How Often Should a Carpet Be Cleaned?

Do you wait for your carpet to start looking dirty before you call the professionals to take care of it? If you do so, then you aren’t alone, as many people have the same habit. But is it a good one?

Once you leave your carpet so long that it starts looking dirty, a lot of permanent damage occurs. People walk all over carpets all the time, this leaves a considerable amount of trapped dirt that cuts away at the fibres, ultimately leading to premature wear. The same dirt then grinds its way into the fibers, thereby permanently altering the color of your carpet.

The simple answer is no. Leaving your carpet looking dirty is not a good habit, as it makes your carpet wear down and suffer from permanent discoloration.

So how can you prevent this from happening?

It goes without saying that professional carpet cleaning is the only method of guaranteeing the removal of dirt from your carpet; the kind of dirt that causes discoloration and wear. But how often do you need to call in the professionals for help?

On average, after a single year, a carpet can end up looking 50% of what it used to when it was new. The appearance can be restored up to 80% by professionals. However, if you leave it as is for another year, the appearance deteriorates all the way down to 30%. Having it cleaned then will restore the appearance to only about 50%. Similarly, after another year of no professional cleaning, the carpet’s appearance can drop down to 20%, with professional help only being able to restore it to 40%.

Should You Get Your Carpet Cleaned Professionally Every Month?

If you can get your carpet cleaned professionally every month, the appearance can improve dramatically. Keep having your carpet cleaned by professionals and after 3 years, it will still look 80% of what it used to when it was new.

By now it will be obvious to you that the more often you get your carpet cleaned, the better it is for the overall appearance of the carpet. In simpler terms, you should get the carpet cleaned as often as possible.

When the topic is about carpet cleaning, another thing you need to know is that there are several factors that come into play. Some of these factors are listed below:

  • Amount of traffic
  • Frequency of professional cleaning
  • Soil levels
  • Spot cleaning methods
  • Type of professional cleaning
  • Vacuuming schedules

You should also note that it is your utmost duty to follow the cleaning schedule of the carpet manufacturers. Of course, this will keep the carpet maintained properly and the deterioration of the appearance as well as the level of discoloration will be as minimal as possible. What’s more, doing so will also help you make sure that your warranty is maintained.

Carpet Cleaning Maintenance Plan

Here we will be sharing with you a plan for carpet cleaning and maintenance. The first thing you need to know is that there are a few aspects that play a pivotal role in this regard, the first of which is light soiling. In case your household has light soiling, you should:

  • Professionally clean the tracking areas after every 12 to 18 months
  • Restore – Get all the areas professionally cleaned after every 2 years or as per the manufacturer’s warranty
  • Spot clean whenever required
  • Vacuum only a single time every week

On the contrary, if your household has normal soiling (for families that have children and elderly who stay at home), you should:

  • Professionally clean the tracking areas after every 6 to 12 months
  • Restore – Get all the areas professionally cleaned after every year
  • Spot clean whenever required
  • Vacuum twice every week

For households with heavy soil, on the other hand, i.e. families with smokers and/or pets, the conditions should be as follows:

  • Professionally clean the tracking areas after every 3 to 6 months
  • Restore – Get all the areas professionally cleaned twice a year
  • Spot clean as soon as a spot appears
  • Vacuum 2 to 4 times every week

Lastly, for extreme conditions, i.e. larger families with multiple pets, the requirements should be:

  • Professionally clean the tracking areas after every 2 to 3 months
  • Restore – Get all the areas professionally cleaned quarterly
  • Spot clean as soon as a spot appears
  • Vacuum daily

Understanding the above mentioned will definitely help you realize the necessity for carpet cleaning on a regular basis. So don’t let your carpet looking dirty before you call the professionals. Make sure you follow a timely schedule for cleaning so it helps your carpet looking good and clean for years to come!

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