6-monthly "Always Clean" carpet programme for only 20%

The HomeCare "Always Clean" carpet programme has many benefits, including a second thorough cleaning every year for only twenty per cent of the normal carpet cleaning price.

All that's required is that, when paying for the first clean, you agree to pay a monthly amount for the next twelve months, to cover two more professional carpet cleans for just 20% more than the price of one clean. You can continue this for as many years as you wish - and you should notice that the life expectancy of your carpet is extended.

Available in Northants, Milton Keynes, Bedford, Rushden, Wellingborough, Northampton and nearby areas.

End of Tenancy Carpet Cleaning

Between private rentals, a professional thoroughly cleaned carpet is highly desirable - especially to attract new tenants. HomeCare Carpet Cleaning will ensure that marks and smells will be treated and the carpet pile will be rejuvenated.

We also offer stain protection, carpet deodorisers and spot cleaners as additional options.

In fact, if you call us now, we will offer:

• FREE 500ml eco carpet spotter with all orders 
• FREE Carpet Deodorisers with each clean 
• Have 2 Carpets Cleaned and a 3rd carpet will be cleaned within the quoted price (the smallest carpet cleaning is FREE) 

Contact us on any of the following numbers:
  Milton Keynes/Bedford area 01234 389036
  Rushden/Northants 01933 318289
  Northampton area 01604 231199
or mobile 07831 840720

Selling your house? First impressions count!

We don't often 'see' our home as others might see it - when we return from work or with the weekly shopping, we just go through the door and get on with our lives.

If you are thinking of putting your property 'on the market' it is important to convey a good 'first impression'. People will see a photograph on a website, in an estate agents' window or on paper details. Usually, the photograph will be of the front of the house and, even if it isn't, some people will use Google Street View or check out the location in person.

If you have a front garden, keep the lawn and foliage neat so that it looks nice and seems easy to mange. Paths and driveways must be seen to be low maintenance so they should be repaired, if necessary.

Paved driveways can look tired. Remember, when you first had your driveway paved, how good it looked? Paved driveways can be restored to look as good as new. They can also be sealed to look good for longer.

Don't panic if you have a tired old tarmac driveway - you don't have to replace it as these too, can be repaired, cleaned and sealed so that your old tarmac drive looks like new at a fraction of the cost.

When you've read this article, leave your house and stand across the street to stare back at it. Are the guttering and downpipes in good order? Do your windows and entrance door need a coat of paint or varnish? Are the curtains or blinds attractive?

Come back in and look at your entrance hall - is it bright and uncluttered? Now, if you are moving home, you don't want to spend a lot of money of doing it up - the likelihood is that the buyers will change things anyway - but you should consider that a well presented home will sell much faster than one that is cluttered or grubby.

Most people expect to redecorate when they buy a new home but many will not have the extra budget to renew carpets therefore it is essential that the carpets you include in the sale are an asset rather than a liability. Ensure that each room looks as good as possible by having your carpets professionally cleaned. You can often have three carpets cleaned for the price of two.

Leather Upholstery Cleaning (Bedford)

How often does your leather suite need cleaning? What do you use to clean it? A quick wipe with a damp cloth is all you have time for? Are you satisfied with the results?

If your leather looking past its best or has lost is texture and feel, it may be time to call in the leather care experts. Bedford Leather Cleaning Services will provide a professional, deep clean to remove dirt and grease. A conditioner will be applied to the leather to protect it from premature wear and tear, leaving your furniture feeling silky soft and looking lustrous.

Go on - treat your suite!

Why Carpets should be cleaned following Household Flooding

An elderly lady living in a ground floor flat noticed rust-coloured marks appearing on her bed cover, just below the ceiling pendant. Being partially sighted, the woman contacted her son who noticed that there was discolouration and dampness on the pendant plus cracks forming on the ceiling, around which large patches of damp were visible. The problem was traced to the shower unit in an upstairs flat, where the waste outlet had become detached.

The source of the problem was fixed, the electricity checked and the ceiling repaired. The water had not only soaked through the bedding and the mattress but linen kept in the divan drawers were damp and so was the carpet under the bed. The water damage to the carpet was minimal, with no visible stain so, rather than replacing it, it would be cleaned.

It was essential to clean the carpet and replace the mattress, rather than attempt to leave them to dry out, because of the source of the water and the course the water had taken. First of all, it was waste water but, additionally, it had been laying in the dirty, dusty cavity between the floor and ceiling of the flats which may have been harbouring bugs, mice droppings or other debris and building materials. In addition, there was an unpleasant musty odour that would be difficult to eradicate from the mattress but could be solved by cleaning the carpet (which would have been considerably more expensive to replace).

The carpet was cleaned and dry in a few hours.

National Carpet Cleaners Association

NCCA members, HomeCare Cleaning Services are long-standing professionals in cleaning carpets, rugs, upholstery, other types of floors and even patios and drives.

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To find out more about us and see our current offers, visit one of our websites: www.carpetcleaners-northampton.co.uk
www.carpetcleaners-miltonkeynes.co.uk
www.drivewayandpatiocleaningnorthants.co.uk

Care of antique & contemporary hand-woven Rugs

There was a good response to the recent feature on the difference between cleaning carpets and cleaning rugs so here is a further insight into professional rug cleaning services for antique, semi-antique and contemporary hand-woven rugs.

Does your delicate rug need cleaning? With over twenty years of experience in Oriental rug cleaning, HomeCare's expert rug cleaning service will ensure the best possible results for your rugs, to maintain their beautiful looks and colours. Each rug is treated as a one-off, with careful analysis of the correct and best cleaning and treatment to be applied.

Quality hand-woven rugs are created using fine fibres and special dyes. Having determined the most suitable cleaning for a rug's fibres, types of dye, age and condition, the cleaning must be undertaken with the utmost care and attention.

It is important to take very special care when cleaning - water at a suitable temperature and no abrasive detergents, cleaning chemicals or mechanical/electrical equipment. When a quality rug has been created over a number of weeks or months by hand, only cleaning by hand will be good enough to preserve its beauty. Tools should include natural fibre hand-brushes and a specially formulated, gentle rug shampoo for the most effective, yet gentle, cleaning.

To complete the cleaning process, rugs must be left to dry naturally at room temperature, often up to three days, as applying heat can damage fibres. To minimise inconvenience, this service can be performed away from your home - HomeCare will collect, clean and return your rug at a time that is suitable for you.

For an estimate, call or email with details and rug sizes:

Rushden 01933 318 289
Bedford 01234 389036
Northampton 01604 231 199
Email sales@carpetcleaners-northampton.co.uk
Mobile 07831 840720