Cover Yourself In Glory

Newcastle Herald

Tuesday September 7, 2004

Spring Clean-Up A Herald Advertising Feature

A WELL-maintained quality carpet can lift the appeal of any living area but a grubby one can bring down the overall appearance of the home.

Those who have not already given their carpets a spring clean should act now to have the home looking its best before the guests start arriving for the festive season.

If the carpet is in a dirty state, it may be worth calling a professional carpet cleaner. These services range from as little as $60 and can work wonders.

Taking care of your own carpet is a simple exercise. Just follow these simple care tips:? Vacuum your carpet regularly. ? Clean regularly. Before the carpet begins showing traffic patterns have it cleaned professionally.? Blot up stains immediately before they become set.? Liquid spills should be blotted up with a white towel or cloth. Rubbing, scrubbing or brushing spots or spills may damage the carpet fibres. Try a detergent solution first.

© 2004 Newcastle Herald

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