If your sofa is looking a bit tired, your armchair has picked up everyday grime, or a dining chair has one stain too many, you are exactly who this guide is for.

If you have ever booked a carpet clean and then seen the final invoice creep upwards, you already know the annoyance. The quote looked fine. The job was straightforward enough.

If you live in Colindale and your carpets are looking a bit tired, you are not alone.