Want to bring your carpets back to their best? Then it’s advisable to call in an accredited carpet cleaner rather than risk leaving patchy detergent marks on your best Axminster through an over-zealous DIY job. The National Carpet Cleaners Association has a vast list of recommended experts throughout the UK who have appropriate training and insurance cover. Expect to pay around £25 for a sitting room and around £2 per stair. Most will tackle curtains, soft furnishings, hard floors and mattresses too. Visit www.ncca.co.uk or call 0116 271 9550.