In this blog entry, the professional New Jersey carpet cleaning experts here at Carpetline will detail the criteria that can help you figure out when carpets should be replaced rather than cleaned.
When should carpets be replaced or cleaned?
If your carpet is constantly dirty and stained, it should be replaced. The majority of heavily trafficked carpets and rugs don’t last more than 5 years. If your carpet is not visibly dirty or stained it can likely be cleaned. However, carpets more than 10-15 years old should be replaced. Another way of determining if your carpet needs to be replaced is if it has an unpleasant odor which indicates that its fibers are breaking down and its backing is falling apart.
What factors should I consider when deciding whether to clean or replace my carpet?
- Have you tried professional carpet cleaning instead of DIY shampooing?
- Aateur carpet cleaning attempts can leave a ton of detergents and rinse water behind which can attract much more dirt.
- Steam cleaning can restore carpet fibers and carpet nap making them feel fluffier and softer.
- Professional carpet cleaning also neutralizes odors in carpets.
- We recommend installing an air filter at your home that can help prevent dust from hitting your carpets.
- We also recommend placing welcome mats by entryways to help prevent dirt from being tracked into your home.
- High quality rugs should last more than 10 years, although we understand that you probably want your vintage oriental rug to last much longer than that. It’s essential that you take good care of your oriental rugs to ensure that it lasts for years to come.
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