As a general rule, have carpets professionally cleaned every 12 to 18 months. Homes with children, pets or smokers may want to do it every 6 to 12 months. Check your carpet warranty too, as some manufacturers ask for regular professional cleaning.
A simple guide
- Light use, no pets: every 12 to 18 months.
- Family homes: every 6 to 12 months.
- Pets or smokers: every 3 to 6 months for the busiest areas.
- Hallways and stairs: often more frequently than the rest of the house.
These are guidelines, not rules. A guest room may need cleaning far less often than the hallway.
Signs it is due
- Walkways look flat, grey or darker than the rest of the room.
- The room smells stale soon after vacuuming.
- Allergy symptoms feel worse at home.
- It has been years, and you cannot remember the last time.
Why not wait until it looks dirty?
Carpets hide dirt well. By the time a carpet looks dirty, grit has already been wearing at the fibres for a long while. Cleaning earlier helps it last.
What you can do in between
- Vacuum at least weekly, and more in busy areas.
- Blot spills straight away.
- Use door mats, and take shoes off at the door.
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