Replacing a carpet is one of the more expensive home improvements - a decent quality carpet for an average Portsmouth living room or bedroom can easily run to £500-£1,000 installed. Before you commit to that cost, it is worth asking an honest question: could professional carpet cleaning restore it instead?
The answer depends on the type of damage. Here is how to assess whether your carpet is worth saving.
When Professional Cleaning Can Help
Carpet cleaning works by injecting hot water and cleaning solution deep into carpet fibres and extracting it along with embedded dirt, allergens and residue. It works well for general soiling, pet odours, food and drink stains, dust mite allergens, and general dullness and flatness.
When You Should Consider Replacement
There are situations where cleaning is not the right answer: physical damage such as tears or burns, mould that has grown through the backing, permanent dye stains from bleach or hair dye, and carpets at end of serviceable life.
The Cost Comparison
Professional carpet cleaning in Portsmouth typically costs £40-£80 per room. For a 3-bedroom house with living room and stairs, you might pay £200-£300 - versus £1,500-£3,000 or more to replace all the carpets. Even if cleaning only extends the life of your carpet by two to three years, it pays for itself many times over.
Professional Carpet Cleaning in Portsmouth
VS Group Ltd provides professional carpet cleaning across Portsmouth, Southsea, Fratton, Cosham and North End from £40 per room. We use hot water extraction with specialist stain treatment. Carpets are dry within 2-4 hours. Book online or get a quote.