How Often Should I Clean My Carpets?

First question to ask yourself…..Why should I get my carpet cleaned?

 

Even if you don’t think your carpets look dirty, guess again, they are. Dirt gets deep down into the fibers of the carpet. Getting your carpets cleaned on a regular basis will make your home a healthier place to live. Carpets that are cleaned regularly will extend the life of your carpet. The largest carpet manufacturer highly recommends hot water extraction (steam cleaning).

 

Next question to ask yourself…..When should I get my carpet cleaned?

 

Just don’t get your carpets cleaned when it looks dirty or once every couple of years. Here are some guidelines to go by:

 

Lightly soiled - vacuum once a week – clean every 12-18 months

Normal soil (families’ w/kids, elderly) – vacuum 1-2 times a week – clean every 6-12 months

Heavily soiled (families’ w/pets, smoking) – vacuum 2-4 times a week – clean every 3-6 months

Extreme conditions (large families, multiple pets) vacuum daily – clean every 2-3 months

 

Last question to ask yourself…..How should I get my carpets cleaned?

 

Use a company that does hot water extraction or in other words, steam cleaning. Ask them what exactly do they do or what process. For example do they prespray the whole carpet, treat the stains and spots and is it a deep cleaning for the price they are charging you. Also use a company that gives you a firm price up front.

 

The very last questions to ask yourself…..Who should I get to clean my carpets?

 

The only answer, JP Carpet Cleaning Expert Floor Care, of course! Share your thoughts and questions below!