You’ve decided to hire the professionals but having someone else come in to clean your carpets, furniture or air ducts isn’t as simple as picking up the phone.
There’s a reason why you procrastinated for so long. Having someone in to do anything home related is a multi-step process. Once you’ve decided on what it is that needs to be cleaned, several estimates must be sought out. References need to be checked and appointments need to be booked. That is not where the work ends. If you know how to prepare your home for those professional cleaners, you can take the guess work out and rest at ease knowing that the job will get done right with a little help from you.
Carpets
Nobody cleans your carpets better than the professionals. They have the tools, experience and elbow grease needed to get the dirt out and often, years of dander, hair, and bacteria.
There are a few things, however, that need to be done in advance of your appointment to refresh those carpets.
Vacuum:
Try to take up as much debris as you can prior to your cleaning. Some cleaning companies will do this for you and others will rely on you to do it. Your answer to this question is just a call away.
Clean areas around your carpets. After your carpets have been refreshed, the last thing you want is the dust and dirt from surrounding areas to re-infest your freshly cleaned carpets. Wipe down baseboards and clean out the floor registers. Think of the treasures you’ll find.
Remove valuables:
Clear away any breakables and clutter. It’s common sense to have a clear free area for the professional to work with. While our cleaning crew is extremely cautious, accidents do happen.
Move furniture:
Depending on the deal you struck with your professional carpet cleaner, you may need to move the furniture. Often just the big stuff will have to be moved by the homeowner. If you are simply paying for a high traffic cleaning, there will be little to move out of the way.
Air Ducts
Having your air ducts cleaned only happens once every few years. It’s important that you make it count and there are a number of things you can do to ensure the process runs smoothly.
Clear the area:
The HVAC professionals that come into your home will be visiting each room of your house. Make sure they are able to get access. Most floor vents are easily accessible but the furnace area of many homes can be like a maze. Good lighting and easy access to the furnace is a must.
Protect children and pets:
Little ears are sensitive and air duct cleaning is noisy. Pets need to be kept safe during what can be a lengthy process. Discuss with your professional’s safeguards for both your children and any pets in the home.
Security and Fire Safety:
Ensure that the technicians know where the fire extinguisher is, in the case of a fire. If you plan to leave during your air duct cleaning, be sure to give lock up instructions to the technicians before you leave.
Furniture
Having your furniture cleaned can breathe new life into your home and have it smelling great as well. A good cleaning will take your old and tired furniture into a state of renewal. There are, however, a few things that you will need to do prior to the cleaners arriving.
A good vacuum is necessary:
Go over each cushion and under them. Vacuum the back of all furniture. This is rarely done but essential to getting a good clean from those professional furniture cleaners.
Clean out the crevices:
You know there is a world of debris hiding in the couch. With all the change you find, you may be able to finance your cleaning.
There is always work to be done, prior to sprucing your house up with a good cleaning. Taking the time now to prepare your carpets, furniture and air ducts will ensure a great clean at the end of the day.
If your home is due for a deep cleaning, contact our team of experts at Kleen Rite today and we’ll be ready to make your home feel brand new again.
