Aftercare
Keeping your home looking its best starts with simple care after we've been. Here's how to get the longest life and the best results from your clean.
Carpet aftercare
Carpets are usually dry in around 4–6 hours; wool carpets can take 12–24 hours. Ventilation is essential — open windows where you can so the moisture has somewhere to escape, otherwise the carpet cannot dry properly.
Walk gently in clean socks until fully dry, and avoid heavy traffic while the carpet is still damp.
Wait 24 hours before putting heavy furniture back. If you need to move things sooner, use protective pads or foil under the legs.
Wait 24 hours, then vacuum regularly — 2–3 times a week in busy areas keeps carpets fresh for longer.
Blot immediately with a clean, dry cloth — don't rub. Blot from the outside in. If you've had our fabric protector applied, spills sit on top for longer, giving you more time to act.
Over-the-counter spot removers unless you're sure they're safe — ask us first and we'll help.
Upholstery aftercare
Upholstery cleaned with our low-moisture VLM system is usually dry in 2–6 hours. If it needed hot-water extraction for heavier soiling or staining, allow 12–24 hours. Keep the room ventilated with windows open, and keep pets off until fully dry.
Brush gently with a soft, clean brush once dry to restore the finish.
Lightly vacuum after 24 hours, and rotate cushions regularly to spread wear.
Blot only — never scrub, as this can damage the fabric or spread the mark. Our fabric protector is strongly recommended to guard against everyday spills.
Avoid sitting on damp patches; allow the full drying time before use.
General tips
- Ventilation is essential — open windows wherever you can so the moisture has somewhere to escape. Without good airflow, carpets and upholstery cannot dry properly.
- If a mark comes back, an odour lingers, or you're not happy with anything once everything's fully dry, just give us a call and we'll put it right.
- Our fabric protector, applied right after cleaning, adds an invisible, breathable barrier that repels spills and resists dirt — keeping carpets and upholstery cleaner for longer.
Had a hard floor or stone surface cleaned? Aftercare depends on the flooring and the finish applied, so your technician will explain the right care on the day. And if you're ever unsure about a particular spill or stain, get in touch or call 0800 102 6186 and we'll advise.
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Any questions before or after your clean — we're happy to help. Call or send a message.