One of the most common reasons why tenants don’t get their full deposit back is damages to the carpet. Of course, some wear and tear is expected, especially if the property was rented for a long period of time, but regular and appropriate maintenance certainly matters. Professional cleaners use a variety of tools, products and techniques, and thanks to their knowledge, they could sometimes salvage really bad situations.
It is important to know, though, that even the most experienced cleaners can’t work miracles. If the carpet is gone, it is gone. And so is your deposit money.
But let’s not focus on the grim. Instead, get a better idea of how carpets are treated during an end of tenancy cleaning.
Wet Washing and Shampooing
Depending on the type of the carpet, your cleaners might need to use different methods and equipment. One of the most frequently applied carpet cleaning methods during end of tenancy cleaning is wet washing because it allows the use of really strong chemicals. However, when booking the cleaning, the tenants or agents must ensure there will be enough time for the carpets to dry before anybody walks into the property. This could be anything between 5 and 36 hours. The better the ventilation or fresh air circulation is, the quicker the carpets may dry.
Treatment After Pets
If you had a pet in the property but your landlord was not aware and it was not allowed as per your tenancy agreement, some specialist cleaning treatment might be able to help keep your secret. Provided there are no scratch or bite marks on the walls, furniture and carpet, the cleaners could eliminate the typical animal smell that often lingers in the rooms. This is caused by the pet danger that sheds every day and gets trapped in the carpet fibres. This expert method not only cleanses the soft floor covering, but also removes any unpleasant odours and pet stains.
Dry Steam Cleaning
Some professional cleaners prefer to use dry steam cleaning equipment when they are treating a carpet at the end of a tenancy. To be fair, those machines are quite useful for cleaning other parts of the property too. But let’s focus on the carpets.
Some fabrics would not tolerate strong chemicals and would require an alternative. Additionally, long drying time could be a problem for the property’s owner, who may have new tenants waiting to move in. Dry steam carpet cleaning easily resolves both of these issues. Instead of toxic and dangerous solutions, the machine uses simply water that reaches insane hot temperatures and turns into steam. This then dissolves almost any type of stain and dirt. Furthermore, it successfully disinfects and eliminates bad smells. The dry steaming technology leaves the treated area with zero dampness and therefore zero need to wait before you let people in. It’s a win-win on all fronts.
Are you moving houses soon? Get in touch with us to discuss your EoT cleaning needs, the size of your property and to request a free quote. We will also advise on the best carpet cleaning method that applies to your home and what extras may be available to ensure you get the maximum of your deposit back.