A good night's sleep starts with a mattress that's in good shape — if it's sagging or lumpy, you'll toss and turn all night. Plus, the better you care for the mattress, the longer it will hold up (most have a 10-year life span, but my last one was fine for a full 12 years). The most important thing I do. Rotate and flip the mattress every few months so body impressions don't set in. To fluff my new pillow-top mattress, which doesn't need to be flipped, I use the vacuum and upholstery attachment, pressing the nozzle down on a spot and quickly pulling it up to loosen the inside stuffing, then repeating over the surface. After rotating and flipping or fluffing each mattress, I sprinkle it with baking soda to neutralize odors, then vacuum it. This is also the perfect time to clean mattress covers. If the care label allows it, I use chlorine bleach rather than hot water to kill germs, as temperatures of 140°F or more can shrink the material and cause the cover not to fit. I always dry covers in the dryer at a lower heat for a longer amount of time to prevent shrinking. ...read more

People ask us this question all the time, here is the answer: It depends greatly on your particular situation. Those with children, pets, or large families will need more frequent cleanings. Some carpet manufacturers in fact require carpet cleaning every 12-18 months to keep the warranty in effect. Commercial cleaning often needs to be setup on a regular maintenance program in order to properly maintain it. FYI:     If you putting in new carpet make sure you read the warranty.     Ask about what kind of vacume you should use on    the carpet. service area: powell, dublin, westerville, delaware, lewis center, sunbury, mt vernon, marion, johnstown ...read more