Large sofas take a beating. Family film nights, pets jumping up without asking, takeaway crumbs, coffee spills, dust, daily wear - it all ends up in the fabric sooner or later.

If you live in a Richmond flat, carpet cleaning can feel more awkward than it should. Narrow hallways, stairwells, parking limits, shared entrances, and neighbours who definitely notice the sound of a machine at 8 a.m.