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Carpet care guides

Plain advice on looking after carpets, rugs and sofas in Hong Kong's climate, including when you can do the job yourself.

Articles

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How to care for wool and Persian rugs

A carpet shop's advice on vacuuming, rotating, storing and spot-cleaning wool, Persian, oriental and Chinese rugs, and how to keep moths and mould away.

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Carpets, dust mites and allergies: what actually helps

What dust mites need, how carpets fit in, and the steps that do the most good in a humid city, along with what cleaning can't do.

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Carpet cleaning before you move out

What to check in your lease, how to time the clean around your move, and what to do about furniture dents, stains and receipts.

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Carpet, mould and Hong Kong's humidity

Why carpets go musty in Hong Kong, how to tell when mould is a problem, how to keep humidity down in spring, and when a carpet can't be saved.

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A simple office carpet maintenance schedule

A practical schedule for office and facility managers in Hong Kong, covering zones, frequencies, building rules and when to replace rather than clean.

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Carpet cleaning methods compared: steam, dry cleaning and shampooing

What hot water extraction, shampooing, low-moisture and dry cleaning each do well, what they don't, and which suits which carpet.

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How to remove common carpet stains

What to do in the first few minutes, and how to treat coffee, wine, grease, blood, ink and pet accidents without making them worse.

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How often should you clean your carpet?

A realistic schedule for homes, pets, allergy sufferers and offices, plus the signs that a carpet needs cleaning sooner than planned.

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Professional vs DIY carpet cleaning: which do you need?

An honest comparison of cleaning a carpet yourself and hiring a professional, including when DIY is plenty and when it can cause problems.

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