The Room You Spend The Most Time In

The heavy yellow pollen is finally going away, and it’s time for some spring cleaning. Here are some tips for the room you spend the most hours of the day in – your bedroom:

The Usual---Dust, vacuum and wipe down all surfaces.


Open Windows—Bedroom linens and mattresses are known for gathering allergens and germs. In the room where you sleep, you want to eliminate these germs as much as possible. Wait to do this on a sunny day, as humidity is an invitation for dust mites. 

Peel Off the Sheets—While the windows are open, let the mattress breathe. Take the linens–duvet covers, dust ruffles, sheets, shams, and pillowcases–and throw them in the wash. 
PRO TIP: Wash linens in the same order you make a bed. 

Don’t Forget the Drapes---If you can, take down and wash curtains, or at least run the vacuum’s upholstery attachment over them. If you don't have curtains, wipe down the slats of your shutters or blinds.

Clean the Floors—If you have:

~~Hardwood Floors -- use a gentle hardwood floor cleaner and a microfiber mop. 

~~Carpet -- vacuum under your furniture. Wipe down your baseboards and crevice vacuum while the furniture is moved. Do not drag heavy furniture across the carpet; looped carpet could snag and run; the heat and friction generated by the dragging of the heavy pieces can burnish the tips of all carpet fibers, leaving a permanent mark.

The warranties on most carpets require the carpet to be professionally steam cleaned (hot water extraction) every 18 months. Many people do this in the spring to rid the home of all the winter grime that has been tracked in. Make sure you are choosing a reputable carpet cleaner and save the receipt. If you ever have to file a warranty claim, the manufacturer will require proof of regular professional cleanings.

PRO TIP: When you need to spot clean your carpet, first call the manufacturer of your carpet or the Carpet and Rug Institute to find out the appropriate product to use.
Mohawk Industries                      800-266-4295
Shaw Industries             800-441-7429
Engineered Floors                        866-706-9745
Carpet and Rug Institute            706-278-3176

Many cleaning products can set in the stain, or worse, damage the carpet. You will find that if you have a relatively new carpet most stains come up with just plain water.

Also check for any wrinkles, buckles, or ripples in your installed carpet. Call a professional to have the carpet restretched as soon as you begin to notice any ripples.

PRO TIP: Filtration soil is the dark or grayish lines on carpet along walls, stairways, or under doors. Changing the filters regularly on your HVAC system and using vacuums with good filtration systems can help prevent this problem.

Area Rugs---Have your area rugs professionally cleaned, either at your home or at the cleaner’s facility. If you are having your rugs cleaned at your home, be sure they are moved onto your driveway, garage, or deck for the cleaning, so the floor underneath is not damaged.

Design Tip

When you have hard surface floors in your bedroom, you almost certainly want a rug or two. There are several ways to place rugs in your bedroom: 
 
The rug can be under the end of the bed, perpendicular to the bed.  
 
You can use a runner(s) by the side of the bed for something soft right at your feet the moment you wake up.
 
For a master suite with an attached sitting area, make this area feel like its own space with a small rug.
 
PRO TIP: You can also place a rug on top of wall-to-wall carpet, usually for decorative reasons. There are special pads to use to keep the area rug from bunching up and moving.
 
How Much Does It Cost?

You can choose any carpet in our Design Center and we can have it made into a custom area rug. Depending upon the size and the carpet you select, the price ranges from a couple of hundred dollars to a couple of thousand dollars. 
 
Take a look at the Craftworks Collection from Nourison. This line features something for everyone: wool and wool blends, outdoor rugs, extra wide widths (up to 15 feet!). Truly a rug for every taste and space! Prices start at $128.00 for a 2' x 4'.
 
What’s New At Enhance?

Gorgeous new Karastan carpet! Our new assortment features a wide variety of constructions including patterns, loops, and textures in the latest and most fashionable colorations. The products are also durable, manufactured with premium fibers including nylon, SmartStrand, and wool. Many of the new styles replicate the look of woven wool carpet – at a lower price point and much easier to maintain for active families. The new products feature large, chunky loops, intricate patterns, and bold multicolor loops with fashionable color palettes. Come in and see these beautiful carpets today!
 
I was FLOORED by Enhance
Madeline in Marietta writes:
 
“We are so pleased with the job Enhance did regarding the installation of our new floors. The customer service was excellent and the owners of this business were great people! I would highly recommend them.”
 
Thank you for the nice review. Good luck on the sale of your home – it is gorgeous, and we know you will get top dollar for it!

 
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Less Than $200 Per Month

How Much Does It Cost?
The used car salesperson shouts this car is only $199 per month. The lady on the infomercial tells you that you can have this wonderful whatever for three payments of only $49.95. Get it now and pay for it later!
 
Sometimes it’s nice to not have to pay for something all at once. Guess what? For a limited time, you can make payments on flooring, too! We are offering 18 month interest free financing with approved credit on installed purchases of Mohawk flooring. Let’s see what those payments would be on some of our best selling floors:
 

Interested in new carpet for your bedrooms? Luxurious Class is one of our favorite carpets – super soft and super comfy underfoot. A typical installation of four bedrooms with a hall is around 1000 square feet. Your monthly payment when you take advantage of our 18 month financing would be around $300 for this top-of-the-line carpet.
 
How about a great looking luxury vinyl for your eat-in kitchen? True Vision is one of our best sellers. Your monthly payment would be less than $200 per month for around 350 square feet installed.

Real hardwood floors are really beautiful! Add value to your home with Western Preserve Hickory on the main level of your home. 1100 square feet fully installed would cost around $500 per month. And remember you pay zero interest when you pay your purchase off by the end of the 18 months.
 
Cut and loop carpets (LCLs) are pretty and practical. The staircase and a couple of rooms in your basement is probably around 750 square feet. Your monthly payment would be just shy of $200 for one of our best sellers: Splendid Character (You can see it on our showroom floor.) Lots of great colors to choose from!
 

Did you know laminate floors were “waterproof”, too? Everybody falls in love with the style Rustic Legacy, it’s that gorgeous! Your family room and kitchen combined are around 600 square feet – we know you can handle a monthly payment of $240 for this workhorse floor. This is another product that we have installed on the showroom floors – which is super helpful in seeing how a style really looks once installed.

If one of these floors sounds like what you need, at a price you can afford, set up a time for a "Design Appointment" in the showroom. We will help you find the right color for your décor. Don’t delay, the financing offer ends in a couple of weeks, May 4. You can get preapproved here:

What’s New At Enhance?
We just got in the Haven Collection by Mannington. Haven is an incredibly realistic laminate pattern -- it's nearly impossible to tell whether it’s real wood or not.  The looks are the most on-trend species in flooring today: European White Oak. The texture is very subtle, allowing for the true natural character of the grain to show. Haven is the perfect background to compliment a minimal New Nordic interior, perfect with your cozy neutrals. Haven features 8" wide planks and comes in 5 colors that enhance the beautiful undertones of natural White Oak. Come see it today!
 

Design Tip

Along with grey everything, shiplap is falling out of fashion. Why? Because everybody is doing it or has already done it. If you want texture on your walls, consider tile, wallpaper, and wood trim in geometric shapes.
 
I Was Floored By Enhance
From Adam and Barb in Powder Springs:
“The crew from Enhance Floors and More pulled up right on time and did a really great job. With tight-knit teamwork and professional attention to detail, they finished the carpet replacement in our 3 bedroom 2 bath home in about 8 hours. We’re very pleased with the result.”
 
Thank you for the kind words! Enjoy your new carpet. We sincerely appreciate your business.

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