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Our Process & Checklists

Our Process

Dirt Busters Carpet Cleaning Process

When your Carpets are Professionally carpet cleaned from one of our professionals we treat your carpets as our very own carpets. We give the most love and care to help them become vibrant, resilient, soft and restored back to as if they were new. We have used our 8 step process for the last 25 years and have had the most successful results. We have a knowledgeable staff with state-of-the-art equipment. Eco friendly products that are great for pets, family and the environment! Consistently cleaning with a floor cleaning company will expand the life span of your carpets.

1. Inspection Before our technician arrives at the residence, please remove any obstacles. This would include toys, electronics, furniture, curtains and clothing. As well as move any vehicles if needed to allow access for carpet cleaning van. Please Place animals in a safe location due to we will have doors open to allow carpet cleaning hoses into the property from the machine. Once your technician arrives please advise of the concerns you may have. This can include stains, spots, animal urine and animal hair.   The technician will make notation of any damages this can include rips, rolling carpeting, discoloration, delamination and unknown stains.

2. Pre-Vacuuming Pre-vacuuming is a process that will help remove any dry particulate soil, pet and human dander prior to steam cleaning.  This process will help remove the majority of dry soil that can resurface after cleaning. This is a crucial process on high traffic areas where soil is tracked into the home from the exterior.

3. Pre-Spotting Pre-Spotting is identical to how you would pre-treat a piece of clothing with a stain.  If juice has spilled and a stain was visible, we generally would treat the stain with a stain removal product prior to cleaning.  Most stains will come out if an over the counter product was not used previously. Over the counter products can set stains in and release the dye causing discoloration due to the High PH in the products.

4. Pre-Treatment Prior to cleaning a eco-friendly, cleaning solution will be applied on the surface of the carpet with our pressurized sprayers to allow additional agitation. This cleaning agent is designed to destroy tough grease and to remove free dirt. This process is included in all basic cleaning except for the urine treatment and stain removal.

5. Agitation We include agitation from our agitation equipment to help loosen up and detach deep dirt, debris, hair, grease, foods and allergens trapped inside the carpet fibers. This process can help accelerate pretreatment and conditioner treatment.

6. Hot Water Extraction Hot water extraction includes our top-notch truck mount system that produces steam up to 360 degrees.  The deep cleaning process consists of using a high-pressure spray to break down dirt and soil in your carpets with our stainless steel professional carpet cleaning wand. The process loosens any grime, debris, dirt, and soil that is deep within the fiber of your carpeting. A vacuum is used simultaneously to pull up all these loosened substances from the carpet backing. A second vacuum stroke is accomplished with the high powered vacuum to assist with the drying process.

7. Final Groom Grooming the carpets is a process by raking the carpet after applying a conditioner and deodorization solution. This process removes marks left in carpeting from the wand and allows the drying process to speed up. As well as place blowers in several locations as needed. If blowers will cause valuables to fall we will not be able to provide the blowers due to the high blower velocity.

8. Final Walk-Through Our technician will do a final walk through of the carpet, making sure every inch is up to your standards.  This is the best time to answer any questions or concerns. Also at this time you can request  for booties to help prevent further soilage until carpets are completely dry. The technicians will place all equipment back into the van and clean up any water on hard surfaces due to the steam.

Here are all the steps involved with the professional tile and grout cleaning process:​

-Inspection- Inspect for loose or broken tile. Visible breaks or damage to the grout Prior to cleaning. ​

-Dry Mopping/Pre-vacuuming- Removing any loose dust or dirt from the surface of  the tiles​

-Pre-treatment-  treatment includes utilizing a high pressurized sprayer with alkaline product to penetrate and break up the built-up soil.  ​

-Agitation – Once pre-treatment has been completed agitation will help release additional soils from the surfaces of the grout and tile. Utilizing a CR, oreck orbiter or a agitation crevis tool. ​

Steam Cleaning–  Steam cleaning with our high-powered truck mount and Hydroforce surface tile cleaning tool.  Blasting away  heavy grease and soil built up with the spinner component and high pressurized steam. Removing the toughest of stains.​

-Drying – Simultaneously drying with the hard surface tool and additional dry passes to ensure the soil and water has been extracted.  Air movers added to ad additional quick drying as needed. ​

-These are all some of the common steps professional tile and grout cleaners use. So, without the proper knowledge or experience, trying to clean grout and tile may not yield your expected results.​

-If any of the steps mentioned above sound tedious, consider hiring the professionals. You can save lots of time and money by doing so. Professional tile and grout cleaning companies provide quality guarantees. So you never have to worry about subpar results.

CHECKLISTS

RESIDENTIAL MOVE-IN/OUT CLEANING & CHECKLIST

All Areas

  • Dust and Wipe down surfaces

  • Dust and hand wipe flat surfaces

  • Dust and Wipe down baseboards, Walls, and door panels

  • Dust and wipe down ceiling fans and Light Fixtures

  • Vacuum carpets

  • Vacuum and damp mop floors

  • Dust and Wipe down blinds, window sills, and lock ledges

  • Dust and Wipe down mirrors

  • Clean and disinfect door knobs and switch plates

  • Remove cobwebs

  • Sweep Garage

Bathrooms

  • Dust and Wipe Down surfaces

  • Dust and Wipe down blinds, window sills, and lock ledges

  • Dust and Wipe Down inside and out of cabinets, door panels, and baseboards

  • Clean and disinfect surfaces

  • Clean, disinfect, and shine showers and tubs

  • Clean and disinfect toilets inside and out

  • Clean and disinfect door knobs and switch plates

  • Shine fixtures

  • Vacuum and damp mop floors

Kitchen

  • Dust and Wipe Down surfaces

  • Dust and Wipe Down blinds, window sills, and lock ledges

  • Dust and Wipe down inside and out of cabinets, door panels, and baseboards

  • Dust and Wipe down top of refrigerator

  • Clean and disinfect counter tops

  • Clean and disinfect door knobs and switch plates

  • Clean and disinfect sink

  • Clean and disinfect microwave inside, out and Under

  • Clean, disinfect, remove grease from inside, outside and behind

  • Clean, disinfect, outside and inside of dishwasher

  • Clean, disinfect, behind, outside and inside of refrigerator

Rooms

  • Dust and Wipe down surfaces

  • Dust and Wipe Down baseboards, and door panels

  • Dust and Wipe Down blinds, window sills, and lock ledges

  • Vacuum carpets

  • Vacuum and damp mop floors (if non-carpet)

AIR BNB CLEANING CHECKLISTS

All Areas

  • Check for items left behind in all rooms, including closets, drawers and under beds

  • Remove cobwebs from inside and entryway

  • Sweep front, back entry way and garage

  • Straighten patio furniture up

  • Straighten all interior furniture

  • Dust surfaces

  • Dust and hand wipe furniture tops

  • Dust baseboards, chair rails, and door panels

  • Dust ceiling fans

  • Dust Plants

  • Vacuum carpets

  • Vacuum and damp mop floors

  • Dust blinds, window sills, and lock ledges

  • Dust furniture

  • Dust pictures frames

  • Dust lamp and lamp shades

  • Dust and clean mirrors

  • Empty all trash

Bathrooms

  • Dust surfaces

  • Dust blinds, window sills, and lock ledges

  • Dust cabinets, door panels, and baseboards

  • Clean and disinfect surfaces

  • Clean, disinfect, and shine showers and tubs

  • Clean and disinfect toilets inside and out

  • Clean and disinfect door knobs and switch plates

  • Shine fixtures

  • Replace toiletries/refill-replace if requested

  • Restock all towels

  • Vacuum and damp mop floors

  • Empty trash

Kitchen

  • Fill dishwasher with dirty dishes, wash and dry as needed.

  • Replace-refill Dish soap, hand soap, sponge if needed.

  • Empty, clean, restock coffee pot

  • Dust surfaces

  • Dust blinds, window sills, and lock ledges

  • Dust and wipe inside drawers, closets and cabinets

  • Dust chair rails, cabinets, door panels, and baseboards

  • Damp wipe kitchen and bathroom cabinet fronts 

  • Dust top of refrigerator

  • Clean and disinfect counter tops

  • Clean and disinfect door knobs and switch plates

  • Clean and disinfect sink

  • Clean and disinfect microwave inside and out

  • Clean, disinfect, and shine outside of oven and top of range

  • Clean, disinfect, and shine outside of dishwasher

  • Clean, disinfect, and shine outside of refrigerator

  • Clean, disinfect inside of oven, dishwasher, refrigerator

  • Clean and disinfect kitchen table

  • Vacuum and damp mop floors

  • Empty trash

Rooms

  • Remove linens and towels Wash and dry

  • Dust surfaces

  • Dust and hand wipe furniture tops

  • Dust furniture

  • Dust and wipe inside drawers, closets and cabinets

  • Dust baseboards, chair rails, and door panels

  • Dust blinds, window sills, and lock ledges

  • Vacuum carpets

  • Vacuum under beds

  • Vacuum and damp mop floors (if non-carpet)

  • Make beds

  • Empty trash

DEEP CLEANING

  • Damp wipe baseboards and window sills

  • Damp wipe door panels and frames

  • Damp Wipe/spot clean walls

  • Vacuum upholstered furniture

  • Damp wipe baseboards and window sills, Window glass

  • Clean Grills or other items not listed

Everything included in the regular cleaning plus:

POST CONSTRUCTION CLEANING CHECKLIST

  • Dust and Wipe down surfaces

  • Dust and hand wipe flat surfaces

  • Dust and Wipe down baseboards, Walls, and door panels

  • Dust and wipe down ceiling fans and Light Fixtures

  • Dust and Wipe down blinds, window sills, and lock ledges

  • Dust and Wipe down mirrors

  • Clean inside and out of closets, cabinets and drawers

  • Clean and Wipe down door knobs and switch plates

  • Clean and disinfect surfaces

  • Clean, Wipe down and shine showers and tubs

  • Clean and disinfect toilets inside and out

  • Clean and disinfect door knobs and switch plates

  • Shine all fixtures

  • Dust and Wipe inside windows, remove paint, dust and texture/mud

  • Remove paint and texture/mud drops on hinges, door handles and floors

  • Power wash driveways, garage and exterior

  • Vacuum carpets

  • Sweep and damp mop floors

  • Carpet Cleaning Services at additional fees such as treating odors or removing paint.

  • Dust and Wipe down surfaces

  • Dust and hand wipe flat surfaces

  • Dust and Wipe down baseboards, Walls, and door panels

  • Dust and wipe down ceiling fans and Light Fixtures

  • Vacuum carpets

  • Vacuum and damp mop floors

  • Dust and Wipe down blinds, window sills, and lock ledges

  • Dust and Wipe down mirrors

  • Clean and disinfect door knobs and switch plates

  • Remove cobwebs

  • Sweep Garage

All areas

OFFICE CLEANING CHECKLIST

  • Lock and unlock entry and interior doors while cleaning

  • High Dusting vents, light fixtures

  • Dust and Wipe down Flat surfaces

  • Dust and hand wipe Stair railings, computer terminals, partitions, workspace and disinfectant if needed

  • Dust all Blinds and window sills

  • Wipe and clean windows with appropriate cleaner preventing streaks

  • Wipe and clean all mirrors, glass partitions and doors

  • Place all chairs, garbage bins back to the original location required

  • Empty trash and garbage containers

  • Replace garbage bag, leaving additional bag and knot tie

  • Clean inside and out of lockers

  • Clean, disinfect light switches and door knobs

  • Clean, disinfect and wipe down Bathrooms surfaces including counters, sinks, entire toilet

  • Restock, paper goods and soap dispensers

  • Clean, disinfect, microwaves inside an out, all counters, sinks and fixtures

  • In communication of needing cleaning supplies and abnormal challenges.

  • Sweep, mop and vacuum flooring and stairs.

  • Secure and check all unlocked doors

All areas

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