Vacuum your carpets before your carpet cleaner get there. This will help cleaners get right to work and give you a more thorough, lasting clean. You should also clear vehicles from your property’s driveway, if it has one. This gives the professional carpet cleaners a place to park their vans or trucks with easy access to an entrance. Make sure to avoid blocking in any vehicles, in case someone has to leave while the cleaners are still there.

Any blinds or curtains that touch the floor should be pinned up, as well as any upholstered furniture or trailing tablecloths. This will keep them from being damaged by strong cleaning solutions or carpet cleaning equipment. On the off chance you have an office pet, you should put them somewhere quiet where the loud sounds of cleaning won’t disturb them.

If it’s possible, try to remove as much furniture from the room being cleaned as you can. It’s hard to relocate office equipment, especially if cubicles are permanently installed, but you can at least remove rolling chairs and make sure personal belongings and computer towers are up off the floor. Some carpet cleaning and repair professionals include furniture moving in their services, so be sure to ask about it if you don’t want to move things yourself. Secure any breakable items first, especially if they’re expensive or precarious.

When your carpet and rug cleaners arrive, point out any specific stains or spots you’d like to see removed, especially if you think they may require heavier duty techniques. Let your carpet cleaners know about any fragile furniture as well, in case they have to move something.

The best carpet cleaners will give you all the information you need to prepare, but make sure you’re proactive in preparing your house for their arrival.