Carpets

• Using mats in front of outside doors helps to remove dirt from shoes before it is walked onto the carpet.

• Regular and thorough vacuum cleaning will help to keep carpets in a good condition.

• Periodic cleaning under beds and larger furniture helps to deter moths.

Upholstery

• Spot clean upholstery very cautiously as it is easy to make watermarks, particularly on cotton and linen fabrics.

• As with carpets, try to blot up any excess with kitchen towel or a cloth.

• A cloth well wrung out in a mild detergent can be used to wipe up sticky stains but be careful not to get the fabric damp.

• Do not use water on silk or cotton velvet.

• Only wash loose covers if the manufacturers instructions recommend it.

Flood Damage

• Most upholstery will be damaged permanently if it gets wet.

• Try and get it professionally cleaned BEFORE it dries.

Curtains

• We recommend vacuum cleaning curtains every 6 months, particularly the headings and any pelmets and swags to stop dust building up