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CARPET CLEANING: YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR

CARPET CLEANING: YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR We all love a good bargain. The rise of online shopping and price comparison websites means we all get to enjoy the best deals on popular products, seeking out the cheapest prices to avoid paying over the odds. When you buy a branded product at a good price, you know that you will have the option to return it if fails to meet expectations. However, when it comes to cheap carpet cleaning services, the situation is not so clear-cut. Many homeowners and tenants make the mistake of using a cheap carpet cleaning [...]

By Lizie|September 21st, 2021|Blog, Carpet Cleaning, Latest work, News, Social media|

How to maintain your carpets after a professional cleaning

How to maintain your carpets after a professional cleaning You’ve had your carpets professionally cleaned, so now what? It's important to maintain the cleanliness of your carpets up until your next scheduled clean. Not only will this benefit your health and indoor air quality, but it will also extend the life of your carpet. Here at XL Cleaners, we want you to get the most out of our services and have put together some handy tips below to help you keep your carpets clean until you have them professionally cleaned again: Wait before moving furniture back into place Keep off [...]

By Lizie|August 26th, 2021|Blog, Carpet Cleaning, News, Social media|

HOW TO KEEP YOUR VACUUM CLEANER IN TIP TOP CONDITION

HOW TO KEEP YOUR VACUUM CLEANER IN TIP-TOP CONDITION Seen as the humble vacuum cleaner is the main tool used for keeping our carpets and rugs clean in the home, we thought we would share some of our top tips on how to keep your vacuum cleaner in tip-top condition. Here goes: 1. Replace the bag This seems obvious but one of the biggest mistakes people make is forgetting to replace the bag. This must be done on a regular basis, not just when the bag is 100% full. Vacuum cleaners work best when the bag is up to [...]

By Lizie|July 20th, 2021|Blog, Carpet Cleaning, News, Social media|

THE KEY BENEFITS OF HAVING YOUR LUXURY HARD FLOORING PROFESSIONALLY CLEANED

THE KEY BENEFITS OF HAVING YOUR LUXURY HARD FLOORING PROFESSIONALLY CLEANED Having invested in luxury hard flooring in your home or commercial premises, you now want to protect your investment by effectively cleaning it without causing any damage. Many people assume that keeping a luxury hard floor clean and sparkling is easy, that it can withstand vigorous scrubbing, but this is not always the case. Some hard floors require special attention when cleaning. For instance, you could end up leaving unsightly markings on them, using the wrong chemicals, which can cause damage to the flooring itself. For these reasons we [...]

By Lizie|June 22nd, 2021|Blog, Karndean Floor Restoration, News, Social media|

Why XL Cleaners are Liverpool’s leading Hard Floor Cleaning Specialists

Why XL Cleaners are Liverpool’s leading Karndean and Amtico Floor Cleaning Specialists So, you’ve invested in a Karndean or Amtico flooring and you have noticed it is starting to look a bit dull, losing its glossy expensive-looking shine. You’ve discovered that mopping will only get you so far and now your luxury vinyl flooring is looking dark and lifeless, not the look you were going for when you made that investment. What do you do? You contact us at XL Cleaners, Liverpool’s leading hard floor cleaning and restoration specialists. We are proud to be known as the number one Karndean [...]

By Lizie|May 21st, 2021|Amtico Floor Cleaning & Restoration, Blog, Karndean Floor Restoration, Latest work, News, Social media|

JUST HOW DIRTY ARE CARPETS? AND WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT IT?

JUST HOW DIRTY ARE CARPETS? AND WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT IT? Do you know just how dirty your carpets are? If you really knew the kind of nasties that are living in your carpet rent-free, you would probably start a deep clean right this minute. No matter how often we hoover or disinfect our carpets and rugs, the fact is they are a breeding ground for all sorts of germs and bacteria, not just in the home but the workplace too! A study has shown that around 75% of people walk on a carpet with dirty shoes. That is [...]

By Lizie|April 16th, 2021|Blog|

BEST METHOD FOR REMOVING MUD FROM YOUR CARPETS

BEST METHOD FOR REMOVING MUD FROM YOUR CARPETS It rains on an average of 133 days of the year in the UK, so is it any wonder we have a problem with mud on our carpets. We love our children and pets, but they are the biggest offenders when it comes to traipsing mud in from the outdoors. We’ve all had that internal panic when you see fresh mud on the carpet and the urge to aggressively rub it all away, only to find that this actually makes matters much worse. We have taken a look at all the [...]

By Lizie|March 15th, 2021|Blog, Carpet Cleaning, News|

CAN I HAVE MY CARPETS CLEANED DURING LOCKDOWN?

CAN I HAVE MY CARPETS CLEANED DURING LOCKDOWN? Many of us struggle with the work-life balance as it is, add a lockdown into the mix, things can become pretty stressful. With everyone spending more and more time at home, it being the winter months when there is a lot more mud, dirt, and grime around, having your carpets professionally cleaned will feel like it’s needed more than ever. The question is can you have your carpets professionally cleaned during a lockdown? In short, the answer is yes. As we all know England must now operate within a nationwide lockdown system [...]

By Lizie|February 16th, 2021|Blog, Carpet Cleaning|

Why Should I Have My Carpets and Upholstery Cleaned in Winter?

With the nights drawing in and the winter months upon us, we tend to want to hibernate, close the windows and turn on the heating. This year with the current pandemic we are being asked to stay indoors more than ever before. So, the question is should I have my carpets and upholstery cleaned in winter? Many of us will probably be thinking of delaying the carpet cleaning until spring arrives, however you may want to think again. There are many valid reasons to have your carpets and upholstery cleaned this winter. The main one being those wet and muddy [...]

By Billy|November 16th, 2020|Blog, Carpet Cleaning, Upholstery Cleaning|

How Best to Remove Paint Stains From Carpets

You’ve spilt paint on your nice new carpet and your first thought is to panic. Don’t all is not lost. In this months blog, we are going to take you through the different ways on how to best remove paint stains from your carpets. Before we get into the nitty-gritty of how to clean paint stains lets start with some basics about the types of paint and how to dissolve them. This will depend on their ingredients. Most paints have three main components, which are: a pigment, a binder, and a solvent. Sometimes an additive is included to improve the [...]

By Billy|October 14th, 2020|Blog, Carpet Cleaning|