Carpet hygiene and deep cleaning for a fresher home

Your carpet may look clean—but what’s hiding in the fibres?

Your carpet acts like a filter, collecting dust, pollen, pet dander and everyday dirt among its fibres. Much of this can build up out of sight, so a carpet that looks clean on the surface may still benefit from a thorough professional clean.

With 40 years of carpet and upholstery cleaning experience, CleanFootprints is a Which? Trusted Trader, helping you care for your carpets with confidence.

Regular vacuuming is essential for removing loose dirt and caring for your carpet, but it cannot remove everything. Embedded soil and residues can remain deeper among the fibres. Periodic professional deep cleaning complements your vacuuming routine, helping keep carpets cleaner, fresher and looking good for longer.

Our professional hot-water extraction process loosens and rinses out embedded dirt, while powerful suction recovers the dirty water. We choose cleaning products and techniques to suit your carpet’s fibres and condition, providing a thorough clean with care for your furnishings.

Professional carpet cleaning is also an investment in furnishings you want to keep. Removing gritty soil helps reduce the abrasive effect of dirt on carpet fibres, while treating marks and spills appropriately helps maintain their appearance. CleanFootprints offers practical advice on ongoing care, so you can help keep your carpets looking good between professional cleans.

What can build up in carpet fibres?

• Everyday dust and tracked-in soil

• Pollen and pet dander

• Hair, pet fur and food crumbs

• Residues from spills and cleaning products

CleanFootprints carpet and upholstery cleaners are here to help, so just click on 'Find your Branch' and give us a call today. Get your carpets and upholstery looking great again. Cleaning that Lasts.

What’s the difference between hiring a carpet cleaner and professional cleaning?

Hiring a carpet-cleaning machine can be useful for tackling light soiling yourself. Professional cleaning combines specialist equipment with an experienced operator who assesses the carpet, selects suitable products and adjusts the cleaning process to its condition. With CleanFootprints, you also save yourself the collection, cleaning and return of a hire machine—and the work of cleaning the carpets yourself.

The difference goes beyond water pressure alone. Solution pressure (PSI) helps deliver the cleaning solution, while vacuum airflow and suction help recover loosened soil and moisture. Machine capabilities vary, and higher pressure does not automatically mean a better clean. The right balance of equipment, cleaning products and technique is what matters for your carpet.

With 40 years of experience, we know that different carpets need different care. We assess the fibres and soiling, choose suitable pre-treatments and use controlled cleaning and thorough extraction. That judgement is an important part of the service—especially when dealing with stubborn marks, delicate fibres or residues from previous cleaning attempts.

How often should carpets be professionally cleaned?

The right cleaning interval depends on foot traffic, pets, children and your carpet manufacturer’s care guidance. Regular vacuuming and prompt attention to spills help maintain your carpet between professional cleans. If busy areas are looking dull, marks are building up or you’re unsure when to book, ask CleanFootprints for advice on a cleaning schedule suited to your home.

Ready for cleaner, fresher carpets? CleanFootprints provides professional carpet and upholstery cleaning in Taunton, Wellington, Bridgwater, Ilminster, Chard, Yeovil, Crewkerne and Weston-super-Mare. Contact your local branch to discuss your carpets, ask for advice or request a quote.