How Often Should I Have My Carpets Cleaned?


There are a lot of misconceptions out there when it comes to deciding how often your carpets need to be professionally cleaned.

The answer depends largely on:

  • The amount and kind of traffic your carpet receives
  • How often you vacuum
  • How thoroughly you vacuum


Frequently vacuuming slowly and cross-vacuuming will help to remove or reduce the dust, abrasive dirt particles and grit which accumulate and will damage the carpet fibers. This abrasion will cause premature wear and will shorten the life-span of your carpet.

 

Vacuuming Your Carpet Often Can Help To:

  • Keep your carpet looking great
  • Extend the life of your carpet and
  • Protect your investment


Industry Recommendations Are:

  • All carpets should be cleaned at least once every year
  • Carpet in Low-Traffic Areas, may go 12 to 18 months between cleanings, however...
  • High-Traffic Areas may need to be professionally cleaned every 3 months

 

Households with pets, smokers, children and a good amount of foot traffic should have their carpets professionally cleaned two to four times each year or the embedded dirt, hidden deep in the carpet will damage the fibers and shorten it's life.


To Prevent Dirt Accumulations:

  • Remove shoes at the door
  • Walk-in socks, never barefoot
  • Thoroughly vacuum frequently
  • Treat spots as soon as possible.

 

Vacuuming frequently, immediately treating spots and scheduling Brent's Carpet & Furniture Cleaning to come out on a regular basis will help:

  • Prolong the life of your carpet
  • Keep your carpet looking clean and fresh
  • Reduce indoor air pollutants
  • Improve indoor air quality
  • Keep your home healthy

What Will Happen, If I Do Not Have My Carpet Cleaned On A Regular Basis? 

Failure to maintain your carpet can void your warranty.

It can also cause premature wearing and aging of your carpet.

 

Every time you walk across the carpet, dirt from your shoes transfers on to it and body oils from walking barefoot will rub off onto it. Dirt sticks to oil. Walking back and forth works the Dirt and Grit between the fibers. When the fibers are dirty, they cling together or mat causing ugly Corn Rows. The more you walk on the area, the more the fibers rub against the Dirt and Grit, which like sandpaper, can thin the Fibers or shear them off. This is how you get nasty wear patterns in traffic areas and once the fibers are damaged they cannot be repaired or replaced.