I have had my chimney swept and despite covering the carpet some soot came on it. What is the best thing to do?

The stains caused by soot are very difficult to remove. If you try to remove them yourself, say with a special spot remover for greasy stains, you may not succeed and end up with a large greyish spot. It really requires the services of a professional carpet cleaning company. Click here to find a cleaner who can help.