Why Regular Carpet Cleaning is Necessary

In order to keep carpets fresh, clean and hygienic they require regular cleaning. Dirt from outside can cause the carpet to age considerably and also enable bacteria and mites to multiply.

Vacuuming is an important part of keeping your carpets clean. Carpets in heavy traffic areas should be vacuumed daily to keep them in prime condition.

Carpet Cleaning can be a steamy business....

In the context of carpet cleaning, The hot water extraction method "steam cleaning" seems very popular, This method uses equipment that sprays heated water, sometimes with added cleaning chemicals onto the carpet. Simultaneously, the water is vacuumed up, along with dissolved dirt. “steam cleaning” is the preferred method of many carpet manufacturers as it removes more dirt and abrasive particles resulting in less wear and pile abrasion

Portable steam cleaning equipment that plugs into an electrical outlet can be hired from many large DIY stores or alternatively go onto Google for companies that offer professional carpet cleaning service.

Carpet Cleaning ask the experts

If you have a preferred carpet supplier it may be worth speaking to them for advice on the best way to clean your carpet as different materials need different treatments, jute-backed carpets and loose rugs with natural fibers such as wool could shrink after a wet treatment, Velvet piled carpets and Berber carpets could become fuzzy if cleaned the wrong way.

It is also worth speaking to your carpet retailer at the point of purchase about pre treated carpets this is often recommended in heavy traffic areas.

Here at Kings Carpets we stock a vast range of carpets from all the major brands. For further information please call 0115 925 8347 or email us at info@kingsinteriors.com.

Proud supplier of Cormar Carpets

Establish in 1956, down to their commitment to service, quality and reliability and continuous effort to improve and maintain standards, over the last 50 years Cormar Carpets have become one of the leading carpet manufactures in Britain.

Makers of tufted carpets which were first introduced in the mid 20^th century and are now the majority of carpets found in the UK, they have achieved over 30 carpet and flooring awards which includes Best Carpet Manufacturer 2013.

Manufacturing the carpets at their 2 mills in Lancashire – Holme Mill and Brookhouse Mill unlike the majority of carpet sold in Britain which is imported. This allows them to keep control over the quality and raw materials used, working with such organizations as Carpet Recycling UK to maintain sustainability.

Being one of only a handful of privately family owned carpet companies, they owe their success to their continued efforts to improve systems, machinery and there time invested in training staff.

Regularly updating ranges to be in sync with current trends and styles; using only the top quality yarns and offering both 4 & 5 metre widths, there is a great combination of choice, quality and value when it comes to a Cormar Carpet.

As well as all that Cormar Carpets are also members of the Carpet Foundation and because of this come with a 2 year manufacturing fault and pile reversal guarantee – approved by the Trading 

Standard Institute.

You can take a look at the Cormar Carpets we have to offer by clicking the link below:

Kings Interiors – Cormar Carpets

For any more information or enquiries please visit our contact page.

Carpet v Wooden Floor: Which is best for you?

One of the biggest questions facing anybody sprucing up their home is: should I have a carpet or a wooden floor? Here are some of the pros and cons of each one to help you reach your decision:

Carpets

Pros

1. Absorb Sound: a room without a carpet often echoes. The carpet absorbs sound so the echo effect goes away
   
2. Warmth: carpets provide a warm surface so that you can walk around in bare feet without the risk of catching a cold.  Furthermore Cormar Carpets come in a wide range of colours that will suit your room so that there is a warm ambience as well as an increase in temperature.
   
3. Cheaper: Carpets have been used for decades partly because they are a lot cheaper than the alternatives. They can last for many years if they are well looked after.
   
4. Low Maintenance: essentially all a carpet needs is to be vacuumed once a week and ideally remove your shoes when walking on it. 

Cons

1. Absorbs Dust: carpets hide dust and it is often not clear that a carpet needs vacuuming so it might be left unattended for weeks. Naturally if it is not vacuumed for a prolonged length of time it will gather dust and cause allergies.
   
2. Difficult to Clean: when something is spilled onto a carpet it often requires chemical products to remove it. If the spillage is not dealt with straight away it may become a permanent stain.
   
3. Pets pick at it: cats love to exercise their claws on a carpet which can cause a lot of damage.
   
4. Bleach: when removing a stain sometimes the bleach might remove the colour of the carpet and actually make the appearance worse. However, this is unlikely in modern carpets.
   

   

   Cormar Carpet from Kings Interiors

   
   

Wooden Floor

Pros

1. Modern: if you watch any home-decorating programmes you will know that wooden floors are usually desired by people who want a modern-looking home.
   
2. Natural: it gives your home a natural feel. If you want a rustic look then you can add wooden furniture as well, or if you want a light, updated look then a fabric sofa will complement it as well.
    
3. Easy to Clean: although it needs sweeping frequently, it is very clear which parts of the room have gathered dust which means that cleaning is a quick process.
   
4. Better for Allergies: it cannot absorb dust which makes it more hygienic particularly for people who are prone to allergies. 

Cons

1. Noisy: one of the most common complaints about a wooden floor is the level of noise that it emits. If anything is dropped on it such as a remote control the sound will give you quite a shock. You’ll be surprised how often you drop a knife, a pen, or a book, and jump out of your skin.
   
2. Dents: although wood can last a long time, it will dent and scratch as time goes by. If you move furniture around or have a pet with claws then you will notice that little marks begin to appear.
   
3. High Maintenance: dust is very obvious on a wooden floor because there is nowhere for it to hide. This means that it needs sweeping regularly in comparison to a carpet that can be left for over a fortnight without appearing messy.
   
4. Cold: you might notice a sudden drop in temperature if you replace a carpet with wood. The wood won’t insulate your home the way a carpet does because it can’t absorb warmth.
   

Wooden Floor - flooringinspectors.co.uk

Kings interiors sell a wide range of Cormar Carpets at great prices. If you would like to find out about the wide range of colours and materials that you can use then visit http://www.kingsinteriors.co.uk/cormar-carpets.htm and have a browse of our collection.