HEALTH CONCERNS & OTHER FACTORS PLAY A ROLE

HOW OFTEN SHOULD I CLEAN MY CARPET

	Clean carpet doesn’t just look good — it promotes indoor air quality, reduces health risks and extends the carpeting’s life as well.
	But for most people, the most basic question about carpet remains: How often should I clean it?
	The right way to think of carpet cleaning is periodic — something done on a regular schedule that can vary due to special conditions. For example, most homeowners should clean their carpet 1-2 times a year.

Special conditions may call for more-frequent cleaning. Examples include:  

WHY A CLEAN CARPET MATTERS

REAL WORLD BENEFITS

Consistently clean carpet helps families and business owners battle a host of problems, including:

• Health problems from loose particles
• Cases of biologically induced illness
• Lifetime-cancer risks
• Complaints for building owners and managers
• Liability for building owners and managers

In addition to promoting health, cleaning protects the carpet material itself. Soil is the primary cause of premature carpet wear. Particles work their way down to the carpet’s backing and act as a grinding compound. As the carpet is walked on, these particles actually cut the fibers. This process eventually causes fiber loss and sometimes leaves bare areas on the carpet.