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    How Often Should You Have Your Carpets Professionally Cleaned?

    Regular professional carpet cleaning isn't just about appearance — it extends carpet life, improves indoor air quality, and eliminates allergens that vacuuming can't reach. But how often is enough?

    General Recommendation

    The Carpet and Rug Institute recommends professional cleaning every 12-18 months for most households. However, your specific situation may call for more or less frequent cleaning.

    Clean Every 6-12 Months If:

  1. You have pets (pet dander is a top allergen)
  2. Young children play on the carpet
  3. Anyone in the home has allergies or asthma
  4. High-traffic household (large family, frequent guests)
  5. Light-colored carpets
  6. Smokers in the home
  7. Clean Every 12-18 Months If:

  8. Average household (2-3 people)
  9. No pets
  10. Moderate traffic
  11. Shoes removed at the door
  12. Good vacuuming routine
  13. Why Regular Cleaning Matters

  14. Carpet fibers trap dust, allergens, bacteria, and pollutants
  15. Ground-in soil acts like sandpaper, wearing down fibers with every step
  16. Professional cleaning removes what vacuuming can't — up to 98% of allergens
  17. Most carpet warranties require professional cleaning every 12-18 months
  18. Clean carpet lasts 50-100% longer than neglected carpet
  19. AST's Carpet Cleaning Process

    We use truck-mounted hot water extraction (the method recommended by all major carpet manufacturers) with pre-treatment of high-traffic areas, edge and corner detailing, and fast-dry technology. Most rooms are dry within 4-6 hours.

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