Q: What should not be done when cleaning upholstered furniture?

• <div><p>When cleaning upholstery, you want to avoid harsh scrubbing, oversaturating the fabric, and using the wrong kind of cleaner for the fabric you&rsquo;re cleaning. Any of these can cause significant damage to the upholstery, including rips, stains, faded fabric, mildew, or discoloration. Be methodical and use a light touch when cleaning upholstered furniture to preserve the life and look of the upholstery. </p></div>

Q: Should you tip an upholstery cleaner?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s not necessary to tip an upholstery cleaner, and it&rsquo;s usually not expected by the professionals in the industry. However, tipping between <b>10% and 20%</b> of your total cleaning cost is a nice gesture and a good way to show your appreciation. You might consider tipping if the cleaner gets a particularly stubborn stain out without damaging the material, or if they go above and beyond to clean an antique piece of furniture using special methods to keep your furniture safe from damage.</p></div>

Q: How often do you really need to clean your house?

• <div><p>Clean high-traffic areas such as kitchen surfaces, bathroom surfaces, and bedding once per week. Deep clean other areas every three months to a year. How you use a space can help you figure out how often it should be cleaned, with areas where eating, bathing, and food prep occur getting the most frequent attention.</p></div>

Q: What kills human urine smell in a mattress?

• <div><p>You can use baking soda to start getting the urine odor out of your mattress. Baking soda is highly absorbent and soaks up odors, so it will not only draw the urine out of your mattress but it can also get to work fighting the lingering smell. You can also use an enzymatic cleaner to break down the urine to make it easier to clean. Just keep in mind that you need to remove enzymatic cleaners from the mattress after use, as <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/infectioncontrol/guidelines/disinfection/cleaning.html">leaving them on could be dangerous</a>.</p></div>

Q: Do stains come out of couches?

• <div><p>Stains can be removed from couches by spot-cleaning them with the appropriate solution. Check your upholstery tag below the cushions or under your couch for the right spot-cleaning solution. In some cases, you may also be able to remove the upholstery covers and throw them in the wash on a gentle cycle. </p></div>

Summit Seamless RainGutters

Summit Seamless RainGutters

Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 97% of Angi customers

16 years of experience

Summit Seamless Raingutters, Inc is a local, family owned and operated business with over 10 years experience in the Rapid City area. We specialize in seamless rain gutter systems, custom rain gutter systems, gutter covers, soffit and fascia, and rain gutter cleaning and maintenance. Contact us to set up your free estimate.

"I expected considerable delay between the time I got the bid & when the actual work would begin. But they had the project completed quickly, including a last minute change order. A job well done!"

Mark B on April 2024

Summit Seamless Raingutters, Inc is a local, family owned and operated business with over 10 years experience in the Rapid City area. We specialize in seamless rain gutter systems, custom rain gutter systems, gutter covers, soffit and fascia, and rain gutter cleaning and maintenance. Contact us to set up your free estimate.

"I expected considerable delay between the time I got the bid & when the actual work would begin. But they had the project completed quickly, including a last minute change order. A job well done!"

Mark B on April 2024

LeafFilter Gutter Protection

LeafFilter Gutter Protection

Customers say: Quality work

21 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.

"Still waiting on install, but the sales process was a breeze"

Claire M on January 2026

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.

"Still waiting on install, but the sales process was a breeze"

Claire M on January 2026

Fireplaces Stoves and More

Fireplaces Stoves and More

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 95% of Angi customers

36 years of experience

We here at Fireplaces Stoves and More have been proudly serving South Dakota since 1990. We offer many brands of fireplaces and stoves. We strive to provide excellent customer service and take pride in each project we complete. We complete each project on time, cleanly and done right the first time. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate of your individual heating needs. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers!

"Good job"

Matthias P on October 2024

We here at Fireplaces Stoves and More have been proudly serving South Dakota since 1990. We offer many brands of fireplaces and stoves. We strive to provide excellent customer service and take pride in each project we complete. We complete each project on time, cleanly and done right the first time. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate of your individual heating needs. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers!

"Good job"

Matthias P on October 2024

LeafFilter Gutter Protection

LeafFilter Gutter Protection

Customers say: Quality work

21 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

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

)

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

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64

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OdorXit Products

4.47(

64

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Customers say: True professional

27 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.

Care Rite Cleaning & Protection Specialists, Inc

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Care Rite Cleaning & Protection Specialists, Inc

5.00(

9

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Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Care Rite provides carpet cleaning in Rapid City, SD along with the greater metro area and most of western South Dakota. Cleaning carpets since 1981. The owner, David Randolph, was born and raised in Rapid City and does all the work with personal service values and pride. I stand behind my work offering a 100% No-Risk Performance guarantee. I specialize in cleaning Area Rugs and Tile & Grout.