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We are registered specialists with the Carpet Foundation
As registered specialists we promise:
1. Impartial professional advice
2. Written terms of business
3. Written quotations
4. Consumer deposit safeguards
5. Free extended guarantees
6. Comprehensive after sales service
For more details on how the Consumer Code of Practice can benefit you please visit the Carpet Foundation's website.
Measuring
All of our estimates are free of charge. We understand that you may be working during the day, which is why we arrange measurements in the evenings and most Saturdays to cater for your convenience.
With these details, we will be able to work out a quotation for you. If you want to get a basic idea of costs, then measure the maximum width and the maximum length of the room, multiply them together. At this point if you take the amount you want to spend and divide it by the square metreage,and you will have a figure that you want to spend on a carpet or flooring product.
Wood Floor Tips
1.Vacuum regularly. Ensuring that the brushes on your vacuum are out toavoid scratching
the surface.
2.Use mats in front of entryways and kitchen sinks.
3.Wipe up liquid spills promptly.
4.Apply felt tack or other floor protectors to the bottoms of chair legs and movable furniture.
5.Weekly cleaning with a polyurethane cleaner: Spray cleaner on cloth and wipe the floor
surface.
6.If the finish shows signs of wear, lightly buff and recoat with polyurethane.
7.DO NOT: use excessive amounts of water or oil based cleaners on your hardwood floors!
8.DO NOT: apply wax to polyurethane finishes!
Carpet Care Tips (To make your carpet last longer)
1.Rearrange Your Furniture. It is good to move your furniture from time to time to change the traffic pattern in your house. Your carpet is worn down faster where people walk.
2.Vacuum Regularly. Dirt helps wear down the fibers in your carpet. Vacuum regularly and place a welcome mat at your home's entrances. Also consider a "no shoes" policy. High traffic areas can often do with vacuuming once a day while low traffic areas can be vacuumed a couple of times a week.
3.Area Rugs. Depending on how your house is laid out you may have some areas that will have high traffic regardless of how your furniture is arranged. Consider an area rugs in these locations
4.Don't Let Dirt In. Keep the walk ways leading to your house clean. This will cut down on the amount of dirt that is tracked into your house.
5.Shampoo Rugs.Shampoo rugs at least once a year. Consult your manufacturers specifications for what type of cleaning equipment and/or detergents are appropriate for your type of carpet.
6.Spill Awareness. Treat spills quickly for the best chance of avoiding a stain. If you have kids, make sure they know that they need to tell you about spills immediately so they do not have time to set.DO NOT rub a stain it will disturb the pile and make the stain penertrate deeper into your carpet, blotting with white tissue is preferable. DO NOT use hot water, it will fix the stain in place, use luke warm water.
7.Snip Loose Threads. To remove a loose thread that sticks up above the fibre use scissors to snip it instead of pulling on it which can pull out more than just the thread.
8.Designate Eating Areas. Many spills can introduce oils into your carpet which attract dirt and help lead to a dingy looking carpet. The less you eat in carpeted areas the better your chances are of avoiding these types of spills.
The cleaner you can keep your carpet the longer it will last. Hopefully these tips help you get more life out of your carpet
As registered specialists we promise:
1. Impartial professional advice
2. Written terms of business
3. Written quotations
4. Consumer deposit safeguards
5. Free extended guarantees
6. Comprehensive after sales service
For more details on how the Consumer Code of Practice can benefit you please visit the Carpet Foundation's website.
Measuring
All of our estimates are free of charge. We understand that you may be working during the day, which is why we arrange measurements in the evenings and most Saturdays to cater for your convenience.
With these details, we will be able to work out a quotation for you. If you want to get a basic idea of costs, then measure the maximum width and the maximum length of the room, multiply them together. At this point if you take the amount you want to spend and divide it by the square metreage,and you will have a figure that you want to spend on a carpet or flooring product.
Wood Floor Tips
1.Vacuum regularly. Ensuring that the brushes on your vacuum are out toavoid scratching
the surface.
2.Use mats in front of entryways and kitchen sinks.
3.Wipe up liquid spills promptly.
4.Apply felt tack or other floor protectors to the bottoms of chair legs and movable furniture.
5.Weekly cleaning with a polyurethane cleaner: Spray cleaner on cloth and wipe the floor
surface.
6.If the finish shows signs of wear, lightly buff and recoat with polyurethane.
7.DO NOT: use excessive amounts of water or oil based cleaners on your hardwood floors!
8.DO NOT: apply wax to polyurethane finishes!
Carpet Care Tips (To make your carpet last longer)
1.Rearrange Your Furniture. It is good to move your furniture from time to time to change the traffic pattern in your house. Your carpet is worn down faster where people walk.
2.Vacuum Regularly. Dirt helps wear down the fibers in your carpet. Vacuum regularly and place a welcome mat at your home's entrances. Also consider a "no shoes" policy. High traffic areas can often do with vacuuming once a day while low traffic areas can be vacuumed a couple of times a week.
3.Area Rugs. Depending on how your house is laid out you may have some areas that will have high traffic regardless of how your furniture is arranged. Consider an area rugs in these locations
4.Don't Let Dirt In. Keep the walk ways leading to your house clean. This will cut down on the amount of dirt that is tracked into your house.
5.Shampoo Rugs.Shampoo rugs at least once a year. Consult your manufacturers specifications for what type of cleaning equipment and/or detergents are appropriate for your type of carpet.
6.Spill Awareness. Treat spills quickly for the best chance of avoiding a stain. If you have kids, make sure they know that they need to tell you about spills immediately so they do not have time to set.DO NOT rub a stain it will disturb the pile and make the stain penertrate deeper into your carpet, blotting with white tissue is preferable. DO NOT use hot water, it will fix the stain in place, use luke warm water.
7.Snip Loose Threads. To remove a loose thread that sticks up above the fibre use scissors to snip it instead of pulling on it which can pull out more than just the thread.
8.Designate Eating Areas. Many spills can introduce oils into your carpet which attract dirt and help lead to a dingy looking carpet. The less you eat in carpeted areas the better your chances are of avoiding these types of spills.
The cleaner you can keep your carpet the longer it will last. Hopefully these tips help you get more life out of your carpet
