Hiring a professional carpet cleaner is the best way kick off the New Year with a clean home. While homeowners are often equipped to take care of routine cleaning tasks, stubborn stains often require specialized products and equipment. After scheduling a professional service, follow these steps to make sure your home and family are ready.

How to Prepare for a Professional Carpet Cleaner

1. Remove Clutter

Professional carpet cleaners need full access to your home’s floors, so the rooms should be clean before they arrive. Scattered toys and clothing, and even small furniture and accessories should be removed from the area before the appointment. Not only will this allow the professional to reach every part of the carpet, but it also minimizes the risk of tripping and falling.

2. Vacuum High-Traffic Areas

While some professional carpet cleaners will also vacuum, cleaning areas like entryways and hallways will make their job easier. Removing as much surface-level dirt and dust before the carpet cleaning appointment allows the professional to focus on the spaces that need the most attention and effort.

3. Be Mindful of Pets

Since most professional cleaners use truck-mounted equipment, they will most likely need to leave a door open while they work. At the same time, the loud noises from the cleaning equipment can be scary for animals. Both of these situations increase the risk of cats and dogs running away from home. Before the carpet cleaning crew reaches your house, make sure all pets are in a confined space for their safety. 

4. Protect the Walls

Although professional cleaners do everything possible to avoid damaging your home, the equipment can scuff areas like walls and staircases. Use painter’s tape to and paper to cover these areas, so you find scrapes or dark marks from the vacuum or power cords. The painter’s tape is easy to remove and won’t leave behind any residue, which means cleaning up after the service is fast and easy.

Polar Carpet Cleaning provides the best carpet cleaning and steaming services in the Anchorage, AK, area. Their crew specializes in stain and pet odor removal to make homes look and feel fresh. They use steam-powered equipment to get rid of set-in dirt before it causes permanent damage to your carpets. To learn more about the company’s services, call (907) 227-5953 or visit their website today.