Recent Floor Restoration Work In Cardiff & Bridgend

Name: Edwards Jeffery Carpet Cleaning
Address: Jones Court, Womanby Street, Cardiff, CF10 1BR, United Kingdom
Telephone: 0800 028 2788

Although we first made our name as a carpet and upholstery cleaning company, we’re finding an increasing amount of our work is coming in the hard floor cleaning sector.

Hard tile, wood and stone flooring is a practical and attractive addition to any home, but it often comes with a hefty price tag.

And that’s where knowing a good floor cleaning and restoration company can come in handy.

Restoring a hard floor, rather than replacing it, will save you a small fortune and can transform the appearance of a room or hallway.

And one of the most popular floor types we come across is travertine.

Travertine is hard wearing, beautiful (when clean!) and can last a lifetime. But it does need regular maintenance and care (avoid using any harsh detergents or chemicals when mopping!)

Here’s some recent travertine jobs we’ve been working on in the Cardiff and Bridgend areas in the last month or two:

The above “before” photo shows the grime that built up on the tile and in the grouting over the period of a couple of years.

Although these travertine tiles are essentially “clean” on the surface, you can clearly see the finished result after a deep professional clean.

Indeed, it’s easy to forget just how good they look when they are first fitted!

The image below shows another two travertine kitchen floors “before” and “after” cleaning. Flooring of this quality doesn’t come cheap, and so it makes sense to restore and then maintain it carefully.

Again, these photos illustrate how a room can be brought back to life simply by restoring a tired floor.

The most important thing is that once your floor is cleaned and sealed, you maintain it by regular cleaning with suitable professional products.

If you need advice with this, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

For a free quotation for all your hard floor cleaning and restoration needs, contact us today on 0800 028 2788 or 07530 532208.

Over-Wetting: A Common Problem When Using Rental Machines Or Hiring An Inexperienced Carpet Cleaner

In the early days of carpet cleaning over-wetting was much more common.

The chemicals were sometimes harsh and the machinery somewhat less sophisticated and powerful than today.

And yet, over-wetting is still a problem we come across fairly regularly – most often when we’ve been called out to try and rectify the handy work of a cost-conscious homeowner who’s hired a supermarket rental machine!

But it’s not just rental machines that are responsible for over-wetting carpets.

There are also untrained and uninsured part-time carpet cleaners using sub-standard machinery and cleaning carpets using incorrect methods.

But aside from the inconvenience and excessive drying time, why else is an over-wet carpet a problem?

Shrinkage

Shrinkage is caused by over-wetting a carpet during the cleaning process. This can be due to using too much water or because the machine is either not powerful enough, or it’s been set-up and operated incorrectly.

It is vital that your carpet cleaner assesses any risks and identifies the type of carpet you have in your home.

If there is only slight shrinkage, it may be possible to stretch the carpet back into place. But if there is significant shrinkage, the only option is to replace the carpet.

Although an experienced carpet cleaner will take measures to ensure there is no risk of shrinkage, it is important you check they hold full insurance just in case there’s a problem.

Bad Odours

A carpet that has been over-wet and remains damp for several hours / days may develop a nasty musty smell. This is often cause by bacteria setting in.

Although this problem can usually be remedied, it should be avoided in the first place by an experienced carpet cleaner.

And if you absolutely insist on cleaning your carpets yourself, it’s a good idea to ensure you have good air flow and ventilation within your home – both during and after the cleaning process. Open your doors and windows until the carpet is completely dry.

If your carpet is still wet after several hours, contact an experienced technician – otherwise you risk bacteria and mold forming.

It seems over-wetting and stagnant, musty smells are a common complaint of homeowners who’ve used rental machines.

Browning

This is something to be particularly aware of when cleaning wool carpets.

Browning is the term used to refer to brown spots that appear out of nowhere sometime after the cleaning process has taken place.

It is more common in jute backed carpets and is caused by soil or previous spillages wicking back up, often due to over-wetting.

Although these spots can appear irreversible if you were to simply try and scrub them out, a good carpet cleaning technician will have the knowledge to remove them safely and prevent any further problems.

We’re often called out to customers who’ve had their carpets cleaned with a rental machine or by an untrained cleaner and notice these brown spots suddenly appearing all over their freshly cleaned carpet!

Although over-wetting can cause expensive damage to your carpets, you can avoid the risk altogether by hiring a fully trained and insured company with the experience and knowledge to carry out the work and deal with any potential problems.