It seems relatively logical that to keep your carpet in good condition, and to avoid potential health risks you need to clean it regularly. What is less clear is the definition of “regular”. Just how often do you need to clean your carpet to maintain it successfully?
Immediate Cleans
If you spill a drink or something else that could stain, it is best to clean it immediately before it has the opportunity to soak deeper into the fibres.
Light Cleans
Light cleaning generally means vacuuming your floor to pick up all surface-level dust, dirt and debris. It is recommended that you do this at least once a week. You may want to do it after cleaning your furniture and other surfaces so any dust that falls down can be immediately removed.
Deep Cleans
A more in-depth clean that targets the most ingrained dirt that cannot be caught by surface level vacuuming should be carried out once a year – maybe every 18 months at a push. Deep cleans are best carried out by professionals with appropriate equipment and relevant expertise, such as the commercial carpet cleaners Tewkesbury found at https://intocleaning.co.uk/contract-cleaning-services/commercial-carpet-cleaners/tewkesbury/.
Factors That Could Require More Frequent Cleaning
The weekly recommendation for vacuuming and annual suggestion for deep cleaning both assume a normal amount of dirt and traffic on your carpet. If there are factors that increase the likely exposure to contaminants, such as the presence of pets or smokers in the house, this may need to be increased to an average of six months apart for deep cleans. Paler carpets may need more frequent cleaning to ensure they do not lose their colour. People with allergies or breathing conditions such as asthma may require deep cleans every three to six months to prevent a build-up of allergens and dust.
How often you clean your carpet will depend on the type of carpet and the nature of the contaminants to which it is exposed, but you will generally need swift scrubbing after a spill, regular vacuuming and more periodic deep cleans.