Carpet Care Useful Articles

Laminate flooring is one of the most durable types of flooring available to the homeowner.

One of the main features is that unlike other types of solid floors such as vinyl, ceramic, stone etc; it is not permanently fixed to your floor. Instead it is laid as a floating floor, the planks are fixed to each other by means of a tongue and groove joint and then a gap is left around the perimeter of the room. (more…)

There are thousands of highly professional and totally honest carpet cleaning companies in the UK. Unfortunately, as with other trades, there are some unscrupulous operators.

The scam that plagues the carpet cleaning industry is known as bait and switch. The way the scam works is that they attract potential customers with incredibly low prices, however, they have no intention of honouring that price. (more…)

Carpets are an expensive purchase, so ongoing maintenance is vital in order to extend its life.

An effective barrier mat should be a priority in any home. Grit, silt and salt, together with acidic soils are walked onto your home everyday. However, all too often there is just a small mat inside the door. (more…)

At some time or another you will be faced with gum on the carpet. Your first thought may be to phone a carpet cleaner, however gum removal is easier than you think.

The method of removal will depend on whether the gum on the carpet is a recent addition or a longstanding dried residue. (more…)

Carpets fitted in commercial premises take far more daily wear than domestic installations, as such, regular cleaning is vital to maintain their appearance.

Due to the different types of carpets used in commercial properties there are a variety of cleaning methods that can be employed by the professional operator. (more…)