New Year, New Start (and a home that actually feels fresh)
Christmas and New Year are brilliant… but they’re brutal on carpets, upholstery, and hard floors.
More people in the house. More food and drink. More muddy shoes. More pets getting excited. More late nights and “we’ll deal with it later.”
If your home feels a bit tired right now, you’re not imagining it—your soft furnishings have taken a hit. The good news: a professional clean is one of the fastest ways to make your home feel “reset” for the year ahead.
What Christmas does to carpets and upholstery (even when you can’t see it)
Even if everything looks fine, the festive period usually leaves behind:
- Ground-in dirt at entrances and hallways from wet weather + extra foot traffic
- Spills and spots (wine, gravy, chocolate, coffee, fizzy drinks) that can oxidise and darken over time
- Pet odours and accidents from disrupted routines and visitors
- Dust and allergens stirred up from heating being on more + doors/windows closed
- Sofas and chairs taking a battering from guests, kids, snacks, and naps
A quick vacuum helps, but it can’t remove what’s trapped deeper in the fibres.
“I’ll wait until spring” — why January is actually the best time to clean
A lot of people delay cleaning until spring, but January is ideal because:
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Stops stains setting permanently
Many marks start off removable, then become stubborn if left too long (especially sugary drinks, tannins, and grease). -
Prevents that “old house smell” building up
Winter = less ventilation. Odours hang around longer in carpets and upholstery. -
Protects your carpet and furniture investment
Dirt is abrasive. The longer it sits in the pile, the faster it wears the fibres down. -
Makes the whole home feel lighter
A deep clean changes the feel of a room—especially living rooms and hallways.
Common post-Christmas issues we see (and what usually causes them)
Here are the big ones we get called out for in January:
- Dark traffic lanes in hallways and stairs (wet shoes + grit)
- “Mystery stains” that appear later (spills that were wiped but soaked in)
- Sofa armrest marks (skin oils + food + general use)
- Lingering smells (pets, cooking, guests, damp coats)
- Patchy areas where DIY cleaning has left residue (some sprays can attract dirt)
What a professional clean does that DIY can’t
DIY machines and supermarket sprays have their place—but they often:
- don’t extract enough water/dirt
- leave detergent behind (which can make re-soiling faster)
- struggle with odour treatment
- risk over-wetting delicate fabrics
A professional clean is designed to lift and extract what’s embedded, not just make the surface look better for a week.
A simple “fresh start” checklist for your home this week
If you want that proper reset feeling, these are the best areas to prioritise:
- Hallway + stairs (the “dirt highway” of the house)
- Living room carpet/rug
- Sofa + favourite chair
- Dining chairs (quietly collect spills and grease)
- Bedrooms if you want a cleaner, fresher sleep environment
Book early — January slots go quickly
January is one of the busiest times for professional cleaning because everyone wants that “new year reset.” If you’re in Somerset (including Bath and Bristol within our usual coverage), it’s worth getting booked in early—especially if you want a specific day/time.
Want your home to feel fresh again?
Get in touch for a quote, and we’ll recommend the best method for your carpet or upholstery type—plus we’ll always walk you through what results to expect before we start.
Get in touch for a quote, and we’ll recommend the best method for your carpet or upholstery type—plus we’ll always walk you through what results to expect before we start.
