Updated 23rd July 2021 by Allan Simmons.

How we all remain safe and have peace of mind after "Freedom day"...

We understand some people may still be skeptical of inviting trades into their homes.  The Government guidance since the 19th of July means legally neither you as the client, or we as the tradesmen, are required to wear a face-covering or observe social distancing.  We want to assure you that we take the safety of both yourself and our whole team seriously.  We were already trained and certified in infection control cleaning before the Coronavirus pandemic struck.  We do that type of work for schools and doctors surgeries when there are Norovirus outbreaks, but in March 2020 our whole team undertook update training to ensure we were up to date with the very latest Public Health England and NHS protocols regarding Coronavirus and Covid-19.  Whilst there is no legal obligation for wearing of face-coverings we accept some people would still prefer that we wear a face-covering whilst in their home.  We're happy to do that, and all our team are happy to wear a face-covering if you ask them to.  Some of our team are wearing a face-covering by choice anyway, and they will only remove that if you say you are comfortable with them doing so.  Please do not feel embarrassed to ask any of the team to wear a face-covering whilst in your home, and all we ask is that we all observe some simple rules as follows:

Here's how we can work safely in your home, and the precautions we're still taking for everyone's peace of mind:-

• We cannot work in your home if you are self-isolating with suspected CoVid-19 symptoms, or have had CoViD-19 within the last 21 days.  If you have had CoViD-19, more than 21 days ago, we can still work for you but you MUST tell us before we visit and we will advise if there are any extra precautions we need to take.
• If you are one of the few people still 'Shielding' on the advice of your Doctor we are not able to provide an "in-home service" but we are able to offer you our collection and delivery rug cleaning service.
• Any equipment we bring into your home has been thoroughly disinfected with virucide treatment between EVERY job.
• All the team are infection control trained for your peace of mind.
• We will have a fixed appointment time, or appointment window, and will phone if we will be any earlier to ensure it is convenient for us to come early.
• Some of our team have chosen to continue wearing a face-covering on arrival at your property.  Those who are not wearing a face-covering on arrival are happy to wear one if you ask them to if that gives you extra peace of mind.
• Whilst we are cleaning we may ask you to stay in another part of the house until we are finished, as wearing a face-covering whilst cleaning is incredibly uncomfortable and we may remove it during cleaning.  We will of course still ask you to inspect the finished result, and if you requested we wear a face-covering we will obviously do so, no problem.
• All soft furnishings we're cleaning will still be treated with a virucide disinfectant FREE of charge.  We use a product that has achieved the European test standard April 2020 EN14476:2013 + A2:2019 Annex A* killing up to 99.9999% of microbes and coronaviruses, including the SARS-CoV-2 which causes CoVid-19.
  
• Any touch points we use we will disinfect with the same virucide.  So door handles, doors and doorframes, and any furniture we move and replace, and free of charge.
• Many clients make us tea/coffee and offer drinks and sometimes biscuits etc.  We have left it down to the individual team member to decide if they would like to accept those, so please do not be offended if they have chosen to refuse a cuppa, we want everyone to feel safe.
• We also offer a Peace of Mind package if you're moving into a new property.  You can find out more here.

The whole team hopes this reassures you that we're taking all the precautions necessary and working responsibly to protect everyone.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call me direct on 01709 257275 and I'll be happy to help.

Regards,

Allan Simmons Jnr.

See our range of services here

Updated October 27th:

How we all remain safe during Tier 1, 2 & 3 restrictions...

We understand you may be sceptical of inviting trades into your home at this time.  We want to assure you that we take the safety of our both yourself and our whole team seriously.  Although we were already trained and certified in infection control cleaning, which is usually done for schools and doctors surgeries when there are Norovirus outbreaks, in March 2020 the whole team undertook update training to ensure we were up to date with the latest Public Health England and NHS protocols.  Under these restrictions, the Government have made it clear that trades can continue to work in people’s homes but must follow certain guidelines.

Here's the procedures we've put in place following those guidelines:-

• We cannot work in your home if you are self-isolating with suspected CoVid-19 symptoms, or have had CoViD-19 within the last 21 days.  If you have had CoViD-19, more than 21 days ago, we can still work for you but you MUST tell us before we visit and we will advise if there are any extra precautions we need to take.
• If you are 'Shielding' on the advice of your Doctor we are not able to provide an "in-home service" but we are able to offer you our collection and delivery rug cleaning service.
• Any equipment we bring into your home has been thoroughly disinfected with virucide treatment between EVERY job.
• All the team are infection control trained and will wear appropriate PPE where needed.  This is not a scary "spaceman" suit and full respirator, they are not required under the Public Health England and NHS guideline, but we will be wearing a facemask when we arrive.
• We will have a fixed appointment time or appointment window and will phone if we will be any earlier to ensure it is convenient for us to come early.  This is so you can be sure we can social distance at 2m and it's still convenient.
• We will social distance at 2m, we will knock on your door and step back. Please then show us the areas to be cleaned whilst maintaining a safe 2m distance.  We ask that you also wear a face-covering whilst you are interacting with us and maintain the 2m social distance.  Whilst we are cleaning we may ask you to stay in another part of the house until we are finished, as wearing a face-covering whilst cleaning is incredibly uncomfortable and we may remove it during cleaning.  We will of course still ask you to inspect the finished result, whilst we maintain the 2m social distancing and all wearing a face covering.
• All soft furnishings we're cleaning will be treated, both pre and post clean, with a virucide disinfectant FREE of charge.  We use a product which has achieved the European test standard April 2020 EN14476:2013 + A2:2019 Annex A* killing up to 99.9999% of microbes and coronaviruses, including the SARS-CoV-2 which causes CoVid-19.
  
• Any touch points we use we will disinfect with the same virucide.  So door handles, doors and doorframes and any furniture we move and replace, and free of charge.
• Please do not be offended if we refuse your tea and biscuits.  We'd usually welcome them and a five-minute break and chat but don't worry, we'll make up for it next time we visit.
• We also offer a Peace of Mind package if you're moving into a new property.  You can find out more here.

The whole team hope this reassures you that we're taking all the precautions necessary and working responsibly to protect everyone.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call me direct on 01709 257275 and I'll be happy to help.

Regards,

Allan Simmons Jnr.

See our range of services here

This information is provided by Alltec Network Ltd, the manufacturer of the products that we use as our Virucide treatment...

"So this is a basic ‘enveloped’ virus. The virus is enclosed by a lipid membrane (a fat-like substance) this membrane (envelope) is used by the virus to attach itself to the host cell, the virus then penetrates the host cell and replicates itself.  The envelope is actually quite fragile, and susceptible to changes in temperature, pH levels and disinfectants.

Examples of Enveloped Viruses:
Chicken Pox
Influenza A
Hepatitis C
HIV
and of course, Coronaviruses.

Like most enveloped viruses, outside of the human body they are very weak and easily destroyed with hot water and disinfectant (hence all the media advice to wash your hands!) Needless to say, you cannot kill viruses so easily once they are inside the human body, so never, ever consume a disinfectant!

There are various agents that are effective against enveloped viruses, the best one is actually common bleach, but you can’t go splashing that stuff around soft furnishings! The most well-known version is probably alcohol, such as in some hand sanitisers, it works very quickly but it evaporates so how long it will last is limited.

QATs (or quaternary ammonium compounds) take longer to work but provide longer-lasting protection. They are best applied and left on the surface in order to (in effect) kill the virus. They disrupt the envelope membrane, which exposes the nucleocapsid, affecting its ability to infect subsequent cells.

The great thing about QAT’s is that you can use them on pretty much all surfaces – any wet cleanable fabrics and hard surfaces - so you can pre-spray carpets

and upholstery, apply it by sprayer to floors, door handles, work surfaces, you can

even use a fogging machine to sanitise an entire room. It‘s actually best applied by misting, not by cloth (cloths are awful cross contaminants!) We can also supply it as an effective alcohol-free hand sanitiser, foaming, moisturising with lasting protection.

So the long and the short of it is that we use these QATs in our Envirosafe, Bio Cleaner, Eco Spotter and Hand Sanitiser. We’ve sold them for years as anti-microbial cleaners.  As well as viruses, they also kill many bacteria, fungi and mould. They are particularly useful in care homes, doctors’ surgeries, schools, homes where there has been an illness - any environment where virus and bacterial control is required.

So hopefully you now understand how our products work."

This is a copy of the manufacturers latest independent testing update on the efficacy of the product.  It shows the product has undergone the latest testing April 2020 EN14476:2013 + A2:2019 Annex A*, this therefore includes all coronaviruses and SARS-CoV-2...

For us, this gives us the confidence to offer our clients a cleaner, brighter and HEALTHIER clean of their home...

The latest Government advice to trades working in homes means that we are now offering in your home cleaning services again. These are the steps we’re implementing on all jobs to help give our clients the reassurance that we’re putting the necessary precautions in place...

• Any equipment we bring to your home is sanitised prior to each job.
• All the team are infection control trained and certified, with our most recent update training in April 2020. (see our certificates here)
• We wear appropriate PPE, following NHS guidelines, where needed.
• We’ll be observing the 2mt social distancing rules.  We'd ask that you stay in another part of the home until we’re finished
• Any furniture or items we touch we will disinfect for you with our virucide.
• All soft furnishings are Pre & Post-treated with the virucide described above, which is also a sanitiser killing 99.9999% of bacteria and germs, not just viruses.
• Please don’t be offended if we turn down your usual hospitality of a cuppa and a biscuit.  Don’t worry we’ll make up for it next time we visit you.
• We’d prefer you to pay by debit or credit card, using our handheld machine that will be disinfected in front of you and placed down, where we'll step back to allow you to "do your thing with your pin".

Please feel free to call us and discuss your particular situation and requirements.  If we're not able to work for you in a safe manner we will suggest you wait until the restrictions are lifted.  If we can observe the above rules and you're comfortable with us in our home we'd love to help you have a cleaner, brighter and HEALTHIER home.

Regards,

The whole team at Clean&Dry.

P.S. We're also still offering our Rug collection, clean and disinfect, and return service.  Find out more here.

We've provided infection control cleaning in Rotherham to local  Doctors surgeries, Schools and Nurseries for years, but the recent outbreak of the SARS CoV 2 virus that causes Covid 19 meant we thought we'd better update our skill to ensure we meet the latest Public Health England Guidelines.

All our team recently spent 8.30am until 6:00pm on an update infection control course. This was specific to our industry, so it was worth the time spent on it.

What did we learn that we can update you with, that will be of use to you in your home?

Two things that you can consider that you can put into action today:

In order to effectively clean surfaces and disinfect them, you need to clean away the visible debris or dirt before applying the disinfectant or surface spray or bleach spray. This is important as otherwise, you are applying the disinfectant to a dirty surface which can, in turn, reduce the efficacy of the disinfectant, meaning it kills less of the microbes and viruses. You can use warm soapy water first to give a primary clean and then use your disinfectant for a better level of bacterial and virus control.

Another one to consider is mouldy surfaces like tiles around your bath or shower - whilst wearing gloves and use a damp, disposable paper towel or kitchen roll to wipe away any surface mould before you spray it with a mould spray or bleach. Always follow the manufacturers instructions when using a product.  As soon as you apply a spray to a surface heavy with mould, the mould will try to protect itself by shooting out mould spores which will then land in other areas of the room including on your hands, your clothes, your hair and your face. Yuck! These spores can then start to grow and multiply.  So wipe away the worst of the mould first.

Obviously, we learned (and relearned) more about the technical side of what we do specifically related to viruses and importantly about how we can safely help you in your homes and places of work. What was impressive was the number of the UK’s best-known people from our industry on the course, including one of the country’s top instructors who was topping up his own knowledge.

We also learned more about the new developments with one of the products we use and how it is now leading the market with its proven virus-killing properties.  This is what the lab states that the product has achieved: 'a pass to EN 14476:2013 + A2 2019 vaccinia virus enables claims for efficacy to be made against Wuhan virus'

This same product also has some residual efficacy.  This means that after application to a surface the product continues to kill bacteria and viruses landing on it, but it's safe for you and your pets.  How long it lasts depends on the wear, but it does give a little extra peace of mind.  Here's a picture of the surface of a treated area at a microscopic level.

A microscopic view of the residual efficacy of our virucide treatment.

Both your safety and the safety of our team are of utmost importance.  We will discuss with you the additional precautions we would need both you and us to take if we were to clean in our home.  If it's your work environment we can also help there too, including full peace of mind disinfection fogging treatments to ensure your workplace is safe for your return.

Our range of services includes full Deep Cleaning (with ATP swab testing for confirmation of the efficacy of cleaning), ongoing 'Touch point' cleaning, ulv Fogging of virucides, carpets and soft furnishing cleaning and virucide treatments, Hard floor cleaning and disinfecting.  A one-stop for your home or return to work peace of mind workplace clean.

If you'd like your home or place of work cleaning and disinfecting call us now on 01302 230 685 for a free, no-obligation quotation.

Thanks for reading, and remember, we're still offering our Rug Cleaning service where we collect, clean and disinfect, then return your rugs.  Click here to find out more about our Rug Cleaning Service in Rotherham

Regards,

Allan

The above picture shows the grit and dust we removed from the rug that you can see in the picture, that's before we even started cleaning.

Rug Cleaning & Disinfecting Service in Rotherham

Updated 10th March 2021 by Allan Simmons

The Government guidance since the 5th November has been that trades can continue to work in houses IF face-coverings are worn by both parties and social distancing can be observed.  We want to assure you that we take the safety of both yourself and our whole team seriously.  During the full lockdown, people were doing general cleaning and moving their rugs and they hadn't realised how bad the rug was smelling, or how grubby and dusty they really were.  At that time we could still collect rugs if we did not need to enter your house.  Under the latest lockdown that started in January, we can obviously still clean your rugs in a contact-free way, but now we can also come inside to roll them up if required, BUT, both you and our technicians must wear a face-covering and observe social distancing.  You can still get your treasured rugs pampered in our rug facility to give you a clean and fresh-smelling home.

I also want you to know that to ensure our facility is COVID-19 Secure we have shuffled the workshop around so that we can still effectively clean your rugs AND social distance as a team, so everyone here is safe.

We've had great feedback from those existing clients who had called to check we could still work, so I thought I'd offer the same special offer to everyone who wants a rug cleaning,  and that's to include a free virucide treatment as part of the process.

How does it work?

If you've had a rug cleaned before we will have the details on file and can quote a price, apply the offer, and arrange collection if you want to go ahead.

If you've never had us clean your rugs please call and we'll ask you to describe it. We'll ask a few simple questions, which may be answered if you look at the label on the back of the rug:

1. What size is it? we can work with metric or 'old money' imperial, don't worry.
2. Is it wool or synthetic, eg polypropylene?  It's often described on the label.  Again don't worry if you're not sure, we can confirm on collection.
3. Are there any fringes/tassels on the shorter ends, or all the way around if it's circular?
4. Where did you buy it, this often gives us an idea of the style of the rug.

You can of course always take a picture of the rug, front and back, including the label, and email them in reply to this email, and include the size.

We give you a quote and you decide if you want to go ahead or get us to pop in to take a look and confirm.  There's no pressure and you can call us back if needed, we don't expect an instant answer to go ahead, either on the phone or if we visit.

If you want to go ahead we agree a collection day and approximate time slot.

When we arrive we will knock on the door and step back to allow you to open the door and observe social distancing. We will be wearing a face-covering and we require you to also wear a face-covering under the Government guidelines. We will have already sanitised our hands with an approved virucide before we knock on your door or enter your home.

We'll come in just far enough to either quote for the rug or to pick it up and take it to our van.  We ask that we remain socially distanced while we do this. Then we'll use our bacterial & virucide spray and paper towels to "touchpoint clean" any areas we may have touched, such as the door, door frame, and door handle, just for your extra peace of mind.

We'll pamper your rug in our workshop through the full process:

• Use our specialist rug beater and vacuum to remove the grit and heavy soil.  This cannot be done in your home.
• Prespray with virucide disinfectant.
• Pre-treat spots and stains where required.
• Pre-treat fringes where required.
• Soak in our wash-tub with the correct cleaning agent, this loosens the embedded soiling from the pile.
• Thoroughly deep wet clean with gentle agitation from four separate brushes.
• Additional rinse and squeegee to ensure no residues are left behind.
• Spin dry in our speed and timer-controlled Centrifuge, this removes 93-95% of any remaining water in the rug.
• Hang to dry, or block out if required, in our temperature and humidity-controlled drying room.
• Brush the pile so it 'sets' correctly as it dries.
• Treat any fringes to prevent cellulose browning as they dry.
• Inspection part one, treating any remaining stains as appropriate.
• Apply virucide spray and brush in, which has some residual efficacy but is perfectly safe for you and your family.
• Once dry, typically overnight, we inspect the rug again and reclean if required.
• Prepare the rug for return on our finishing table, this thoroughly vacuums the rug to remove any remaining loose particles and lifts the pile.
• Pack the rug in a tough polythene tube with breather pinholes to protect your rug during storage and transport back to you.
• Call you to confirm a day to return it.  If we don't get you we'll leave a voicemail, drop you a text message, or perhaps email.
• Knock on your door and return to the van to pick up your rug.
• If you've opened the door and stepped back we'll pop the rug into your hallway, or your porch or garage if you prefer.  We can also now place it in the room you require, and unpack it if needed.
• 'Touchpoint clean' as we did when we collected.
• Ask you to pay using a credit or debit card using our machine which we will disinfect in front of you.

Everyone wins, we stay busy and protect our jobs and business as lockdown is released, and you can get cleaner, brighter and fresh smelling rugs that have been cleaned and disinfected with a Log kill 6 virucide treatment, that's medical grade 99.9999% disinfection, the best you can get.

The special offer is FREE virucide treatment, and FREE collection and delivery within the Rotherham area (normally £5 each way).

We'd love to hear from you, so please take a look at your rug and see if it would benefit from some TLC in our rug pampering workshop. Feel free to call us on 01302 230685 at any time, as calls are diverted to my home in the evening.

Regards,

Allan Simmons Jnr, Owner

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Spilt juice, grubby fingers and muddy shoes can leave your home looking a little worse for wear after the half term break. Whether you’ve been entertaining your kids and their friends, or you’ve enjoyed a week away in the sun, your home is bound to be in need of some TLC.

Fortunately, you don’t need to face the mess alone. We’re here to help with 4 top tips for cleaning up after half term…

1. Prevent the mess

Surprise, surprise – when it comes to cleaning up after half term, one of the best ways to save time is to prevent too much mess in the first place. Here are some simple ways to reduce the amount of mess in your home:

• Get all visitors to take off their shoes
• Place waterproof mats in play zones
• Make sure you wipe up spills as soon as you can

2. Tackle the bedrooms

If you’ve had messy teenagers at home for the week, or your kids have been holed up in their rooms rather than out in the sunshine, the bedrooms in your home may need a clean. Tackle the bedrooms first and you may be surprised by the difference it makes to the look of your home.

Tidy up clutter, remove all their laundry from the floor and – once you can see it – give the carpet a good deep clean.

3. Move onto the kitchen

Sandwiches for the little ones, baking up a storm with the kids and nights in with friends and family can leave your kitchen in need of a clean. Wipe down the surfaces, clean out the fridge and scrub the floors ready for the next term. Don’t forget to enlist your little helpers to help you get the job done quicker.

4. Call the professionals

Your carpets are often hit the worst during half term. Whether it’s spilt drinks or trodden in mud from the dog’s paws, dirty carpets can significantly impact the overall look of your home. But sometimes, no matter how hard you try, vacuuming and spot cleaning simply doesn’t do the trick. That’s where we come in.

At Clean & Dry Rotherham, our team can leave your home looking as good as new after half term. Simply give our team a call, book in one of our carpet cleaning services and we’ll do the rest.

Old stains, worn fabrics and tired colours can leave your home looking unloved – and a far cry from the dream house you may have envisioned. One way to prevent tired, worn carpets is with regular cleaning. But whether it’s a quick vacuum or getting in the professionals, it can be hard to know if you’re getting it right.

Sometimes, you find yourself asking whether you’re simply not cleaning your carpet often enough. Read on for our guide to how often you should clean your carpets – covering both DIY and professional cleaning.

Daily

Cleaning your carpets every day may seem a little excessive, but for spot cleaning and stain removal it is a must. The longer you leave a stain untreated, the harder it’s going to be to remove. So, as soon as you notice a stain or spillage, get your cleaning kit out and get to work.

Weekly

Generally, you should give your home the once over with the vacuum 2-3 times a week. Of course, this doesn’t include spot vacuuming or dry spillages, which should be vacuumed up as soon as you can.

If you have pets, allergies, young children, a lot of people living in your home or you are a smoker, you may need to up your vacuuming to 3-4 times a week. Those areas with the highest footfall should be cleaned more regularly to prevent the carpet from becoming worn and misshapen.

Monthly

If you keep on top of your vacuuming and spot cleaning, there should be little need for a monthly clean. However, if you’re noticing stained patches, worn high traffic areas or discolouration on your carpets, you may be in need of a deep clean. You can perform monthly deep cleans yourself, with a steamer or powerful carpet cleaner.

Annually

When it comes to annual carpet cleaning, you’re best leaving it to the professionals. Even with regular maintenance and monthly deep cleans, your carpet needs some TLC every once in a while. Think of it like taking your car in for a service. It’s an annual task that just needs to be done.

In fact, some carpet warranties are only valid if you have annual, or sometimes bi-annual professional cleans.

Can we help?

At Clean & Dry, we have been protecting and perfecting the homes of Rotherham since 1988. Our professional carpet cleaning service will leave your home looking, feeling and smelling as good as new.

Whether its trodden in mud, spilt ink or a dropped glass of wine, every carpet suffers from its fair share of stains during its lifetime. No matter how careful you are, carpet stains are sometimes unavoidable as is the stress they cause. But there’s no need to worry. Every stain can be rectified with the right know-how. Read on for our handy stain-removal tips and tricks

Prepare your equipment

Every home owner should have a well-stocked cleaning kit, ready to tackle any stain that may appear. There are a few essentials to have on stand-by at all times:

• Bicarbonate of soda / baking soda
• White vinegar
• Clean cloths and rags
• Ammonia
• Washing detergent
• Washing up liquid

Don’t panic – just blot

When faced with a large, stubborn stain, it’s easy to panic. However, there are very few stains that are entirely irreversible – in most cases, your carpet can be saved.

The most important thing to remember when tackling stains is to act quickly and blot the stain rather than rubbing it. As soon as you notice a stain, get to work blotting the excess liquid before grabbing your pre-made cleaning solution and diluting the stain. If your stain is already dried in, add a little warm water to loosen it up and allow you to blot some of it away.

Different stain, different rules

You need to bear in mind that every stain has its own rule book for removal. A chocolate stain, for instance, will need to be tackled in a different way to spilt oil. It’s important to identify the stain before trying to remove it as you may make it worse by using the wrong products.

Water soluble stains, including soda, milk and alcohol, are the easiest stains to remove as they can be diluted with warm water. Using a detergent solution or white vinegar will do the trick for these stains and they require very little scrubbing.

Bodily fluids are very unique stains to remove. If a pet has an accident or your child cuts their knee, washing up liquid will be your new best friend. Apply the solution directly to the stain and blot away. If this doesn’t work, a little ammonia should do the trick.

Call the professionals

If a particularly stubborn stain isn’t going anywhere, or your carpet is starting to look old and worn, it may be time to call in the professionals. Clean & Dry’s carpet cleaning service in Rotherham can remove any tough stains and leave your carpet looking like new.

Remember, it’s always best to get expert input rather than taking any risks with your carpet, so be sure to call our team if you are unsure about a stain and need some expert advice.

There's nothing better than recently cleaned carpets. They look great, smell fresh and feel fantastic under your feet. Many of our customers want these benefits to last as long as possible, which is why they consider a carpet protector.

Our Clean and Protect option is one of our most popular services, and for good reason. Invisible to the naked eye, our carpet protector is non-toxic, non-allergenic, and odourless when dry. It can protect carpets from damage caused by heavy foot traffic, dirty shoes and food or drinks spillages.

But would you benefit from a carpet protector and is it worth the cost? Keep reading as we discuss the ins and outs of carpet protection.

Benefits of carpet protection

When you spill food, drinks or dyes onto your carpet, they quickly penetrate the surface and become embedded deep in the fibres. This makes is harder to remove the stain, so it could become a permanent part of your carpet until you have it professionally cleaned.

A protector acts as a barrier, preventing spillages from penetrating your carpet as quickly, giving you a better chance of cleaning the stain and eliminating permanent damage. Here are some of the key benefits…

Increases carpet lifespan

A carpet protector can extend the life of your carpet. By preventing water, dirt, mould and bacteria damage, a protector can save money in the long run.

Improves appearance

Carpets are walked on daily and it’s never long before they start to look worn and dingy. A carpet protector can prevent colour fading and keep your floor looking new for longer.

Prevents odours

Even if you tackle stains straight away, spillage odours can remain long after the stain has gone. Carpet protectors help to prevent these odours and keep your home smelling fresh.

Aids cleaning

While regular vacuuming and cleaning is essential, a protector can make this chore a little easier. By providing a barrier between the carpet and spillages, it’s much easier to clean up any mess.

Is it worth it?

At Clean & Dry Rotherham, we would recommend carpet protection for the vast majority of customers. The treatment is almost always worth the investment because of the protection it offers your carpets long after application.

Our comprehensive cleaning packages, such as the Perfect Care Plan, all include carpet protector. However, if you’re unsure on whether it’s right for your carpet or upholstery, our technicians are always on hand to advise you.

Your living room is the spot for cosy nights in with the family, gatherings with friends and relaxing evenings in front of the TV. In short, it’s one of the most important areas in your home. So, keeping it clean is a priority.

Don’t worry. You don’t need to dread the big clean. With our quick guide to cleaning your living room, you can keep your home looking and feeling fresh in just 6 steps…

1. Declutter

To start with, it’s best to clear up the room and get rid of any clutter, to give you the space to clean. Don’t worry about cleaning the floors or dusting the surfaces when putting away clutter, these steps will come later. Invest in a ‘clutter basket’ to put away any loose items before outing them where they belong later on.

2. Dusting

Next, it’s time to get the feather duster and polish out. The walls, ceiling, photographs, surfaces and skirting boards can all benefit from a quick once over with a microfibre cloth. This should only take a few minutes and will make a huge difference. It’s best to do this before tackling the floors as any dust in the air will soon settle and become ingrained in the carpet fibres.

3. Furniture

Don’t forget about the sofas and chairs during your clean. While you may think they’re free of dirt or just need a once over with the hoover, they may be holding onto a lot of dust. The crevices and intricate details of furniture can make them difficult to properly clean. A professional furniture clean can make sure they’re germ-free and leave them looking as good as new.

4. Soft furnishings

The last thing you want is to put dirty decor back onto freshly cleaned furniture. Throw any cushion cases, throws and curtains in the wash (making sure to read the instructions first) before putting them back for a clean, fresh appearance.

Top tip: While they’re in the wash, you may notice your windows looking a bit streaky. Vinegar and newspaper will take care of that.

5. Carpets & rugs

Your carpets and rugs will make the biggest difference in transforming the look of your room. Dust, pet hair, food crumbs and bacteria can easily become entangled in the carpet. A domestic hoover simply won’t do the trick. If you’ve not had one in a while, or your carpets are looking worse for wear, a professional clean may be the ideal solution for you.

6. Tile flooring

It’s important not to neglect areas of your living room that are tiled or have stone floors. They may be easier to simply wipe down for a quick fix, but they can still hold onto germs and dirt, too. While a professional is cleaning your carpets, it may be worth asking them to give your tiles a clean as well for living room that’s completely fresh and germ-free.

Professional deep cleaning with Clean & Dry

From giving your leather furniture a new lease of life to making your carpets look as good as new, Clean & Dry Rotherham is here for every cleaning need. Our team of professional cleaners will ensure your living room is perfectly clean, cosy and comfortable.