How often should you be getting your carpets cleaned?
More is not always better, and not enough isn’t good either.
If you’ve wondered how often you should be getting your carpets and upholstery cleaned, you’ve come to the right place. There are a few things to consider when deciding on a regular service. Good thing we are here to help!
Here are a few things to consider:
1) How soiled are your carpets?
If you find yourself noticing your carpets looking worn out and heavily soiled, its probably time to have a cleaner in to revamp your carpet. Leaving soiled carpet uncleaned for long periods of time reduces the chances that a cleaner will be able to restore the carpet, and can increase wear and tear. Do your carpets look dirty?
2) How often are you walking on your carpeted surfaces?
If you have spaces that are rarely walked on, you may get away with a simple vacuuming to maintain that space. However, any traffic areas - areas which are walked on very regularly - will benefit from a regular cleaning.
3) Are you prone to staining?
Not to say that you are the source of any spills ;) We know that kids, pets, spouses (and yes, sometimes us) can bring dirt and mud in from outside, spill drinks, and have a million other accidents. If you have a busy and full space, you may want to think about more regularly cleaning your carpet.
Staining (especially tricky ones like pet stains, wine, coffee) benefit from having a spot cleaning service as soon as possible after the spill. Our rule of thumb for many tricky stains is, the longer you wait, the harder it is to get out. If you are in an emergency, you can use simple household items to remove the stain yourself.
What is a regularly scheduled cleaning?
Its certainly not a science, but our general guidance is getting your carpet cleaned on a yearly basis. This will ensure a cleaner and more beautiful space year round. If you find your carpets are heavily used and get soiled quite quickly, we see a real benefit in getting a cleaning service every six months.
Now, what about the stains? We can come out and remove stains for you in a timely manner and make sure they arent permanent. If that doesn’t appeal to you, look out for a new post that explains how to get rid of stains right when they happen with household items.