subject: How Often Should I Clean My Carpet? [print this page] How Often Should I Clean My Carpet? How Often Should I Clean My Carpet?
At Greenfield Commercial Cleaning we often get asked the question " how often should i have my carpets cleaned?" We often get customers telling us that they have not had their carpets cleaned in 10 years or more, some have never had their carpets cleaned at all.This can be down to the fact that they don't understand the benefits of regular carpet cleaning but often because they have relied on myths and misconceptions.The fact is thatcleaning extends the life of your carpet and can save you tremendous amounts of money in premature replacement of worn carpet. Carpets cleaned on a regular basis provide a healthy, safe living environment for you and your family at the same time adding years of life to one of thelarger investments in your home. So the question is, how often should they be cleaned? The answer can depend on several factors. The chart below taken from the IICRC Reference Guide for Professional Carpet Cleaning can assist you in answering this all important question.
Traffic Soil Rating Carpet Owner / Maintainer Professional Carpet Cleaner / Restorer Vacuuming Spot Cleaning Heavy-Use Area Cleaning Restorative Cleaning Light Soil 1x per week Daily or as soon Traffic areas every Every 2 years or per as spots are 12 to 18 months manufacturer warranty. noticed. Normal Soil 1 to 2x per week Daily or as soon Traffic areas every Annually (families with as spots are 6 to 12 months children, noticed. elderly) Heavy Soil 2 to 4x per week Daily or as soon Traffic areas every Semi-Annually (families with as spots are 3 to 6 months (2x anually) pets, smoking) noticed. Extreme Daily Daily or as soon Traffic lanes every Quarterly Conditions as spots are 2-3 months (4x annually) (large families, noticed. multiple pets)
As a minimum it is advised that you should at least clean your carpet once a year. Your Carpets Act As A Filter, They Are Made To Trap Soiling, Normal Vacuuming Helps Remove Dry Soil, But Deep Down Soiling Requires Washing For It To Be Released. http://www.greenfieldcleaning.co.uk/carpet-cleaning
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