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Should we scotchguard our new carpet and sofa if we have kids?

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Kerals26 · 06/07/2014 13:56

Hi Guys - we haven't had kids yet but would like to do so in the near future. We have a new carpet and sofa coming it the next few weeks and I am debating whether it is worth getting it scotguarded (or something similar carpet protection wise).

As I don't know how carpets/sofas and kids fare I'd really appreciate your views on:

  • is it worth scotguarding either item?
  • did you do it yourself? or did it cost you much to do it?
  • what products and the best (especially if you are concerned about toxic content).

We have gone for a Victoria Carpets carbon heather (looks darker on the web that it does in our lounge) so hopefully the mid colour of the carpet with give us a fighting chance with stains in the future.

Any views appreciated thanks :)

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Earlybird · 06/07/2014 13:59

If you have it done professionally, get a quote first (obviously), and be sure to ask how long it will last before it needs doing again. Then you can decide if it is worth it.

hellsbells99 · 06/07/2014 14:06

Just cover everything in polythene Wink

Kerals26 · 06/07/2014 14:32

Good point about redoing it earlybird - thanks, had forgotten it wears off :)

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Kerals26 · 06/07/2014 14:33

Ha ha hellsbells99 - tried that with the plasterers and it didn't stop them! :)

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Nanny0gg · 06/07/2014 16:10

Yes definitely.

Get it done professionally. You will live to regret it if you don't.

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