Carpet & rug cleaning
Carpets and rugs cover a wide range of materials, from synthetic pile to wool and natural fibres, and each behaves differently when something goes wrong. This section covers stains, lingering odours and routine care, with fibre type and manufacturer guidance treated as central to what's actually safe to try — plus when a problem has moved beyond what surface cleaning can reasonably fix.
Everything in this section
How often should you deep clean a carpet?
How often should a carpet be deep cleaned? What UK carpet makers and trade bodies actually say, why guarantees differ, and how to judge your own carpet.
How to clean vomit from carpet
A careful guide to cleaning vomit or sick from carpet — what to do while it's fresh, what changes once it's dried, and when to stop adding water or cleaner.
How to remove blood from carpet
A careful guide to blood on carpet: what to do while it's fresh, what changes once it's dried, checking your carpet's care guidance, and when to stop.
How to remove coffee stains from carpet
A cautious, practical guide to coffee stains on carpet — what to do while it's still wet, what changes once it's dried, and when to stop treating it yourself and ask for advice instead.
How to remove old stains from carpet
A cautious, practical guide to treating old or set-in stains on carpet — how to work out what you're dealing with, a safe first approach, common mistakes, and when a specific product or professional clean may genuinely help.
How to remove red wine from carpet
What to do about red wine on carpet: blot a fresh spill, deal with a dried stain, check your carpet's material and care guidance, and know when to stop.
Why does my carpet smell after cleaning?
Cleaned your carpet but the smell hasn't gone — or it's worse than before? Here's how to work out whether it's drying time, leftover product, or something deeper before you try again.
Why does my carpet still look dirty after cleaning?
Cleaned your carpet but it still doesn't look right — marks reappearing, dull patches, or areas that seem barely different? Here's what can cause that, and how to work out what's actually going on before you try again.
Understanding carpet fibre types and care codes
Coming soon.