Having the carpet cleaned regularly in your home or office by professional carpet cleaners creates a fresher, healthier space and extends the service life of your carpeting. While you may look forward to having someone else come in and clean your carpets for you, there are a few things you can do to make the process easier on everyone involved (and get the cleanest possible floors). By preparing your home for a carpet cleaning, you’ll make the process easier and faster, allowing you to enjoy your clean carpets sooner. From thoroughly vacuuming to preparing a parking spot, here’s what to do before a professional carpet cleaner arrives.
Vacuum Carpets Thoroughly
Since the goal is to get your carpets cleaned, it might not make sense to vacuum before the cleaner arrive. However, a freshly vacuumed carpet allows the professionals to start their job immediately. If you remove any loose dirt, sand, rocks, and other debris before they get there, the cleaners will be able to more easily extract embedded dirt, dust, and debris.
Clear the Floor
If there are curtains that touch the floor or hang low to the floor in the room to be cleaned, they should be pinned or lifted up at least six inches from the ground. This distance keeps them safe from moisture as the carpets are cleaned, even if you are receiving low-moisture carpet cleaning.
One thing many people wonder is, “Do carpet cleaners move furniture?” While some of them will, it would be best for you to remove any lightweight furniture such as chairs, end tables, floor plants, and rugs should before the carpet cleaner arrives. This way, the professionals will be able to come in and get right to work without having to move anything.
Move Important Objects
Another thing to do before the carpet cleaning crew arrives is to remove precious items such as family heirlooms, breakable decorations, and special collections from the rooms they’ll be cleaning. You don’t want to risk a collectible teacup or vase crashing to the floor and breaking due to an accidental bump. Carpet cleaning should be a stress-reducing experience, not a stress-inducing one.
Relocate Pets
When wondering how to prepare for professional carpet cleaning, many people forget to consider their pets. If you have an dog or a cat at home, it’s best to relocate them before the carpet cleaners arrive. Not only will the flurry of activity stress them out, but they could get in the way of the cleaners. Additionally, many carpet cleaners use cleaning systems that are mounted to their vehicles. This requires them to leave a door open, and you do not want your pet escaping during the cleaning.
Create a Parking Space
While this item on our list of what to do before a professional carpet cleaner arrives isn’t cleaning-related, it is a gesture the carpet cleaners will appreciate. Because they require the use of their truck, carpet cleaners need to park close to the office or home they will be working in. And with the spot cleared ahead of time, there’s no need to rush to move vehicles when the cleaners arrive.
