pros and cons of bamboo flooring

Pros & Cons of Bamboo Flooring

Here on the blog, we’ve discussed the pros and cons of vinyl, laminate, engineered hardwood, and carpet flooring options. One we haven’t talked about is bamboo flooring…until now! According to Cleanfax, the global sales of bamboo flooring in 2016 was at $1.13 billion. Yes, billion. It’s a growing choice among home owners, buyers, and builders. So what are the reasons …

Luxury Vinyl Flooring

Pros & Cons of Vinyl Flooring

On this blog we’ve looked at laminate flooring, engineered hardwood flooring, and carpet, so we figured it was time to look at another popular flooring option: vinyl. According to The Spruce, by the 1950s vinyl flooring had “surpassed linoleum’s position as the best low-cost water-resistant flooring option for locations such as bathrooms and kitchens,” and it’s still a popular choice …

Carpet being cleaned by a profession carpet cleaner

Carpet Maintenance Tips

Taking care of carpet may seem like a no-brainer to many people: vacuum regularly, shampoo occasionally. But there are definitely a few other things to keep in mind to make sure your carpet stays in shape. Consider these following tips when caring for your carpet from now on: Clean up spills ASAP! It might seem like common sense, but sometimes, …

Hard wood flooring and white rug

Benefits of Choosing Carpet

With the increasing popularity of hardwood flooring options, including laminate and vinyl, it may seem like carpet is becoming a thing of the past. But that’s simply not the case! Carpet remains an ever-popular choice for stairs, bedrooms, offices, schools, and living areas. According to The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI), “carpet accounts for 51% of the total U.S. flooring …

Wooden flooring pieces

Pros & Cons of Laminate Flooring

Building, remodeling, selling, or moving into a home is both an exciting and stressful time of life for many people. There are so many things to consider when dealing with new (or new-to-you) homes. One of the major considerations for every homeowner is flooring. If you’ve ever gone house-hunting before, then you know what a turn-off it can be for …

Glass of wine on clean wooden floor

Red Wine Spills & Stains

Don’t Whine Over Spilt Wine: Getting Fresh Wine Stains Out of Carpet & Furniture Perhaps you’re the type who, after a long and hectic day at work, you want to wind down when you get home. You turn on the television to your favorite show, whip up some quick dinner, and pour yourself a glass of rich and relaxing red …

puppy on carpet needs stain remover

Pet Stain & Odor Remedies

Here at Claude Brown’s, we love our furry friends and family members! But no one loves pet stains and odors in their carpet or on their couches. Accidents can happen, especially when you’re trying to housebreak a puppy or litterbox train a kitten. Whether you have a beloved family pet already, are thinking of adding one to your family, or …