Carpet cleaning frequency depends on whether there are children, pets, smokers or people with allergies living in the home. Here are the suggested intervals:
- Every 3 months if you are a family with allergies or smokers
- Every 6 months in high traffic areas, if your carpet is light colored, or if you have children and/or pets
- Every 12 months with light traffic
These benchmarks assume that your carpets are vacuumed at least once a week to remove pollen, dander, dust and dirt. Without vacuuming, carpet dirt builds faster, destroying the carpet fibers and decreasing the life of the carpet.
Why carpet cleaning matters
Clean carpets look new and feel great. But even more important, they act as air filters. They trap dirt, pollen, dander and germs (along with spills, muddy paws and pet accidents). And, from smokers, tar and nicotine.
If not cleaned, the carpet fibers clog up and degrade. Dirty carpets lose their fiber strength and their ability to filter the air. They show wear signs and visible dirt. They become breeding grounds for bacteria and, in particular, germs that cause lung diseases such as asthma.
Self-cleaning vs. hiring a professional
Self-shampooing is not as effective in restoring the health of your home and your carpet as is professional cleaning. Professional cleaning equipment has more extraction (suction) power to remove both detergent and dirt/germs.
Professional cleaners also offer options that may be more effective than a rental shampoo: steam cleaning and dry cleaning. Many professionals use “green,” eco-friendly cleaners and can penetrate carpet fibers deeper than rental cleaners and are more effective in removing stains. All cleaning compounds are child and pet friendly.
Professionals avoid common DIY mistakes: leaving too much water, which promotes mold growth; using extra shampoo, which ends up in the carpet, attracting dirt; damaging wood furniture; and using untested stain removers that actually widen the stain.
Even better, professional cleaners offer a range of additional services, from doing stairs, pre-spotting, deodorizing and using soil retardants and anti-static treatment.
Why choose Details & Dixon’s for carpet cleaning
Details & Dixon’s sets the standard for carpet cleaning. You should expect:
- Pricing and scheduling over the phone, without an in-home sales visit.
- Professionally trained technicians who bring state-of-the-art equipment.
- Satisfaction guarantees, promising to show up on time and ensure your complete satisfaction.
Because Details & Dixon’s also provides house cleaning, rug cleaning, pressure and soft washing, air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, and seasonal services such as ice dam and roof snow removal, you can fold carpet cleaning visits into a broader yearly plan.
One call cleans it all. Guaranteed.
Look for our third-party endorsements for house cleaning from Angi, Better Business Bureau, Home Advisor, and Thumbtack.
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