There are many ways to protect your beloved Carpets and help prevent nasty stains and wear. Carpets are an essential part of the home and are one of the most expensive parts of furnishing your property. Everyone who enters your property will see and walk on this Carpet. We’re sure that it’s vital that you can offer a great first impression. You may need a Carpet Protector many times, and so many different types you may need while building work takes place.
For everyday wear in High Traffic Areas such as Offices, Play areas, and eating areas for children. Builders can leave all kinds of messes, Paint spills, loads of Dust, Wood splinters, Grubby tools, and Children can leave a lot everywhere. It’s what children do: Painting, Eating and spilling drinks; it’s bound to happen. Hence, we want you to know all the possible ways you can Protect your Carpets, so we will explain a few of these options, how they work and how effective they are.
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Self Adhesive Back Film Carpet Protectors
This Self Adhesive Film comes available on rolls and can be purchased in various sizes. It’s evident in colour and has a Sticky Adhesive backing that is sticky enough to keep it in place but not too sticky that it leaves a sticky residue when removed. Thanks to the Sticky support, it can be used in Rooms, Corridors and Staircases. It is recommended that it is only Temporarily applied and is not used as a permanent solution. It has recommended removal after 4 Weeks to minimise leftover residue. It’s straightforward to apply and very easy to remove when ready. Apply by avoiding Stretching and apply to Clean Dry Carpets.
Because of its Sticky Backing, it is only recommended for use on Cut Pile Carpets and not for use on 100% Wool or Thick Pile Carpets. The benefits of using this product are:
- It saves expensive cleanup costs and acts as a Temporary carpet cover
- Ideal for protecting your carpets against building and decorating spills
- Great for all rooms, Staircases and Corridors
- Easy to apply and remove without any residue or marks (providing time guidelines are followed)
- Suitable for all Cut Pile Carpets
Heavy Duty Plastic Carpet Runner
These Carpet Runners are very Thick and Heavy Duty. They maintain the carpet, keeping it clean at all times. The Plastic Carpet Runner product is brilliant for properties with Children and Pets rushing in and out, bringing Mud and Dirt into the home. It is also bright for High Traffic Areas such as Offices. It can be used for Big surface areas or placed under an Office Chair. It can be cut to whatever size you require and will not fray, giving you a clean-cut edge that remains Neat and Tidy.
Thanks to its Clear design, you can still see the original carpet’s colour underneath, so it doesn’t stick out like a sore thumb. It protects your Carpets from Pram Wheels, Water, Mud and Dirt. The protector can easily be wiped clean with ease. This product will last you years. It has unique Rubber Teeth on the reverse side to ensure that the product stays in place and can be used for as long as you require it, and it can usually be purchased at an affordable price.
The benefits of this product are:
- Clear in colour (so you can enjoy the look of your carpet still)
- Built-in teeth to keep the mat in place
- Wipeable surface to make cleaning easy
- It can be cut down to size
- 100% Waterproof
EVERBUILD, ROLL AND STROLL
The Everbuild Roll and Stroll range are brilliant for Temporary use when Building or Decorating work is complete. It’s durable and perfect for protecting your floors from messes, Spillages and Soiling that can and most likely will happen during these maintenance and repair services. It features a Self-adhesive backing, and a heavy-duty anti-slip cross weave to ensure it won’t Rip or Tear. Only to be used on Carpeted surfaces; do not use on hard surfaces.
Used on Carpeted surfaces, this product can be removed without leaving any Sticky Residue recommended after four weeks.
THE BENEFITS:
- Heavy Duty Adhesive backing to make sure it stays where it is put
- 100% Waterproof
- It can be removed with ease
- Will stick to most carpet types
- Easy to roll and lay down with no need for applicator equipment
- Heavy-duty cross weave for anti-slip and tear-proof surface
- Flameproof
- 100% safer than your usual Dust Sheet, as there is nothing to trip on
Scotchgard
Scotchgard is an Invisible barrier, usually in the form of a Spray can. This product will protect your Carpets from future Stains and will help you keep your carpets looking newer for longer. This product is so good because it does not affect the Feeling of the Look of your Carpet, no Mats or Coverings that you can see. Once Scotchgard has been applied, you won’t know it’s there. It’s completely Invisible. It’s super easy to use and can be used quickly. The best time to apply this product is after cleaning your carpets. So it’s recommended to be applied up to every 6 Months. With Scotchgard, you get a more extended amount of time to clean up any Spills. It prevents the spill from Penetrating the Fibres immediately, giving you time to get the necessary equipment to clean it up. It is not 100% Waterproof but improves your time to whip the Spill up. This is an Amazing method for Protecting your Carpets and is Highly Recommended.
Benefits:
- Repels spills and Blocks stains
- Spills can be cleaned up with ease
- Won’t change the look or feel of the carpet
- It can be used on carpets, upholstery and most fabrics
- It comes in a can spray, so it is easy to apply with no mess
- Used regularly can improve the life expectancy of your carpet
- It can be purchased at a brilliant price
- Available online and is usually offered with most Professional Carpet Cleaning London Services
All of these Protection options are very effective and different in many ways. They all have uses for various things and have so many benefits. It’s only a tiny selection of protection methods, but as you can see, you have various other options for all your different protection needs.