If your sofa has started to look a bit tired, your dining chairs have picked up everyday marks, or a favourite armchair no longer feels fresh, you are not alone.

If you live on Thames Road in Slade Green, you already know carpets take a beating in a very ordinary, very British way: muddy shoes after a damp afternoon, a bit of tea on the landing, dog hair in the lounge, and the occasional "how did that get there?

If you commute through Slade Green station, you already know how quickly a sofa can start to look tired.