You’ve already taken the first step towards cleaner carpets – you’ve scheduled an appointment for a professional carpet cleaning! In just a short amount of time, your carpets will look, smell, and feel better than ever. In addition to the immediate improvement, regularly cleaning your carpets will also increase the life of your carpet. Regular cleaning means your carpets will last for years to come!
A professional carpet cleaner will take care of your carpets from start to finish, but there are a few easy ways you can help maximize the cleaning process before your cleaner arrives. Tackling these simple steps beforehand will ensure an efficient and effective cleaning, minimize the cleaning process, and maximize your budget.
Step 1: Clear the Area
Needless to say, your carpet will not get as clean if a coffee table or potted plant is covering a portion of the carpet. Moving plants, tables, couches, chairs, lamps, or anything covering the carpet will help give your cleaning technician more space to work his cleaning magic.
While the cleaning technician can move the furniture themselves, you can save valuable time and money by moving it yourself. Most cleaners will charge extra for moving heavy items including couches, beds, and televisions.
It’s also important to remove anything fragile from the room. At Baker’s Chem-Dry, our professional cleaners are extremely careful around fragile items but it’s always best to store fragile or special items to ensure their safety.
Step 2: Take a Look Around
Now that your carpets are furniture-free, it’s time to check for small items that may have fallen behind the couch or under the coffee table. Our cleaning technicians will inspect the carpets when they arrive, but it doesn’t hurt to take a first look.
It’s also important to locate any stains or spots on the carpet so you can point them out to your technician. If you know what caused the stain, let them know this as well. This will help them determine the best technique and solution for your specific carpet needs.
Step 3: Don’t Forget About Your Pets
It’s important to let your cleaning technician know if you have any pets. Baker’s Chem-Dry has specific cleaning solutions specially formulated for pet-related stains. It’s also important to have a safe and secure non-carpeted location for your pets while the technician is cleaning your carpets and while the carpets are drying.
Step 4: Clear Your Driveway
Due to our large carpet cleaning equipment, it’s important that we park as close to your home as possible. Your driveway is the best location for our van because it provides easy access into your home and helps us keep our cleaning equipment on your property, not in the street or in the neighbor’s yard.
Step 5: Keep Your Family Informed
Your carpets will be damp for a few hours after cleaning. Fans (including whole house fans) and open windows will help your carpets dry faster. You should plan in advance how you and your family will stay off the carpets until they are dry. This might mean the family spends the rest of the day outside, at the movies, or at a restaurant. If you choose to stay in the house, make sure important materials, laptops, and cell phones are in a non-carpeted location in your home.
By following these simple five steps, you’ll not only be prepared for your carpet cleaning technician when they arrive, you’ll be well on your way to cleaner, healthier carpets. Call Baker’s Chem-Dry today to schedule your carpet cleaning appointment.
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