How Often Should
My Carpets be Cleaned?

This is a question I have heard too many times to count.  
My answer would be, at least once a week, if not more!  
Alright, back to reality. To answer this question without
prejudice I will simply quote what your carpet
manufacturer has to say. After all, they did make your
carpet and are the ones responsible for the warranty.
Shaw is the largest manufacturer of residential carpet in
the world. Here is what they have to say.

Periodic professional cleaning of the overall carpet is
required. The frequency of overall cleaning may vary
depending on the level and type of traffic and the
conditions to which your carpet is exposed. This may
range from as little as 6 months to 24 months between
cleanings. Your carpet must be properly cleaned at least
once every 24 months to maintain your warranty.

Shaw recommends only Hot Water Extraction utilizing
carpet cleaning products, equipment, and systems
certified through the Carpet and Rug Institute’s Seal of
Approval Program. These products are listed at www.
carpet-rug.org. Warning: Non-Approved cleaning products
and topical treatments, applied by you or by a professional
carpet cleaner, will void your warranty.


Shaw residential warranties require that professional
service be performed by an IICRC Certified Firm.  We
recommend  Dave Steely , Maximum Carpet Cleaning in
Concord. As we believe he works harder and does a far
superior job than any other carpet cleaning company we
have ever worked with.  Well, that might not be written in
their warranty but it should be.

Now you know.  I wish I could educate everyone on the
proper care and maintenance of their carpet, but for now I
will have to settle for my clients only.  I have often said
that if people knew the proper steps to maintain their
carpet , most would follow them.  Unfortunately most
people do not. Even when you purchase new carpet you
can get wrong information from your salesperson.  The
one key thing to remember, when in doubt Contact Me.  
You can always email, or call me with any questions or
concerns regarding your carpets.  I will be happy to
answer them. I can even help when you are purchasing
new carpet.  By working together to maintain your textiles
we both win. Proper maintenance is the key to longevity.  
(925) 429-3800