Top Tips for Stain Protection

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If you need to attempt a DIY approach
we hope the following tips might be of interest.

Stay Calm

  • Keep the fabric or carpet as dry as possible
  • Do not over wet, so as to soak into backing materials/underlay
  • Scrape up or blot up any excess spillage prior to treatment
  • BLOT/DAB as much of the spillage into white paper towels/kitchen roll or a plain absorbent cloth, (use as many paper towels as necessary)
  • Do not use inappropriate detergents on carpets or upholstery i.e. (washing up liquid, washing powders, household bleach, disinfectants.) These will usually cause discolouration or set the stain
  • Always work from the outside of the stain inward to avoid spreading
  • Always apply the cleaning fluid to the absorbent spotting material not directly onto the carpet or fabric
  • Deal with stains as quickly as possible for increased chances of success

Dried In Stains

  • Mix up a detergent solution of two litres of tepid water + a quarter of a teaspoon of carpet shampoo + one eggcup full of white vinegar
  • Rewet the stained area using the detergent solution applied on a piece of cotton wool
  • Blot using kitchen roll as above.

Greasy Stains

(i.e. chocolate, butter, lipstick, some oily food stains, some Inks)

  • Apply small quantity of surgical spirit to some cotton wool or cotton bud
  • Using the lightly soaked cotton wool apply to the edges of the stain working inwards to the centre
  • Gently press (blot) with plain kitchen roll, and repeat as necessary until the stain no longer transfers. Do not allow penetration into the backing of the carpet or foam filling materials on upholstery. Some fabrics may darken initially during this process
  • Using a detergent solution on cotton wool, dampen the area and follow up by blotting with kitchen roll
  • Dry, using hair dryer, continually moving over the damp area. (This will help to prevent water marking)

Water Based Stains

(i.e. tea, coffee, fruit juices, wine, some basic food stains)

  • Soak up spillage immediately using absorbent material, or suck up with a wet pick up vacuum. (Do not use a normal vacuum cleaner, as this can be very dangerous to you and damage the motor)
  • Rewet the area using tepid water on a small piece of sponge or cotton wool
  • Blot with dry absorbent material such as kitchen roll, and repeat as necessary
  • Dry with hair dryer keeping the dryer moving all the time, (this will help to prevent watermarking).

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What People Say

Excellent
Nicola W.
Delighted with the results. Easy to transact with and friendly team.
Response from the owner:Thank you Nicola, we’re really happy to read that your delighted with the results of the carpet cleaning we carried out today. We look forward to being of service to you again. In the future.
Peter A.
Recommended by friends, I'm very pleased with how well they cleaned our carpets and removed stains from a chair that seemed impossible. Organised and very professional. Five plus stars
Response from the owner:Thank you Peter, it was lovely to work in your beautiful home and we are delighted that you were pleased with the results.
Melanie P.
Post rental carpet clean - felt pen, mascara and general dirt cleaned off. Professional and personal father and son team. Would highly recommend.
Response from the owner:Thanks Melanie. It was lovely to see you again. As a small, local, family business we really appreciate your continued custom.
bumble W.
Truly excellent work. Darren cleaned four oriental rugs for us that had fallen prey to our elderly dog 😉 and the result was miraculous. We'd tried to clean them ourselves but to no avail... They're quick, efficient and absolutely lovely to deal with. Thank you!
Response from the owner:Thank you Bumble. It was an absolute delight to bring back the vibrant colours of your rugs, whilst neutralising the elderly dog accidents. Your positive review will help others to make an informed decision when searching for a professional Oriental rug cleaning service in Reading. We look forward to being of service to you again in the future.
D L
Darren did an excellent job with my carpet, very professional and methodical, he was able to give an assessment before I decided to go ahead. My carpet looks so fresh and clean, I would recommend their services.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your positive carpet cleaning review. I hope it helps others who may be searching for a professional carpet cleaning service to make an informed decision.
Peter J.
Today, Darren and his son visited our house in order to clean the marble floor in our kitchen and utility room. This job was done,
without any problems , in a few hours only and the end result was a beautiful shiny kitchen floor. In the mean time, Darren had also taken care of cleaning our white carpet in the sitting room and the result was a beautiful white carpet.

So Absolutely Fabulous is providing a reliable and committed service, and we will definitely use their service again!
Response from the owner:Thank you Peter, we are delighted that you and your wife are very happy with your freshly cleaned white wool Brink & Campman rug and your marble floor cleaning and polishing carried out today.
Brian B.
We had used Absolutely Fabulous previously, removing a coffee stain from an expensive rug. This time it was cleaning a runner and bedroom carpet. Each time it has been brilliant; superb service; superb cleaning. Very highly recommended.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your kind review Brian, it is very much appreciated and I trust it will help others who are looking for a professional carpet or rug cleaning service to make an informed decision.
Rosie H.
Fantastic friendly and efficient service.
Response from the owner:Thank you Rosie for your 5⭐️ rug and upholstery cleaning review.
Gordon C.
Delighted with the carpet cleaning. Reliable and committed service. Will definitely use again. Thank you Darren and Bayley.
Response from the owner:Thank you Mr Cox, your positive carpet cleaning review is very much appreciated.
Brian O.
Very good cleaning of fixed carpets. Quick response to my request. No problem with bringing up all equipment to a first floor flat.
Would recommend Darren to everyone.
Response from the owner:Thank you Brian, we really appreciate you using our local, family business for your carpet cleaning requirements. It was an absolute pleasure to meet you.
Les T.
Darren and son arrived on time, explained the process and set-to work immediately. Needed a professional as I am moving on to a new property and want to leave this place clean for the new owners. Well done Darren, I have already recommended you to two people today. Will definitely call you again if the need arises.
Response from the owner:Thank you Les, for your positive carpet cleaning review. Your referrals are very much appreciated.
Les R.
Darren and Bayley did a great job cleaning and applying moth repellant to our carpets, fitted from top to bottom of our Victorian house, logistically requiring 3 visits a week apart. Professional, efficient, helpful, timely and polite service. The carpets look bright and fresh now!
Response from the owner:Thank you Les, you have a beautiful home and we really appreciate you keeping us supplied with Tea ☕️ throughout the whole process 😊
Sarah B.
Excellent personable service. Darren was swift to come and sort out my carpet following a flood in the house. He offered me constructive advice and was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. He always transforms the house when he cleans the carpets. Highly recommend Ab Fab.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the positive review Sarah. I hope everything is coming together and your home will be back to normal soon 😊
Richard S.
Thank you Darren and Bayley for the great job you did at our home last week.
Ab Fab are a professional company, always polite, timely and do a great job. Praise as well to Tracy who looks after the phone and the diary and is always so congenial.
Particularly brilliant on this visit was how they managed to transform our velvet covered sofa which was showing years of wear from both humans and dogs. Such a difference. It has now been treated with a stain guard as well so hopefully it won't give them such a difficult job next time.
Thank you again.
Response from the owner:Thank you Richard & Libby, it was lovely to see you both again and we’re delighted that you’re happy with the results. 😊
Rosie T.
Had a stain, photographs duly sent of problem area - date organised, stain dealt with - BINGO
Thrilled with result. All very efficient and great to deal with, strongly recommend
Response from the owner:Thank you Rosie, we really appreciate the opportunity to be of service.
Maureen B.
Darren and his son cleaned our cream carpet for the third time today. As usual they did an excellent job, every speck has been removed and the carpet looks immaculate. Always cheerful, friendly and courteous service from Darren and we will continue to use his services.
Response from the owner:Thank you Maureen. Thank you for using our professional carpet cleaning services again. I think it's wise having the additional fiber protector on such a light carpet. It certainly helps keep the carpet cleaner for longer and has helped stop spillages from becoming a permanent stain.
Alyssa M.
Friendly and efficient service. Very thorough work with great attention to detail. Absolutely fabulous job on carpets, curtains, and upholstery. Very comfortable having them in my home.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your positive carpet, upholstery & curtain cleaning review. It really helps people make an informed decision when choosing a professional cleaning company. 😊
A B.
I have been using this cleaning company for a long time about 15 years. Darren is very professional and does an excellent job every time. I would highly recommend them. My carpet feels fresh and clean every time. Thanks Darren.
Response from the owner:Thank you for leaving a positive carpet cleaning review. It was lovely to see you and your husband again last week.
Phil C.
We have used Ab Fab to clean our carpets and floors for many years but have never used them to clean our sofas. With the sofas being over 15 years old many of the arm rests were looking very dirty, as were the tops of the sofas. Darren and Bailey have done a magnificent job and the sofas look as good as new now. Highly recommend Ab Fab for upholstery cleaning as well as carpets and floors. Five stars!!
Response from the owner:Thanks Phil, we really appreciate your upholstery cleaning review. I hope you golf day was as successful as the sofa cleaning ⛳️
Geoff H.
Really helpful and great results. I have had carpets and rugs cleaned and they always look like new.
Response from the owner:Thank you Geoff, we really appreciate your continued custom.
Margaret W.
Today, we had our Amtico in our hall and kitchen stripped and sealed. Absolutely Fabulous, we’re up to their name. What a lovely father and son company. Excellent service and so helpful. I would certainly recommend them. Margaret Williams
Response from the owner:Thank you Margaret, your positive google review is very much appreciated.
Alison S.
Absolutely Fabulous service again, and absolutely gorgeous carpets once more. Darren and Bailey are punctual, professional so friendly and cheerful, a joy to see them and a joy to have a clean house, Thank you
Response from the owner:Thanks Alison, it was lovely to see you again today and we’re delighted that you are so happy with your carpet cleaning today.
Mark L.
Absolutely Fabulous did a superb refurbishment of our honed and filled travertine floor. Stripped, cleaned , polished and sealed.Floor now looks as good as the day it was laid 13 years ago. Friendly and highly professional service from start to fish. Highly recommended
Response from the owner:Thank you for the positive stone floor cleaning/restoration review Mark. I think it was the coffee from your magical coffee machine that kept me going ☕️😂
Phil R.
Perfect company name! Our 15 year old limestone tiled floor is like new. Feel lucky to have found them!
Response from the owner:Thanks for the Absolutely Fabulous stone floor cleaning review - Muchas Appreciardo
Tracey E.
Second time used Absolutely Fabulous Carpet Cleaning, they are amazing, very friendly, excellent service, even managed to get stubborn stains out left by untidy builders. Will definitely be using them again and will be recommending them to everyone.
Response from the owner:Thank you Tracey, I’m sure your glowing review will help others who are looking for a professional carpet cleaning service to make an informed decision.
Phil C.
The clue is in this company's name! Our kitchen Amtico floor and porcelain bathroom floor are absolutely fabulous after the cleaning work carried out by Darren and Bailey. They are friendly, reliable and very efficient. Can't recommend Ab Fab highly enough. If you need a company to clean your carpets, floors or rugs then they are the people to contact.
Response from the owner:Thank you Phil, we really appreciate your positive review and your continued custom.
Tom S.
Ab-Fab recently cleaned carpets, curtains and both cleaned and repaired a very old Persian rug. Excellent service throughout from quote to completion. Delighted with the results particularly the repairs of Persian rug. Darren and Tracy provide a very professional service.
Response from the owner:Thanks Tom, your positive google review for curtain and carpet cleaning and Persian rug cleaning and fringe repair services is very much appreciated.
Fiona J.
Darren and his son are a pleasure to work with. They are courteous, kind and extremely efficient and professional. My rugs have come up like new and I would recommend them to anyone who needs this service.
Response from the owner:Thanks Fiona, very much appreciated. Now that's what I call an Absolutely Fabulous rug cleaning review 🙂
Yvonne P.
I have used Ab Fab several times over at least a 10 year period and have been entirely satisfied with their work. Always professional, on time and able to respond quickly to requests. I would recommend highly
Response from the owner:Thank you for your positive google review regarding the cleaning and Scotchgarding of your upholstery and thank you for keeping us supplied with Tea during our latest visit, always very much appreciated 😊
Natalie K.
I don’t know what I’d do without Ab Fab Cleaners! With a dog and two teenagers in the house, my carpets need cleaning regularly. However messy, Ab Fab turn up and make my carpets beautiful again! They are always careful and respectful of my home, and generally a pleasure to deal with. And to top it all, great value for money. Thank you!!
Response from the owner:Thank you for your positive google carpet cleaning review Natalie. Very much appreciated 🥳 I think the Scotchgard protector saved it from the dog and the teenagers this time around 😂
Darren S.
Darren and Bailey are super friendly and very professional. They provided a great service, whilst cleaning numerous items of upholstery (dining chairs and sofa). Darren provided loads of tips for keeping the furniture and carpets spot free and offered to return to sort out any issues, if I am not satisfied with the final outcome. I can't say fairer than that. Thanks for sorting us out.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your positive google review fellow Darren 😂 Very much appreciated 👍
Julia C.
Excellent service thank you
Response from the owner:Thank you Julia, we really appreciate you taking the time to leave a positive review.
John M.
Darren & Bailey carried out today the cleaning of our stone kitchen & utility room floor doing a first class job and being the first time using them i would highly recommend this company both of the guys very polite & friendly would hesitate to use them again . sorry for a missing word should have read would not hesitate to use them again
Response from the owner:Thank you John, your positive limestone floor cleaning review is very much appreciated. 😊
Hugh H.
Excellent service. Job well done. Carpets look super
Response from the owner:Thank you Hugh, your 5 star carpet cleaning review is very much appreciated 😊
Michael B.
Excellent job done on our Travertine stone floor which now links like new.
Response from the owner:Thank you Michael, your 5* Travertine stone floor restoration review is very much appreciated 😊
Ilia F.
The company name says it all - fabulously competent and professional. Used them several times for different parts of the house - excellent every time, and kind to accommodate our complicated schedules. Extra points for dealing expertly with a complication - a stain that appeared unexpectedly - also cleaned perfectly. Excellent and highly recommended!
Response from the owner:Thank you for your positive carpet cleaning review Ilia. I hope it helps others to make an informed decision when choosing a local, professional carpet cleaning service.
Caroline C.
Absolutely Fabulous is the perfect name for this company. Darren could not be more helpful and efficient and I was so appreciative when he fitted me in at short notice. The carpets looked amazing after a very thorough clean. Thank you
Response from the owner:Thank you for your positive google review Caroline, it was lovely to see you and your husband again.
Pilar O.
Efficient and prompt!- sofa as new. Thank you
Response from the owner:Thank you for using our services again Pilar, your 5 star google review is very much appreciated.
Peter G.
Darren made a top class job of cleaning the bedrooms, landing and stairs as usual. We have used his services many times before and would not hesitate to again.
Response from the owner:Thank you Peter, your carpet cleaning review is very much appreciated.
Emily K.
Excellent job. Incredibly professional and well organised work.
Response from the owner:Thank you Emily for taking the time to leave a positive google review. Very much appreciated 😊
Mark G.
Very professional and polite team, I would highly recommend their services.
Response from the owner:Thanks Mark, and the never ending supply of fresh coffee was very much appreciated 😊
Carol R.
Great service, my rug looked like new when it was returned, definitely recommend.
Response from the owner:Thank you Carol for your positive google review for our rug cleaning service. Good luck with your move from Theale to Salisbury 🚐💨
Lisa G.
I found this company on google, from the first contact to the carpet cleaning they were professional and efficient. The guys arrived on time and did a fab job! I will be booking them in again and I have already recommended them to my parents!!
Response from the owner:Thank you for your 5* carpet cleaning review Lisa, and thank you for referring us to your parents. Much appreciated 😊
James P.
Very quick response in getting a quote, then to booking in. Collected on a Monday morning, taken away cleaned and returned without any issues at all. Would highly recommend, very professional service.
Response from the owner:Thank you for taking the time to leave a very positive upholstery cleaning review James. It is very much appreciated. 😊
Agnieszka B.
Thank you Darren and Bailey for amazing looking carpets and the rugs. Very friendly and professional company. Punctual and considered around the house.
Response from the owner:Thank you Agnieszka, for your positive carpet and rug cleaning review and thank you for keeping us supplied with freshly ground coffee ☕️ You and your husband have set the bar high for our other clients 😂
Becky Cockman G.
Another great clean from Darren. We’ve had a problem with dog pee and he’s totally cleaned the stains and any smell. We tried with shop bought cleaner and whilst that cleared up the initial mess a thorough clean was needed to get rid of the odour.
Would recommend Darren. Always punctual and reliable.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the 5 star google review. It will help people who are looking for professional carpet or rug cleaning service to make an informed decision.
Janey G.
Excellent service that Mike and I were thrilled to have our rugs and armchair collected for cleaning and returned in such great condition, would highly recommend. A company that goes above and beyond to provide an amazing customer experience.
Response from the owner:Thank you Janey, your positive upholstery and rug cleaning review are very much appreciated 😊
Peter B.
Great service - very responsive - highly recommend!
Response from the owner:Thank you Peter, you’ve inherited some very nice wool carpets in your new home. I’m really pleased we were able to get them cleaned and protected before your furniture arrived. 😊
Barry W.
They lived up to their name. They revived a moth eaten Indian rug with great sentimental value for my wife. Wonderful.They certainly gained me some browny points. And their general carpet cleaning is the best as well.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your positive carpet and Indian wool rug cleaning review. Very much appreciated.
Jan S.
Highly recommend Darren, as good as his word totally professional.
Response from the owner:Thank you for taking the time to leave a positive google review, very much appreciated.
Denny H.
Carpet had a terrible food stain from a dropped plate, and Darren has removed the stain completely from our wool family room carpet. Excellent professionalism and expertise. A moth treatment 6 months ago has worked well. Highly recommended.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your positive wool carpet cleaning and wool carpet moth treatment review, very much appreciated.
Jess H.
My Dad got a rug cleaned for me and it looks wonderful now. Darren was prompt, professional and did an excellent job. Thank you!
Response from the owner:Thank you for your positive rug cleaning review, I hope it helps others who may be searching for a professional rug cleaning service to make an informed decision 😊
Karen M.
Very professional, knowledgable and efficient. Highly recommended.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your positive review. Your beautiful hand knotted wool rug was an absolute pleasure to clean, such a unique and interesting pattern.
Jessica B.
Darren, Bailey & Tracy! What a fantastic team - superb work and awesome communication. Thank you for being so flexible on our moving day and for making our carpets completely spotless. 10/10 would recommend.
Response from the owner:Thank you for you positive review. Very much appreciated 😊
Jo G.
Very friendly, pleasant and easy to work with. Did a good job.
Response from the owner:Thanks Jo, it was an absolute pleasure to clean and protect the carpets in your beautiful home.
John M.
AbFab did a great job of bringing my tired slate conservatory floor back to life. Friendly and lovely people, too. Recommended.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your five star google review. Very much appreciated 😊
James M.
Very happy with the service we received from AbFab
Response from the owner:Thank you James. Your five star rug cleaning review helps others to make an informed decision when looking for a professional rug cleaning service.
Deborah S.
This the second time I have had the carpets cleaned by Darren and Bailey. They work so hard with huge enthusiasm .

They are amazing and so are the results. I was despairing about the state of my sitting room carpet….dogs and more dogs over a 2 year period… but they got to work very quickly and transformed it. It looks almost new!

I am delighted and suggest you look no further.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your glowing carpet cleaning review. It was lovely to see you again today.
James R.
We enjoyed having a very efficient experience having our carpet cleaned from the friendliest of people.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your 5* google carpet cleaning review. We look forward to being of service to you again in the future.
Mark B.
I had a filthy rug that'd been down in a box room for decades, but seemed worth cleaning to assess its condition. AbFab immediately responded by text to my online enquiry during a Bank Holiday Weekend, provided estimates and arranged pickup the following week, provided further advice and additional services before returned the rug in spectacularly fine fettle the following week. 'Couldn't have found better, expert service.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your glowing five star Persian rug cleaning google review. 😊
Julia F.
I would thoroughly recommend this family run business. Darren and his son are polite hardworking and do an excellent job. They cleaned and resealed our stone floor so that it looks like new .
Response from the owner:Thank you for your five star stone floor cleaning and resealing review. Very much appreciated.
Alison W.
This family run firm offers an excellent service. They got in touch straight away after I'd contacted them. The work they carried out at the property was done quickly and efficiently in a friendly and professional manner. I was extremely pleased with the outcome which left the carpets looking very clean and smelling fresh. Would highly recommend. Thank you.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your positive carpet cleaning review, which I believe will help others make an informed decision when looking for a local professional carpet cleaning service.
Nicola C
Amazing service from the whole team! Extremely professional, polite, organised and efficient. Would highly recommend, look no further!! 5/5 ⭐️
Response from the owner:Thank you for the Absolutely Fabulous google review and thank you for keeping us supplied with tea and coffee on the day. Very much appreciated. We look forward to being of service to you again in the future.
Simon J.
Great job, great guys. Thanks.
Response from the owner:Great review 👍
Christine H.
Great response, great result and very prompt service. Darren was delightful and we were stunned by the cleaning quality. Our very pale cream carpet looked like new. We will definitely use Absolutely Fabulous again.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your positive google review.
Alison H.
I've used this local family business regularly over the years to clean my carpets and rugs and have always been delighted with their service. I have recommended them to friends, and they were originally recommended to me by a family member who still uses them. Darren and Bailey work hard and effectively and are the friendliest of people. I wouldn't think of going anywhere else when I need carpet or upholstery cleaning done.
Response from the owner:It was lovely to see you again last week. Thank you for your positive review. I hope it helps others who are looking for a professional carpet or rug cleaning service to make an informed decision.
Robin E.
Thanks Darren and Sons - Once again a great job. My new house will look perfect once I move in next week.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your five star google review.
Phil C.
Ab Fab came out to us in Henley very quickly after I spilt some red wine on our wool carpet. The stains were very quickly dealt with and our wool carpet looks good as new. Thanks guys.
Response from the owner:It was very nice to see you again today Phil. Thank you for the positive red wine stain removal review. Let us know how it looks in a few days and if necessary, we're happy to return and carry out a second treatment free of charge.
Ruth C
Great service! Thank you so much Darren for making our settee look lovely again!
Response from the owner:Thank you for your positive upholstery cleaning google review.
Jill T.
Brilliant service, fair prices. Have used them twice now, I highly recommend them.
Dawn K.
Rather scruffy rug came back good as new. Would certainly use again and recommend. Many thanks to Darren.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the positive rug review, it is very much appreciated.
Rachel B.
Fantastic service, my carpets and now absolutely spotless and smelling amazing, I would highly recommend their services to anyone.
Response from the owner:Thank you for you positive carpet cleaning review and thank you for the mint tea 👍
Juliet H.
Great company. Have used before and would do again. Debated over buying new rug and decided to get it cleaned first and go from there. My large cream wool rug is now like new and no need to replace. Don't hesitate to use these guys... They'll prove worth it.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your positive google review for your wool rug cleaning.
Harry T.
Fantastic service from Absolutley Fabulous. Darren and Bailey were very efficent and managed to remove the stain from my cream wool carpet. Would highly reccomend!
Response from the owner:Thank you for your five star wool carpet cleaning review.
Edwina J.
Very pleased with the job done by Absolutely Fabulous. My sofa is looking like new. Very efficient and pleasant team.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your five star upholstery cleaning review.
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