QUESTION: How do I get Lily Pollen out of my carpet?

Answer

If you’ve been unlucky enough to get lily pollen on your carpet be very careful not to press it into the carpet fibres.  Also, don’t let the pollen get wet!

Grab a roll of sticky tape and gently place it over the pollen.  The pollen will stick to the tape.  Using a new piece of tape every time, continue with this until all the pollen is removed.

You can prevent it happening again by snipping out the stamens of the lily before it comes into full bloom.  Catch them on a plate or similar and dispose of them, better safe than sorry.

If the above procedure hasn't completely removed the pollen we may be able to help.  We have a specialist product for Lily pollen, but it's not 100% guaranteed to work.  If you've not got all the pollen all out we'd recommend you contact your contents insurer and see if you have Accidental Damage cover.  If you do they may pay for us to come and attempt the specialist removal.  If we can't remove it we'll supply a letter to your insurer confirming that for you.

Miss Leaney of Bessacarr  was so delighted with the carpet cleaning we did for her.  In her review she said:

"I am very pleased with the service provided, the serviceman was very friendly and polite and worked quickly & professionally. My carpets were left beautifully clean with a pleasant fragrance. 100% satisfaction - Thank you!"

Miss Leaney, Bessacarr

TOP TIP #2- Lily pollen on a your carpet?

If you've been unlucky enough to get lily pollen on your carpet be very careful not to press it into the carpet fibres.  Also, don’t let the pollen get wet!

Grab a roll of sticky tape and gently place it over the pollen.  Using a new piece of tape every time, continue with this until all the pollen is removed.

You can prevent it happening again by snipping out the stamens of the lily before it comes into full bloom.  Catch them on a plate or similar and dispose of them, better safe than sorry.

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Miss Aspinall of Bessacarr used us again and was so impressed she said in her review:

"Thanks again for the fantastic service.  It is exceptional nowadays to find a company who provides the same high standard every year to our family and friends. Used the company in the past and have recommended to family and friends."

Miss Aspinall, Bessacarr

TOP TIP #1- Carpet Cleaning in Besscarr

When laying new carpets, get somebody to seal under the skirting boards with a silicon sealer. This will prevent those annoying dark marks around the edge of the carpet which are actually caused by dirt rising up, rather than dirt going down.

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by Doncaster based Carpet Cleaners, a local family business, Allan Simmons Sr & Jnr. Find out more >>

Our new website has gone live and we're adding the 'finishing touches' now.  One of those was switching on our Online Cleaning Products Page so clients can buy their World famous Spot Remover online, and pay using PayPal or GoogleCart.
We've just had out first order, for 1 Spot Remover and 1 Lemon Grove Carpet Deodoriser.  The Order was from Mrs Sowden, who's purchased our products before.  Mrs Sowden commented "It was great to be able to order it out of hours when I remembered I needed another one."
It's great that clients can now order items whenever they like, and we'll even deliver next day if needed, and delivery is free if we can just deliver it when we're passing within 10 days.
Thanks for your order again Mrs Sowden, we'll add a couple of surprise items into the order for you as a bonus for the 1st client in the shop.
For the 50th order placed we'll deduct £50 from the total of the order.  So if you spend £20 your order will be free, if you spend £75 you'll  pay just £25.  Our system issues an order number to every transaction, so if you're the lucky one you'll be hearing from us.We'll post the details here and notify you to organise your refund.
So, please visit our shop here >>
Thanks,
Allan Simmons Jnr.
 

Mrs Askey of Thorne has recently enjoyed having her carpets cleaned throughout her home and was very complimentary about our service. This is what she said:

"My cream carpet came up like new!  I've used other companies but i don't think I'll be trying anyone else now.  The carpet is soft and fluffy again and smells great too.  Thanks to Pete who did the job, please pass on my thanks.  Please call me in 6 months to organise my free clean, I love the new Perfect Care plan you have. Regards."

Mrs Askey, Thorne

TOP TIP #1- Carpet Cleaning in Thorne

When laying new carpets, get somebody to seal under the skirting boards with a silicon sealer. This will prevent those annoying dark marks around the edge of the carpet which are actually caused by dirt rising up, rather than dirt going down.

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by Doncaster based Carpet Cleaners, a family firm. Find out more >>

Sue from Bessacarr contacted us, so can we?

Answer

That depends on a number of factors.  Things such as carpet construction, how much soot there is and has it penetrated into the carpet backing all play a part.

The No. 1 rule is DO NOT WET, OR BRUSH the soot
until you've followed these steps...

1. Use the nozzel on your vacuum cleaner to remove the thickest of the soot.  If you can avoid touching the soot, or the carpet, just use the vacuum hovered above it.
2. Apply Baking Soda powder to the area to completely cover the affect area. Gently brush this into the carpet, don't scrub, and leave for 30-40 minutes.  This will absorb the soot.
3. Vacuum the carpet again, using just the nozzel as before.  This should remove the thickest of the soot.
4. Apply Baking Soda for a second time, brush it in and leave again for 30-40 minutes.
5. Thoroughly vacuum the carpet, preferably with an upright vacuum with brushes.
6. If the mark still remains try using a dry cleaning solvent by applying the solvent to a towel and blotting the carpet.  Change the towel frequently and NEVER apply the solvent directly to the carpet.
7. Once the worst of the stain is out you can use "Soda Water" by gently pouring onto the area and blotting out with a thick towel.  It's best to fold the towel quite thick, place it over the stain and then stand on the towel.  The pressure will cause the fizzyness to release the stain.  Alternatively use something like our World Famous Spot Remover PF, which uses the same fizzing action to clean, with added ingredients to help.  You can even get a 5oz Sample can for Free.

If in any doubt you can call us for free advice, no obligation.

Have all the carpets on the Ground Floor and the Hall & Stairs Cleaned and Protected, or Healthy Home Service, and we'll do the same on  ALL the bedrooms FREE of charge, including the landing.
Terms:
TBC
We don't move wardrobes or heavy beds.  Our equipment allows us to clean right up to them and under where exposed.
Offer valid until TBC.

Please print the voucher below and tell us you're interested in this offer
when you call, then just present it to the technician when he visits to quote.

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"Great Job"

Mrs Jones of Bessacarr needed all of her downstairs carpets cleaning in time for an impromptu party on Sunday (She called us on Friday).
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QUESTION: How do I get red wine out of my sofa?

Answer

If you spill red wine onto a fabric sofa or armchair, prevent (or at least limit) any staining by following this advice.

As with all spills, act as quickly as possible to stop it spreading further and soaking into the sofa’s upholstery.  Grab some kitchen roll, or a clean old towel (it needs to be absorbent) and soak up the spilled wine by blotting.  Keep doing this, as firmly as you can, until no more wine comes out of the fabric onto the cloth.  Never, never be tempted to rub or scrub at the fabric.
Then, following the instructions on the can, use our Clean and Dry Stain Extinguisher, or Clean and Dry Spot Remover for the next stage.  Continue to dab (remember – never rub) at the fabric with a clean cloth moistened, with the Clean and Dry solution,  until no more red wine residue comes out onto the cloth. During this process, take care not to over-wet the fabric.
If you don’t happen to have a can of either our Clean and Dry Stain Extinguisher or Clean and Dry Spot Remover handy, try the above with plain or fizzy water only.

This is our most popular offer and only valid on work booked before the end of August 2011.

Have two rooms of carpet cleaned and protected and we'll clean a third area FREE of charge.
Cheapest area is the free area, and obviously no other discounts apply.
Many clients choose to make the most of this offer by having six areas cleaned, and only paying for four, saving even more.
So call us now to orgainise a free, no obligation quotation at your convenience.
 

Please print the voucher below and tell us you're interested in this offer
when you call, then just present it to the technician when he visits to quote.

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