Did you know that according to the Institute of Inspection , Cleaning and Restoration (IICRC) you should have your carpets cleaned  AT LEAST 1 TIME PER YEAR depending on the amount of traffic . The IICRC is a professional association that trains & monitors cleaning technicians throughout North America. To help you decide how often your carpets need to be cleaned, I have included a graph from the IICRC S100 Standards. These standards provide the guidelines used by the Carpet Industry to give your carpet the longest life possible.

Cleaning Frequency Guidelines
From the IICRC Standard for Carpet Cleaning S001-1991
Traffic Soil Rating Carpet Owner/Maintainer Professional Carpet Cleaner/Restorer
Vacuuming Spot Cleaning Heavy-Use AreaCleaning Restorative Cleaning
Light Soil 1 time per week Daily or as soon as the spots are noticed. Traffic areas every 12-18 months Every 2 years per manufacturerwarranty
Normal Soil(Families with children, elderly) 1 to 2 times per week Daily or as soon as the spots are noticed Traffic areas every 6 to `12 months Annually
Heavy Soil(Families with pets, smoking) 2 to 4 times per week Daily or as soon as the spots are noticed Traffic area every 3 to 6 months Semi-annually(2 times annually)
Extreme Conditions (large families, multiple pets) Daily Daily or as soon as the spots are noticed Traffic lanes every 2 to 3 months Quarterly(4 times annually
This table is intended to serve as a guideline for recommended cleaning frequencies from a public health perspective. Originally published in a letter from the U.S. EPA, this schedule has been adopted as part of the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification’s (IICRC) Carpet Cleaning Standard S001-1991. Complete copies of the IICRC Carpet Cleaning Standard can be obtained by calling the Institute at 360-693-5675. (From: U.S. EPA Letter, January, 1989)

What do we recommend?

There’s no doubt that regular, professional cleanings benefit both you and your carpet. Removing unwanted contaminates from your carpet promotes a healthier indoor environment. Properly maintaining your carpet prolongs its useful life. We can help you determine how often you should clean your carpets during your cleaning visit.