Traffic and exposure to dirt and wear can vary greatly in a residential setting. Some households may have numerous kids and pets, while others may have only one person residing within. The first critical component in maintenance and cleaning carpet is routine vacuuming coupled with prompt clean up of spots and spills. Carpet serves as a “sink” or collection point for everything that is tracked in and/or settles out of the air, so naturally you will want to professionally clean your carpets more often (1-4 times per year) if you have a big household , pets and more exposure to dirt! When you live in a place as hot as Santa Clarita, carpet cleaning is a requirement! Despite the amount of exposure and wear, it is always recommended that you professionally clean your carpets at least every 12-18 months to thoroughly clean and empty the “sink”. This will ensure that your carpet’s durability, cleanliness, effect on indoor hygiene, and lasting beauty continue for many years. The most recommended method of carpet cleaning is truck-mounted, hot water extraction performed by IICRC certified technicians.
Below is a reference provided by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and serves as a guideline for professionally cleaning your carpets in residential settings:
These tables are suggested guidelines by the EPA. Actual soil conditions and cleaning conditions may require varied schedule.
Carpet in a commercial setting receives much more traffic and exposure to dirt and wear and tear than a typical residential carpet. That’s why it’s important to select and install commercial carpet that fits a building user’s needs (fiber, construction, pile design, color). Once the carpet is properly selected and installed, its durability, cleanliness, effect on indoor hygiene, and lasting beauty is highly dependent on the ongoing maintenance and cleaning programs.
The first critical component in maintenance and cleaning carpet is routine vacuuming coupled with rapid response to spots and spills. Carpet serves as a “sink” or collection point for everything that is tracked in and/or settles out of the air. Certain types of commercial businesses will create a dirtier environment for carpet than others. Ultimately, even the best maintained commercial carpet (vacuumed daily, prompt clean up of spills, etc) must be thoroughly cleaned to empty the “sink” no less than twice per year! The most recommended method of carpet cleaning is truck-mounted, hot water extraction performed by IICRC certified technicians.
Below is a reference provided by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and serves as a guideline for professionally cleaning your carpets in commercial settings:
EPA Recommended Carpet Cleaning Frequency Guidelines Commercial Setting
These tables are suggested guidelines by the EPA. Actual soil conditions and cleaning conditions may require varied schedule.
