Many households believe vacuuming once or twice per week will keep their carpets clean. However, your carpet is likely to be 4,000 times dirtier than your toilet seat. A simple, regular surface carpet cleaning can get rid of certain dust and debris, but a closer look can reveal underlying stains, bacteria, pollutants, and other microbes that may be damaging to your health. Below is a guide to how often you should have your carpets cleaned and what a professional carpet cleaning service can do to eliminate what’s hidden beneath the surface:

A Guide to Regular Carpet Cleaning 

Deep Professional Cleaning: Once a Year

Carpet cleaners use a variety of sanitation methods based on the kind of carpet and issues you have. If you have deep stains or odors, a steam cleaning can penetrate deep beneath the surface with high temperatures and a larger concentration of chemicals. This type of cleaning should be done at least once a year.

Regular Professional Cleaning: Every 3-4 Months

If you are looking for a regular cleaning that penetrates deeper than traditional vacuuming without the extensiveness of a steam clean, bonnet cleaning is a good choice. You can have it done every few months or if you are preparing for a special occasion or event. It’s fast, inexpensive, and leaves your carpet smelling fresh and clean. This type of cleaning only penetrates a third of the way down into your fibers, so you should still have an annual steam cleaning.

Preventative Maintenance

Do you know what fibers are in your carpet? For your own preventative maintenance, talk to a carpet cleaning professional. The most common materials used in carpets are wool, nylon, acrylic, polypropylene, and polyester. The material of your carpet determines what kind of cleaning it needs as well as the regular maintenance you should perform on your own.

Professional and regular carpet cleaning keeps your fibers free of dangerous contaminants and increases their life span, so your home stays beautiful and your family stays healthy. For your best clean, Gray’s Carpet Cleaning Inc. in Rochester, NY, has been providing exceptional residential and commercial carpet cleaning for over 100 years. Call (585) 473-4947 for a no obligation quote or visit their Facebook to see their latest updates and deals.