Carpet cleaning Devon, About Martin Smith, Martins Cleaning Services, Exeter-Devon-Somerset

Sunday 27 November 2011

Martins cleaning website re-launch

We are delighted to launch our new website.

It's always exciting to do something fresh and new. We are delighted to work with our web designers SPS Marketing and copywriters 'And Words' to re-launch our website.

Our thanks goes out to both companies for the efforts that have been made.  It has taken many months but a fresh look was needed. 

We know that clients will enjoy all the social networking feeds available and we will be happy for clients to follow our news and also by connecting to these networks you will not miss out on company offers.

Thanks also to Exeter City FC for your fantastic write-up and launch it was much appreciated, it's been brilliant working with you since 2007.

Thursday 29 September 2011

Clear the clutter in Autumn

Take a look around, can you see so much that you cannot appreciate the things that you really like in your home?  Maybe it's time to clear the clutter before Autumn sets it.

There can be a mad rush leading up to Christmas and it's best to start domestic residential cleaning early.
  • Don't let it get on top of you, that's the first rule, vow to tackle your clutter and cleaning.
  • At first sight remove objects that do not appeal to you now.
  • Have at least 3 boxes to hand; charity, keep and store, bin.

Remember charity really means what it says, look for items that don't fit anymore, are you going to get back to the size you once where?  What about children's clothes, do they no longer fit?  Then donate; your clutter could be someone elses treasure!

Keeping and storing items; you may realise that something doesn't suit your home right now but will do later.  If it's sentimental then make a keepsake box and store for the 'moment' when you want to embrace.   The bin bag speaks for itself and you can look at how much is being removed and start to enjoy your space again.

Hopefully this will give you some confidence to start this task.  A weeks time and you will be glad you did when Christmas 2011 approaches and you can enjoy your clean home.

Wednesday 28 September 2011

NCCA carpet cleaning standards

With our cleaning results you can be sure of fabulous cleaning.

It would be easy for us to run negative stories about carpets that are awful but to us carpet cleaning is much more than that.  Have pride in the work that you do and your customers will come back, that is something that we learnt a long time ago.

As members of the NCCA (National carpet cleaners Association) we are provided with information that we share with our clients such as this NCCA Leaflet (Copyright: NCCA)



Technique is key as they say and an NCCA member will be fully qualified to access your carpets and upholstery.  Martins cleaning NCCA member 1919 has been trained and accredited by the National Carpet Cleaners Association and is proud of the cleaning results that we achieve.

I do hope that you will find the above information valuable and this quality we believe sets us apart from others within the industry.

Your carpets are in our safe hands.

Friday 26 August 2011

Clean up after the rain with carpet cleaning

Exeter rain and yet more rain!  Muddy shoes, paw prints and lots of soggy carpets all is not lost with your best carpet cleaning company in Devon.

Your favourite carpet and your best carpet cleaners here to rescue your carpet with professional carpet cleaning.

Our skills and workmanship will soon have your carpet in great condition again.  Stains, mud, paw prints and much more we will get your carpet clean.

Martin Smith of Martins cleaning services Ltd is fully trained by the National Carpet Cleaners Association.

If your carpet isn't looking it's best don't despair Martins cleaning is here to help.  Like our many thousands of clients over 10 years of trading we clean carpets, upholstery, rugs, curtains, offices and homes.
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Carpet cleaning Devon | Martins cleaning services provide the very best carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning and office cleaning services in Devon and the South West including Exeter, Tiverton, Honiton, Cullompton and wider Devon. NCCA carpet cleaners.

Tuesday 16 August 2011

Millions of carpets in Devon?

Millions of carpets in Devon need cleaning on a regular basis our expert opinion is every 6-12 months at the very least.

Yes, there must be millions of carpets in Devon alone needing care and attention.  It could be a residential home or a commercial building.  A three bedroom house can have as many as 5 or 6 carpets not including stairs and landings. 
The cost of cleaning solutions and product has undoubtedly risen and therefore our carpet cleaning it has to be said remains highly competitive for the excellent work that is undertaken time and again.

Carpet cleaning costs do vary. When you want a professional service and importantly a very good if not excellent carpet clean you can be assured that you will pay less than replacement costs with our company.  You will be assured of a thorough deep clean of your carpet and a clean that will last.

When you see a cheap price you must ask yourself why.  Will you receive a thorough deep clean of your carpet, will the company be insured, is the company fully qualified in the art of professional carpet and upholstery cleaning?  Martins cleaning services Exeter Devon offer you a most thorough carpet clean guaranteed.

Friday 17 June 2011

Carpet cleaning and floor cleaners

Our truckmount carpet cleaning machine not only deep cleans carpets, now it also deep cleans hard floors too.

We have been providing deep cleaning of carpets and upholstery for years and with demand high we have now included hard floors in a bigger way using our truckmount cleaning machine.

A truckmount carpet and upholstery machine uses it's own water and fuel saving costs for the consumer  The truckmount carpet cleaning system according to research is still not widely used, there are approximately 28% of carpet cleaners using this system (this may be due to it's cost being high).  This system provides high pressure carpet cleaning and a superior finish to carpets and upholstery.

You can expect optimum results when a carpet cleaner uses a truckmount carpet cleaning machine with the correct accessories and cleaning products for each individual carpet and upholstery cleaning job.

Times remain difficult, however your home is your castle and your carpets are your luxury so they deserved to be kept in pristine condition.  Generally speaking carpet cleaning is cheaper than replacement.  A good carpet cleaner can transform the appearance of your home, this is not a luxury but a necessity improving your home and removing contaminates from your carpet.

Book a carpet cleaning quote now with your professional local carpet cleaners in Devon: 0800 619 6306

Thursday 9 June 2011

Floor cleaning

Floors get really dirty this time of year with traffic in the homes increasing from the garden to the home.

Floor cleaning is required on a regular basis, if is wasn't bad enough that mopping vinyl floors becomes more frequent, laminate too needs regular cleaning.  Dry mopping is the best way to clean laminate as you do not want to overwet the laminate flooring.

Why not invest in our floor cleaning, the results will impress you and your guests.  Wood, laminate, vinyl, there is usually a solution for your floor type.

Carpets also require cleaning as traffic in the home is increased.  Regular vacuuming is a must but also carpet cleaning at some point in time will prove beneficial to your carpet.  Flooring will need special attention and care in the Summer months.  Wooden floors, laminate and vinyls all require a helping hand.

Monday 6 June 2011

Carpet cleaning Exeter Devon

There are many carpet cleaning companies in Devon and Exeter, which one will be your 1st choice?  We hope that you will choose Martins cleaning Services providing local Devon carpet cleaning, upholstery and rug cleaning to the highest standards.

With wet and dry carpet cleaning machinery using the very best carpet cleaning methods and the correct carpet cleaning solutions we are proud of our local Exeter Devon carpet cleaning company.

Call 0800 619 6306 to book your carpet cleaning appointment and to receive the best possible carpet clean and customer care.

Carpets can be revived and refreshed quickly with our trained professional carpet cleaners cleaning your carpet in Devon.

Upholstery, rug cleaning, carpets curtains and much more we provide carpet cleaning in Devon Exeter, Tiverton, Cullompton, Honiton, Taunton, Broadclyst, throughout Exeter and wider Devon.

Sunday 5 June 2011

Carpet cleaning Exeter

There has never been a better time to have carpet cleaning in Exeter. 

Carpet replacement is a costly process so carpet cleaning could be a very good alternative to replacement.  As well as receiving a professional carpet cleaning service your home will benefit with improved air quality and your carpets will look lovely too.

We have been providing carpet cleaning in Exeter, Heavitree, St Leonards, St Loyes, Pennslyvania, St Thomas, City Centre, Newtown, Exwick, Alphington and the wider area of Devon for over 10 years.

There are many different carpet types, we will make sure that we provide the correct carpet clean for your carpet.  Some carpets require dry cleaning however most benefit from our hot water extraction carpet cleaning method.

Whether you want to renew or refresh your carpet, cleaning can be a major step to improve your carpet - removing bacteria and stains. 
The really good news is that carpet cleaning need not be expensive, at Martins we provide a range of carpet cleaning discounts to help you along so that you can receive professional carpet cleaning.

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Carpet cleaning Devon. Martins cleaning services provide the very best carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning and office cleaning services in the South West. NCCA carpet cleaners.

Thursday 26 May 2011

Martins - You buy it we launch it!

Martins cleaning services are excited to launch their new homepage for www.martinscleaning.co.uk

For years we have worked with our marketing company who are expert website writers. We are delighted with the results that they produce time and again year after year keeping our website fresh and unique.  Every piece is carefully archieved and stored to provide you with fresh new content.  We do hope that you will enjoy reading our new homepage.

With a very special launch on the horizon (I will say no more at the moment!); I am sure our customers will be very excited during the coming weeks.

Residential and commercial cleaning services remain high on our agenda along with our specialist carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning and rug cleaning services.

We are delighted with the amount of commercial office cleaning opportunities that are arriving at Martins and naturally we look forward to assisting new clients soon.

If you require a pre-inspection of your carpets and upholstery do call soon as we will be delighted to arrange your free quotation.

Carpet cleaning Devon | Martins cleaning services  | We provide the very best carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning and office cleaning services in the South West | NCCA carpet cleaners.

Sunday 22 May 2011

Caravan cleaning North & South Devon, carpets, upholstery

Caravan carpet & upholstery cleaning North Devon, South Devon & Cornwall.

We know how important it is to keep your holiday home looking in prestige condition!  Carpets, upholstery and mattresses pre-season and after-season cleaning matter to the value of your caravan, chalet, lodge or holiday home in Devon or Cornwall or indeed Nationally throughout the UK. Guest houses, hotels and much more, we cater for your specialist cleaning so you don't have to.

As a local Regional carpet and upholstery cleaning company we travel extra lengths to ensure that your holiday home is looking glorious before and after or even during the season for your enjoyment, your guests enjoyment or for that all important investment of sub-letting your holiday home.

Carpet and upholstery cleaning, rugs, mattresses and the general appearance matter to us all whether that be your home or office or your holiday home. 

We cater for all cleaning services including hotels, guest houses and privately owned or sub-let holiday homes.  Call Martins cleaning services today to receive your estimate or request a site visit and we will provide you with our quotation free of charge.  Freephone: 0800 619 6306 | Tel Local: 01392 670700


See: http://www.carpetcleaningdevon.uk.com/page9.php
Carpet cleaning Devon. Martins cleaning services provide the very best carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning and office cleaning services in the South West. NCCA carpet cleaners.

Tuesday 3 May 2011

Roll out your red carpet! Royal wedding, Easter, May Day Bank holidays and more

Well what an exciting time for us all!

Hope that Easter was the lovely break you where hoping for?  We had a really nice time in Cornwall.  We do not often get the opportunity to venture on our hols but Easter seemed the perfect time with lovely weather to have a well deserved break.  We had a really nice time and it was great to see that our services where still required even at this very busy time for you all. 

Martins cleaning is a very busy company as you will have realised looking at our website and dedicated blog and whatever the weather and however busy we are we still have time for our very important clients, yes that is all of you throughout Exeter, Devon, Somerset and Cornwall.

Who watched to Royal Wedding on 29th April 2011?  Wasn't it a beautiful event and we loved every minute! 

Now it is time for you to roll out your red carpet!  Oh yes really!  We all deserve a carpet to be proud of and yours is no exception. 

If you have not yet booked carpet cleaning with Martins cleaning services Ltd then now is the time to give us a call and we will be delighted to organise your pre-inspection survey and quotation - all free of charge, of course you would expect nothing less from our reputable highly regarded cleaning service company.

Monday 11 April 2011

carpet deodoriser devon

As well as carpet cleaning Devon, Martins cleaning services offer carpet deodorisation for your carpets.

Pet odour and household odours can be neutralised and professionally cleaned by our Devon carpet cleaners. 

No need to panic and think of carpet replacement immediately, talk to our professional carpet technicians and you may find we have a solution to neutralising unpleasants odours lingering in your carpets, rugs and soft furnishings.

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We provide the very best carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning and office cleaning services in the South West.

Saturday 19 February 2011

Carpet cleaning, Stoke Canon, Rewe, Poltimore, Devon

Carpet cleaning, Stoke Canon, Brampford Speke, Rewe, Huxham, Poltimore, Upton Pyne, Stoke Hill, Exeter, Cowley.

Carpet cleaners in Devon Martins cleaning services serve clients for carpet cleans, upholstery and rugs including curtain cleaning in the above locations and all over Devon.

When did you last have your carpet cleaned?  We recommend cleaning every 6-12 months, get ready for Spring and have lovely fresh carpet, upholstery, curtains and rugs by your qualified local cleaning company in Exeter, Devon.

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Friday 18 February 2011

Carpet cleaning Cullompton, Kentisbeare, Plymtree, Beare and Broadclyst Devon

Carpet cleaning Cullompton, Kentisbeare, Plymtree, Beare and Broadclyst, Devon.

Do you need carpet cleaning in Devon?  You have just found a carpet cleaning company that will offer fantastic carpet cleaners, brilliant customer care and a personal service for your carpets, upholstery, curtains, rugs.

Residential and commercial cleaning services for all your cleaning requirements in Cullompton, Kentisbeare, Plymtree, Beare, Broadclyst Devon.

Carpet cleaning will provide a lovely clean and fresh impression to your home or business.

Book carpet cleaning today: 01392 670700


We provide the very best carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning and office cleaning services in the South West.

Sunday 6 February 2011

Cleaning tips before decorating, clean well before you decorate.

With Spring cleaning around the corner decorating may be on your agenda. I am also thinking of decorating and realise that there will be much hard work and preparation before I even get near a paintbrush!

Saturday 5 February 2011

Get carpets professionally cleaned

Carpet cleaning Exeter, Heavitree, St Leonards, Redhills, Exwick, Central, Alphington, Pennsylvania, St Loyes, Stoke Hill, St Thomas, Whipton, Pinhoe and all areas of Exeter Devon.


After a long hard winter, have your carpets taken a battering, dirt, grime, stains and walkways not quite looking their best, now is the time to contact Martins Cleaning Services for your carpet cleaning and maintenance.

Annual cleaning or even 6-monthly carpet cleaning is highly recommended to keep your carpets in pristine condition.  You can have your carpets looking glamorous again with our professional carpet cleaning service in Exeter.

Contact Exeter 01392 670700 to book your appointment.

Hallways, Lounge, dining room, bedrooms, study, conservatory, kitchens whereever your carpet is  we can provide a quotation for carpet cleaning

Martins cleaning services provide the very best carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning and office cleaning services in the South West.

Friday 4 February 2011

Upholstery, carpets, curtains, prepare Spring cleaning.

Put the hard winter behind you early and start preparing for Spring cleaning.  If this all sounds like rather hard work call our professional cleaning company to help you.

Cleaning is a labour intensive task carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning, curtain cleaning and rug cleaning particularly labour intensive and if you want your carpets, upholstery, curtains and rugs cleaned this Spring by a professional company, we are delighted to be of assistance.
Curtains cleaned without even having to take them off the hooks and rails! 

Carpets and upholstery professionally deep cleaned using our hot water extraction method.  Rugs cleaned including tassles, leather cleaning, whatever residential cleaning you need we cover most cleaning tasks.  Our team of professional employed staff have been fully trained in aspects of professional cleaning.

It's hard to believe that January 2011 is behind us! February brought the Chinese New Year and around the corner will be Spring! I've already noticed buds preparing in the garden and we will all soon have better weather to look forward to.

We provide patio cleaning so you can even show your friends and family cleaning inside and out!


We accept a wide range of payments including Bartercard.

Wednesday 2 February 2011

Benefit your home, business and your health

Carpet cleaning has so many benefits to your home, business and your health.

Martins Cleaning Services Ltd is Local NCCA carpet cleaners and Approved members of The Devon County Council Buy with confidence Scheme. We are delighted to hold many valuable accreditations in this industry while remaining local servicing Devon and the South West.

Did you realise that office desks harbour almost as much bacteria as a toilet!  Yes, it's true studies have confirmed that with more staff eating at their desks, food particles are often left to harbour bacteria and germs.

Regular office cleaning using a professional commercial contractor will ensure that your business is kept in good condition.  It is often overlooked the importance of office cleaning and the hard work that commercial cleaners put in to contain germs and bacteria.

It is often worth considering that cleaners put in a lot of time and effort and some complaints can waste valuable time and company money, especially when they are unfounded.  If you have a contractor then make sure you are both aware of the responsibilities of your contract. 

Without doubt most companies will work hard to provide a great service so it is unlikely that they will want to loss contracts.  The key element is about the relationship of the company and the contractor and that both respect each others position.  Equally cleaners should be valued and respected.

Please remember that we specialise in given areas of commercial cleaning to BICS standards and we are here so that your contract cleaning can be smooth running so that you can concerntrate on your business.

Carpet cleaning in Devon remains popular with local businesses in Devon and homes in the South West. Martins Cleaning Services Ltd is delighted to provide valuable cleaning services to clients in the South West Region.

Carpet cleaning in Devon has so many benefits to your home, business and your health. Martins Cleaning Services Ltd is Local NCCA carpet cleaners and Approved members of The Devon County Council Buy with confidence Scheme. We are delighted to hold many valuable accreditations in this industry while remaining local servicing Devon and the South West.

Thursday 27 January 2011

New Year New start, cleaning diary of cleaning tips

Cleaning Tips

It's a New Year and still not too late to make a new start!
Today we are looking at the kitchen and here are some tips so you can enjoy a fresh clean kitchen.
  1. Look around the worktops, how much is there that doesn't belong in the kitchen?
  2. Look in the cupboards are they overflowing and lost their way?
  3. Plates with chips, cutlery overflowing?
Does this seem familiar!  If it does don't despair we are here to get you on track to a clean fresh kitchen.

Clearing the kitchen:
  1. Clear off all the kitchen worktops, put any paperwork into a pile then in a box for sorting.  Yes sometimes kitchens can look like a home office! School letters, post, junk mail you name it.
  2. Now that's done look at what is left and remove it to the floor and scrub those worktops thoroughly using only the right solution for your surface and taking special care if its wood.
  3. Next get 3 boxes and label as follows (a) charity (b) keep (c) bin
  4. Sort out all the cutlery, china, glass and bowls and decide what has had it's day and can be thrown away and what you don't use - take it to charity as there will be someone that may need it more than you and then decide what items you really do want to keep.
  5. If those boxes are full, label some more and get ready for more action!!
  6. The dreaded food store, look for products that you no longer use, throw anything out of date in the bin. Have a shopping list nearby and write down anything that you think know you will need and enjoy.  By now I should think a lot of your cupboards are clearer.
Replace the things that you only want to keep.

  1. Be firm and stay firm, if you find it hard to part with something but think you don't really need it then get a helping hand of encouragement.  Believe me when it's gone you will forget all about it.
  2. Anything that is really good but you know you don't use and it can go try and see if you can sell it maybe a car boot sale, after the sale anything you don't sell make sure you take it straight to the charity shop or it will end up back where you started!
  3. Now clean all those cupboards with an appropriate cleaning solution and sanitise, wait until dry and then carefully reorganise your things and replace.
I will be following this with some more great ideas, watch this space!!

Carpet cleaning Devon. Martins cleaning services provide the very best carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning and office cleaning services in the South West. NCCA carpet cleaners.

Truckmount carpet cleaning system

Devon carpet cleaning using a truckmount carpet cleaning system.

There are carpet cleaning machines and then there are carpet cleaning machines!  There are elite machines in the market place and then less powerful models.  Well I'm not going to hand you the answer but I will say if you contact us you will not be disappointed.

A truckmount carpet cleaning machine is a great purchase and we would certainly recommend this system for cleaning your carpets. If you haven't had a professional company clean your carpets in the past then this method of hot water extraction will not disappoint!

You may get the odd comment saying differently but this will generally be from a carpet cleaning company that does not own such an expensive fabulous piece of equipment and would only wish they could (bearing in mind the massive price tag!)  Oh yes, they say pay more and you get the best, well in this case it certainly is true!

Customers not only enjoy a fabulous carpet cleaning service but they do not pay for water especially if they are on a water meter and they do not pay for the electricity that a portable machine requires.  A truckmount carpet cleaning machine is self contained using its own water and fuel.  Clients now we are talking exceptional value for money!!!

Naturally our fully trained carpet cleaning technician and excellent product range and stain removal systems all add to the exceptional client experience.

Portable carpet cleaning machines naturally have their place in the market and without a portable carpet cleaning system there are times when we would find work impossible.  Flexibility is needed at all times and Martins Cleaning Services Ltd provide the flexibility of a portable carpet cleaning and truckmount carpet cleaning experience.  The power of these machines is different however there are times when a portable is needed in small areas or difficult locations where a truckmount system would be unable to reach.

Whatever carpet cleaning experience we provide our customers, they are always delighted with our professional company and service received.

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We provide the very best carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning and office cleaning services in the South West. NCCA carpet cleaners.

Martins Cleaning Services Ltd - carpet cleaning - Exeter - Devon - Somerset: cleaner carpets in Devon

Martins Cleaning Services Ltd - carpet cleaning - Exeter - Devon - Somerset: cleaner carpets in Devon



Carpet cleaning Devon. Martins cleaning services provide the very best carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning and office cleaning services in the South West. NCCA carpet cleaners.

Tuesday 25 January 2011

Choose local and reliable carpet cleaning company

I came across a January  2011 blog entry. 

Readers here are some facts about carpet cleaners -
First and foremost carpet cleaning machines are left outside of the property therefore they do not leak onto carpets causing damage.

Truckmount carpet cleaning is run from a vehicle, water is held in a tank and controlled by wands, water is self contained within the tank and therefore parked away from a residential home or commercial building.
The pictures in the said blog are of underlay, the carpet already been taken up from the wet floor. It is apparent that this is underlay due to the numbers on the material and also evidence that the carpet has been pulled back from the flooring.

The damage appears apparent to flood damage of some description and therefore the client would be wise to call a professional fire and flood restoration company in order to ascertain the position fully; there are many qualified fire and flood technicians available on the NCCA website qualified for this task.
Had a client experienced flood damage their position would usually be to contact their insurance company first and foremost. 
Had another company cleaned this carpet it is unlikely that they would leave a client with flood damage.

It would be normal to arrange for the client to contact their insurance company; must professional carpet cleaning companies and we are one are fully insured for any liability. 

We would never leave a client in this position and we certainly would rectify any problem that may arise at anytime.
Martins cleaning services Ltd are fully insured and have no claims to date.  We are proud of our workmanship providing excellent carpet cleaning services in Exeter and throughout Devon. 

We are fully accredited to valuable organisations that train carpet cleaners fully in all aspects of carpet, upholstery, rug cleaning.  The NCCA are highly regarded within the industry.

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Monday 10 January 2011

Berber, sisal and seagrass carpets

We have spoken about carpet cleaning and the benefits of carpet cleaning on numerous occasions. 
There are many different carpets and here I would like to mention a few.
Berber carpet:
Berber represents a carpet that is woven in a particular way.  Berber was made by Africans in North Africa, the handmade cloth was spun for a North African tribe.
Modern berber carpet is made with a range of materials, sometimes with wool.
Berber is thick and the texture durable. 
One of the downsides with berber is the ability to clean due to the way the fibres are formed together.

Sisal and seagrass:
Often sisal and seagrass needs little attention as vacuuming will remove most dirt within the natural fibres.  Spills: Blot any spills immediately; general this will be the most effective method.

Upholstery cleaning:  There are many fine fabrics and materials covering your upholstery.  Each fabric may require a different cleaning approach.  Dylon, leather, suede for example should not be wet cleaned. 

It is really important that you contact a company that understands all the appropriate cleaning methods, Martin at Martins cleaning will know the correct way to clean carpets and upholstery and is available to provide advice to our customers new and old.

There is much information about the various carpets and fibres which we intend to speak about in more detail within our blogs.

Thursday 6 January 2011

Domestic cleaning first impressions

Your carpets create one of the first impressions in your home.

Cleaner carpets make a beautiful entrance, carpet is expensive so with care your carpets can be cleaner with Martins.  Make an important entrance to your home with clean carpets

There are many types of carpet and each requires professional care and attention.  Consider the services of a professional carpet cleaner to ensure that your carpet is left in pristine condition.  Different types of carpet require individual cleaning methods applied, it is therefore advisable to seek the service of a professional trained carpet cleaner to ensure that the correct method is applied to clean your carpet.
Carpet cleaning can remove contaminates from your home and improve air quality.

Wednesday 5 January 2011

Carpet cleaning Scams

Classic carpet cleaning scam.

Beware of carpet cleaning scams, the customer can be lured in by a ridiculously low priced carpet clean.

Often the company or individual will offer carpet cleaning at a very low price (in the region of £10 per room or thereabouts). This you may think seems a great idea and a great price - beware!!!  They now have the tools to enter your home and lure you into their scam!

Such sales often start on the telephone and you feel you have a deal.  Make sure you request a written quotation at all times and a pre-inspection of your carpets and upholstery.

It would be almost impossible for a genuine company to gain a profitable sale at that low price. Remember carpet cleaning overheads far exceed this let alone the fuel to get to you!

Some companies usually have no intention of leaving your home with only the advertised amount. So how do they increase the bill after you have taken the "bait" of the low price?  They simply oversell until you fill compelled to purchase, after all here they are now in your home and you feel embarrassed and do want your carpets cleaned - or do you?!  Not at this suddenly inflated price!

What you can do -
It is your home after all and you have the right to say no.
Tell the company you will not hesitate to report them, then make sure you do.  Contact Trading standards.

Then make sure you contact a reputable carpet cleaning company.  I am sure all honest carpet cleaning companies, there are many, will be happy to read this advice.


Please note this is advice only and many carpet cleaning companies operate in a genuine fashion.  Enjoy your carpet cleaning from a professional carpet cleaning company.
Fellow carpet cleaners - Who saw 'Watchdog' showing a carpet cleaning scam recently?

Don't forget you can post your comments about the 'watchdog carpet cleaning scam in Dorset.'

Tuesday 4 January 2011

In house carpet cleaning training?

In house carpet cleaning training -

If you see any company advertising 'in house carpet cleaning' here are a few questions worth considering -

Who trained the carpet cleaner?
Was this person qualified in aspects of carpet and upholstery cleaning?
Is the qualification recognised within the industry (such as the NCCA qualification)?

There are many skilled carpet cleaners; however our understanding is that not every carpet cleaner or carpet cleaning company in Devon is qualified in this area of work or indeed perhaps other areas of the country.
As a consumer it is worth considering this and asking yourself if you want your carpet cleaned by a skilled and qualified carpet cleaning company? 
For some a cheap price may be the ideal answer, however would it still be cheap if your carpet was damaged or you needed to request the service of your insurance company?  Our advice is to seek a qualified Devon carpet cleaning company.  The choice is of course your own to make.

Cleaning Tip: Choose the right company for you.