If you’re wondering why your carpet smells after cleaning, read on for four reasons why and the ultimate solution.
Underlay usually takes more time to dry because it’s not exposed to light and air. If a carpet is oversoaked in the cleaning process, it will need a longer drying time to eliminate any moisture. As well as a bad smell, failure to dry carpets properly can lead to mould developing, which could even cause breathing issues.
One of the risks of using a cheap carpet cleaning service is that the equipment used may not be top-notch. It can lack the power to remove all excess water, leaving you with a soggy carpet and a hard smell to get rid of.
You could also find that your chosen carpet cleaner is inexperienced and doesn’t use the correct amount of solution or rinse the carpet thoroughly enough. It’s extremely important to the health of your carpet to use a professional, reputable service that has experience in cleaning all types of carpets.
Stains such as urine, vomit and faeces can find their way into your carpet – especially if you have pets and young children. There is also the likelihood of walking things into your carpet from outside, meaning all of these unsavoury substances are easily soaked through to the underlay. The smell will inevitably linger, due to the salts and protein that are in bodily fluids. Even after the initial stain is cleared up, these salts will cling to your carpet fibres and keep nasty smells in the room.
Cigarette smoke is full of chemicals and tar, making it very thick and easy to disappear into carpets. Clinging to the fibres of your carpet, the stale odour of cigarettes is notoriously difficult to remove. Even after a clean, unless it is carried out by a professional cleaning service, you are likely to still have lingering smells.
DIY carpet cleaning is okay when you need to clean a small stain or spillage. But to ensure that smells are permanently removed from your carpet, use a professional, experienced carpet cleaner that will get the job done.
The National Carpet Cleaner’s Association (NCCA) gives you access to the best carpet cleaners in your area. Simply enter your postcode and the service you need to the NCCA directory of trusted cleaners and you’ll be able to choose from any number of highly experienced, professional cleaners. Whether you need carpet cleaning, upholstery protection or even allergen treatment – you’ll be spoilt for choice.
Not everyone has the time for an exhaustive spring clean. But nobody wants their house to look a mess. Fortunately, there are some spring cleaning jobs that can have a big impact on your home and only take a matter of minutes…
While you might wipe them down regularly, it’s a good idea to give your cabinets a deeper clean to keep dirt and grease from building up. Make sure you use the right cleaning product for the cabinet doors, but you don’t need to be too fussy for the interior. A soft cloth soaked in soapy water is perfectly fine to use or an anti-bacterial spray if you prefer.
Thinking about cleaning your fridge is more painful than actually doing it. Quickly cleaning and throwing out anything that’s past its best is enough to keep the fridge looking and smelling good. Empty it out, wipe down the doors and shelves with disinfectant, replace everything and you’re done.
To get rid of those unpleasant smells wafting from the drains, you can freshen them with a homemade solution. Simply pour 1 cup of baking soda and 2 cups of white vinegar or lemon juice down the sink and let it sit for 10-15 minutes. Rinse it through with hot water to finish and your drains will be as fresh as a daisy!
It’s a good idea to give your cleaning cupboard a clear-out every now and then. You are likely to discover cleaning products you didn’t know you had or get rid of ones that are out of date. And if you find you’re struggling for space, a cleaning caddy could make a huge difference to storage.
Most people don’t think about their washing machine as a spring cleaning job. But it can start to smell – and have the same effect on your clothes – if it’s left ignored.
A quick and easy way to fix this is putting a dishwasher tablet into the empty machine and starting a warm wash. Then enjoy your fresher-smelling clothes.
Not the nicest job – but there is a hassle-free way to freshen stinky bins. Simply pour a kettle of boiling water into the empty bin along with your cleaning solution. Leave the water to cool before pouring it out and wiping down the inside.
Squeeze the juice from half a lemon into a bowl of water, before putting the other half in the bowl. Put in the microwave on high for 3 minutes and then leave for 5 minutes. You will end up with fresh-smelling steam that will make dirt easy to wipe off.
Give your dishwasher something else to do and use it to clean any plastic toys. Wash any soft toys in the washing machine – just make sure you check the care label first.
You never know what you might find if you take a few minutes to vacuum under your sofa cushions. A thorough clean might help you find all sorts of things you thought you’d lost – as well as freshening up your sofa.
Cleaning down your doors and doorframes is an easy and quick spring cleaning job. Grubby doors can develop in busy homes with sticky hands and muddy paws, which can be rectified using a soapy cloth.
Carpets have a massive impact on how clean a home looks and smells. But they’re definitely not the easiest thing to add to your spring cleaning jobs list. Thankfully, it’s quick and easy to find a professional, reliable carpet cleaner through the National Carpet Cleaners Association (NCCA).
Simply fill in your location and the service you need to get results within a 10-mile radius. Then put your feet up and let a vetted, insured professional do all the hard work for you.
These benefits are designed to empower you to showcase your professionalism and expertise, while reinforcing the NCCA logo as a trusted mark in the industry. Let's dive into the details!
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and when it comes to marketing your cleaning business, high-quality visuals can make a significant impact. As an NCCA member, you will have access to a bank of professional images, including lifestyle and cleaning photos. These images can be utilised across various marketing channels, including your website, social media profiles, and promotional materials, helping you showcase the services you offer and elevate you against your competitors.
Here's a sneak peak.
To further solidify the NCCA's reputation as a symbol of trust and quality, a new promotional video will be released. This video will emphasise the importance of consumers choosing an NCCA member for their cleaning needs. By prominently featuring the NCCA logo and explaining the benefits of hiring an accredited professional, this video will enhance consumer awareness and confidence in the association and its members. You will also be able to brand the video with your own logo and contact details and use it in your own marketing.
In today's digital landscape, an effective online presence is crucial for business success. To help drive more traffic to the NCCA website and subsequently increase exposure for member profiles, we will post SEO-optimised blog posts every month. These informative and engaging articles will cover a range of topics related to carpet cleaning, maintenance tips, industry insights, and more. By incorporating relevant keywords and optimising for search engines, these blog posts will attract a broader audience and establish the NCCA website as a go-to resource for cleaning information.
Check out the latest blog posts here.
Social media platforms offer an excellent opportunity to connect with potential clients and engage with your audience. To streamline your social media efforts, the NCCA will provide bundled and prepared social media content and campaigns. These resources will include professionally designed graphics and engaging captions to maximise your reach and impact. By leveraging these materials, you can easily maintain an active and engaging social media presence, reinforcing your professionalism and attracting new clients.
As part of our commitment to raising awareness of the NCCA and the importance of hiring an accredited member, we will launch national Facebook campaigns. These campaigns will be shown to the profiles fitting the ideal cleaning target audience and educate consumers on the benefits of choosing an NCCA member for their carpet cleaning needs. By reaching an amplified audience, these campaigns will generate new leads and drive traffic to the members' directory, offering you increased visibility and potential for business growth.
The NCCA is dedicated to supporting its members' success in the cleaning industry. With the introduction of these exciting benefits, you will have the tools and resources necessary to elevate your marketing efforts, strengthen your online presence, and attract more clients. Whether it's through professional photography, engaging videos, SEO-optimised blog posts, or well-crafted social media content, the NCCA is committed to helping you stand out as a trusted professional. Embrace these opportunities and leverage the power of the NCCA logo to drive your carpet cleaning business to new heights!
One option is to register with the only UK trade association for the industry – the National Carpet Cleaners Association (NCCA). Read on for five ways NCCA endorsement can set you apart from competitors.
Registered members are allowed to use the NCCA logo on their advertising. Letting prospective customers know that your business is registered with the NCCA is a massive benefit. A quick Google search and people can find out about the NCCA and what it offers, including:
What better way to set yourself apart than being the best at what you do? NCCA members get access to exclusive training with discounted courses. This allows you to upskill yourself or your team and become the best carpet cleaners out there.
The result? Better reviews, more word-of-mouth marketing, and a growing customer base. You can also learn about related services to diversify what you offer to customers.
Trust is huge for carpet cleaners and their customers. Put simply, customers need to trust your business before they let you loose on their home or business premises. The documents you use play a big part in this. When you send a quote, for example, potential customers might be put off if it doesn’t look professional.
Members of the NCCA benefit from free, downloadable templates to use for quotes, invoices and more. As well as giving customers a good impression of your business, these templates can save you hours of valuable time.
When you achieve NCCA endorsement, your business will be listed on our website. Prospective customers can find you on the NCCA directory and review you after work is carried out. This provides you with an excellent advert for your company as it will be seen by people looking for a trustworthy tradesperson.
Customers can fill in their location and the specific service they are looking for. So, whether you offer carpet, rug or upholstery cleaning, the NCCA directory will recommend your business to the right people and help your business grow.
Let’s not forget networking, which can be invaluable when you’re growing your carpet cleaning business. As a member of the NCCA, you can attend members-only networking events as well as joining exclusive advice forums.
This is yet another way to become better at what you do, provide the best service to customers and stand out from other carpet cleaning services.
From top training to hassle-free, professional templates, NCCA endorsement can put your carpet cleaning business head and shoulders above the rest. If you want to find out more about membership, contact us on 01562 547754. Or start your application today by completing our application form.
That’s why it’s good to have some tips in your back pocket for when you have a carpet stain emergency. Read on as we look at six of the most common carpet stains and how to remove them.
Red wine is the most common after-party carpet stain. Everyone has an opinion on how to clean a wine spillage. However, the best method is simply a mixture of water and white wine vinegar.
Soak up the excess liquid by blotting the stain first, before applying small amounts at a time of your homemade cleaning solution. If you panic and soak the whole carpet at once, you can end up spreading the stain even more.
Coffee stains are a very common carpet stain and they’re also one of the hardest to remove. If you don’t clean coffee stains properly, your carpet can end up looking murky.
Soak up excess liquid before using either a carpet cleaner or a homemade mixture of water and white vinegar. Start from the outside and work your way into the middle of the stain. Blot again to dry off any more liquid.
Baking soda is a good solution for cleaning fatty stains from carpets. Whether the stain is butter, margarine or even gravy, just sprinkle with baking soda and leave it for approximately six hours. Then vacuum the excess baking soda before dabbing it with a cloth moistened with rubbing alcohol.
There’s nothing worse than the smell of cat or dog pee that has sunk into your carpet. The acidic property of urine means that it can also turn the carpet yellow and bleach the colour if you don’t deal with it as soon as possible.
To neutralise the acid, use baking soda. It will not only absorb the liquid but is also great at covering unpleasant smells. Leave it for 15 minutes before vacuuming it up.
Anyone with kids under 5 will appreciate this tip. Using isopropyl alcohol – found in most nail polish removers and hand sanitisers – is great for removing random scribbles from carpets. Apply to a cloth and blot the stain gently. Be careful when blotting the ink, as carpet colour could be removed when applying alcohol to the carpet (test on a less obvious area first).
While it’s not as common as other stains on this list, dried chewing gum is easily one of the trickiest things to remove from a carpet. The best way to take it off a carpet is to use ice cubes. Yes, you read that right!
By placing a resealable plastic bag full of ice cubes over the chewing gum, it will harden and make it easier for you to remove it. Chip it off using a spoon or dull knife and then vacuum the stain with a dry-solvent carpet cleaner.
The tips above will give you the best chance against common carpet stains. But DIY cleaning has its limitations. To remove the toughest stains and keep your carpet at its best, you can’t get better than a professional carpet cleaner.
The National Carpet Cleaners Association (NCCA) makes it easy to find reputable, professional carpet cleaners in your area. All members are thoroughly vetted, fully insured and adhere to a strict code of practice.
Ready to get started? Find your local cleaner today.
If you want to be assured of a reputable and high-quality service, read on for five reasons to trust NCCA-certified carpet cleaners.
The National Carpet Cleaners Association (NCCA) is the only nationally recognised UK trade association for carpet cleaners. Members are individually vetted to ensure they are highly skilled in carpet cleaning, and even have to take a training course in Professional Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning.
Registered cleaners undertake an exam before being accepted as a member. They’re also required to have Public Liability insurance so your property is always protected.
It is reassuring to know that each member of the NCCA follows a standard Code of Practice. These professional standards are self-regulatory and all businesses are accountable for ensuring their work is of the highest quality.
When using an NCCA cleaner, customers can trust that their carpets, rugs and flooring are in good hands. Members are reliable communicators who know how to develop good working relationships with customers.
If a cleaner is a member of the NCCA, you can be assured that they know what they’re doing. Before they gain membership, they will have gone through an extensive training course and passed a comprehensive exam.
But that’s not all. Using a certified carpet cleaner also gives you the chance to check them out beforehand. NCCA members’ work can be reviewed online by previous customers, which will be shown in the search results on our website. That way you can compare range of services and get an initial impression before choosing a carpet cleaner.
You won’t get an easier way to find a local cleaner than through NCCA’s online directory. You will be able to scan through profiles of available certified carpet cleaners in your area – each one a trusted local cleaner with the NCCA.
It is part of the NCCA’s motto to work with integrity and be transparent. This can be seen in members’ pricing as NCCA-certified carpet cleaners don’t charge upfront. You can be sure that you will get a comprehensive and competitive quote on request. Members provide good value for money and you will get a fair price, with no hidden costs.
It just makes sense to use certified carpet cleaners who know what they’re doing. So, if you need a tough stain removed or want to keep your carpet looking and smelling great, find a trusted local cleaner today.
Simply fill in your location and the service you need, and you’ll be spoilt for choice.