Peacocks and other rugs

It's called "Peacocking"; dressing for attention.

Male peacocks flutter their rather lovely feathers in an effort to attractive the female of the species. Now, what in the world does this have to do with rugs? I here you ask.

Nothing at all, but here's a rather lovely one by The Rug Company.

Brought in for a spot of cleaning, this is one of the more striking rugs we've had the pleasure of dealing with, and it goes to show that not every rug needs to be traditional. The feathers or rain drops, however you see it, blot colour everywhere and draw the eye, keeping this rug interesting, long past it's purchase date.

This one is not so much for walking on as it is for hanging, but there you have another use for rugs: art. Tapestries have been giving people pleasure for centuries. A prime example of a wonderful piece is at the Victoria and Albert Museum - London.

Found on 1lifeinspired.tumblr.com

John Lewis currently have a range of interesting designs to decorate your floor, something different to make a centre piece and a conversation starter.

And here's one we found just to boggle your mind from Sacramento Airport, USA.

Found on trendhunter.com

Rug cleaning brings with it countless confounding conundrums. Staining is obviously the largest bug bear for any rug or carpet owner. Whether it's your children dripping their Ribena on the new beige carpet, your thoughtless other half traipsing in muddied feet after begrudgingly mowing the lawn (because you've been asking him since the start of Summer and it's September now), or your elderly pet loosing a little urine, it's all stains at the end of the day. 

It all means it needs a clean!  

It all means, call the professionals. 

Art of Clean have been spot fixing, blotting, scrubbing, washing, dabbing and daubing stains for over ten years now and show no signs of stopping.

Source: http://rugcleaningcambridgeuk.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/peacocking-and-other-rugs.html

Art of Clean is a specialist cleaning firm in: 

Wood Floor Sanding,

Stone floor Cleaning,

Carpet Cleaning,

Rug Cleaning,

Upholstery Cleaning 

Leather Furniture Cleaning, 

CLEANING PRODUCTS

Working for domestic or commercial clients throughout Cambridgeshire, Essex, Suffolk and Hertfordshire.

For more information on our services contact our friendly team on 01223 863632 or email us at info@artofclean.co.uk

Behind the scenes in the rug cleaning business

Every now and then we take you behind the scenes. Today we show you our Gavin and his handy work. The other day we received our brand, spanking new, Cimex Cyclone Cleaner. Now, few of you will be familiar with Cimex, but for us in the rug and carpet cleaning trade, it was Christmas come early.

The three-head system allows for less slippage when cleaning and greater operational control. The Cimex website goes into more detail and before you've finished reading their site, you'll think Art of Clean bought a Ferrari, but in a way, we did. We bought a top-of-the-line rotary machine that cleans right down the the depths of your rug, loosening the in-grained dirt via a very gentle massage..and who doesn't want that?

Once cleaned, Gavin has to brush off the excess water and then roll and place your prized carpet or rug into our centrifugal spinner to remove the moisture. This is the most efficient and safest way to ensure your rug leaves the premises in the best condition it can.

Gavin will then hang your rug in our drying room. It will stay in our special drying room till it is completely dry.

Gavin then wraps the rug in plastic and it's ready to come home.

Art of Clean makes it a habit, ne, an addiction, to invest in the most up-to-date training methods (we recently completed the IICRC classes) and technology. We are constantly striving to do a better job and with this new Cimex system in place, we feel sure you'll see the benefits swiftly.

If you live in Cambridge (UK) or any of the surrounding villages (Ely, St Ives, Huntingdon, Bury St Edmunds, Newmarket, Histon, Milton, and on and on...) and you have a special rug that needs a thorough deep cleaning and a caring hand, please allow us the opportunity to restore your fine rug.

Have you ever washed your clothes and the washing machine breaks down just before the spin cycle? Then you hang-up your dripping wet clothes to dry and then, when they finally are, they're just not the same? Not so fresh? They might even have that mouldy smell?

I guess the same principle applies to your fine rug. 

It's always best to call the professionals.

Source: http://rugcleaningcambridgeuk.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/behind-scenes-in-rug-cleaning-business.html

Art of Clean is a specialist cleaning firm in: 

Wood Floor Sanding,

Stone floor Cleaning,

Carpet Cleaning,

Rug Cleaning,

Upholstery Cleaning 

Leather Furniture Cleaning, 

CLEANING PRODUCTS

Working for domestic or commercial clients throughout Cambridgeshire, Essex, Suffolk and Hertfordshire.

For more information on our services contact our friendly team on 01223 863632 or email us at info@artofclean.co.uk

The Cambridge Rug Revolution: How to Care for Your Rug

According to a recent style article in the New York Times, handmade rugs are the latest craze in the interior design world and with Cambridge at the forefront of UK fashion trends, the time for laying sections of carpet is nigh.

Contrasting colours and asymmetric patterns are becoming increasingly common in modern homes across Cambridge and that means it's important to know how to care for them. Of course, there's no substitute for a professional rug cleaning service, but to maintain your lovely rug to look as good as possible you should be aware of the following points:

Avoid Moisture: Water is handmade rug's worst enemy and you should avoid spillages as much as possible. Of course, accidents happen, but the key to maintaining a handmade rug is to dry it as soon as comes into contact with moisture. Doing this will keep it fresh and looking great for years to come.

Rotation is Crucial: Wear, tear and sunlight can play havoc with a handmade rug and to properly look after it you need to keep it moving. Rotating a handmade rug is the key to avoiding fading and uneven scuffs.

Underlay that Protect: Handmade rugs offer a plush surface to walk on and to properly care for it you need to return the favour with some underlay. Protecting a rug from hard surfaces using underlay will not only give your carpet some extra lift but extend its lifespan. 

Caring for a handmade rug takes time, effort but, ultimately with the help of a professional, it will be easier for you. In addition to following our three steps to rug cleanliness, you should find a professional rug cleaning company in Cambridge to provide regular treatment for your prized possession.

Art of Clean is a specialist cleaning firm in: 

Wood Floor Sanding,
Stone floor Cleaning,
Carpet Cleaning,
Rug Cleaning,
Upholstery Cleaning 
Leather Furniture Cleaning, 



Working for domestic or commercial clients throughout Cambridgeshire, Essex, Suffolk and Hertfordshire.

For more information on our services contact our friendly team on 01223 863632 or email us at info@artofclean.co.uk