So you’ve decided to invest in professional carpet cleaning—great choice! If you’ve never done it before, you might be wondering what to expect on the day of the appointment. Knowing the process can help you prepare and ensures everything goes smoothly. Here is a step-by-step guide.
Step 1: Before We Arrive (A Little Prep Goes a Long Way)
To help us clean as efficiently as possible, we recommend a few simple steps:
- Declutter: Please remove small items like toys, shoes, and magazines from the floor of the rooms being cleaned.
- Move Small Furniture: Please move small pieces of furniture like coffee tables, side tables, and floor lamps out of the area. Our technicians can typically clean around larger items like sofas and beds.
- A Quick Vacuum: A light vacuuming to pick up loose debris is appreciated, but not required—we will do a more thorough pre-vacuuming.
- Secure Pets: For their safety and comfort, please secure any pets in a separate, quiet area.
Step 2: The Arrival & Pre-Inspection
Our uniformed technician will arrive within the scheduled window. They will then:
- Walk Through With You: You can point out any specific areas of concern, such as heavy soiling or particular stains.
- Assess the Carpet: The technician will assess the carpet fibre type and condition to determine the best cleaning approach.
- Confirm the Price: They will confirm the final price with you before any work begins, ensuring no surprises.
Step 3: The Professional Cleaning Process
This is where the magic happens. Our process typically includes:
- Pre-Vacuuming: A thorough vacuuming with a commercial-grade machine.
- Pre-Treatment: Application of a special solution to heavily soiled areas or specific stains to begin breaking them down.
- Hot Water Extraction: Using our powerful machine, we inject a hot water solution deep into the carpet and immediately extract it along with all the dirt, grime, and allergens.
- Post-Grooming: We may rake the carpet pile to help it dry faster and look uniform.
Step 4: After We Leave (Drying & Enjoying)
- Drying Time: Drying typically takes 4-8 hours, depending on humidity and airflow. You can speed this up by turning on ceiling fans or your home’s HVAC fan.
- Foot Traffic: You can walk on the damp carpet with clean socks, but avoid heavy traffic and street shoes until it is completely dry.
- Moving Furniture: Wait at least 24 hours before moving heavy furniture back onto the carpet. Our technician may use protective pads under furniture legs.
Ready to book with confidence? Contact My Canada Cleaning to schedule your professional carpet cleaning appointment.