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FEBRUARY 2024

The Placebo Effect

Wet vs Dry Cleaning for Wall-to-Wall Carpet

Turkish Rugs

Eugene Jacques Bullard

JANUARY 2024

CBD-Is It Safe & Effective

Proper Wall-to-Wall Carpet Maintenance Tips

Upholstery Cleaning

Red Sky at Night...

DECEMBER 2023

Covid Test Kits Expiring?

Oriental & Area Rug Repair

Oriental & Area Rug Fringe Repair

Gift A Tree This Holiday Season

NOVEMBER 2023

Veterans Day

The Mother of Thanksgiving

Navajo Weaving History

Navajo Rug ID

OCTOBER 2023

Area Rugs on Carpets

Creative Rug Displays

Ransomware

Soul Cakes

SEPTEMBER 2023

Oriental Rugs-A Personal Account

Kashan Oriental Rugs

Conspiracy Theories

Labor Day

AUGUST 2023

Oriental Rugs-Construction Elements

Contemporary and Collectible Rugs for the Oriental Rugs Consumer

Origin of Vaccination-The Real Story

Be My Eyes-Micro-Volunteering

July 2023

Oriental Rugs-Types and Formats

Oriental Rugs-Design Elements

The Stars and Stripes Forever

Gladys West

JUNE 2023

Loneliness-The New Epidemic?

Urine on Oriental Rugs

Adult Dog Urine 

Flag Day-June 14

MAY 2023

May 11-End of COVID

Moths in your Area Rugs

Carpet Beetles 

Spring Cleaning-Yesterday and Today

APRIL 2023

COVID Going Forward

Oriental & Area Rug Cleaning in Our Plant at ABC

Extend the Life of Your Oriental & Area Rugs 

Hattie Alexander

MARCH 2023

COVID and Immune Deficiency

Urine Odor Removal

Tea Washing

Elizabeth Blackwell

FEBRUARY 2023

Latest COVID Variant

Cleaning Plant Services

Oriental Rug Washing

Phillis Wheatley

JANUARY 2023

COVID Loss of Smell

Carpet Cleaning

Winter Carpet Cleaning

Snowflakes

DECEMBER 2022

RSV- Why and Why Now All at Once?

Soil and Stain Protector That Really Works!

Gift a Tree This Holiday Season

Stanford Robert Ovshinsky

NOVEMBER 2022

Vitamin D and COVID - Panacea or Placebo?

National Native American Heritage Month

Veterans Day

The Mother of Thanksgiving

Cornell University - Merlin App for Bird Lovers

OCTOBER 2022

Archie Cochrane-Father of Evidence-Based Medicine

Synthetic Rugs

Ceramic Tile Cleaning

Pumpkin Pie

SEPTEMBER 2022

Avoid Long COVID

Do-It-Yourself Carpet Cleaning-Does it Really Save Money?

Do-It-Yourself Odor Removal Tips

Johnny Appleseed

AUGUST 2022

Adaptogens for Long COVID

Permanent Stains on Area Rugs & Wall-to-Wall Carpets

Make Room for Rugs!

Assistance Dogs

JULY 2022

Virulence and Avirulence and COVID-19

Natural Fiber Area Rugs

Rayon Area Rugs-Buyer Beware!

Hotdogs-History and Regional Favorites

JUNE 2022

Universal Virus Vaccine

Sanitizer Treatment for Area Rugs

ABC Cleaning Plant Services

Flag Day History

MAY 2022

COVID 2nd Booster

Adult Dog Urine - 6 Steps

Urine on Oriental Rugs? - 4 Steps to Take

Daylight Saving Time

APRIL 2022

Children and COVID-19 Vaccines

Allergy Relief Treatment at ABC

Asthma and Wool - The Truth

All About Wool

Know Your Plastics

MARCH 2022

Epidemic, Pandemic, and Endemic

Winter Carpet Cleaning - Why!

Environmentally Responsible Carpet Cleaning

Toxic Air-Purifying Houseplants

FEBRUARY 2022

COVID-19 Tests

Why Cleaning Area Rugs in Your Home or Business is NOT a Good Idea

Rug Repair at ABC

Air-Purifying Houseplants

JANUARY 2022

Anti-Viral Drugs & COVID-19

Ceramic Tile

Tile & Grout Cleaning

Ocean Garbage Update 2

DECEMBER 2021

Fetal Cells & Vaccines

Are Your Rugs Dirty Enough to Clean?

Special Rug Treatments

The Christmas Crossing

NOVEMBER 2021

Protect Our Children From COVID-19

Authentic Navajo Rugs

Navajo Rug ID

Arthur Ashe

OCTOBER 2021

Vaccine Development-Polio vs. COVID-19

Gendje Oriental Rugs

Persian Gabbeh Rugs

Assessing the Value of Handmade Rugs

SEPTEMBER 2021

Vaccination Breakthrough Infections

Tibetan Rugs

Tibetan Rug Design

Orchid Press

AUGUST 2021

Children Wearing Masks

Tufted Rugs-Buyers Beware!

Better Health with Carpet and Rugs

Paint Spill Cleanup

JULY 2021

Vaccine Side Effects

We Cannot Clean That Rug!!

Moisture and Humidity (and Your Area Rugs)

Hot Dogs

JUNE 2021

Vaccine Efficacy-What Does it Actually Mean?

Washing Cushion Covers

Upholstery Fabric ID

Fighting the Bee Survival Battle

MAY 2021

COVID-19 Race

Urine on Oriental Rugs?-2 Steps

Urine Odor Removal from Area Rugs

Decorating Your Rented Home

APRIL 2021

Lady Mary Wortley Montagu & Smallpox

Prayer Rugs

Dagestan Oriental Rugs

Derbend Oriental Rugs

MARCH 2021

Covid-19 Quarantine Length

Ceramic Tile Cleaning

Ceramic Tile

Grout

Grout Sealing

Eugene Jacques Bullard

FEBRUARY 2021

Boost Your Immune System

Bijar Oriental Rugs

Bokhara Oriental Rug Design

Edna St. Vincent Millay

JANUARY 2021

Bacteriophages - Good Viruses

Bijar Oriental Rugs

Bokhara Oriental Rug Design

Stephen Collins Foster

DECEMBER 2020

COVID-19 and mRNA Vaccines

Baluchi Oriental Rugs

Contemporary Chinese  Rugs

Grace Murray Hopper

NOVEMBER 2020

COVID-19 Surface Survival

Afshar Oriental Rugs

Bakhtiari Oriental  Rugs

Native American Heritage

OCTOBER 2020

Cherry Picking & COVID-19

Aubusson Rugs

Disposable Rugs

Levittown

SEPTEMBER 2020

Mutations & COVID-19

Moths in Area Rugs

Aggressive Rug Aging

Labor Day

AUGUST 2020

Virus Contact Tracing

Shedding Rugs

Area Rugs on Carpets

Navajo Code Talkers

JULY 2020

Anti-Vaccine Movement

Braided Rugs

Paper Rugs

Thomas Jefferson & Slavery

JUNE 2020

Herd Immunity and COVID-19

Typhoid Mary and COVID-19

Viscose Rugs

Flatten a Folded Rug

Flag Day - June 14

MAY 2020

COVID-19 FAQs Update

Shag Rugs

Salmon

APRIL 2020

Important ABC Procedural Changes

Cleaning for Health and COVID-19

Soaps, Sanitizers, and Disinfectants

Wrinkled Rugs

MARCH 2020

Bergama Oriental Rugs

Grout-What is it Really?

Chewing Gum Removal

Month of March Dates

FEBRUARY 2020

Yahyali Oriental Rugs

Benefits of Area Rugs

Cold Weather

Heart-Lung Machines

Leap Year

JANUARY 2020

Milas Oriental Rugs

Winter Carpet Cleaning - Why?

Frozen Pipes

New Year Superstitions - Some Fun Trivia

DECEMBER 2019

Ladik Oriental Rugs

History of ABC

Children and Chores

Gift A Tree This Holiday Season

NOVEMBER 2019

Kars Oriental Rugs

Carpet Beetles

Veterans Day-November 11

The Mother of Thanksgiving

OCTOBER 2019

Dosemealti Oriental Rugs

Hire a Carpet Pro

Fire Prevention Week

Pumpkin Pie

Soul Cakes

SEPTEMBER 2019

Kayseri Oriental Rugs

Turkish Rug Motifs

Indoor Air Quality

AUGUST 2019

Hereke Oriental Rugs

Buying Rugs in Turkey

Minimalism

JULY 2019

Turkish Oriental Rugs

Hotdogs!

Fireworks Safety

Residential Carpet Styles

JUNE 2019

Derbend Oriental Rugs

Upholstery Fabric ID

Sisal Natural Fiber

MAY 2019

Dagestan Oriental Rugs

Ransomware-Beware

Seagrass Natural Fiber

APRIL 2019

White House Easter Egg Roll History

Kuba Oriental Rugs

Jute Natural Fiber

MARCH 2019

Talish Oriental Rugs

Hemp Natural Fiber

Portable Heaters

FEBRUARY 2019

Moghan Oriental Rugs

Coir Natural Fiber

Portable Device Pains

JANUARY 2019

Gendje Oriental Rugs

Bamboo Rugs

Bamboo Clothing

DECEMBER 2018

Karabagh Oriental Rugs

All About Soot

Abaca Natural Fiber 

NOVEMBER 2018

Kazak Oriental Rugs

Ceramic Tile

Natural Fiber Rugs

OCTOBER 2018

Shirvan Oriental Rugs

Food Expiration Dates

Moisture & Humidity & Your Area Rugs

SEPTEMBER 2018

Afshar Oriental Rugs

Freezing Foods Safely

The 5 Second Rule!

AUGUST 2018

Shiraz Oriental Rugs

One Tree Planted.org

Smart Homes for Seniors

JULY 2018

Baluchi Oriental Rugs

Home Safety

Washing Cushion Covers

JUNE 2018

Meshad Persian Oriental Rugs

Moroccan Rug Problems

Paint Spill Cleanup

MAY 2018

Malayer Persian Oriental Rugs

US Carpet Manufacture

Home Health Hazards

APRIL 2018

Senneh Persian Oriental Rugs

Dog Myths Debunked

Spring Cleaning Yesterday & Today

MARCH 2018

March is Area Rug Discount Month

Syracuse Home Show

Lilihan Oriental Rugs

Keeping Foods Fresh

FEBRUARY 2018

Qum Oriental Rugs

Grout Sealing

Commercial Carpet Cleaning

JANUARY 2018

ABC RCAD - What is it?

'Hotel Horrors'

Removing Furniture Scratches

Addendum to Spider Myths Debunked--

The Legend of the Christmas Spider


DECEMBER 2017

Persian Joshagan Oriental Rugs

Dust Mites

Spider Myths Debunked

NOVEMBER 2017

Persian Nain Oriental Rugs

DIY Bedbug Help

Cleaning Granite Countertops

OCTOBER 2017

Persian Isfahan Oriental Rugs

Alzheimer's

Red Wine Stain Remover

SEPTEMBER 2017

Persian Karaja Oriental Rugs

Safe Rug Storage

Ocean Garbage Update

AUGUST 2017

Persian Bakhtiari Oriental Rugs

Homemade Essential Oils Air Fresheners

JULY 2017

Persian Gabbeh Oriental Rugs

Moths in Your Rugs - The Dark Side

Soil & Stain Protector That Really Works!

JUNE 2017

Kashan Oriental Rugs

Flood Damage Restoration

Introducing New Economical Rug Pads at ABC

MAY 2017

Tabriz Oriental Rugs

Carpet Cleaning at ABC

Tile & Grout Cleaning at ABC

APRIL 2017

We Sell Rugs on Consignment

Area & Oriental Rug Cleaning

Area & Oriental Rug Repair

MARCH 2017

ORIENTAL RUGS BY DESIGN

Kerman Oriental Rug
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HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS

Fridge, Counter or Pantry?
Windowsill Herb Water Garden

FEBRUARY 2017

ORIENTAL RUGS BY DESIGN

Bijar Oriental Rug
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HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS 

Sleeping With Pets-Good Idea or Bad?

Pet Hair Removal Tips

JANUARY 2017

ORIENTAL RUGS BY DESIGN

Sarouk Oriental Rug Design
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HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS 

Obsession With Cleanliness?

A Healthy Environment vs. Harmful Everyday Products

DECEMBER 2016

ORIENTAL RUGS BY DESIGN

Bokhara Oriental Rug Design
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HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS

Air Purifying Houseplants

Toxic Air Purifying Houseplants

NOVEMBER 2016

ORIENTAL RUGS BY DESIGN

Heriz Oriental Rug Design
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HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS

Know Your Plastics

Reduce Plastic Waste

Plastic Recycling Codes

OCTOBER 2016

ORIENTAL RUGS BY DESIGN

Hamadan Oriental rugs

Hamadan Rugs Area

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DO IT YOURSELF 

DIY Odor Removal Tips

SEPTEMBER 2016

NAVAJO WEAVING

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Navajo Weaving History

Navajo Chiefs Blankets

Navajo Rug ID

Authentic Navajo Rug?

AUGUST 2016

3 of ABC's Top Cleaning Services for Homes & Businesses

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Environmentally Responsible Carpet Cleaning

Upholstered Furniture (Upholstery) Cleaning

Ceramic Tile & Grout Cleaning and Sealing

JULY 2016

DO IT YOURSELF GREEN CLEANING

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DIY Green Cleaning

Green Cleaning Solutions

10 Green Cleaning Hacks


June 2016

WALL-TO-WALL CARPET

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The Case for the Return of Wall-to-Wall Carpet

Proper Carpet Installation

Carpet Maintenance Tips

May 2016

Permanent Stains on Area Rugs & W-W Carpets

(Causes & How to Avoid Them)

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Permanent Stains

Soil Filtration Lines

DIY Removal of Spots & Spills

April 2016

Pet Friendly Homes

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Pet Friendly Carpets & Rugs

Pet Friendly Upholstery

Pet Friendly Flooring

MARCH 2016

Wood Flooring and Alternatives

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Hardwood Flooring

Engineered Wood Flooring

Laminate Flooring

Bamboo Flooring

Other Flooring Options

FEBRUARY 2016

Oriental Rugs - Part 2

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Basic Elements of Construction

How Oriental Rugs are Woven and Finished

Popular Types and Formats

Glossary of Important Terms

JANUARY 2016

Oriental Rugs

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Oriental Rugs 101

Fibers Used in Oriental Rugs

Dyes Used in Oriental Rugs

Design Elements of Oriental Rugs

DECEMBER 2015

Problem Rugs

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Chemically Washed Rugs

Painted Rugs

Flatwoven Rugs

NOVEMBER 2015

Silk Rugs

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Cleaning Silk Rugs

Real Silk Rugs

Silk Production Dilemma

OCTOBER 2015

Displaying Area and Oriental Rugs

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Make Room for Rugs

Creative Rug Displays

How to Hang a Rug

Contemporary and Collectible Rugs

September 2015

Vacuuming & Vacuums

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Extend Your Carpet Life-Essential Tips

How to Vacuum Efficiently & Effectively

Maintaining Your Vacuum

Top Vacuums-Pick Tips Including Top Vacuums from Consumer Reports

August 2015

WALL-TO-WALL CARPET CLEANING

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Carpeting or Wood Flooring?

How to Choose Carpet Fiber

Purchasing New Carpet-Choose Wisely

Wet vs Dry Cleaning for Your Wall-to-Wall Carpets

July 2015

GREEN CLEANING

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Green Cleaning Options

What's in Your Green Cleaning Arsenal?

Natural Cleaners-Health Hazards

June 2015

Rug Buyer Beware

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Tufted Rugs

Latex Deterioration in Tufted Rugs

Rayon Rugs

May 2015

Caring for Your Rugs

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Extend the Life of Your Area & Oriental Rugs - 5 Tips

Rug Care Between Cleaning - 8 Essential Tips

Cleaning Rug Fringes - Types of Problems

April 2015

Handmade Rugs

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Assessing the Value of Handmade Rugs

Rug Terminology Defined

Purchasing an Oriental Rug -5 Guidelines

March 2015

Mold and Mildew

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Mold or Mildew...What Are They?

FLOOD? 3 Steps to Take Right Away

Prevent Mold and Mildew...4 Steps to Take

February 2015

Cleaning Area Rugs

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Are My Rugs Dirty Enough to Clean?

Cleaning Area Rugs in Home-Not a Good Idea

We CANNOT Clean That Rug!


January 2015

All About Wool

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Surprising Facts About Wool

Asthma and Wool - The Truth

Choosing Wool...Good News or Baaad?

December 2014

Carpet Cleaning

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DIY vs. Pro

Location Carpet Cleaning - What to Expect

Reappearing Spots & Spills-the #1 Cause

November 2014

INSECT PESTS

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Textile Insect Pests

Moths

Bedbugs

October 2014

ALL ABOUT URINE
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Urine Odor
Urine on Oriental Rugs?
Adult Dog Urine?


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