Why Should I Clean my Carpet and How Often?

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Apr 24, 2018

Why Should I Clean my Carpet and How Often?

The damaging effects of dirt, grit and grime to your carpet is something that you don’t always see.  Grit wears away and cuts at carpet fibres as they are walked on or where kids frequently play. High-traffic paths in your home will mat over time because of fibre abrasion, which can eventually lead to fibre loss.

Cleaning your carpet regularly not only maximizes the life of your carpet, it is also very important for the health of your family. Studies show that your carpet actually serves as a magnet for all kinds of pollutants, contaminants, bacteria and odours, not to mention nasties such as fleas, cockroach eggs and dust mites, a major cause of asthma in children. To remove these you need to clean carpets deep down, it's easy with Rug Doctor, as the professional machine has the power to go deep so you can clean like a pro.

For most carpets the best cleaning comes from hot-water extraction, which is the method recommended by most major carpet manufacturers and used by professional carpet cleaning services.  Regular deep-cleaning not only removes allergens, dirt, and grime, but can add years of life to your carpet by removing the abrasive grit that harms carpet fibres. 

Cleaning Guide:

Residence

Annual

2 persons, non-smoking

12 months

2 persons, with smoking

4 months

Young children

Pets

6 months

6 months

Young children with pets

Teenagers

3-6 months

After every party!

Gina Gibbs

Author: Gina Gibbs

Gina is the Business Manager at Rug Doctor NZ. With over 20 years at Rug Doctor, she's dedicated to helping New Zealanders keep their homes clean and healthy. Outside of work, Gina enjoys hiking, reading, and enjoying Vietnamese and Asian fusion cuisine. Oh, and let's not forget her expertise in cleaning up after everyone, especially her two kids!