How Frequent Should Residential Carpets Be Cleaned?

Carpet Cleaning Castle Rock

Residential carpets cleaning frequency depends a lot on the carpets, the activity in the home and the amount off family members and pets. High traffic areas such as hallways, family rooms and stairs should typically be cleaned at least every six months. While some residential carpets may require cleanings quarterly or semi-annually if you have family members that struggle with allergies. If you have pets and or a lot of kids you also may want to clean more frequently as your carpets will take on a lot more wear and tear. Along with pets also brings bacteria that can develop odors in your carpets. 

 

Every carpet is manufactured differently and some are more durable than others. For example a polyester carpets is more fragile and vulnerable to staining while a nylon carpet is much more durable and can resist soiling much better. Natural carpets such as wool require more delicate cleaning in moderation as wool can easily stain with certain alkaline deposits. For example pet urine with wool carpeting can be a nightmare to remove. So if you have pets, just know pets and wool carpets do not make good bed fellows. 

 

When in doubt you can always refer to your carpet manufactures cleaning recommendations.These cleaning frequency recommendations will also keep your carpets manufactures warrantee in good standing. 

 

If you think it maybe time to get your carpets professionally cleaned give TLC Carpet Care a call today at 720-314-0178 and you can also reach us at tlccarpetcare.net. 

 

TLC Carpet Care a Castle Rock carpet cleaning company for Castle Rock homeowners.