One of the questions a professional carpet cleaner will almost invariably be asked after they have completed a carpet cleaning job in someone’s home is, “What should I do next?”. That question is usually asked concerning two time periods: the immediate hours to follow and the time between this carpet cleaning and the next.

After the professional carpet cleaning has been completed, the question will be about when the carpet is safe to walk on and how long it might take to dry. As for further ahead, the questions relate more to how a homeowner can keep their carpets as clean as possible in the interim between professional cleans.

To save you from waiting until the next time your carpet cleaner visits to get the answers to the questions above, we will give you a shortcut by providing you with seven tips that expert carpet cleaners would ordinarily give their clients. We hope they help you in your quest for cleaner carpets.