Need a date night tonight? Or a night to relax and indulge your home decorating fantasies? Mountainland Supply Company is hosting an open house in their brand new show room this evening (August 7, 2014) from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Forgive me for posting about it twice, but I just had to let my readers know about a fun new addition! In addition to announcing the winner of the Ugly Sink Contest, Mountainland will be raffling off a $250 Gift Card to Zermatt Resort! How’s that for a weekend getaway?!?! Click on the picture for more details.

The event will be catered by Apple Spice so come hungry! Designers, plumbers, and contractors will be there to answer all of the questions you’ve been dying to ask a professional. We just moved into a new (to us!) home and I was surprised by how little I know about plumbing and making some of our replacements – I’ve got a lot to learn!

I got a sneak peek at the Mountainland Supply Company show room last week and loved what I saw. Here are some of my favorites!

Aren’t they pretty? As I was talking to the showroom professionals, I was happy to learn that the products sold at Mountainland Supply are as functional as they are fancy. You can get style you want without sacrificing function!

One of the stars of the night was the demo for the Jason Microsilk Hydroptherapy Tubs. The tubs are like a jetted tub, but so much better! I could feel the difference between my hands from just soaking one in the tub for five minutes. The technology is clean, green, and incredible! I am excited to learn more about it. The Microsilk Hydrotherapy is beneficial to those with eczema. Very important to us since that is something my seven year old struggles with and we are always looking for ways to help her eczema. Check out this video for more information or come on in tonight to try it for yourself!

Remember, the event is TONIGHT (August 7, 2014) from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Mountainland Supply Store in Orem (1505 W 130 S). To RSVP please call Jen Henry at 801.224.6050 as capacity is limited.

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When we moved into our new home, one of the first items on my to-do list was to get our carpets cleaned. Definitely essential to start with a clean slate – you never know what happened to the carpets prior to your moving in!

Several of my friends have had positive experiences with EcoCarpet so I was excited to give them a try (Check out the reviews by Go Adventure Mom and Utah Sweet Savings – the before/after pics are awesome!) Our carpets are darker and didn’t have any noticeable stains so I was mostly looking forward to the the deep clean to give us a fresh start.

The representative from EcoCarpet gave us some great tips for maintaining our carpet.

1. Vacuum Regularly – This is an easy one for me because I feel like I am vacuuming daily with small children! Here are EcoCarpet’s recommendations:

Light Soil                                                               = 1x per week

Normal Soil (families with children)                        = 1 to 2x per week

Heavy Soil (families with pets, smoking)                = 2 to 4x per week

Extreme Conditions (large families, multiple pets) = Daily

According to EcoCarpet, this is the most important step in maintaining your carpet! Removing dirt and soil from your carpet helps reduce scratching and wearing of carpet fibers! So put on the dancing music and best out the vacuum!

2. Professional Carpet Cleaning – There are some oily soils that just can’t be vacuumed away that build up over time and need to be professionally removed. The recommendation is having your carpet professionally cleaned using hot-water extraction every 6-12 months depending on usage. This is perfect for our family! Once at the end of summer to clear out anything that got tracked in during all that back yard play time and then once again in February. We seem to always catch a flu bug at least once January-March so it’s nice to have the deep clean!

3. Protect Your Investment – When you get your carpet professionally cleaned, be sure to ask about getting a carpet protectant applied to help prevent future damage from spills and general wear and tear in high traffic areas. Our dining room is carpeted so I made sure to have the carpet protectant applied there along with our major walk ways. The carpet protectant keeps spills from absorbing into the carpet as quickly. Major bonus!

I loved that EcoCarpet provided me with these tips! When I get my carpets cleaned, you better believe I want to keep them that way! Here is what I absolutely loved about having our carpets cleaned by EcoCarpet:

1. Easy to set up an appointment. I ended up having to reschedule our first appointment due to a change in closing dates and EcoCarpet responded quickly to both e-mails and phone calls throughout all our communication. Love the same-day response!

2. No-residue Natural Cleaning – EcoCarpet uses cleaning solutions that are safe for you and your carpet instead of harsh chemicals. Didn’t have to worry about keeping the kiddos away from the cleaning fumes! I also like the no-residue cleaning process that got my carpet cleaner. Two months later and the carpets are still looking good!

3. Thorough Cleaning – I was super impressed by the equipment that was used to clean our carpets. EcoCarpet advertises high quality equipment and I felt like that is what I got! I appreciated the wall guards that were used when the equipment was taken upstairs. I also loved that EcoCarpet left us with shoe booties to use until the carpet dried. The fans were also a major plus in helping the carpets to dry. The process was much more detailed and thorough than the carpet cleaner we usually borrow from our in-laws!

4. No-Pressure, Professional, Friendly Service – It was so important to me that the EcoCarpet representative took the time to ask me what our needs were and what we would like done. He let us know what services would meet our needs best without making us feel like we were being nickle and dimed. He was knowledgeable about the process and answered my many questions. The carpet cleaning itself was accomplished in the quoted time and EcoCarpet showed up right when they were supposed to. Love a company that values their customers time! I appreciated that the representative looked professional and wasn’t someone I was nervous having in my house and around my children.

5. Doesn’t Break the Bank – EcoCarpet is competitively priced and offers specials to its customers. Right now when you sign up for their newsletter, you can instantly get $25 off of your service. Plus they often have deals in the coupon packs that come in the mail. So be on the look out! EcoCarpet is worth every penny!

Be sure to follow EcoCarpet on their social media pages to find out about specials and giveaways!

EcoCarpet on Facebook

EcoCarpet on Twitter

EcoCarpet is located in Orem, Utah, and serves Salt Lake and Utah Counties. Give them a call at (801) 855-5696 to set up your appointment today! I am definitely pinning their web-site for when I need my couches and tile cleaned as well!

 EcoCarpet provided me with carpet cleaning services for the purpose of this review. All opinions are my own and I am so happy to recommend this company!

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Loved finding infographics and advice like this from companies like Nature’s Seed. I had no idea that corn gluten meal could be used as a natural weed and feed! Definitely going to give that a try next spring! Thanks to tips like these our lawn is looking much greener … now to take care of those weeds and unpack all the boxes inside! At least the lawn is taken care of!

What is your favorite lawn care tip?

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How do you keep your yard looking nice?

This is a sponsored post. All opinions are mine and I love sharing useful tips and tricks with my readers!

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