Getting your carpet professionally cleaned is highly recommended if you want to keep your carpets clean, fresh-smelling and free of dust and dirt. However, the process can seem a little confusing, and there are a few questions you should ask your carpet cleaners in advance to ensure you have all the right information.

What Chemicals and Products Do They Use?

Different carpet cleaning companies will use different types of methods, products and processes to clean your carpet, and it might be important to you to find out exactly what your chosen company will use. This is especially important if you have allergies since it's possible that certain carpet shampoos and heavily scented products can trigger your allergies. You should ask the company what they use, and if it's likely to set off your allergies, ask about fragrance-free alternatives. This is also true if your children or pets are prone to allergic reactions. You should note, however, that carpet cleaning, in general, reduces allergens, such as dust mites, in your home. You'll also want to ask about products if you have a certain ethos or set of rules in your home, such as only using natural or eco-friendly products. Your carpet cleaners will be able to give you great advice and information.

What Do You Need to Do to Prepare For Carpet Cleaning?

One thing you will want to know before a professional carpet cleaning is how to prepare your home. It is typically good practice to remove any small items of furniture from every room that is being cleaned, but it's often not possible to remove everything. Speak to your cleaners in advance, and ask if it is worth moving big items like wardrobes. You should also find out in advance if you should do anything to your carpet before the cleaners arrive. If you're not sure, vacuuming to remove debris and dirt particles is generally a good thing to do before a clean.

How Long Will the Carpet Take to Dry?

You may also want to know how long it will take your carpet to dry, as you may not feel comfortable walking about on it and moving your stuff back in while it is wet. The answer could be anywhere between a few hours and a day, depending on the specific process used to clean the carpet, so the only way to find out is to ask. You can then plan your schedule around the answer. If you don't want a damp carpet or don't have much time, you could also ask if carpet dry cleaning methods are available.

If you make sure you find out about the products used and ask for any changes you require, as well as finding out about how to prepare your home and what to expect afterwards, you can ensure that your experience of professional carpet cleaning is a positive one. For more information about carpet cleaning, contact a local company.