People walk on their residential carpets every day. It is only a matter of time before their carpets become worn down and loosen. These carpet conditions can lead to unsightly appearances and accidental slip and fall accidents.
Fortunately, you don’t have to buy a new carpet when your old one is having these problems. A faster and more affordable solution is to re-stretch the carpet instead. Re-stretching a carpet can extend its lifespan significantly. It can also reduce slip and fall accidents and improve the aesthetics of the carpet.
Don’t try to re-stretch the carpet yourself because the job requires the services of a carpet professional. But you’ll still need to prepare the carpet before the re-stretching serviceperson arrives at your house. Then you can let them get to work right away without any setbacks.
Below are the four steps to prepare for a residential carpet re-stretching service.
1) Move All the Furniture Off the Carpet
The carpet cannot have any furniture on it. Remove the furniture from the carpet and store it in another location, such as your garage.
The serviceperson will not help you move the furniture. They will expect the carpet to be ready for re-stretching upon their arrival. To move the furniture, you’ll need to ask for help from family members, friends, or neighbors.
You could also hire a local handyperson from a freelancing platform like Angi.com or TaskRabbit.com to help you move the furniture if you don’t have anyone else available.
2) Vacuum the Carpet
Make sure the carpet is clean and presentable. The serviceperson will be putting their hands on the carpet and moving around on it frequently. If you can vacuum and wash the carpet on the day before their arrival, it will make their job much more manageable.
3) Clear a Path
The serviceperson should have a clear path from the front door to the carpeted room. Pick up all the loose objects off the floors of the hallways. Remove any tables and chairs that may be in their path.
4) Keep Pets and Kids Off the Carpet
Please keep your pets and kids off the carpet after you have vacuumed and washed it. Don’t let them come back onto the carpet until after the re-stretching job is completed.
Perhaps you could send your pets and kids to stay with a relative or friend until the work is done.
Conclusion
If you follow these four steps, the residential carpet re-stretching service will be successful. The serviceperson should be able to do their job without any obstructions in their way.