The owner of this sandstone flooring in Kenilworth wanted their floor cleaning and restoring to its original condition. It hasn’t been professionally cleaned for several years and has been maintained by with routine mopping. Removing the entrance mat has revealed the difference between the floor which has been exposed to foot traffic and that which … Continued
This sofa looked a bit of a state at first glance. But after I’d determined the fabric type and asked a few questions about the cause of the marks I was confident of a good end result. This is the result of a DIY attempt to clean the sofa arm. The soapy water has loosened … Continued
Red wine spills are a common cause of concern and generate quite a few enquiries about their removal. They are unsightly to live with and if you are in a rented property will attract a penalty from your landlord. So if you do spill red wine (or coffee, hot chocolate, other liquid) try not to … Continued
An article from WoolSafe explaining why using bleach to clean carpet is not a great idea. Is ‘bleach cleaning’ your carpet a good idea?
This quarry tile kitchen floor is approximately 150 years old. It used to be the kitchen and main entrance area but the new owner has remodelled the house and it will now be the entrance hall. Being used as a kitchen for such a long time means there is a lot of grease and soiling … Continued
“How much to clean my four seat sofa?” is a common question to get via email, Facebook or over the phone. I can give an estimate based on averages but to give a fixed price I need to see it first. Identifying the fabric helps me to judge the effectiveness of cleaning, type … Continued
Coffee spill – don’t panic It is bound to happen. If not a full pot of tea, or a freshly filled cafetière, then a bump of the elbow that deposits a few decent sized splashes of your cuppa onto the carpet. It happened to me last week at home. The rug is a flat … Continued
Why choose a WoolSafe Approved Service Provider? Wool carpets and upholstery offer several benefits over manmade fibre alternatives. They are ecologically sound, are resilient to wear and soiling and if looked after will last for many years. I decided to become a WoolSafe Approved Service Provider to demonstrate that I have the technical … Continued
Another phone call today asking me to clean a carpet because it smells. A few questions later and I’ve determined that the caller cleaned their own carpet with a hire machine a few days ago. As it smelled a day later they cleaned it again with no improvement. I offered advice but when they insisted … Continued
Today I’ve been cleaning carpet, rugs and upholstery in Warwick. All went smoothly and the customer was delighted with the results. It was an entirely standard sort of clean with only one area that needed a bit of extra thought applying. This particular armchair is covered in cotton but the process can applied to almost … Continued