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		<title>Cleaning Hardwood and Bamboo</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2008 01:09:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Terry Weinheimer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the many varieties of wood, there are many natural colors and these can be stained to a completely different color.  Bamboo is a light color naturally. During manufacturing, all strips are subjected to a bleaching process where strong oxidizing agents such as hydrogen peroxide are used to suppress color differences and oxidize troublesome organic [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Naive Floor Covering Consumer</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2008 03:35:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Terry Weinheimer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Naive Floor Covering Consumer by Terry Weinheimer  The kitchen is the hub of the average house.  While preparing a meal we constantly move between the range, sink, and refrigerator.  While using other parts of the house we go back and forth to the kitchen for beverages and snacks.  In many houses a laundry area [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Carpet Maintenance Problems and Tips</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2008 18:49:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Several maintenance problems and preventative steps are common to most carpet installations. While the problem may not be as severe in a residence as it is in a commercial building, school, or office structure the same basic steps should be followed with all carpet installations. A carpet will not look good unless it is properly [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tile and Stone Maintenance</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:15:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Terry Weinheimer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Remove soil with a broom, non-oily dust mop or vacuum on a daily basis. Soil can abrade a floor as badly as taking sandpaper to it. Broom: When selecting a broom find one with a bristle that matches the floor surface. A soft broom or brush is recommended for smooth surfaces. A medium-soft bristle is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Waters Effect on Wood and Bamboo</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2008 21:38:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Terry Weinheimer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The largest percentage of complaints when it comes to both wood and bamboo are moisture related. The moisture is usually due to a site related condition. Frequently a moisture problem is caused by conditions such as water under the structure, leaking pipe, excessively wet concrete or too much moisture in a buildings structural components at [...]]]></description>
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