fragrance stems from natural essential oils.

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Safe-Dry, a Buford carpet cleaning company, recently created a guide for readers who are looking to remove mold from their carpets.

Greensboro, North Carolina - March 4, 2020 - Safe-Dry, aBuford carpet cleaning company, recently created a guide for readers who are looking for information onhow to remove mold from carpet. In addition to being an unsightly problem, mold can also cause health concerns and should be remediated as soon as possible.

Carpets can get moldy due to the presence of contaminated water, which may occur if a pipe in your home bursts, or if the humidity levels in your home are too high. Mold creates a stain on your carpet, taking away from the beauty of your rooms. It also may cause health concerns, particularly if anyone in your family has trouble breathing. It can lead to asthma attacks, lung infections, and more, making it important to remove quickly. If you notice mold on your carpet, a professional will take the following steps to remediate the issue.

First, a professional carpet cleaner will use a steam cleaner for an initial base cleaning. This prepares the carpet for the next stage of cleaning, during which a deep cleaning solution will be applied to the affected area. This solution needs to sit undisturbed for at least 15 minutes in order for it to soak into the carpet. Following this, the steam cleaner will be used again to remove as much moisture as possible from the carpet. Finally, your carpet cleaner will thoroughly dry the carpet to discourage the mold from reappearing. To maintain your results, carefully monitor the humidity levels in your home, and contact a professional right away if you spot more mold to help prevent its spread.

Though it's possible to clean minor mold incidences yourself, hiring a professional carpet cleaner can save you time and money. It ensures that the job is done correctly the first time and decreases the likelihood of mold remaining in your carpet or reappearing. Safe-Dry uses a proprietary allergy- and child-safe formula for all of its cleaning services, ensuring the health and safety of your family at all times. Speak to the team at Safe-Dry for more information about hiring a professional carpet cleaner for mold removal.

The company can be contacted online athttps://www.1800safedry.com/or by phone at 770-206-7177. Safe-Dry's Buford office is located at 4365 Commerce Drive #6033, Buford, GA 30518.

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From a one-man operation that started 40 years ago, Marks Carpet Cleaning now has eight employees and nearly 50 steady customers.

Owner Mark Parsons credits his success to hard work, good people helping him at the right time, excellent employees and some help from God.

Growing up in Wellsboro was challenging for Parsons. His parents split and his father moved away when he was eight years old; he and his siblings were raised by his mother and grandparents.

I was ashamed to go into the nursess office to get my free lunch ticket, afraid that my friends would see me, Parsons said. I said to myself, Someday my kids would never have to do this.

After graduation from Wellsboro High School, he moved to Arizona where his father had a carpet cleaning business.

I knew I was a hard worker, but I had no connections and didnt know what I wanted to do so after graduation I went out, he said.

He learned the carpet cleaning business, but missed home. So, he returned. With nothing to his name except a Ford Fiesta, he decided to borrow money to buy a professional carpet cleaner.

I wanted to start a carpet cleaning business on my own, so my grandma went with me to the bank and signed for me a $500 90-day note to start my own business, Parsons said. I remember going around town trying to get business.

He stopped at Putnam Co. and then president Fred Smith asked him to clean a carpet in an apartment above the natural food store. Do the work whenever, Smith told the young entrepreneur; Parsons completed the job the same day.

Actions like that and his work ethic made an impression. He still works for the owners of Putnam Co. and cleaned every Acorn Market on a monthly basis for 15 years.

His promise to himself fueled his drive those early years. He would start to clean the convenience stores at 11 p.m., work all night, grab a couple hours of sleep before going to his day clients.

Private clients also helped him through those early years. Grace Bair hired Parsons to clean her garage every Friday, then added indoor cleaning before introducing him to a new venture: steam cleaning furniture. She also introduced him to others in the community.

Grace Bair was someone I truly admired and owed a lot to when I started out, Parsons said.

The business grew slowly. The turning point came when two local banks asked him in the same week to take on big cleaning jobs. His company wasnt big enough to do both, leaving him with a dilemma.

Here I am, my golden opportunity, and I didnt know what to do, he said.

The answer came through prayer. He accepted the offer from First Citizens Community Bank to clean five banks each week.

Parsons worked alone for several years before hiring his first employee. He now employs eight people, who usually begin the work day around 4 a.m.

His son, Patrick, still works for the company and is planning to take it over some day. Paula, his wife, does book work, orders supplies and provides support. Hes also had his brothers, Lonny and Gary, and two other sons, Tyler and Taylor, work for him.

I have been so blessed to have great help and my help has been with me a long time. I would not trade any one of them, he said. They all have old-school work ethics and take pride in their work and the finished product.

Having started as a specialist in carpet cleaning, Parsons expanded by branching into janitorial work, which provides a year-round basis of work. Hes also added power washing for the exterior of houses, tile cleaning, window washing, upholstery cleaning and full house cleaning.

The Lord has definitely blessed our business in abundance, Parsons said. I remember the years when I worried about the days when we didnt have a job to do, but the phone would always ring and God provided.

Parsons doesnt see his story as unusual, and offers encouragement to others who may have been dealt a tough hand.

For everyone out there who has been dealt a bad deck of cards, all you need is the determination and willpower, he said. Whatever life gives you, if you want something in life, you can do it.

The goal of the Gazettes feature, Every person has a story, is to find and celebrate the many stories that would otherwise go unnoticed. If you know someone who has a story or would like to share your story, contact the Gazette at 570-724-2287 or email gazette@tiogapublishing.com.

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The historic renovation at 1201 Keo Way includes bringing back the original storefront.(Photo: MA Architecture/Special to the Register)

The former Reliable Rug Co. on Des Moines' Keosauqua Way may soon havenew life as a retail and office buildingunder a planned $4.8 million historic renovation.

West Des Moines-based Aust Real Estate hopes to start a rehabilitation ofthe diagonal structurethis spring, reopening it as commercial offices and retail space in 2021. The building, with its boarded-up windows and storefronts and crumbling brick, is part of the gateway into downtown Des Moines one of the most traveled streets downtown and an area where development efforts have focused over the last seven years.

Built between 1910 and 1928, the building at 1201 Keo Way actually a grouping of four connected structuresknown as the Ferrington Blockhas been vacant for decades. Several developers have proposed projects therebut none have gone as far as Aust Real Estate's plans, said Ryan Moffatt, the city's economic development coordinator.

"I personally can't think of a better candidate for historic renovation downtown," Moffatt said. " ...We're thrilled with the continued interest in the reuse of this building."

The building sits at a diagonal, modified in 1920 when Keosauqua Way was constructed directly through it. A portion of the building was removed to accommodate the street.

A current view of 1201 Keo Way.(Photo: Polk County Assessor/Special to the Register)

It was home to the Reliable Rug and Carpet Cleaning Co. until the companyclosed in the mid-1980s. Ferrington Block is named after the company's longtimeowner, Emma Owens Ferrington, who was widely known as one of the city's most accomplished businesswomen.

She took over ownership of the rug business when her husband died in 1899. Ferrington moved the business from Fort Des Moines on the city's south side to Keo Way when the building was constructed.

"Three generations of women ran this thing and grew it at time when it was not the best time to be a female business owner," said Matt Aust, who owns Aust Real Estate with his wife, Mindy Aust, the project's architect. "It's a fascinating property."

The Austs plan to restore the boarded-up windows and storefronts along Keo Way and 12th Street, put back an original skylight and install historically relevant carriage doors.

A landscaped terrace will occupy the corner of Keo Way and Crocker Street, where the team is considering an outdoor cafe.

They envision leasing the space for offices or retail, and could accommodate restaurants, too. An apartment is planned for the southernmost corner of the second floor, where the space had been used as living quarterssince the buildingopened.

The renovation will include an upgrade of the building's mechanical and HVAC systems, all-new windows, construction of a new elevator and asbestos removal.

"We're super excited to bring it back to its creative significance," Mindy Aust said.

Aust Real Estate is working with the State Historic Preservation Office for historic state and federal tax credits. Des Moines has agreed to give the developers a tax increment financing package equal to about $505,000 of the project's costs.

The old Reliable Rug building at 1201 Keo Way is getting a historic rehab.(Photo: Genus Landscape Architects/Special to the Register)

Given the lot'sconfiguration, the city believes it would be nearly impossible to build something new there, making a historic rehabilitation with financial assistance the best option.

"The site is located on a highly visible and prominent gateway into downtown," Moffatt wrote in a memo to the Urban Design Review Board, which approved the project on Tuesday. "Getting the building rehabilitated and put back into productive use will make significant progress with cleaning up the Keo Way corridor, and will help stabilize a corner that would otherwise be very difficult to redevelop due to the unique shape and limited lot land area of the site."

The building is assessed at $90,700 and is expected to increase to about $1.3 million when the project is complete.

A billboard located on the roof will remain it has a lease until 2036.

More: See inside the new Cityview 34 townhomes at I-235 and Keo Way

Kim Norvell covers growth and development for the Register. Reach her at knorvell@dmreg.com or 515-284-8259. Follow her on Twitter @KimNorvellDMR.

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