Carpet & Carpet Tiles--Retail

About the Carpet and Furniture Cleaning and Protection heading in Yellow Pages®

Carpet cleaning is a process that removes dirt and stains from carpet. Furniture cleaning removes dirt and stains from various types of upholstered furniture, such as sofas and dining chairs.

As carpet is a major investment, most manufacturers advise it should be cleaned annually. Regular cleaning invigorates the look of carpet and upholstery and prolongs its wear. There are several cleaning methods from which to choose.

Steam cleaning is suitable for most carpets. It can be done with a professional truck-mounted or portable machine. Truck-mounted machines are more powerful and will therefore clean more thoroughly. The carpet is sprayed with a cleaning solution and water is injected into the carpet under high pressure; it is then vacuumed out. Dry cleaning is handy for areas that receive a lot of traffic and require a faster drying time. A cleaning agent is applied and a specialist machine rubs the carpet, transferring the dirt onto a pad. Finally the carpet is vacuumed. Do-it-yourself carpet cleaning is the most cost efficient. Portable carpet cleaning machines can be hired from many supermarkets and some smaller independent stores at an hourly rate. They work by hot water extraction, or steam cleaning.

Many professional carpet and furniture cleaners offer their clients extra services, such as the addition of stain guard in high traffic areas. They may also offer specialised cleaning for silk, velvet, leather or vinyl upholstery. Carpets can also be deodorised against pet and smoke odours. Search with Yellow Pages® to find a number of carpet and furniture cleaners and protectors in all states in Australia.