Q: Where did the black stains on my wood furniture come from?

• <div><p>Black stains appear on wood furniture when the surface comes in contact with water and metal for an extended time. It creates a chemical reaction that stains your wood black. Products that contain oxalic acid can remove these stains. Its bleach-like qualities can reverse the stains after a few rounds of application.</p></div>

Q: Is there a difference between upholstery cleaner and carpet cleaner?

• <div><p>While they both help to penetrate tough fibers and have similar designs, there is a difference between an upholstery cleaner and a carpet cleaner. Carpet cleaners are much tougher on stains and use much more concentrated solutions, while upholstery cleaners are a bit softer on fabrics and use lighter solutions. While an upholstery cleaner may work on a carpet, your carpet cleaner might be too rough on your upholstered furniture.</p></div>

Q: How long does upholstery cleaning take?

• <div><p>In most cases, a professional upholstery cleaner will take <b>30 minutes and one hour</b> to clean a single piece of furniture. Small, isolated stains could take less time, while heavily soiled couches could take up to three hours. If you have an antique piece of furniture, it might take a few hours to clean as well, as your professional needs to take greater care to make sure they don&rsquo;t damage the delicate material. In any case, your expert should be able to give you an estimate for the cleaning timeline before they get started.</p></div>

Q: Will using carpet cleaner on a couch damage it?

• <div><p>It might be possible to use a carpet cleaner on your couch, but it&rsquo;s not recommended. Some carpet cleaners contain chemicals that are too harsh or abrasive for the soft fabric on your couch. Plus, couches have upholstery codes that dictate what you can and can&rsquo;t use safely for cleaning purposes, and carpet cleaner generally isn&rsquo;t included in those codes. If you do decide to use a carpet cleaner, test it on a section of fabric that isn&rsquo;t visible in case you damage it.</p></div>

Q: Can you steam clean a couch?

• <div><p>Depending on the upholstery, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-steam-clean-a-couch.htm">steam cleaning your couch</a> is a simple and easy way to give your most sat-on piece of furniture new life. Like a carpet, you may need to pretreat and spot-clean tougher stains, but you shouldn&rsquo;t use any larger or bulky steam cleaners you&rsquo;d typically use on your carpets. Opt for a gentle steam cleaner that can specifically clean fabric, and double-check your couch manufacturer&rsquo;s cleaning recommendations.</p></div>

Rykhus-Nelson Siding, Windows and Seamless Gutters, Inc.

Rykhus-Nelson Siding, Windows and Seamless Gutters, Inc.

Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 96% of Angi customers

37 years of experience

At Rykhus-Nelson we specialize in installing permanent home exterior systems, so you can spend more time doing what you love and less time worrying about maintaining your home. We provide the installation of siding, windows and doors, gutters and leaf guards, and steel roofs. We offer a unique seamless steel siding option that combines the strength of steel with the one-of-a-kind aesthetics of a continuous panel. Our mission is to provide each customer with a quality, low maintenance home exterior which is why we select permanent products with manufacturers' warranties lasting up to a lifetime.

"They do good work. They clean up their work site, are quick and reasonable priced. They are local."

Steve W on August 2021

At Rykhus-Nelson we specialize in installing permanent home exterior systems, so you can spend more time doing what you love and less time worrying about maintaining your home. We provide the installation of siding, windows and doors, gutters and leaf guards, and steel roofs. We offer a unique seamless steel siding option that combines the strength of steel with the one-of-a-kind aesthetics of a continuous panel. Our mission is to provide each customer with a quality, low maintenance home exterior which is why we select permanent products with manufacturers' warranties lasting up to a lifetime.

"They do good work. They clean up their work site, are quick and reasonable priced. They are local."

Steve W on August 2021

LeafFilter Gutter Protection

LeafFilter Gutter Protection

Customers say: Quality work

20 years of experience

Free onsite estimate

As the most reliable gutter protection brand in North America, LeafFilter Gutter Protection has improved the strength and longevity of gutter systems from coast to coast. The LeafFilter team provides gutter replacement, cleaning, and repairs in addition to installing gutter guards. From its innovative design and award-winning technology to its professional installation, LeafFilter protects the value of your home and is the perfect complement to your roof. Its patented three-piece system features a stainless steel micromesh screen, structural hangers, and uPVC framing to optimize debris repellence and weather resistance.

"Excellent work. Was originally 4 times more than expensive than others, but more professional. Offered lower price as I had other lower quote. Even though they were 50% high price, I’m glad I still choose Leaf Filter as they were very professional and warranted their work while others did not."

Kevin L on December 2025

As the most reliable gutter protection brand in North America, LeafFilter Gutter Protection has improved the strength and longevity of gutter systems from coast to coast. The LeafFilter team provides gutter replacement, cleaning, and repairs in addition to installing gutter guards. From its innovative design and award-winning technology to its professional installation, LeafFilter protects the value of your home and is the perfect complement to your roof. Its patented three-piece system features a stainless steel micromesh screen, structural hangers, and uPVC framing to optimize debris repellence and weather resistance.

"Excellent work. Was originally 4 times more than expensive than others, but more professional. Offered lower price as I had other lower quote. Even though they were 50% high price, I’m glad I still choose Leaf Filter as they were very professional and warranted their work while others did not."

Kevin L on December 2025

LeafFilter Gutter Protection

LeafFilter Gutter Protection

Customers say: Quality work

20 years of experience

Free onsite estimate

As the most reliable gutter protection brand in North America, LeafFilter Gutter Protection has improved the strength and longevity of gutter systems from coast to coast. The LeafFilter team provides gutter replacement, cleaning, and repairs in addition to installing gutter guards. From its innovative design and award-winning technology to its professional installation, LeafFilter protects the value of your home and is the perfect complement to your roof. Its patented three-piece system features a stainless steel micromesh screen, structural hangers, and uPVC framing to optimize debris repellence and weather resistance.

"Professional and fair pricing"

Patrick K on February 2025

As the most reliable gutter protection brand in North America, LeafFilter Gutter Protection has improved the strength and longevity of gutter systems from coast to coast. The LeafFilter team provides gutter replacement, cleaning, and repairs in addition to installing gutter guards. From its innovative design and award-winning technology to its professional installation, LeafFilter protects the value of your home and is the perfect complement to your roof. Its patented three-piece system features a stainless steel micromesh screen, structural hangers, and uPVC framing to optimize debris repellence and weather resistance.

"Professional and fair pricing"

Patrick K on February 2025

Trublue of Sioux Empire

Trublue of Sioux Empire

16 years of experience

Free onsite estimate

TruBlue Home Service Ally® provides a unique and affordable approach to helping busy adults and seniors live a worry-free life by offering trustworthy handyman, home maintenance and senior modification services. Helping you maintain your home both inside and out, TruBlues services include: handyman projects and to-do list chores, preventative home maintenance programs, seasonal work, and senior modification services, all handled by a professional, insured Tru-Pro® Technician in Sioux Falls. We are licensed, insured, and a certified Senior Home Safety Specialist.

"Very pleased with the service. very clean, easy and professional work. Highly recommend John and his team!"

Ajay D on November 2025

TruBlue Home Service Ally® provides a unique and affordable approach to helping busy adults and seniors live a worry-free life by offering trustworthy handyman, home maintenance and senior modification services. Helping you maintain your home both inside and out, TruBlues services include: handyman projects and to-do list chores, preventative home maintenance programs, seasonal work, and senior modification services, all handled by a professional, insured Tru-Pro® Technician in Sioux Falls. We are licensed, insured, and a certified Senior Home Safety Specialist.

"Very pleased with the service. very clean, easy and professional work. Highly recommend John and his team!"

Ajay D on November 2025

Residential & Commercial Air Duct Cleaning

Residential & Commercial Air Duct Cleaning

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

20 years of experience

Residential & Commercial Air Duct Cleaning, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. With over 10 years of experience, we uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis.

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SUSAN P on November 2017

Residential & Commercial Air Duct Cleaning, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. With over 10 years of experience, we uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis.

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SUSAN P on November 2017

Blindsgalore

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577

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Blindsgalore

4.83(

577

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Customers say: True professional

Recommended by 91% of Angi customers

Family owned & operated. Blindsgalore is the DIY-ers choice for the best selection and value in custom window coverings. Blindsgalore's goal is to make home improvement and decorating more affordable by providing easy access to the most comprehensive collection of custom made to order window treatments/window coverings and knowledgeable, friendly customer service professionals. We offer the most comprehensive collection of custom window treatments from Bali, Graber, Comfortex, Good Housekeeping and Levolor, as well as our own Blindsgalore collection, allowing you unlimited design choices and affordable prices. All our products are first quality, custom made to your specifications, and shipped direct to you from the factory. Cost is determined by the job.

"Horrible customer service and the product is only getting worse over time. I have ordered 16 shutters from them over 5 separate orders during the last two years. A recent order late last year came with parts missing and getting replacement parts was a hassle because I had to provide pictures. How do you provide pictures of missing parts? My most recent order arrived without the mounting strips and blocking strips being pre-drilled. I received the screws and screw covers but no holes for them. After multiple back and forth with "Angie" from customer service I was forwarded a poorly spelled response from their supplier stating "usually" they don't pre-drill holes. Usually? All of my other shutters over the last two years were pre-drilled. I was then told it was my fault because this order was a single panel shutter vs all my previous orders being dual shutters and I would have to pay to get replacement strips with pre-drilled holes in them. What does a single vs a dual shutter have to do with whether or not holes are drilled in hanging and blocking strips?"

Lee S on April 2023

Family owned & operated. Blindsgalore is the DIY-ers choice for the best selection and value in custom window coverings. Blindsgalore's goal is to make home improvement and decorating more affordable by providing easy access to the most comprehensive collection of custom made to order window treatments/window coverings and knowledgeable, friendly customer service professionals. We offer the most comprehensive collection of custom window treatments from Bali, Graber, Comfortex, Good Housekeeping and Levolor, as well as our own Blindsgalore collection, allowing you unlimited design choices and affordable prices. All our products are first quality, custom made to your specifications, and shipped direct to you from the factory. Cost is determined by the job.

"Horrible customer service and the product is only getting worse over time. I have ordered 16 shutters from them over 5 separate orders during the last two years. A recent order late last year came with parts missing and getting replacement parts was a hassle because I had to provide pictures. How do you provide pictures of missing parts? My most recent order arrived without the mounting strips and blocking strips being pre-drilled. I received the screws and screw covers but no holes for them. After multiple back and forth with "Angie" from customer service I was forwarded a poorly spelled response from their supplier stating "usually" they don't pre-drill holes. Usually? All of my other shutters over the last two years were pre-drilled. I was then told it was my fault because this order was a single panel shutter vs all my previous orders being dual shutters and I would have to pay to get replacement strips with pre-drilled holes in them. What does a single vs a dual shutter have to do with whether or not holes are drilled in hanging and blocking strips?"

Lee S on April 2023

Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

4.85(

347

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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

4.85(

347

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Customers say: True professional

Recommended by 93% of Angi customers

ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.

"as advertised"

Nancy C on July 2018

ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.

"as advertised"

Nancy C on July 2018

OdorXit Products

4.47(

64

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OdorXit Products

4.47(

64

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Customers say: True professional

26 years of experience

Are you frustrated when you spend money on products to eliminate odors yet the odors return? Are you tired of the odor being covered up by a fragrance and it smells worse? Are you afraid to use those odor removal products on your skin or your pet's fur? Then it's time to use something safe as soap and REALLY does get rid of the odors. From Mold to Urine to Smoke to Trash you MUST try OdorXit products! OdorXit Concentrate will permanently and safely eliminate urine, feces, vomit, dead animal smell, gasoline, fuel oil, skunk spray and much more on contact. It's safe for any surface such as carpet, hardwood, clothing and more.. OdorXit Magic is a very fast acting ready to use smell neutralizer that doesn't leave a smell of its own. Safe as soap and works on cigarette smoke on your clothes or air, diaper odors, litter box smells even sports smells. Air Quality Manager by OdorXit permanently and safely oxidizes tougher odors such as cigarette and fire smoke odor, odors produced by mold, mildew, spores, bacteria and viruses.

"OK - not really what I was expecting. That is my issue, I guess."

Ed S on March 2018

Are you frustrated when you spend money on products to eliminate odors yet the odors return? Are you tired of the odor being covered up by a fragrance and it smells worse? Are you afraid to use those odor removal products on your skin or your pet's fur? Then it's time to use something safe as soap and REALLY does get rid of the odors. From Mold to Urine to Smoke to Trash you MUST try OdorXit products! OdorXit Concentrate will permanently and safely eliminate urine, feces, vomit, dead animal smell, gasoline, fuel oil, skunk spray and much more on contact. It's safe for any surface such as carpet, hardwood, clothing and more.. OdorXit Magic is a very fast acting ready to use smell neutralizer that doesn't leave a smell of its own. Safe as soap and works on cigarette smoke on your clothes or air, diaper odors, litter box smells even sports smells. Air Quality Manager by OdorXit permanently and safely oxidizes tougher odors such as cigarette and fire smoke odor, odors produced by mold, mildew, spores, bacteria and viruses.

"OK - not really what I was expecting. That is my issue, I guess."

Ed S on March 2018

HARSTAD CARPET CLEANING

5.00(

11

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HARSTAD CARPET CLEANING

5.00(

11

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Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Established in 1991, Harstad Carpet Cleaning Inc. cleans carpets, upholstery, area rugs and mattresses for literally hundreds of clients throughout the Sioux City and surrounding Siouxland area each year.