Carpets

A tuft is sticking up, what should I do?

On the odd occasion a tuft from the pile of the carpet can work its way to the surface and sit proud above the rest. If this happens simply trim the tuft using scissors or a pair of sharp nail clippers.

Never pull on the tuft as this may create a larger defect in the carpet which cannot be rectified without replacing the entire carpet.

Move Furniture Regularly to Avoid Indentations

Furniture of any sort will leave indentations in your carpet over time. This is particularly noticeable for carpets with a high pile height. We advise moving furniture on a regular basis to allow the pile of the carpet to ‘bounce back’.

If your furniture is especially heavy, or the feet are particularly pointed or sharp we would recommend using furniture pads on the feet where required.

Remove Outside Footwear

Removing your outside footwear before entering the room reduces the amount of dirt and soil that comes into contact with your new carpet. Where removing outside shoes isn’t an option we recommend a matching rug to help take the worst of the soiling. We can make a rug from matching carpet, or you can choose a complimentary design. Rugs are more easily replaced than the carpet.

Take Care of Stains Quickly

Unfortunately accidents do happen, if you are unlucky enough to have spilled liquid on your new carpet it is paramount that the stain is dealt with quickly and correctly. The longer a stain is left on the carpet the harder it will be to remove as it works it’s way into the pile.

Be sure to use the correct method to clean your carpet. Not all man-made carpets are bleach cleanable, and never use bleach on a natural carpet such as wool.

Vacuum Your New Carpet Regularly

Regularly vacuuming your carpet will remove the build-up of soil within the fibres that can make your carpet look dirty. Removing the soil from within the fibres will also help prolong the life of your new carpet by reducing the abrasion between the dirt and the fibres which can prematurely wear your carpet over time.

What’s the best way to remove a carpet stain?

Always check with us the correct way to clean your carpet. Most of the new man-made synthetic carpets are bleach cleanable but not all of them.

If you carpet is bleach cleanable, dilute the bleach before cleaning. Use 1 part bleach to 10 parts water. Always test on a small patch before cleaning large areas.

For wool carpets use water or a WoolSafe approved cleaning spray.

Where stains are particularly heavy, professional help may be required. Give us a call and we can put you in touch with a reputable cleaner.