How to Prepare Your Home for a Professional Carpet Clean
Professional carpet cleaning can transform tired, stained carpets and sofas. A little preparation before the cleaners arrive helps everything run smoothly, means more of the carpet can be cleaned, and gives you the best possible result.
Before the day
- Clear small items. Pick up toys, shoes, plants, bins and anything stored on the floor.
- Move fragile and valuable items. Ornaments, lamps and electronics are best moved out of the room.
- Think about furniture. Light furniture such as chairs and side tables can usually be moved. Large items like wardrobes and beds are normally cleaned around.
- Vacuum if you can. A quick vacuum removes loose debris so the clean can focus on deep-seated dirt.
- Point out problem areas. Let us know about stains, pet accidents or high-traffic areas, and what caused them if you know.
On the day
Make sure there is easy access to the rooms being cleaned and, if possible, somewhere close by to park. Keep pets and children out of the rooms while the work is being done.
How hot water extraction works
Hot water extraction flushes a heated cleaning solution deep into the carpet fibres and then extracts it, along with the loosened dirt, allergens and residue. It reaches much deeper than a household vacuum or shampoo machine, which is why it is so effective for family homes and homes with pets.
Afterwards
- Keep the room well ventilated to help carpets dry. Opening windows or using the heating helps.
- Avoid walking on damp carpets where possible, and if you must, wear clean socks rather than shoes.
- Wait until carpets are fully dry before moving furniture back.
- Vacuum regularly to keep dirt from settling back into the fibres.
Book a carpet clean
Our carpet and upholstery cleaning uses hot water extraction to lift deep-seated dirt, stains and allergens from carpets, rugs and sofas, for homes and businesses across Liverpool and Merseyside.
