Creating a great first impression for potential tenants is the first step in securing a new tenancy agreement. This begins even before people view your property, if you advertising on property apps then yourself or your letting agent will need to take photographs of the property. Showing a dirty and stained home will do you no favours. Plus, hiding these stains which are later spotted in a viewing, will waste time for both parties if they decide not to go ahead. Instead, making sure everything looks it’s best will have a much better response, and you’ll attract the right kind of tenants.

If a property is dirty from the beginning, renters will have less respect for you and the building. This could lead to bigger problems down the line such as damage to other parts of the home or late rent payments. Additionally, if you’re offering a fully or partly furnished place, then you should make sure the items are clean to use- noone wants to sit on a dirty sofa or walk on a stained carpet. Although it’s also the responsibility of the tenant to maintain cleanliness, it’s worth setting expectations from the beginning by offering a well-kept home.

A major benefit of having carpets and upholstery professionally cleaned, is the effect it can have have on people’s health and hygiene. It’s recommended that carpets are cleaned once a year which may tie in with the length of your usual tenancy agreement. However, for short-time renters you are likely to have several different people living in the property throughout the year. With an influx of muddy footprints, germs and bacteria, left uncleaned this can lead to illness and allergies. Although it seems extreme, a worst case scenario could see your tenants having to take time off work due to a decline in their health, leading to a strain on their finances and the inability to pay their rent and bills. Furthermore, if you allow pets in your property -particularly cats and dogs- you will also need to take extra care with your carpets and upholstery. Pet hair, paw prints and feces can get stuck into the fibres causing permanent stains and unwanted smells. Professional cleaners can use a range of techniques such as steam cleaning and dry carpet cleaning, to kill germs and lift ingrained stains. For the best results always consult a professional who will know exactly how to clean each material without causing damage.

We all know that accidents can happen, from spilling a glass of red wine or dropping food on your carpet, but left untreated these can cause permanent damage. With over 20 years of experience, our team has worked with a range of landlords to keep their properties looking fresh and bring stained carpets back to life. For more information contacts us today for a high quality and expert service.