Fifteen minutes of prep gets you noticeably better results, because our time goes into cleaning rather than moving around obstacles.
Before we arrive
- Vacuum lightly if you have time — we do dry soil removal too, but it helps.
- Move breakables, plants, floor lamps and electronics off the carpet.
- Clear small items from closet floors you want cleaned.
- Point out specific stains and tell us what has already been applied to them.
- Plan where pets will be; equipment noise and open doors stress most animals.
During the appointment
- A hose runs from the truck to the nearest door — that door stays open.
- Walkways get protected, and furniture that stays gets blocked or tabbed so legs do not stain damp carpet.
- Expect moderate noise from the truck-mounted unit for the duration.
After we leave
- Keep airflow moving with fans or the HVAC fan setting.
- Wear clean shoes or socks on damp carpet, never bare feet.
- Leave furniture blocks in place until the carpet is fully dry.
- Wait 24 hours before replacing area rugs over the cleaned area.
Common questions
Do I need to move my furniture?
No. We move most standard furniture as part of the service; we leave beds with storage underneath, pianos and large electronics in place.
Do I have to be home?
It helps for the walkthrough and final inspection, but arrangements can be made.
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