FAQ
CARPET CLEANING
Is professional carpet cleaning expensive?
How long will it take to have my carpets cleaned at my business?
The amount of time will be contingent on the size of the area needing to be cleaned and processes used, either low moisture, portable extraction, or truckmount extraction, in terms of efficiencies and time. A highly trained Lavendel technician can help you choose a program that best meets your needs and schedule.
The amount of time will be contingent on the size of the area needing to be cleaned and processes used, either low moisture, portable extraction, or truckmount extraction, in terms of efficiencies and time. A highly trained Lavendel technician can help you choose a program that best meets your needs and schedule.
Will carpet cleaning be disruptive to my business?
The team at Lavendel GmbH 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 inform you of estimated dry times needed.
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 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 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 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 Lavendel GmbH 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 use clean water extraction, ensuring we do not leave any soapy residue behind. This allows for fresh, clean carpets.
Do I need to do anything prior to the technician arriving for my scheduled service?
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.
HARD-SURFACE FLOORS (ACRYLIC)
Can I strip floors with acrylic finish?
Acrylic is strippable and does require periodic stripping.
How often do I buff?
If heel marks and scuff marks become prevalent, buffing is needed.
How long will acrylic floors last?
Wear of any finish depends greatly on traffic, use and cleaning practices; an average lifespan is about one year.