You’ve been meaning to get your carpets cleaned, but the timing might be tricky. After all, it’s not convenient to avoid your carpet for a few hours while it dries. And when is the best time of year to get your carpets cleaned, anyway?

The good news is that there are ways to make carpet cleaning fit your life by being strategic about scheduling, plus there are ways to reduce the time it takes for your carpet to dry. Check out our four tips below.

Time of Day: When you can avoid foot traffic

Time of day does make a difference when it comes to scheduling your professional carpet cleaning. The answer of when will depend on what your day looks like. 

Are lots of people home in the morning? Schedule your carpet cleaning for midday. Or, is everyone gone until late afternoon? Schedule your carpet cleaning for earlier in the morning. Are you leaving town on Friday afternoon and returning later in the weekend? Ask your professional carpet cleaner to come right before you leave on Friday so the carpet can dry while you are gone. 

Be strategic. Factor in around four-six hours for a professional carpet cleaning to dry (double check with your professional as times vary depending on time of year and equipment). Figure out a block of time when you can avoid foot traffic so your carpet can dry properly before it sees feet again.

Season: When you’re spending most of your time indoors

Time of year is something to consider as well. You may have seen other articles that say the best time to have your carpets cleaned is during wintertime. But that is mostly for places with cold winters. Why have carpets cleaned then? Because if you live in a cold climate, winter is when you’re spending most of your day indoors. Cleaning your carpets will offer better air quality in your home by getting rid of dust and other allergens that could be in your carpet and releasing into the air.

For those who live in the Phoenix area, winters are completely different—we spend a lot of time outdoors during winter! In hot climates like ours, it’s best to get your carpet cleaned in the hot summer, since you’re spending a lot of time indoors and you want that air quality to be at its best.

If you’re hoping for a quicker drying time after your carpet cleaning, summer is best as the air is hot and can get those carpets dry in no time.

How Often: When it’s been six months or longer since the last cleaning

Be honest—when was the last time you had your carpets professionally cleaned? If it’s been six months or longer, get it schedule as soon as possible. Most people mean to get their carpets cleaned regularly, but they may forget or feel there isn’t a good time to do it. Professional carpet cleaning is a very simple way to keep your home looking its best while improving the air quality at the same time. If it’s been a long time, even if you vacuum regularly there will be dust mite and other pathogens that could build up over time. A professional carpet cleaner can sterilize making the environment healthier and cleaner. Many carpet cleaning services are very affordable. 

Quicker Drying Time: A professional with the right equipment

Not all professional carpet cleaners are the same. In fact, the equipment that one professional uses could be vastly different than the next! So if you’re hoping for a quicker drying time, make sure to hire a professional that has the right equipment for the job.

The King Cleaning Services uses deep extraction, power truck-mounted equipment. Because of that, King Cleaning can pick up 97% of the moisture it puts down. Depending on the grade of carpeting and the air circulation in your home, our drying time is approximately two to six hours. In the summer season, it will improve to two to four hours dry time. For an extra $5 per room, King can offer an Air Movers Rental to help the carpet dry in as fast as one hour.

To make it quick and easy, you can book The King online here. On the link, you’ll see the different carpeting cleaning options (including an odor treatment), as well as other options such as furniture cleaning.

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