It’s about that time to clean deep into all of the nooks and crannies of your home, including your carpet. Some say carpet cleaning should be an annual requirement for the maintenance and longevity of your carpet. Others will just recommend that you call for a carpet cleaning service whenever you feel the need for a professional clean. How to prepare for carpet cleaning is a lot easier than most homeowners think.
How to Prep for Carpet Cleaning - Get Organized for the Cleaners
Many times, the specialists will come and realize that the home is over prepared and made some unnecessary moves for the convenience of the cleaning service. Here are some of the things a carpet cleaning company would like prepared in advance:
Vacuum - Even though you are getting a deep steam or shampoo on your carpeting, it is nice to have the loose surface dirt removed first to save time and avoid any mess that can be created when mixing moisture and loose dirt or dust. Therefore, just before the arrival of the cleaning service, vacuum the high traffic areas or anywhere else you’d like the specialists to work on.
Avoid Accidents - Remove anything that can be knocked over or broken if moved such as table lamps or decorative accessories that can easily be broken. The carpet cleaning service will most likely not have any kind of insurance for those type of items, so put it all away safely.
Move Light Furniture - You absolutely do not have to go through the trouble of moving beds, dressers, tables or heavy couches out of the way. Dining room chairs, books, side tables or anything light that can be easily moved into a different room for the moment can be moved prior to cave the cleaner time, however, with no extra charge, most specialist will find it upon themselves to move what they feel necessary or in their way.
Pet Precautions - Make sure that pets are either placed in a kennel, different room or are out of the house for the time being. The front door needs to remain open to easily allow equipment to enter the house, if pets are loose and they run out of the house, it is not the cleaners responsibility to catch your pet. In fact, if your pet is loose when they arrive, specialist will most likely refuse service until the pet is put away or sent to another home for the time being. Also, be sure that the carpet cleaning crew is aware of any spots that need special attention for pet urine or other pet stains. These areas need to have at least a two foot radius of space to work with.
Curtains and Drapes - Either remove these items or roll them up to avoid any damages to the bottom of these fabrics. Keep them rolled up or away in case the carpets stay moist for a couple hours after the service. The curtains can absorb the moisture and ruin the fabric.
To Summarize
You should now be better prepared when it comes to knowing how to prep for carpet cleaning. There is no need to move large furniture out of the room. As long at pets are locked away, there is no signs of loose dirt and you are honest about the condition of your carpet, there is not much else left for you to do except enjoy your freshly cleaned carpet.
