Getting your carpets cleaned by a professional carpet cleaning service helps to make your home feel clean and fresh, giving your carpets a new lease of life. There are a few things you can do to ensure that you get the most from your carpet cleaning.

Tidy Your Space

In order for the carpet cleaners to give your carpet a thorough, effective clean, you will need to start by moving as much stuff as possible from your carpet. Start by walking through your carpeted rooms and removing any lamps, toys, shoes and other possessions from your carpet and piling them up somewhere else. If you have a non-carpeted room, such as a kitchen, it's a good idea to put things in there for the duration of your carpet cleaning. You should also move as much furniture as possible to a non-carpeted space so your carpet cleaners don't have to work around it. If you aren't sure how to safely move your furniture, the NHS has some good tips, from holding the load close to your waist and asking for help with bigger pieces.

Book The Right Carpet Cleaning Service

One of the best ways to make the most of your carpet cleaning is to book the right carpet cleaner. You need to choose someone who suits your needs and budget and does a good job with your carpet. You can search online for carpet cleaning services in your area and then contact them to get a quote. Homeguide explains that a lot of carpet cleaners charge extra for certain services, such as cleaning stairs and removing stains, so make sure that, when getting quotes, you make sure that you carefully explain what carpeted spaces you have and what condition they are in. Finally, you will need to make sure that they can clean your carpets at a time that suits you — some companies will offer weekend or evening appointments to suit you.

Get Your Carpet Ready

In addition to tidying and clearing your space to give your carpet cleaners a clear run, you should also get your carpet ready for the cleaners. If the baseboards or walls close to your carpet are dusty, it would be a good idea to clean them before the carpet cleaners arrive. You should also fully vacuum your carpets before they get cleaned. This may sound counterintuitive, but as the Spruce explains, it is necessary as vacuuming fluffs up the carpet fibres and gets them ready for cleaning, removes loose particles of dirt and removes any tiny bits of fluff, food or plastic that might be hidden in your carpet. You may want to save your pre-cleaning vacuum for the morning of the clean, so it's in great condition for when they arrive.

If you ensure that you book a carpet cleaning service that meets your needs and budget, spend some time tidying your home and give your carpets a thorough pre-cleaning vacuum, you can ensure that your professional carpet cleaning goes smoothly and has great results.