The Good Wife's Ultimate Rule!

A good wife knows when to opt for professional end of tenancy cleaning or carpet cleaning and when to take the DIY route. What? You though that a good wife can do everything on her own? Well, I'm sorry to disappoint, dear ladies, but the truth is that no matter how good a wife you are and how dedicated you are to hubby and all his needs, at one point or another you would still come face to face with a situation, or a dirty spot, or a cleaning task too big or complicated for you to deal with on your own! So, no matter everything I've said so far, and all the notes you've made, remember that as the good wife's ultimate rule; the rule unspoken; the rule of all rules.

If circumstances demand it, then you could call for professional help and still call yourself a good wife!

So, dear ladies, what are the things to consider, when thinking the time has come to leave the DIY route aside and call in the professionals? Well, the most important ones are the cost, your own abilities, and the conditions of your lease or tenancy, if these apply. First things first... If you can afford it and you don't think you could DIY it, then take the safe bet and call someone. For hubby!

For tenancy cleaning, there are literally dozens of companies working all over London providing fully guaranteed professional tenancy cleaning services. These companies are your best bet for getting your bond back if you are a tenant, or for getting your property back into a fit state for living or rental if you are a landlord or homeowner. And if you're a good wife? Then they'll make sure that hubby gets the best possible home environment, when he comes back from work, all tired and weary.

If you are bound by your lease to have a property professionally cleaned before vacating it, it is worth mentioning this to potential end of tenancy cleaning London companies. Some will make price concessions for cleanly tenants forced to seek professional cleaning because of a legal clause rather than out of genuine need. Your best bet here is to spend it if you've got it or take a good look around to find the best deal if you don't. Always remember ladies: every penny you spent comes out of hubby's pocket!

Looking at carpet cleaning prices from a DIY perspective is somewhat trickier. It is not something you can do yourself, per se, though there are plenty of department store stain removal kits to be tried. Likewise, there are many late night shopping channel specials on similar cure-all stain removers (though unfortunately such don't really exist!), but this doesn't mean they are a good idea. If you are considering replacing old, soiled or damaged carpets and would rather not do, professional help is a great option regardless of carpet cleaning prices. It can add years onto the life of your current carpets or flooring at a fraction of the cost and without so much hassle. And that's the best option for hubby's bank account, right?

Bottom line is, if you're one of those wives, who think that a stain is a good excuse for replacing a carpet, instead of cleaning it, then I can only tell you, that you are nowhere near to being a good wife! You're a bad, bad wife, and I feel sorry for your poor hard-working hubby! So, either try to see your error and don't make it again, or spend every day hoping that hubby won't realise he could so much better! For if he ever did...

...then you would be no wife at all anymore, wouldn't you?