Christmas is right around the corner now; 2013 is drawing to a close. It’s a busy time, and many people will be inviting family and friends round, which is why it’s important to make sure your home is looking good.

No matter how many Christmas decorations you have up, there’s no way to disguise a dirty carpet, and if your carpet has not had a deep clean for throughout the year, it’s probably a good time to do so.

We’re not talking about vacuuming, though this is obviously an important first step. Deep carpet cleaning essentially means washing the carpet, leaving it fresh and fluffy. There are many affordable carpet cleaners out there on the market, or you could even hire a professional to come for a one off visit.

Carpets are extremely important to our homes, and if they are left without deep carpet cleaning for long periods of time, they can pick up stains, darken in colour and contain odours. Make sure you freshen up your carpet, and opt for a deep clean before Christmas.