How Often Should You Get Your Carpets Professionally Cleaned?

General Guidance

Most carpet manufacturers and cleaning specialists recommend a professional clean roughly every 12–18 months for an average household — but this varies depending on how the carpet is used.

Clean More Often If You Have

• Pets, especially if they spend a lot of time indoors
• Young children who spend time on the floor
• Anyone in the household with allergies or asthma
• High-traffic areas like hallways and living rooms

You Might Stretch It Out If

• The carpet is in a low-traffic room like a guest bedroom
• You vacuum regularly and deal with spills immediately
• No pets or young children use the space

Signs It Is Overdue

Carpets that look flat or dull rather than springy, persistent smells, or visible traffic patterns near doorways are all signs a professional clean is overdue, regardless of how long it has been.