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How To Dry A Wet Carpet

We’ve all been there — a spilled drink, a leaky pipe or even a flood can leave your carpet soaking wet. It’s a nightmare scenario, but don’t panic! With the right approach, you can dry your carpet and potentially save it from permanent damage. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to dry a wet carpet and when it’s time to call in the professionals. Step one: Extract the Water The moment you discover your wet carpet, it’s crucial to act fast. The longer water sits in your carpet, the higher the risk of mould growth and permanent damage….

How to Remove Slime and Blu Tack From Your Carpet

Slime – a toy that you wish your children didn’t enjoy as much as they do; Blu Tack – the adhesive putty that isn’t half as effective as we think it is or want it to be. And if you’re reading this article, then you’ve been unfortunate to find one – or worse, both – of these sticky substances stuck to your carpet. While they may seem impossible to remove initially, fear not! In this article, we’ll guide you through some effective and hassle-free methods to rescue your carpet from the clutches of Slime and Blu Tack. Act quickly If you’ve…

How to Remove Tea and Coffee Stains From Your Carpet

The tea vs coffee debate is always raging here in the UK, but there’s one thing that both camps can agree on: they’re both an absolute pain to get out of the carpet. Whether it was an overzealous dog that knocked your cup over or just a momentary lapse of concentration on your part, tea and coffee spills can happen to the best of us, and they do – all the time. Don’t worry though! The John Frederick team is here to help you reverse the damage. A fresh stain If you’re able to catch the stain as soon as it starts…

5 Ways to Clean Your Carpet and Save Money

Carpets are brilliant. They can instantly make any room feel warmer and cosier, they can add vibrancy to a room with a splash of colour, they make excellent sleeping spaces for our beloved pets – we could go on. However, one problem that does come with carpets: they’re not very easy to clean. While no solution will ever be as effective as having your carpet cleaned professionally, this isn’t always viable financially, so we wanted to offer some simple tips for those who want to clean their carpet whilst saving a bit of money. Blot, don’t scrub This is the number…

How to Remove Paint Stains From a Carpet

Of all the stains to remove from a carpet, paint can be one of the most daunting. Whether you were doing a bit of redecorating or a spot of art in your free time, it’s pretty common to let a few flecks of paint fly, so don’t beat yourself up about it. In this article, the John Frederick team is going to be showing exactly how you can remove paint stains from your carpet. What type of paint is it? Given that different types of paint will require different removal strategies, the first thing you need to do is identify what…

How a Clean Carpet Can Improve your Family’s Health

There are a number of ways we can make our homes more hygienic to live in, with some being more obvious than others: cleaning kitchens, tidying up after ourselves and generally making sure we keep things clean. However, the benefits of a clean carpet may be unknown to some, and in this article we’re going to look at the many reasons you should keep your carpet as clean as possible. Respiratory respite We walk on our carpets every single day, and as a result, there’s a lot of dust, dirt and generally unhealthy things trodden into it. These particles can be…

How to Remove the Smell of Smoke From Your Home

The smell of smoke is not only unpleasant, but it also poses a danger to your health and lingers for weeks at a time in the home. Whether you’ve recently stopped smoking or you’ve spent an evening surrounded by smokers, you’ll be looking for the best way to remove cigarette smell from your home and clothes. We’ve compiled a list of the best ways to get rid of that pesky smell, leaving your home smelling fresh and clean! Don’t smoke inside This one may seem like a no-brainer, but smoking inside means the smoke has time to soak into the room’s…

Spring Cleaning for Your Living Room

With the clocks about to go forward and the weather picking up, it’s time for our cleaning gear to come out of hibernation. And what better place to start than the living room – the best room in the house, in our opinion. But where to start? The living room is probably the biggest room in your home, so it’s going to take a bit of planning if you want to get it looking ship shape. In this article, we’ll show you how. Start with the sofa Ah, the sofa – we all spend more hours on this particular piece of…

Why Does My Carpet Smell?

The problem with a bad smell coming from your carpet is that it’s not always simple to identify the source. It could smell for any number of reasons, which makes trying to figure out the next course of action rather difficult. In this article, we’re going to look at some of the most common causes of a smelly carpet, so you’re armed with the knowledge the next time you need to do a bit of detective work. It needs a clean Probably the most common reason why carpets smell in most households – especially those with children in – is that…

The Importance of Professional Carpet Cleaning

When it comes to furnishing our homes, carpets are arguably the most popular and beautiful ways to do so. They bring softness and warmth to our homes, both physically and in their aesthetic, and can look decadent or muted, depending on the style we wish to achieve. However, in order for all of these things to be true, we have to keep our carpets clean. Unfortunately, daily vacuuming, while important for the general upkeep of your carpet, simply isn’t enough on its own to ensure that your carpets are looking as good as new. Eventually, professional carpet cleaning will be necessary…