A Prudent Guide to Popcorn Removal Preparation
The great Abraham Lincoln once said, “Give me six hours to cut down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” The secret to a clean and stress-free popcorn removal project isn’t in the professional equipment, nor is it in the manpower behind the job -- it’s in the preparation. The right popcorn removal company for your needs will begin your job by discussing their prep process before diving into the manual labor.
If this is your first time venturing into popcorn removal, you may not be familiar with the process. During your consultation, your Tampa Popcorn Removal representative should walk you through the steps from start to finish. You may be surprised to learn that unlike some other home improvement projects, popcorn removal requires some preparation help from you (the homeowner). To help you get ready for and feel comfortable with your upcoming popcorn removal appointment, here’s a handy breakdown of who takes care of what when it comes to preparing your house.
Before the removal team arrives for your appointment, it’s up to you to knock out a couple of tasks to get the area ready for the pros. The first task is to assess the furniture situation. Depending on how many pieces you have and what size they are, you can choose to either move them out of the room or cover them with plastic. During your quote, be sure to ask which option your selected team would prefer.
Your second task is to take down any decorative items, knick knacks, and artwork hanging on the walls. For the most part, it’s easier to remove the smaller things than it is to cover them with plastic sheets. However, if those trinkets are on a bookshelf, for example, you may be able to cover the whole shelving unit with a plastic sheet. Once you get the big stuff out of the way, your selected popcorn removal team will take care of the rest. A good team (like ours!) will take down air vents and fan blades and cover up electrical outlets before they start.
After that, there’s a lot more plastic to come! Your Popcorn Removal Tampa team will lay plastic sheets on the floor, sealing them to the walls with painter’s tape. Depending on the area of your home where the popcorn is being removed, they may close off the space with plastic to prevent any dust and debris from getting into other areas of the house. If all this prep work seems like overkill to you, you’ve never seen a popcorn removal project firsthand. Popcorn dust has a nasty habit of getting into every crack and crevice it can find: grooves between floor paneling, gaps in crown molding, between the slats of your blinds, and so on! It’s much easier to lay down some extra plastic before you get started than it is to try to vacuum it up after the fact.
Are you ready for the best popcorn removal experience in Tampa? Call our team to schedule your consultation today. 813-367-7576.