13 November 2023

Professional carpet cleaning: Before Christmas vs. after the holidays

With the chaos of Christmas and the party season fast approaching, if you haven’t already started preparing, it’s time to bite the bullet – especially if you are hosting. With friends and family coming to join you, the pressure is on to create a clean, inviting and pleasant space for everyone to enjoy. However, with the influx of guests, the party spirit and free flowing food and drink, there is a guaranteed increase of opportunities for spills, food mishaps, and footprints to appear on upholstery and carpets.

So, when is it best to have your carpets professionally cleaned? Before or after the holiday season?

The question of whether to invest in carpet and sofa cleaning before or after the holidays is a common dilemma. You may assume that post-festivities carpet cleaning is the best; however, there are benefits to a pre-Christmas professional carpet cleaning service.

Advantages of carpet cleaning before the holidays

You want your home to look it’s best and be a nice environment for your loved ones to spend their time in. Naturally, this aspiration prompts the need for a meticulous pre-arrival cleaning routine. Professional carpet cleaning makes the biggest impact on home cleanliness and hygiene, and the good news is you don’t have to lift a finger. Using only eco-friendly products and the hot water extraction cleaning method to agitate and extract dirt, the drying time is quick and convenient.

Easier stain removal with pre-holiday carpet cleaning

If your carpets already have vacuum cleaner resistant dirt and stains, having extra foot traffic exacerbates the issues. Carpets already embedded with dirt and left untreated cause stains to seep deeper into the fibres and result in old carpet and upholstery stains becoming more of a challenge to remove and, in the worst-case scenarios, a risk of causing permanent damage.

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Eliminate odours through pre-holiday cleaning

Carpets rather notoriously retain odours from a multitude of daily activities such as cooking, pet-related accidents, and smoking. If your home suffers from damp, the excess moisture leads to the growth of mould which develops a musty smell. These household smells are removed through professional carpet cleaning.

Enjoy stress-free festivities with before Christmas carpet cleaning

Immersed playing with new toys, young children typically spend hours sitting and lying on the floor, so preparing your carpets and upholstery before festive visits works well. The last thing you want to worry about is the cleanliness and hygiene of your floor when you have a house full of guests. The knowledge you've rid the carpet pile of all dirt and allergens allows you to fully relax and enjoy quality time with your family.

Post-holiday carpet cleaning services in Christchurch

On the other hand, if you decide to postpone cleaning your carpets until after the holidays, you can easily employ the services of professional carpet cleaners in Christchurch. Using the latest specialist professional carpet cleaning technologies and techniques to tackle all types of carpet and upholstery issues, from stubborn food and drink stains to deep-seated grime, your home can be quickly transformed, and cleanliness restored. Starting the new year with a fresh home is fantastic way to put the past year to bed.

Scheduling regular professional carpet cleaning is vital for long-term carpet and upholstery maintenance, but the timing before or after your celebrations is purely a personal preference. With Christchurch Carpet Cleaning, you can enjoy the festive season without worrying about the long-term impact on your home's carpets and upholstery.

To make an upholstery or carpet cleaning appointment call Christchurch Carpet Cleaning on 021 638 637 and we will do everything we can to accommodate you for a pre-Christmas or after new year carpet cleaning service.

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