How to Extend the Life of Your Carpet

Carpeting in your home can be a costly purchase and so there are a few guidelines that should be followed in order to make it last as long as possible.

First, the construction and fibre content of the carpet is going to have a big impact on how it wears, and absorbs soil and spillages. Wool carpets will absorb pills and stains more readily however they are also very resilient so they will not crush permanently leaving a flat dull looking surface in the way that polypropylene carpets will.

In the long term therefore it is more cost effective to have an expensive wool carpet which is properly maintained than a polypropylene carpet.

But how do you maintain it..?

The first measure to extend the carpet's life by not allowing it to become excessively soiled should be a preventative one. The carpet should be treated with a protector treatment by a professional carpet cleaning company. The protector treatment used must be a fluorochemical which will work by increasing the surface tension of the carpet and therefore not allow spillages to absorb into the pile. Think of the spray that you use to protect your shoes and you will have an idea of how it works.

The second rule is to use a regular maintenance procedure to keep dry soil out of your carpet. Quite simply this is vacuuming! And vacuuming should be carried out at last once a week. You must use a beta bar, hepa filtered vacuum cleaner. The beater bar will loosen dry soil while removing it. Hepa filters will ensure that small particles are not redistributed into the air. Dry soil is the most damaging risk to your carpet. It acts like sandpaper which wears away the carpet fibres as you walk on it. Removing this dry soil regularly before it has a chance to work its way down into the foundation of the carpet is the single most important task you can carry out to extend the life of your carpet.

The third step is to use a restorative maintenance procedure. This would mean using a professional carpet cleaning company to remove any soil and spots which you are unable to do with vacuuming alone. no matter how often you vacuum, eventually there will be a gradual build up of soil which needs to be removed to enhance the appearance of the carpet. If you carpet is wool then the cleaning procedure should give the carpet a new lease of life as colours will appear brighter and the pile will have a new bounce and lift to it.

Lastly, if the carpet is more than 18 months old, the protector treatment should be re-applied as foot traffic will gradually wear it off. If these steps are adhered to then your carpet's life will be extended by years and it will always look clean and presentable.

This article has been submitted by Nick Gonnella, the Director of Ethos Carpet Care, a London carpet cleaning company based in North London. For more information on carpet cleaning & protection please see our website http://www.ethoscarpetcare.com/

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Footed Pajamas - A Great Gift Idea

Winter is just around the corner and cold weather is coming soon. We hear daily about the rising cost of oil and other fuels. The economy is rapidly falling apart. So how can you survive the winter without breaking the bank? Consider buying Footed Pajamas.

Footed Pajamas are now made by many manufacturers in adult sizes and are rapidly becoming a fashion trend. One manufacturer of footed pajamas Big Feet Pajama was selected by the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce as the "Innovative Small Business of the Year, for transitioning from a basement to a multi-million dollar company in just three years. Other well known manufactures of footed pajamas include the companies Jumpin Jammerz and Footzies. Hollywood celebrities from Samuel L Jackson and Eva Longoria to Lindsay Lohan and Emma Roberts have been seen buying footed pajamas and are leading the new fashion trend.

Why are footed pajamas suddenly so popular? Since they cover the wearer from top to bottom, footed Pajamas (also known as Footsie Pajamas, Onesie Pajamas and Blanket Sleepers) are the warmest pajamas around. Footed pajamas not only prevent Popsicle toes they also allow the entire family to dress for bed in the same style. Footed pajamas make not only economic sense; footed pajamas make ecological sense as well. Since less heating fuel is required to heat the house there is less carbon polluting the environment. Footed Pajamas make a great Christmas gift idea for family members and friends. What better way to tell someone you love them than to keep them warm and cozy all night long by buying them Footed Pajamas?

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Best of British - Up and Coming British Designers

As London fashion week flags up more and more world class British designers, London shows that it really does deserve its reputation as a city of style. The Brits have a real unique style of their own both quirky and traditional, with a sense of humour. We look at the up and coming designers that are really making a name for themselves in British fashion.

Camilla Staerk

Camilla Staerk is a Danish label based in the UK. The designs are interesting and innovative. Her Spring Summer 2008 collection is inspired by traditional Japanese dress with large shapes folds and twists of fabric. She combines natural materials such as cotton silk and leather and neutral colours like peach and black with contrasting kimono prints.

Gil Carvalho

Gil Carvalho designs shoes with uncompromising quality and workmanship. He has already earnt his place amongst the worlds top shoe designers. Gil has a real A list following who love wearing his shoes to help them stand out from the crowd. Gil originally studied architecture but changed to a degree course at Cordwainers London College of fashion where he passed with honours.

Emma Cook

Emma Cook has been described as the next big thing. She is a graduate of Central St Martins and makes beautifully feminine clothes that are not too cute. Emma shows huge creativity with her clothes but still manages to keep them very wearable.

Aimee McWilliams

Aimee McWilliams clothes are hugely sought after and she is fast becoming one of the UK's most successful new designers. She has a history of awards and recognition for her high innovative approach and on graduation from Central St Martins College of Art and Design she was the winner of the L'Oreal total look award for the best collection. She has been offered jobs with some of the industries biggest names including Roberto Cavalli, John Galliano and Gianfranco Ferre. Aimee also awarded the Scottish designer of the year for 2006.

Hannah Marshall

Hannah Marshall is an emerging UK talent with an ethos of centered on designing experience through clothing. Her clothes have minimalist cuts and architectural lines in luxury and often contrasting fabrics. Hannah gained a first class degree from Colchester school of art and design in 2003 and has since gained experience with leading London and New York fashion designers. She is now a recognised designer and entrepreneur in her own right.

Julia Clancey

Julia Clancey is becoming recognised for her unique clothes that are both beautiful and sensual. She designs using fabrics such a silk and chiffon, which give a soft and fluid movement. Her signature styles include ballet skirts to baby dolls and bows and pleats to exotic trims.

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