Carpet Stains Not Coming Out
Persistent stains on carpets from spills, pet accidents, or tracked-in dirt that domestic cleaning cannot shift.
What Is Causing This?
- 1Stains set in by heat or incorrect cleaning products
- 2Pet urine soaking into the underlay beneath
- 3Red wine, coffee, or ink deeply embedded in fibres
How Urgent Is This?
This is a cosmetic issue. It is not causing damage and can be addressed in your own time.
What Needs to Be Done
A professional carpet cleaner will pre-treat the stains with specialist solutions, then hot-water extract the carpet using industrial equipment to lift deep-set marks.
How Much Will It Cost?
National average estimate
Labour: £97 – £240 | Materials: £14 – £39
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Try Snap and FixHow to Prevent This
Blot spills immediately with a clean cloth rather than rubbing. Avoid using bleach or washing-up liquid on carpets. Have carpets professionally cleaned annually.
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