You can also upload your video to YouTube and paste the link if you’re so inclined.
While you’re there, make sure you “like” us on facebook.
Send all of your friends to your video and have them click the “like” button on your video.
The top six videos with the most numbers of votes moves on to the final round.
We pick the best one, give you two tickets to the game, and you throw out the first pitch.
The game will tentatively be on 9/25 vs. St. Louis.
Warm up your throwing arm and your singing voice. It really is that easy! (Tell us if you just want the tickets, or if you also want to throw out the first pitch.)
Parties are great, until someone spills a glass of wine. Here’s how to get it out and get back to the fun.
Important - read and follow the care instructions and any warnings provided by the carpet manufacturer. Rugs and carpets with natural fibers and/or certain dyes may require special treatment. If in doubt contact a cleaning professional for advice/service.
Remove Wine Stain From Carpet
Blot with a white paper towel to remove as much of the stain as possible.
Neutralize with the white vinegar solution (1/3 cup of WHITE vinegar and 2/3 cup of water). Saturate spot with white vinegar solution, using a spray bottle and blot to remove excess moisture.
Apply a small quantity of detergent solution to the spot. (To make the detergent solution mix 1/4 teaspoon of a hand dish washing detergent which does not contain lanolin or bleach with 1 quart of water; examples of safe detergents are Dawn® and Joy®.) Use a blotting motion to work the detergent into the affected area. If spot is being removed continue applying detergent and blotting with a white paper towel until spot is removed.
Rinse with tap water using a spray bottle, blot to remove excess moisture.
Spray lightly with water, do not blot this time; apply pad of paper towels and brick and allow to dry.
If there is still some stain on the carpet and blotting is not removing it, then moisten the tufts in the stained area with 3% hydrogen peroxide. Let stand for on (1) hour. Blot and repeat until carpet is stain free. Light will cause peroxide to change back to water so no rinsing is necessary. Apply pad of paper towels and weight down with brick.
Caring for your carpet is as easy at one, two three. Follow these simple steps and your carpet will feel great, look wonderful and last for years.
Vacuum Frequently
- Vacuuming removes dirt that dulls appearance
- Select a vacuum with good suction and strong beater bars, which brush the carpet and loosen dirt.
- Change vacuum bags and filters regularly
Clean up spills promptly
- Take aim at stains with our comprehensive stain removal guide
Hire professional carpet cleaners every 12 months
- Get your carpets professionally cleaned at least every 12 months, even if you clean them yourself in between
- Lighter shade carpet may require cleaning more often
Professional cleaning methods include steam cleaning (known as hot water extraction), absorbent pad or bonnet cleaning, rotary shampoo, and dry foam powder.
Knowing All the Carpet Types Available Will Help You Make Your Choice
The manufacturing of carpet–which can be described as sewing strands of yarn into a backing material–creates thousands of yarn loops. When the loops are cut, we create a CUT PILE carpet, often known as PLUSH. When the loops remain uncut, we create a LOOP carpet. These two options can be combined to create four CONSTRUCTION possibilities:
Cut Pile
When the loops are cut, you create a cut pile carpet.
Loop Pile
When the loops remain uncut, you create a loop pile carpet.
Patterned Loop
When the loops remain uncut and the loops have multiple heights, the result is a patterned loop carpet.
Cut & Loop
When cuts and loops are combined, you can create a wide range of patterns.
In addition to CONSTRUCTION types, Luna divides its carpet products into the following eight STYLES. In our online product catalog, you can search by these styles to help you determine a favorite.
Plush (Cut Pile) Styles
Smooth (known as a Saxony)
This style of cut pile carpet is achieved when the tufts of yarn are sheared to a low, smooth pile height for uniform color and a formal look. Texture
This popular style offers a smooth, level finish, but the yarns have more twist, which creates a less formal look. Twist (known as a Frieze)
The yarns in this style are even longer, creating a soft, comfortable, casual appearance. Shag
The yarns in this style are even longer, creating a soft, comfortable, casual appearance.
Loop Styles
Level Loop (often called a Berber)
In this style, all the loops are the same height. The dense, firm surface of a loop pile carpet makes it ideal for high-traffic areas. Patterned Loop
The yarns in this style are also looped, but they are at two or three varying heights. The various heights can be arranged to create a wide range of patterns and textures.
Patterns
Pattern carpets beautifully blend loops and cuts in varying heights for dramatic, unique patterns, ranging from floral designs to geometric to pin-dot.
Prints
As the name suggests, these carpets feature a design printed directly onto the carpet for a stylish, often dramatic look.
Stiletto heels can cause dents and scratches that are not covered by your warranty, so it makes sense to leave the shoes you love at the door. Love your pet but regularly trim their nails or claws to avoid scratches on the hardwood floor. The point here is to be cautious of sharp objects that may scratch or damage the floor. Tread carefully!
In 2010, homeowners are going bold with their flooring selections. While maple and oak will always have a place in the home, the new decade brings a new selection of fascinating floors. By choosing unique flooring, homeowners will find a great way to bring character to a room. Any flooring with dramatic shading differences (for example, bamboo that combines both natural and carbonized strand bamboo for an exotic, tiger-like pattern) fits into this category and is just the beginning of some of the dynamic and distinctive choices now available to homeowners.
Judging from the steady stream of comments we get regarding our advertising, it is safe to assume Luna won’t win any awards soon. But that’s not really the point, is it? Our only goal is to make sure that every homeowner within shouting distance knows who Luna is and what Luna does. The average American is exposed to more the 3,000 messages each day. So how does a company communicate effectively and break through all the clutter? The answer is pretty simple: make advertising that is both relevant and memorable. Sounds pretty straight forward but more elusive than you might imagine.
Relevant. I could talk about fiber content, pile density and argue the merits of engineered vs hardwood with the best of them. But let’s face it, flooring on its own merits, isn’t all that exciting. So a relevant message, while on point, is not worthy of the yawn it would induce. Relevant is easy but largely ineffective if no one is paying attention.
Memorable. Gerbils catapulting into doors, herding cats on the western plains and talking sock puppets are all recent thematic examples of memorable television commercials. Here’s the rub. I’ll bet you can’t name one of the brands or even the industry they represent. Memorable spots on their own don’t make it through all the clutter if they aren’t relevant to the advertiser…are not meaningful in context.
So relevant and memorable is the aim. I’ve seen the raw exuberance of a customer after Luna installs that luxurious new carpet or the timeless and beautiful hardwood floor. People really do Love their Luna floors. And what could be more relevant and memorable (and you may argue slightly distubing) as someone being overly excited about their new flooring from Luna? Truth truly IS stranger than fiction.
You may not love Luna’s commercials but I guarantee you’ll love your new Luna floors. Agree? Disagree? Check out Luna television spots on youtube. Should we go back to Senor Luna? or the Spokesperson Clock? I’d LOVE to hear what you have to say.
Parties are great, until someone spills a glass of wine. Here’s how to get it out and get back to the fun.
Caring for your carpet is as easy at one, two three. Follow these simple steps and your carpet will feel great, look wonderful and last for years.
