Carpet Care

A great carpet will give you many happy years of wear. Obviously the better quality brands will stay looking and feeling good for much longer. But every carpet needs to be looked after.

When it is first fitted, a carpet is likely to throw fluff to the surface. This is perfectly normal. All you are seeing are strands of fibres that were trapped in the manufacturing process, being released. All that is necessary is to vacuum the carpet frequently. It may be necessary to do this every day for the first week or so.

Once the carpet has settled, it should be vacuumed at least three times a week. Carpets in areas where people are likely to bring in grit from outside, such as a hall, should be vacuumed more often. It is worth using a good quality cotton doormat with a rubber underline. But even the best vacuum cleaner will not remove all of the dirt so it is worth having the carpet professionaly cleaned every couple of years.

Sometimes, a loose thread will appear at the edge of a carpet. If it does, take a pair of sharp scissors and trim it carefully. Do not, under any circumstances, pull the thread because this could cause damage to the carpet so please take care, it can be repaired.