Rainbow International of Charleston Blog

The way we build homes has changed enormously over the past 100 years. In the past, I have written about how plumbing has fundamentally changed the relationship people have with their homes. Today I will be discussing the way that air conditioning has changed the way we live, and our...Continue Reading

At Rainbow International, we recommend that our customers utilize our 6 step, Superior Carpet Cleaning. People frequently ask me why our Superior Clean includes 6 steps. Why don’t we clean all carpet using two or even one step like our competitors? This is the third of six blogs to answer this...Continue Reading

In the past I have blogged about the growing concern for mold contamination in the home. I pointed out that mold was not a new problem. It plagued humans before the birth of Christ. Nonetheless, trends in construction over the past 100 years have in many ways contributed to the growth of mold in...Continue Reading

I am often asked why mold has suddenly become a major issue in American life. Is the new interest in mold simply driven by scare tactics and profit? If our grand-parents were not overly concerned about mold, why are we?

First, concern over mold is not the new phenomenon that many think...Continue Reading

At Rainbow International, we recommend that our customers utilize our 6 step, Superior Carpet Cleaning. People frequently ask me why our Superior Clean includes 6 steps. Why don’t we clean all carpet using two or even one step like our competitors? This is the second of six blogs to answer this...Continue Reading

Rainbow International offers a variety of services. But our ideal job is water and fire restoration.

In the past I have written about the fundamentals of water and fire damage. I’ve talked about the damage that water can do in your home, the adverse health effects of water in your home,...Continue Reading

At Rainbow International, we recommend that our customers utilize our 6 step, Superior Clean. People frequently ask me why our Superior clean includes 6 steps. Why don’t we clean all carpet using two or even one step like our competitors?

In order to better answer this question, I...Continue Reading

I am often asked how often you should have your carpets cleaned. The Institute for Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification recommends that you have your carpets regularly cleaned for several reasons.

First, the longer a stain or spot remains in the carpet, the less likely it...Continue Reading