DIY or Professional Carpet Stain Removal?

When a spill happens on your rug, it’s natural to instinctively reach for household cleaners or DIY carpet stain removal remedies. While some carpet stains can indeed be conquered with simple home treatments, others demand the specialised touch of a professional. But when is it okay to DIY and when to call a professional stain removal expert? […]

How to Remove Tough Carpet Stains Like  a Pro

We all love the comfort a soft carpet brings to our homes, but let's face it – spills and stains happen. From muddy footprints to accidental drink spills, life can be messy, and keeping your carpets looking pristine can feel like a constant challenge, especially in busy households. While regular vacuuming and quick spot cleans are great for everyday upkeep, those stubborn, set-in stains often require a bit more know-how. At The Happy House Cleaning, we totally get how frustrating those persistent carpet blemishes can be. That's why we're sharing some professional stain removal tips and tricks to help you [...]

March 29th, 2025|Blog, Stains Removal|

What Causes the Yellow Stains On My Mattress and How to Remove Them?

Have you noticed unsightly yellow stains on your mattress? They're pretty common and can turn brown over time. Mattresses turn yellow for various reasons; even the best mattresses can develop these stains if not adequately protected. Read on to find out why mattresses turn yellow and how to remove these stains easily. Read also: 5 Easy Ways to Keep Your Mattress As-new What Are The Yellow Stains On My Mattress Ageing of the mattress, spills and night accidents often result in unsightly yellow stains. However, there could be other reasons, too. The most common causes of yellow stains on your [...]

January 18th, 2024|Blog|

3 Ways to Get Milk Stains Off the Carpet

A little spilt milk on the carpet may appear easy to handle at first glance, but this could be further from the truth. Milk leaves stubborn stains and a sour smell you’ll want to avoid at any cost. Still, with the right approach, you can salvage your carpet. Our carpet cleaning experts are sharing a few tried-and-tested cleaning methods for getting milk out of your carpet using products and ingredients you might already have at home. […]

July 13th, 2023|Carpet cleaning|

Guide to Carpet Cleaning: Red Wine Stain Removal

Having guests over is a great delight. We all love to crack out a nice old bottle of red wine at dinner parties. However, sometimes things can go wrong. Whether that be because there’s a clumsy adult at the table, children running around the place, or pets jumping up at the guests. We all know it’s bad when you end up with a massive patch of red wine on the carpet. Worry not, though. With our easy-to-follow guide on red wine stain removal, you will have that stain out in no time. Below, you will find 3 methods to attempt [...]

May 22nd, 2021|Blog|

How to Treat Grease Stains the Right Way

Grease stains can be a real pain. They can ruin carpets, upholstery, car seats, clothes, and who knows what else. It’s awful when you ruin your home’s interior with those unattractive patches. And what’s more, because they tend to seep in and stick, they welcome a lot of harmful bacteria into your home. It’s even worse if you are in a rental property. You don’t want to end up losing your security deposit over a few spills. And we all know grease, fresh or dried, can be tricky to deal with. That is why we have put together this fool-proof [...]

May 7th, 2021|Blog|

How to Clean Tea and Coffee Stains from Carpets

Tea and coffee spills are a common occurrence among British households. Who doesn’t love a good ol’ cuppa to get the day going? Exactly. That is why our team of stain-removal technicians decided to help us put together this guide on how to clean tea and coffee stains from carpets. You can also apply the same logic to upholstery cleaning, but do keep in mind to always check the labels of your furniture before trying out a DIY cleaning attempt on them. No one wants to end up damaging their furnishings. Check out also: How to Clean Bloodstains from Upholstery. [...]

March 17th, 2021|Blog|

How to Clean Bloodstains from Upholstery

There is nothing worse than getting blood on clothes, upholstered furniture, or even the carpet. Why? Because blood is one of the most stubborn stains to tackle. This is because there are so many myths on how to deal with stains. If armed with the correct knowledge and methodology, dealing with bloodstains can be a walk in the park. That is why our team of stain removal specialists have decided to help us put together this guide on how to clean bloodstains from upholstery. Upholstery Types Before we get to the method, it is important to take a look at [...]

March 1st, 2021|Blog|

How to Keep Upholstery Stain and Odour-Free

After a long day, you just want to kick back and rest. The worst thing ever is when you get to that point of the day, and there’s an unpleasant odour coming from your comfy couch. Sometimes keeping on top of odours can be a tough and constant job. That’s why we’re here to give you the know-how to suppress the bad smells that love to lurk in the fibres of upholstered furniture. Read also: Precautions and Prevention of Contracting and Spreading COVID-19 (coronavirus). The Best Shelf Products for Keeping Upholstery Stain and Odour-Free: Scotchgard Fabric Upholstery Cleaner - £10 [...]

5 Life Hacks That Will Help You Save Your Outfit During the Workday

Getting a stain or tearing your garment in the middle of the workday is always annoying. However, spills, stains, and tears can be a real disaster if they happen before an important meeting or event when you have limited time and options to react. We decided to challenge the Keen Clean professionals and asked them to share their tips on how to deal with a situation like this. Our team took in mind that you have limited resources when you are at work or on the move, so all the methods they suggested require only items you can find around [...]

April 29th, 2018|Blog|