How Often Should I Have My Carpets Professionally Cleaned?

Your carpet should be cleaned often, not just for aesthetics, but to maintain good indoor air quality and prolong the life of your carpet. Your carpet is the biggest air filter in your home. It traps dirt, dust, dust mites, pet dander and allergens. When the carpet is walked on, the allergens are released into the air. Regular professional carpet cleaning removes these contaminants, improving indoor air quality. This is important particularly for occupants with allergies, asthma or other respiratory ailments.

Most carpet manufacturers recommend that carpets are professionally cleaned every 12- 18 months using a hot water extraction method to maintain the warranty. Tests have shown that if you wait until the carpet “needs” cleaning, you could loose six months of the life of the carpet. The particulate soiling hiding in the fibers cut and destroy the integrity of your carpet investment.

The 12-18 month manufacturer recommendation does not take into account, the region, climate or environmental factors that affect how quickly carpets get soiled. Other factors like children and pets will also affect the rate of soiling. 

Please call on us for professional cleaning before your carpet appears heavily soiled.