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Blog > How often should you get your carpets cleaned?
Having your carpets cleaned is one of those jobs that homeowners often put off. But just how vital is
carpet cleaning?
Domestic carpets should be cleaned professionally on an annual basis to meet Australian Standards (AS3733). Most carpet manufacturers require your carpet to undergo cleaning every 12 months to maintain your warranty. Add to this the fact that having your carpets cleaned professionally actually prolongs the lifespan of the rug.
However, having your carpets cleaned yearly is purely a bare minimum. Depending on your circumstances, several potential factors may influence the frequency of your cleaning needs.
Having children, grandchildren, and their friends running through your carpeted rooms will undoubtedly take a toll. An increase in foot traffic almost always translates to more regular carpet cleaning.
It’s not out of the ordinary for a household with children to require cleaning every nine months. Of course, you will need to judge the result for yourself based on the condition of your flooring.
Be on the lookout for discoloured areas and sticky patches, as these are key warning signs that it’s time to contact your carpet cleaner.
If you’re a proud pet owner, especially if your animals spend a decent amount of their day inside the home, you may need to increase your cleaning schedule to once every 6 to 9 months. This factor is especially crucial if your pets are older and potentially incontinent.
Pet hair, dirt, and other surprises have a way of working their way into the pile of your carpet if left unchecked. Soiled areas may not even be immediately visible, so follow your nose.
Also, you may find that if you or your family members sit on particular carpeted areas, your skin starts to itch; this is another sign that you should carry out carpet cleaning as soon as possible.
If you’re a couple or single without children or pets, your carpets may not need a professional cleaning service quite so regularly. As a guide, you may only need to have your carpets cleaned once every two years or so.
If you have multiple guests over or have the occasional party, you may need to arrange carpet cleaning before then. Food and beverage spills are almost inevitable when entertaining and can be tough to remove, so it’s best to have your carpets cleaned sooner than later.
At the end of a tenancy agreement, you may choose to have your rented house or apartment’s carpets professionally cleaned.
Although your landlord may have no enforceable right to insist on this, it’s often simpler to just have this done correctly and ensure that you receive your bond payment back in full.
As you can see, the frequency with which you need to have your carpets cleaned can vary based on your circumstances and lifestyle. Be observant and monitor high traffic areas of your home in particular.
Follow the above guidelines, and your carpets will look great well into the future.
If you need a professional opinion about your carpet cleaning needs, contact
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Holloway & Co specialises in carpet cleaning and pest control services. Our locally owned and operated business has been servicing homes and businesses in the Darling Downs for more than 60 years. We can even combine services in convenient packages for you, often with same-day servicing! Contact us today for a free quote! You can trust Holloway & Co for friendly, efficient and value for money service!
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