A year in the life of PHC Vacuum Service Hello 2024 and welcome back to all of you now that January is nearly over and Spring will be with us soon. Now that’s a nice thought for us all! What a year 2023 was here at PHC. A quick recap for all our loyal customers, partners, supporters, staff and followers on what happened along the way. The business has grown, with new customers, new staff, new vans, new awards, new partnerships and new plans. Thank you to all of you for supporting us through 2023. As many of you know we founded PHC back in 1989 and Tracey & I still run the business ourselve ..read more

How do carpets wear? Many people think that carpets wear down when in fact, they actually wear out, they go bald! Carpets are constructed from thousands of intertwined fibres fixed to a backing. When we are outside, we walk on pavements and roadways constructed of sand and cement. When we return home, we then walk these particles of sand and cement into our homes on the soles of our shoes. The sand and grit falls to the base of the carpet fibres and cuts them. If you imagine interlocking your fingers, sprinkling sand and grit between them and then rubbing them together.  Those fingers wou ..read more

Do any of us realise just how valuable our much-loved vacuum cleaner is? I’m not sure we really do. Think about how much you have invested in your home in carpets, soft furnishings, such as your three-piece suite, curtains, mattresses etc? Now think about how many household cleaning items you have in your home. Bleach, washing up liquid, soap, washing powder, fabric softener, bathroom cleaner… the list is almost endless. Yet the most important item in keeping your home hygienic and clean is your vacuum cleaner. That one appliance looks after thousands of pounds of your investments and is the ..read more

. In this consumer-driven world, it’s become all too common to discard and replace items when they break down, including household appliances like vacuum cleaners. However, there’s a more sustainable and budget-friendly alternative: repairing your vacuum cleaner. Choosing repair over replacement is not only a smart financial decision but, also an environmentally responsible one that benefits both your pocket and the planet. Reducing environmental waste Electronic waste, or e-waste, is a growing environmental concern. When we dispose of appliances like vacuum cleaners, they often end up in la ..read more

In July 2021 the UK government passed a new piece of legislation called the UK’s ‘Right to Repair’. It has the aim of extending the life of a range of electronics and appliances by up to ten years. The law also legally requires manufacturers to make spare parts available to citizens and third-party repair companies. The Regulations aim to increase producer responsibility, reduce energy usage and electrical waste, and enable consumers to identify the most energy efficient products on the market. Following the UK leaving the EU, the UK chose to mirror requirements in equivalent EU regulations ..read more

How often should I service my vacuum cleaner? Most people don’t fix things until they have to. As in, only when they break or start billowing smoke or making a terrifying noise. Now, that’s really not a good idea. A survey in the USA, carried out a couple of years ago revealed…. “If you have a bag-less vacuum like a Dyson or Shark, cleaning your filters frequently is essential to the health and longevity of the machine. If they are washable… every 6 weeks is the average for most users on when that should be done.  All filters need to be replaced at some point.  For heavy use, every ..read more

Who’d have thought that a vacuum cleaner could be loved by its owner? In fact, not just loved but protected, preserved and admired so much so that the prospect of replacing it with a new one was just not possible. We think machines in the home are innate objects. Bits of technology or functionality that are necessary but not very interesting. Try and separate an owner from their vacuum cleaner and your thinking will change. The way the cord unfurls, how much they weigh, how easy they are to manoeuvre in small spaces, if they collect dust from those tricky corners, the flow rate, the amount of ..read more

There are many reasons why PHC Service is the right franchise for you. Of course, you can be your own boss, working with a proven business model in a market with a great need for its services. However, what really stands out for PHC Service is its family-focused values. When asked, more than 60% of consumers say they prefer working with a family-owned business than an anonymous corporate chain. Family-owned businesses are known to be more trustworthy, supportive and collaborative: three big positives when doing business with anyone. According to the brains at EY (formerly Ernst Young), family ..read more

How to clean Rugs and thick Carpets Many people have rugs and thick carpets in their homes to add to their comfort and create a homely atmosphere. However, rugs and thick carpets need to be cleaned regularly – a task that can prove quite tricky, if you don’t know what you’re doing. However, the following information regarding the correct way to clean rugs and thick carpets, will help you to keep your floor coverings clean, and looking beautiful all through the year! How to get your rugs and thick carpets looking like new Rugs – the cleaning procedure for rugs is a little different since they ..read more

Most homes need to be vacuumed on a regular basis, especially if there are carpets. While most people think that vacuuming is a simple procedure that involves plugging the cleaner in, switching it on, and getting on with the job. However, there are a few steps you should follow, to make sure that you vacuum your home properly. For instance: Step #1. Stick to a vacuuming routine Some people leave vacuuming until their carpets and floors look dirty, but this is the wrong way to go about it. Once you can see the dirt on your carpets, the dust and dirt have been walked into the pile of the carpet ..read more