Featured Tip: The Secret to spot removal... The secret to effective spot removal is to BLOT or DAB with a clean WHITE towel. Never rub, scrub or use a brush.

Yarns can unravel and cause blooming or yarn distortion. The spot may come out but the damage to the carpet can be permanent.

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One of the most common cause of water damage to a home is broken washing machine supply lines. Normal rubber hoses supplied with the new machines break down over time. When they do, it is like someone opening a faucet into your home. Up to 5 gallons per minute can be quickly create a disastrous situation. Metal braided lines from your local plumbing supply depot that cost only $15 to $20 can save many of these situations. Even if they do spring a leak, they would slow it down considerably. Some people shut off these taps when they leave their house for any period of time but be sure to leave a note on the washer so that the next user does not burn out the machine.