We all want our homes to look nice and feel clean. However, some areas in our homes, such as carpets, are more challenging to clean than others. Housekeeping is one of the first services that may come to mind when wanting your carpet(s) cleaned. Although most housekeeping companies don’t provide carpet cleaning services, some companies have the proper equipment and trained professionals who can provide this service! Before choosing a housekeeping company, make sure to ask what services they provide.
What does a housekeeping service do?
A housekeeping company specializes in maintaining your home through general cleaning. But they also take care of the things you don’t have time for, such as cleaning bathrooms and kitchens. They will do this work to your specific instructions, so if there is something particular that you want them to focus on or not touch, just let them know ahead of time.
Will my housekeepers do carpet cleaning?
Most housekeeping companies are not equipped or trained for this type of work. Although house cleaners may try to do it when you instruct them, they may not be the best service for carpet cleaning. This is because cleaning a carpet is more than merely dusting and vacuuming. It takes a professional to get deep down in the carpet fibers and lift out all the dirt. The delicate fabrics of a carpet can be damaged by the wrong cleaning agent or too much scrubbing. Even if they try their best, your carpets may not get as clean as you would like them to be. If you have filthy and stained carpets, perhaps a professional carpet cleaning service will do an even better job than your housekeepers.
What should my housekeepers avoid?
Certain areas and items in your home can be off-limits to housekeepers. This is because they might be beyond their cleaning knowledge or just too delicate to handle. Some of these include:
Antiques
Antiques refer to items at least 100 years old. Some of these items may have been passed down through generations and can be very expensive or even priceless, so please let your housekeeper know how you want those items to be handled, or if you would rather them avoid handling them at all.
Electronics
Your housekeeper(s) are usually very careful when it comes to cleaning expensive merchandise such as your electronics, but feel free to let them know what you want them to avoid, or what needs extra careful handling.
Hard-to-reach places
High areas such as chandeliers, high shelves, and ceilings are places that not even your housekeepers should try to clean. They may end up falling or hurting themselves while trying to reach these areas on their own. These are unnecessary accidents that you don’t want to happen on your premises, especially if they are insured.
Where can I get my carpets cleaned?
Many professional services specialize in carpet cleaning. They have the right equipment and knowledge to do a deep clean on your carpets. When hiring a service for this type of work, ensure they have been trained in the proper methods of carpet cleaning.
What is the best way to clean carpets?
It’s important not to wait too long between professional carpet cleaning jobs because it will become more complex and time-consuming as time goes on. The longer dirt and stains set into the fibers of your carpet, the harder it will be to get out. A good rule is every 12-18 months for a thorough cleaning and once or twice per year on average. No matter how often you clean your carpets, though, there may come a time when something huge happens, and they need to be cleaned immediately. When this happens, it’s best to get a carpet cleaning professional. This is because there are many dangers of not getting your carpets properly cleaned, such as mold and mildew growth which can cause respiratory problems.
Need Cleaning Services?
Scrubby Corp offers a wide range of cleaning services for your home or business, including carpet cleaning. We have a team of professional and dedicated cleaners that will go above and beyond the call of duty to ensure your home is looking sparkling clean. Contact us anytime you need housekeeping services in Olympia!
