When I am cleaning, this is a frequently asked question which
deserves attention. There are two sources of advice, that from the
industry and that based my own experience in the “real world”.
Institutional
Advice
The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and
Restoration’s (IICRC) standard reference guide for professional
and Rug Institute (CRI) recommends deep cleaning either quarterly, every 6 months or annually depending upon traffic levels.
As you can see, they are all over the
place but they all agree that;
· Proper professional
cleaning will extend the useful life of the carpet
· If carpet looks dirty,
it is already past the time it should have been cleaned
· Cleaning for health has
a bigger impact on people’s lives than merely cleaning for appearance.
· The carpet in most
homes would benefit from cleaning more often than it is being cleaned now.
Our “Real World” Advice
Now
for our advice, there are two primary factors to consider, vacuuming frequency
and the environment within the home. If you vacuum at least once a week,
consider cleaning every 12 to 18 months. If you vacuum less, maybe clean every
9 to 12 months. However, if any of the following home environment conditions
exist,
consider professional cleaning more frequently. Home environment
considerations would be smokers, pets, heavy use of kitchens and the family.
For smokers, tobacco smoke lingers and poses a health issue for children. Pet
stains and their odors get worse with neglect. Heavy cooking, especially with
oil, gets into the air and settles at entrances to the kitchen. And, last but
not least, a messy family or family member can impact the cleanliness of the
carpet.
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