"But My Carpets Do Not Look Dirty!
Why Should I Clean Them?"

Well Guess What...

Just One Square Foot Of Carpet Can
Hide A Full Pound Of Soil and
Harmful Contaminents Before You
Can Even See It!  Don't Wait - Call Now!

"How Often Should I Clean My Carpet?"

This is a commonly asked question.  I have had people say that they have not had their carpets cleaned in 10 years or more because they have relied on myths and misconceptions about carpet cleaning.  The fact is that cleaning extends the life of your carpet and saves you the tremendous amount of money required to replace prematurely worn carpet.  Carpets cleaned on a regular basis provide a healthy, safe living environment for you and your family at the same time adding years of life to one of the larger investments in your home.  So the question is, how often should they be cleaned?  The answer can depend on several factors.  The chart below taken from the IICRC Reference Guide for Professional Carpet Cleaning can assist you in answering this all important question.

RESIDENTIAL CARPET CLEANING FREQUENCY CHART
Traffic Soil Rating		Carpet Owner / Maintainer		Professional Carpet Cleaner / Restorer
		Vacuuming	Spot Cleaning	Heavy-Use Area Cleaning	Restorative Cleaning
Light Soil		1x per week	Daily or as soon	Traffic areas every	Every 2 years or per
			as spots are	12 to 18 months	manufacturer warranty.
			noticed.
Normal Soil		1 to 2x per week	Daily or as soon	Traffic areas every	Annually
(families with			as spots are	6 to 12 months
children,			noticed.
elderly)
Heavy Soil		2 to 4x per week	Daily or as soon	Traffic areas every	Semi-Annually
(families with			as spots are	3 to 6 months	(2x anually)
pets, smoking)			noticed.
Extreme		Daily	Daily or as soon	Traffic lanes every	Quarterly
Conditions			as spots are	2-3 months	(4x annually)
(large families,			noticed.
multiple pets)
			And....
	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 throughout the United States.  To help you decide how often your carpets need to be cleaned, I have included a graph from the IICRC S100 book, 2006.
	These standards provide the guidelines used by the Carpet Industry to give your carpet the longest life possible.

Always Clean For Health First, Then Appearance Second!

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