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How Often is Normal?
We are often asked, "How often should I have my carpets cleaned?" While we often jokingly reply "once a week," the truth is, there is no set amount of time. Cleaning frequency really depends on the type of traffic you have on your carpet and how you maintain it.
Some people can get by with professional cleanings every couple of years, while other people need their carpets cleaned every 3 months or so.
Appearance alone should not be the determining factor when deciding when to clean the carpet. Today’s carpets are engineered from the fiber up to hide soil. In fact, a tan, residential grade Saxony carpet can hide up to a pound of dirt per square foot before it becomes noticeably soiled. Once a carpet reaches this degree of soiling, it is not just in need of maintenance, but restoration as well.
Soil, grit and grime in a carpet can work like tiny razor blades, slicing and dicing your carpet fibers, causing them to lose that "new" shimmer and taking years off their life. Carpet that is well maintained will wear longer and is less likely to contribute to indoor air pollution.
Appearance, reduction of potentially unhealthy contamination that may accumulate in the carpet, and manufacturers requirements to maintain your warranty should all be factors that help you decide how often to clean your carpeting.
A "no shoes policy," application of Scotchgard™, frequent thorough vacuuming, and spotting with a residue free carpet spotter are all excellent ways for you to keep your carpeting vibrant and healthy and extend the length of time between professional cleanings.
If you would like advice on how often you should have your own carpets cleaned, please give us a call.
| Traffic Soil Rating | Carpet Owner/Maintainer | Professional Carpet Cleaner/Restorer | ||
| Vacuuming | Spot Cleaning | Heavy-Use Area Cleaning | Restorative Cleaning | |
| Light Soil | 1 x per week | Daily or as soon as spots are noticed | Traffic areas every 12 to 18 months | Every 2 years or per manufacturer warranty |
| Normal Soil (families with children, elderly) | 1 to 2 x per week | Daily or as soon as spots are noticed | Traffic areas every 6 to 12 months | Annually |
| Heavy Soil (families with pets, smoking) | 2 to 4 x per week | Daily or as soon as spots are noticed | Traffic areas every 3 to 6 months | Semi-annually (2 x annually) |
| Extreme Conditions (large families, multiple pets) | Daily | Daily or as soon as spots are noticed | Traffic lanes every 2 to 3 months | Quarterly (4 x annually) |
