Buying over the internet is not always the cheapest option and certainly buying large items such as carpets can be a problem.

Service is a big factor when selling a carpet as they all have to be measured correctly and fitted to a high standard ensuring maximum performance. Please be careful and always consider the following points.

1. Before you pay up front for the carpet do you know the company you are dealing with and what happens when things go wrong.
2. Have you received the expert advice to ensure that you have selected the best carpet for the right purpose.
3. Reputable and quality manufacturers mainly deal directly with bona fide retail showrooms. This means that their carpets are measured and fitted correctly by professionals ensuring that the consumer guarantees and warranties remain valid.
4. Delivering big items like carpets are not straight forward. You will need somewhere to store it and it could be days if not weeks before the carpet can be fitted.
5. Very important – If you were unfortunate enough to be sent a faulty carpet or had a carpet badly fitted who would then arrange the replacement carpet quickly and efficiently.

Service is extremely important when buying a carpet. The reality is that by calling into any of Small Cost Carpet’s showrooms you will be guaranteed expert advice and support at the very best prices.

It’s important to look after your carpet, please find some useful tips which will help you keep your carpet looking great for longer.

General Cleaning and Smart Maintenance:

To protect your carpet from premature soiling it is advisable to place entrance mats at all outside entrances to the house. This will help reduce the amount of dirt coming into the house.

Regular cleaning will help remove the gritty particles from the carpet pile that can cause abrasion and damage the fibres.

Spillages

It is always advisable to deal with any accidental spillages as soon as they happen. It is best not to use detergents or other cleaners recommended for household use. At first the carpets may look clean but will almost certainly encourage rapid re soiling, colour bleeding or damage to the backing materials.

Periodic Cleaning

Carpets will at some stage need a good clean and you can either do the job yourself, or you can call in a specialist carpet cleaning company. If you are considering cleaning the carpet professionally it is best to engage the services of an accredited carpet cleaning company. These companies are fully trained and have been in business for a considerable length of time, are members of one or more recognised professional trade associations related to the cleaning industry and have a reputation for top quality service.

Dealing with Stains
Stains should be blotted and never rubbed. Always work the stain from the outside in to avoid the stain spreading. Solids should be scraped up and the pile brushed up after cleaning. A cleaning should be applied to a cloth and never directly to the spillage. Stains should always be rinsed thoroughly with water afterwards if spot cleaning, but never excessively and then use a hair dryer to dry the spot.