How Often Should My Carpet Be Cleaned? Most carpet manufacturers recommend a professional cleaning every 12 – 18 months using truck mounted hot water extraction. More frequently used areas such as the family room, halls, and stairs may need to be cleaned 2 – 4 times per year depending upon the amount of traffic. Of course, the presence of children and/or pets requires more interim maintenance. It is a myth that frequent cleaning will harm your carpet. Dirt is an abrasive and cuts fibers, reducing the longevity
of your carpet. You should clean for health, not just appearance. Dust mites are present in over 90% of American households. Half a teaspoon of house dust contains about 1,000 dust mites and 250,000 of their fecal pellets. If you wait until your carpet looks dirty, it is truly filthy and can aggravate allergies, asthma, eczema, and other health conditions.
