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 that cleaning 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 the larger 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.

RESIDENTIAL CARPET CLEANING FREQUENCY CHART
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 you should at least clean 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