The average household should have its carpets cleaned at least once a year to both keep the carpet fresh and clean and help extend its life. While this is a common rule for most homes, it doesn't mean that you fit into the basic mold.
Should you have your carpets cleaned professionally more often than once a year? Or is a single professional deep cleaning enough? Here are three signs you need to talk to your carpet cleaner or carpet cleaning supply specialist about setting up more appointments for service throughout the year.
Pets are fun addition to any household, but they come with a few carpet-destroying quirks. Pets can bring in lots of germs and bacteria from outside (or even from indoors if they use a litter box or potty pad) that can get into carpets. Pets also leave behind lots of hair and may even have an accident or two in the house, which can ruin carpet quickly.
If you have indoor pets, it's best to have your carpets professionally cleaned a few times a year or more. Talk to your carpet cleaning specialist about the number of pets you have and the concerns you have for your family's health and carpeting longevity so they can help you pick the best times of year to have your carpet professionally attended to.
Allergens such as hair, dander, pollen, dirt and other debris can easily get caught in your carpet's fibers, especially if you leave your windows open or are always going in and out of your home. You should vacuum weekly (more often in high-traffic rooms) to try to remove as many allergens as you can, as well as avoid wearing shoes in the home.
If you have allergies, then it's best to have your carpet professionally cleaned at least twice a year. Have your carpet cleaned during high allergy seasons for the best results.
The very young and the very old are the most susceptible to illness and injury, which includes bacteria and allergens found in dirty carpeting. Salmonella, staph and other dangerous germs and bacteria can thrive in your carpeting anywhere from a few seconds to several hours or longer, and you don't want to expose your family to possible germs and bacteria that can make them sick.
One way to prevent carpets from harboring dangerous bacteria is to clean them daily. Vacuuming and using a disinfectant spray can help reduce allergens and bacteria-harboring debris (such as food particles or moisture) that can make your carpet less clean. Another way to help keep your carpets from making vulnerable family members sick is to have your carpets cleaned several times a year.
Consider having your carpets professionally cleaned during cold and flu seasons (talk to your doctor to find out which seasons are most germ-ridden in your area). Your carpet cleaning specialist can clean your carpets at times that work best for you to keep your family from getting sick.
Having your carpets professionally cleaned can help them last longer and keep your family safer as well. While you can have them professionally attended to a single time per year, you may benefit from two or more cleanings based on the type of lifestyle you have or the type of family you raise.
Your carpet cleaning professional can assist you in choosing the best times of year to clean your carpets. At Carpet Cleaning Supply of Indiana, you can have access to a variety of cleaning tools that will help keep your carpets in their best condition.
Talk to us today to see what tools will work best for you.
