Rug Pad for a Cause Progress Report

We are proud to say that our campaign of contributions is stronger than ever. Month after month, our donations to charitable organizations are increasing.

Rug Pad for a Cause donates a portion of the proceeds from every order to one of three charitable organizations.

Rug Pad for a Cause is our campaign to donate a portion of the proceeds of every order through our web site to one of three charitable organizations. The organizations are The American Red Cross, The American cancer Society and St Jude Children’s Hospital. Our donations are directed to all three organizations every month, not necessarily in equal amounts. The amount we send to each is controlled by the choice made by each customer for each order. Customers actually choose the organization and we then send the appropriate donations. If a customer is undecided, then we offer the option of “Choose for me”, in which case we are partial to St Jude Children’s Hospital.

Our campaign is one year old and since its inception, has risen more than 30% today. This means that after one year of contributions, today we find ourselves making approximately 30% higher donations as a whole to all three causes. Since our donations are a direct result of store orders, this also means an increase in our sales. While this is important and exciting news for us, quite frankly, the staff at Rug Pad Corner is even more excited that it means more money channeled to those people who need the help.

With the goals of Rug Pad for a Cause, the first twelve months of its existence has generated thousands of dollars of contributions. While a perfectly even share to each charity is 33% of our donations, this has not been the case. Some months have shown a somewhat equal distribution, while others have shown more towards one of the charities. We have found that during those months that one charity is chosen by our customers more than others, the charity has been St Jude Children’s Hospital. This may be attributed to the fact that more people lean towards helping those less fortunate innocent children with illnesses, as well as the fact that when a customer prefers us to choose, we choose St Jude. In any case, all of us at Rug Pad Corner are honored and appreciative of all that we give and we intend to keep giving.

While the donations do not cost our customers anything other than actually placing their rug pad order, we are very thankful for the opportunity to make Rug Pad for a Cause as successful as it is. The reason we are actually able to donate starts with our customers. Since we donate a portion of each order, without our customer orders, Rug pad for a Cause would not be the success that it is today. And, because it is so successful, more people are being helped month after month. This is one of the main reasons why the family of Rug Pad Corner strives to fulfill rug pad orders as quickly as possible.

Rug Pad for a Cause is a registered campaign by Rug Pad Corner. While we are the only direct providers to this cause, we encourage other companies to help in any way that they can. We are doing all we can to change the world one rug pad at a time.

5 Ways to Protect Your Hardwood Floors

Hardwood floors are an investment that should be properly protected. Some simply care and routine maintenance will protect your floors for a lifetime of use.

Protect Hardwood Floor from Scratches

Protect your hardwood floors with some simple tasks to preserve them for a lifetime.

There are so many reasons that cause scratches to hardwood floors. Most reasons for scratches are from things that can easily be prevented. Shoes coming in from outdoors are one of the most popular reasons for scratches in your floor. There can be small stones or other particles stuck in the sole of shoes that will scratch hardwood floors once they are walked on. You can either ask people to remove their shoes before walking on the floor, or check the bottom of the shoes for any particles. Another reason for scratches is the movement of furniture on the floor. Try to place soft felt pads under furniture legs, or lift, not push, the furniture if you need to move it. One other reason for scratches to hardwood floors is the back of an area rug being against the floor. Many rugs contain a rough backing that is pressed against the floor when walked on. To prevent this, use a rug pad on hardwood floors to act as a barrier.

Prevent Fading to Hardwood Floors

A very common problem caused to hardwood floors is that of fading. Sunlight can do much damage to the floor finish and will fade the finish over time. The intensity and amount of time the sun hits the floor determines the range of the fading. To prevent and minimize any fading, use window covers and keep them closed during times of intense sunlight. If this is not possible, then you may apply a window film that prevents harmful sun rays entering and harming the floor. In any case, know that sun is the leading cause of fading to hardwood floors and try to divert it or prevent it from coming through the windows for long periods of time.

Clean Your Hardwood Floors Regularly to Prevent Buildup

Your hardwood floor can experience much traffic and shoes bring lots of dirt. Even if your floor looks clean, I assure you that dirt does build up and creates a film on your floor. Some of the dirt can be easily seen and vacuumed, while other dirt is less obvious. If the film of dirt builds up, it may be difficult to remove without the use of a buffing machine. To avoid this build up, it is a good idea to give your hardwood floors a deep scrubbing every two weeks. With a mop, use warm water or a water and vinegar mixture to scrub the floor. While the floor is damp, use a dry cloth to wipe dry. Do not allow the floors to dry naturally, as this will allow any dirt to remain on the floor.

Protect Your Hardwood Floors from Dents

Some hardwood floor species are softer than others and are susceptible to dents from furniture. Heavy furniture can actually push into the floor and cause dents. You should determine if this is the case with your furniture and if so, then you need to place something under the furniture legs. There are felt pads and furniture cups that are used for this purpose, yet it is best to find a furniture pad that prevents dents and slipping. This is ideally the most effective protection for your hardwood floors against furniture damage.

Use the Right Vacuum on Hardwood Floors

You may vacuum your hardwood floors to remove any dirt and dust. It is best to use a vacuum without the beater brush activated. Some vacuums do not have a brush and others have one that can be paused. The beater brush is great for rugs and carpet, yet it can scratch hardwood floors because there me be items trapped within the brush bristles that can scratch the floor. Based on this, always vacuum things directly off the floor with suction only, not with suction and brush.

If you have hardwood floors in your home, protect them with some simple prevention such as rug padding and proper maintenance. When your floors are treated right, they will offer a lifetime of performance and beauty.