Carpet Cleaning?

[sahm1225]

Am I supposed to vacuum the carpet BEFORE they come to do the cleaning? My husband is concerned that they wont take the time to vacuum the stairs and that I should do it BEFORE they come.

I think that is something that they handle, but I honestly don't know and the company is closed so I can't call to ask... It's hot, I'm pregnant and tired and the thought of vacuuming anything (let alone the stairs) is just so not appealing at the moment..

Can anyone tell me what their experience was and whether or not you vacuumed the carpet before they came? Thanks!

[cheerfuldom]

I don't remember vacuuming a thing whenever we had our carpet cleaned.

[PitterPatter]

I always vaccume before the carpet cleaners come. I have only used 2 dif companies in 10 yrs but neither one has ever offered to vaccume so I just do it. I guess I should ask next time I may be doing part of their work for free.

Just wondering - if your husband is concerned about the vacuuming, is there a particular reason that he can't do it - instead of pregnant you?

[Sunshine44]

You are supposed to vacuum and make sure they are relatively clean beforehand...like make sure there isn't clumps of hair or dust and such everywhere. I always vacuum before they come. And I agree, make your hubby do the vacuuming...

[SilverSabre25]

Originally Posted by Sunshine44

You are supposed to vacuum and make sure they are relatively clean beforehand...like make sure there isn't clumps of hair or dust and such everywhere. I always vacuum before they come. And I agree, make your hubby do the vacuuming...

TOTALLY make your dear husband vacuum for you.

[erinalexmom]

yes you really arent supposed to vacum when your pregnant so please dont

[Meeko]

If hubby is so concerned...he needs to do it himself! Good grief!

[Abigail]

I would call to double check on things. Some companies give really good deals because they will not move furniture or pick anything up or vacuum. Typically they don't carry a standard vacuum, only the carpet cleaning machine since it's their job. Some companies will move all the furniture to another room and put it back, but it comes with a price. It would only take me 15 minutes to remove everything from my livingroom into my kitchen with this open floorplan, but would suck trying to walk around things until the floor is dry. I have my own carpet cleaner that I use every few months just because I feel like doing it....it's relaxing and funny to watch my cats tip toe across wet floor not knowing where to step next. Ha Ha. When I open daycare I'll be cleaning more regularly.

[Kaddidle Care]

Originally Posted by sahm1225

My husband is concerned that they wont take the time to vacuum the stairs and that I should do it BEFORE they come.

Show him where the vacuum is dear, and show him where to plug it in. He'd better get his butt in gear because he's going to have to pitch in more when baby comes along.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Just wondering - if your husband is concerned about the vacuuming, is there a particular reason that he can't do it - instead of pregnant you?

Originally Posted by Sunshine44

And I agree, make your hubby do the vacuuming...

Originally Posted by SilverSabre25

TOTALLY make your dear husband vacuum for you.

Originally Posted by Meeko60

If hubby is so concerned...he needs to do it himself! Good grief!