Tips on keeping your Brighton carpets and upholstery clean
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Living in a city such as Brighton has many advantages -from the rich mix of seaside attractions, shopping and entertainment venues to the picturesque local scenery and coastal views. However, if you do live in close proximity to the waterfront you may not only be at risk of flooding but also frustrated by the amount of sand, grit or mud that is regularly walked into your carpets, perhaps by your pets or children. As a result, regular cleaning takes on added importance - and it could even have an impact on your home insurance, too. How does carpet and upholstery cleaning affect home insurance?Thoroughly cleaning your Brighton property gives you the opportunity to spot any issues before they get out of hand. For example, discovering a damp patch on your carpet may be indicative of a water leak in your home - and alerting an insurance company to this problem early may help you make a successful claim.Indeed regular cleaning can also help you avoid claims - it can be beneficial to deal with accidental damage, such as a stain or spill, yourself rather than making a home insurance claim as this could affect your premiums going forward. There is also usually an excess to pay on every home insurance claim and so it may be cheaper to hire a professional cleaning company to deal with the issue for you. How to keep your carpets and upholstery cleanBefore you hire a Brighton carpet cleaning company you'll probably want to see if you can deal with any issues yourself. Vacuum your carpet and dust your upholstery regularly to prevent any dirt from being ground into the area - particularly in rooms that have a lot of use.However, if you're unsuccessful in removing ground in dirt, stains or spills then it's well worth contacting a professional cleaning company rather than risk making the problem worse. There are a host of carpet cleaning companies in Brighton - Core Carpet Ltd, for example, uses professional carpet cleaning equipment to make furnishings look squeaky clean and offers free stain removal and deodorising that may not be available elsewhere. There are also environmentally friendly carpet cleaning solutions that use citrus based products. What if you need to make a home insurance claim for your carpets?In some circumstances, a home insurance claim is recommendable - for example if your carpet or upholstery is ruined by a severe fire or flood. In the case of spills and stains then be aware that not all home insurance policies provide cover for accidental damage as standard, so if you've not paid for additional cover then you should check your policy terms for exclusions (circumstances in which you can't claim).If you do decide to claim, contact your home insurance provider as soon as possible - you will typically be asked to fill out a claims form answering questions about the cause of the event, the damage and so on. Don't be tempted to repair or replace items without your insurer's approval as it may wish to send out a loss adjustor to assess the claim. If you're unhappy with your existing policy then use a comparison website to compare home insurance quotes. Pay attention not only to the premiums offered, but also to the cover features to ensure you're receiving value for money. Get in touchIf you need carpet or upholstery cleaning in the Brighton and Hove area, or would like to know more about how we could help you, please call 01273 803 583 or email info@pulse24.co.uk. |
"We have used Core Carpet Care Ltd several times and have always had an excellent service. They are efficient, quick, clean and courteous."
Mr Thomas, Rottingdean "You managed to remove a stain from the carpet, that no other company had even tried to remove"
Mrs Harman, Brighton |