Top Ways to Prepare For Professional Carpet Cleaning

If you have hired a professional carpet cleaning company for the first time, you may wonder how to help them serve you better. These professionals have all the skills, experience, and tools needed for the job, but you also play a part in ensuring that they meet your expectations. 

Below are some ways to prepare for professional carpet cleaning.

Declutter the Floor

Since the professional cleaners will use machines to clean your carpet, you can simplify their work by removing any objects on the carpet. These objects include toys, loose change, papers, shoes, and many more. The less clutter you have on the carpet, the more time your carpet cleaner will have to concentrate on the important task — cleaning the carpet.

Vacuum Your Carpet

Though some carpet-cleaning experts would like to handle all the cleaning steps, a professional carpet cleaner's main job is to remove dirt and debris from your carpet and take care of the suborn stains. Therefore, you can do a quick vacuum before these experts arrive, ensuring they will get straight to their part of the job. 

Move Furniture

The decision on whether to move furniture or not depends on your carpet cleaner's terms of service. Some companies will include moving furniture on their quote, while others will charge you more for the extra work or leave out the areas beneath your furniture. So, if your carpet cleaner doesn't move furniture, you should do it yourself to ensure that they have cleaned your carpet from wall to wall.

Hang or Fold Your Curtains

In addition to moving your furniture, you should hang, fold, or remove your curtains if they are too close to the carpet. This way, you will protect the curtains from damage by moisture or the cleaning machines.

Protect Your Walls

Since the cleaning machines or their cords may come into contact with your wall, you may want to protect the walls from damages like scratches and black marks. For example, to avoid black marks, you can lay down some painter's tape on areas where the machines' cords may rub.

Move Fragile Items to Another Room

Though experienced carpet cleaners will rarely damage your possessions, accidents do occur. Therefore, you should put away your valuable items to avoid losses if an accident happens. Some things to put away include glass tables and cabinets, porcelain items, and electronics. Also, be sure to inform your carpet cleaner to be more cautious if any of these items is immovable.

Quarantine Your Pets

The presence of strangers and the sound of cleaning machines can arouse your pests' curiosity. If not controlled, pets can be a nuisance to the cleaners, as they will occasionally stand in their way. Therefore, you should place your pets in another room or hire a pet sitter to look after them during the cleaning process.

Save a Parking Space

Professional cleaners will most likely come with a van, as they will be carrying heavy machines and cleaning supplies. If you don't have enough space in your yard or live in an apartment, you can help them find a parking space nearby. While it may not be your job, such an action is enough gesture that the cleaners are welcome.

If you want your carpet cleaners to do the job to your satisfaction, you must prepare for the cleaning day and communicate your preferences. The tips above can be helpful, especially if it is your first time hiring a professional carpet cleaner. At All State Carpet & Tile Care, we are determined to make your home a haven for your family, not for bacteria and pests. Contact us today for professional carpet, upholstery, and carpet cleaning.