The calendar has turned to September and the kids are back in school. For the first time in a long time, the house is going to be empty and quiet for several hours a day. Sounds like a good time to have your carpets and flooring professionally cleaned!
“When you have kids and they have friends over all summer long, your flooring throughout the house can take a real beating,” said Edmund Bedient, owner of Clear Choice Cleaning Services in West Seneca and the father of five active children. “Add a pet or pets into the mix and you’re only adding to the problem. So take advantage of the school days and have your carpets and floors professionally cleaned, especially with the holidays right around the corner!”
A sparkling clean home is also extremely important if you are considering putting your house on the market at any time in the near future.
“Before putting your property on the market, I would recommend the following: Vacuum, dust, wash floors and baseboards, clean all surfaces — including inside closets and cupboards — and then hire a professional cleaning service to complete the makeover. Your house will look and smell fresher than ever when the remnants of summer have been swept and washed away.
“As for natural flooring such as wood, never use ammonia cleaners or oil soaps that can dull the finish and performance of the floor,” added Bedient. “And since wood naturally expands when it’s wet, never use a wet mop or excessive water to clean a hardwood floor.”
What do I need to do to prepare for professional carpet cleaning?
• Vacuum your carpets before the cleaners arrive.
• If there is anything that is easily breakable, remove it prior to cleaning.
• Remove any books, papers, boxes or baskets from the floor. If this is too difficult, ask your carpet cleaning professionals for assistance. Do not put these items back on the carpet until the area is completely dry.
Post-cleaning guidelines
• Limit the amount of walking on a damp carpet.
• Keep pets and children off the carpet while it is drying.
• If you walk with bare feet, be careful if you walk from the damp carpet onto tile or hardwood flooring as they may become slippery.
• Areas that were more heavily soiled may take longer to dry. Avoid usage of those areas as much as possible.
For more information, please contact Clear Choice Cleaning Services at 827-8484 or visit www.buffalocarpets.com. You can also follow the company on Facebook for frequent updates.