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Jan 22, 2026
Can the Rug Doctor Be Used for Flooding?
Flooded Homes: Where to Start After Severe WeatherWith New Zealand’s most recent weather bomb impacting large parts of the country, many homes are experiencing devastating flooding and facing the aftermath…
Jan 8, 2026
The Cleaning Cupboard Essentials Every Kiwi Home Needs
Ever opened your cleaning cupboard at home only to be greeted by a jumble of half-used sprays, mystery bottles, and expired products you forgot you owned?
A cluttered cupboard packed with…
Dec 19, 2024
How To Stop Your Cat Spraying Indoors
Has your cat started spraying on your walls, carpets, furniture, or curtains? That distinctive, pungent odour of cat spray can quickly overwhelm your home, leaving you frustrated and unsure of…
Sep 25, 2024
Does the Rug Doctor Really Work?
Have you ever wondered if those Rug Doctor machines you see at the local store really deliver on their promise of a deep, professional-quality carpet clean? We invite you to…
Mar 25, 2024
Three Tips for Cleaning Easter Chocolate Stains & Mess
Easter is here! The supermarket shelves are stocked with all your favourite treats, from chocolate Easter eggs and bunnies, to the delicious and loved hot cross buns.
Jul 6, 2022
How to Get Candle Wax Out of Carpet
Knowing how to get candle wax off carpet is useful, whether you'd like to deep clean your carpet to get it looking like new again or make quick fixes in…
Jul 6, 2022
How to Disinfect Your Home with Rug Doctor Products
There’s no doubt disinfecting is an important part of the new normal, and recent world events have highlighted the need for a hygienic home environment.
Mar 23, 2022
How to Purify the Air in Your Home
Whether you're out and about or chilling at home, the quality of the air you breathe is important to your health and well-being.
Mar 23, 2022
How to Create a Weekly Family Schedule to Keep the Kids Organised
From the morning rush of packing lunch for the kids and getting them to school, to hectic afternoons of pick-ups, homework, extracurriculars and medical appointments - it’s a lot to…
Jan 18, 2022
How Has Lockdown Changed Your Outlook on Life?
The pandemic has turned our lives upside down, and threw us all for a loop - but in amongst the madness we discovered a few silver linings.
Jan 18, 2022
How to Get Rid of Flies Naturally in the Home During Summer
Summer is officially here, and it's time to get your friends and family around for a BBQ, take a trip to the beach or head out for a classic Kiwi…
Dec 8, 2021
Top 5 DIY Summer Gardening Innovations
With the sun shining, we're willing to bet that a lot of Kiwi gardeners are itching to get out into the back yard and start growing new plants and landscaping…