Carpet Cleaning in Sydenham & Spreydon

What sort of homes do I clean in Sydenham and Spreydon?

Mostly two types. Since the earthquakes, many older sections south of the city have been redeveloped into two-storey townhouses. Alongside them are older cottages, villas and mid-century bungalows, many of them rentals.

The two need different plans. Townhouses usually have newer synthetic carpet, a carpeted staircase and an upstairs landing that takes the most wear. Older homes are more likely to have wool or wool-blend carpet that has been down for years.

How do you clean carpeted stairs in a townhouse?

Stairs are cleaned step by step with the same truck-mount hot water extraction, which takes more care than open floor. The edge of each tread, where feet land, is usually the dirtiest part, so I pre-spray those first.

In a two-storey townhouse the hose runs up the stairs to the bedrooms. I start at the far end upstairs and work back towards the door, so nobody needs to walk on damp carpet to get out. See hot water extraction for the full process.

What if there’s no driveway, only street parking?

That’s common here. Some townhouses share a narrow right-of-way, and some have a single garage with no room in front. My hoses reach roughly 45 m from the van, so parking on the street outside usually works.

• Tell me if the right-of-way is shared, so neighbours aren’t blocked in.
• If the only tap is inside the garage or laundry, I can usually connect to an indoor tap with an adapter. It just takes a bit more setting up.
• On a busy street, a clear spot right outside makes the day go smoothly.

Do you clean for small businesses here too?

Yes. Sydenham has a busy commercial strip and light industrial streets, with plenty of small offices, studios and shops that have carpet or carpet tiles. See commercial carpet cleaning. Jobs run Monday to Saturday, so a Saturday clean often suits a business.

Is a new townhouse carpet worth cleaning early?

Often, yes. Light-coloured synthetic carpet in a new build shows grey traffic lanes on the stairs and landing quite quickly. Cleaning before the soil builds up is easier than trying to lift it years later. The how often to clean carpets guide has general timing advice, and preparing for a carpet clean explains what to clear beforehand.

Nearby suburbs I also cover: Central City, Cashmere, Hillmorton and Hoon Hay, Riccarton, plus Addington, Beckenham and Somerfield.