ServiceMaster Clean by LoveJoy Carpet Cleaning Tips

● Vacuuming regularly is the best way to maintain your carpets. Vacuum daily in high-traffic areas. Vacuum twice weekly in medium-traffic areas. Vacuum weekly in light-traffic areas, using attachments at carpet edges.

● Keeping entrance rugs clean is an important part of maintaining a healthy indoor environment. Their fibers catch and hold particles that could contaminate the air quality inside the workplace, so routine vacuuming is a must. Be sure that walkway mats are also long enough to catch the majority of tracked-in dirt.

● Be aware that one pass with a vacuum is usually not sufficient to do a thorough job. Going over it one time may be enough to remove the dirt that is on the very surface layer, but debris can work its way down into the fibers and may need to be approached multiple times, from different angles in order to be most effective.

● When trying to clean up a spill, it’s best to blot instead of rub and work from the edges of a spot to the center. Both techniques have been known to prevent spreading.
 

● Another of the most important instructions for removing stains and spots is to tend to them immediately, as handling the problem before it has the chance to set could prevent unsightly discolorations and odors. One of the most often overlooked carpet cleaning tips involves drying. Drying thoroughly before continuing regular use can prevent new stains from quickly setting in or indentations from settling into the pile.  

 

Professional carpet cleaning is just pennies compared to the cost of replacing it.  Call your local ServiceMaster Clean by LoveJoy of Atlanta, GA at 678-672-3222 to get an estimate.

The amount of time will be contingent on the size of the area needing to be cleaned and processes used – low moisture, portable extraction, or truck mount extraction in terms of efficiencies and time.  A highly trained ServiceMaster Clean by LoveJoy's technician can help you pick a program that best meets your needs and schedule. 

● Will carpet cleaning be disruptive to my business?

The team at ServiceMaster Clean by LoveJoy will work with you to schedule a time after hours, or we can develop a customized program to clean your carpets in sections.  Our technician will let you know of dry times that you will need to be aware of.

We recommend using only ServiceMaster Clean products. For more information, contact your local ServiceMaster Clean by LoveJoy
 

● How often do I need to get my carpets professionally cleaned?
To keep the carpets in your business in good shape, we recommend setting up your business on a carpet care program to provide regular care and maintenance, which can help extend the life of your carpets. It’s best to get your carpets cleaned quarterly using our low moisture method  to remove soil before it gets ground-in your carpet fibers. By doing a quarterly carpet cleaning, you may only need a ServiceMaster Clean by LoveJoy professional deep cleaning carpet service once a year.  

● When will I be able to walk on my floors after carpet cleaning?
It’s best to allow a drying time of six to eight hours before you can walk on your carpet. It is best to wait two days before placing heavy furniture back onto the carpet if not using blocks.

● Will there be an odor?

Depending on the type of carpet we’re cleaning, you may notice a faint scent. This is especially prevalent when cleaning wool carpets. The amount of time it takes for the odor to dissipate is usually within an hour but varies based on air circulation, heat, and humidity. A big difference in the way ServiceMaster Clean by LoveJoy cleans carpet compared to many of our competitors is that we do not put soap in our rinse water. We pre-spray the carpets, remove the spots, then clean water extract, ensuring we do not leave any soapy residue behind allowing for fresh, clean carpets.

Yes. Remove breakables from the tops of furniture in the room we will be cleaning. Pick up items from the floor in areas you want cleaned, such as rugs, plants, trash cans, etc. Pre-vacuum all areas to be cleaned.

· Do I have to move furniture?
To get the best results with professional carpet cleaning, we recommend removing furniture from the rooms we will be cleaning. Items we clean around instead of moving include file cabinets, conference room tables, bookcases, lobby furniture, and large pieces of furniture.

● Are there instructions to follow after my carpets are cleaned?

Immediately after cleaning, it’s best to allow carpets to dry for 6-8 hours before walking on them.  Walking on them may flatten the fibers.  Use air movers if needed to help air circulation as this will speed up the drying time. If a carpet protector. such as Scotchgard, was applied, foot traffic should be minimized for up to 24 hours to let product cure. Don’t move any furniture back in place until the carpet is completely dry or Scotchgard carpet protector has cured. 

Regular maintenance includes vacuuming often and cleaning up spills immediately. 

To properly maintain your carpets, they should be vacuumed daily and spot cleaned as needed. To keep the carpets in your business in good shape, ServiceMaster Clean by LoveJoy recommends setting up your business on a carpet care program to provide regular care and maintenance, which can help extend the life of your carpets. It’s best to get your carpets cleaned quarterly using our low moisture method to remove soil before it gets ground-in your carpet fibers. By doing a quarterly carpet cleaning, you may only need a professional deep cleaning carpet service once a year.

Contact ServiceMaster Clean by Lovejoy at 678-672-3222 to request a carpet cleaning free estimate.