How often should you have your carpets professionally cleaned?

When it comes to carpet care, regular, professional cleanings are the best way to extend your carpet life and keep it looking like new. Manufacturers recommend frequent cleaning to increase the life of your investment, based on the number of inhabitants in your home, whether you have children and pets, and the climate where you live. But regardless of your situation, daily wear and tear is inevitable. Fight back by maintaining a regular cleaning schedule—and you can make a difference.

Dirt can burrow deep in the fibers of your carpet. Although you can’t always see it, waiting too long to correct the problem causes long-term damage that may be irreversible. With regular cleaning, you not only get rid of that unseen dirt, dust and sand, but you can address problem areas like spots and spills. Regular carpet care also eliminates pollutants and contaminants that affect the quality of your indoor environment. Allergy sufferers especially don’t want to breathe in the unhealthy pollutants that you dragged in from outdoors.

So don’t think that carpet care is just a matter of cleaning it once and you’re done. Regular, professional carpet cleanings are necessary for cleaner, healthier air and to increase the carpet life in your home. We recommend cleaning your carpet every six to 12 months depending on the activity in your home.