--- title: How Often Should You Clean Your Carpets? We Tell All. description: To keep your carpets clean, you need to vacuum and steam them on a regular basis. We’ve compiled all the info on how often you should clean your carpets. image: https://blog.puls.com/hubfs/how-often-should-you-clean-your-carpets-puls-pets.jpg --- - [Book a Service](https://puls.com/book-a-service) - Our Services - [Smartphone Repair](https://puls.com/phone-repair) - [TV Mounting](https://puls.com/tv-mounting) - [Home Appliances](https://puls.com/home-appliances) - [Garage Door Repairs](https://puls.com/garage-doors) - [Plumbing Services](https://puls.com/plumbing) - [Smart Home Installation](https://puls.com/smart-home) - [Security System Setup](https://puls.com/simplisafe) - [Pricing](https://puls.com/pricing) - [How it Works](https://puls.com/how-it-works) - [About Us](https://puls.com/about) - [Become a Tech](https://puls.com/join) - [Blog](https://blog.puls.com) - [Home](https://puls.com/) [![Logo - no padding.png](https://blog.puls.com/hs-fs/hubfs/puls-logo.png?width=146&height=76&name=puls-logo.png "Logo - no padding.png")](https://puls.com) - Our Services - [Home Appliances](https://puls.com/home-appliances) - [TV Mounting](https://puls.com/tv-mounting) - [Handyman Services](https://puls.com/handyman) - [Garage Doors](https://puls.com/garage-doors) - [Plumbing Services](https://puls.com/plumbing) - [Smart Home Installation](https://puls.com/smart-home) - [Pricing](https://puls.com/pricing) - [Warranty](https://puls.com/membership) - [Info Hub](https://blog.puls.com/) - [Become a Tech](https://puls.com/join) - [Real Estate](https://puls.com/lp/real-estate-portal) [Book a service](https://puls.com/book-a-service) [Get **$30 off** any home service with code: ptake30. **Book Now**](http://puls.com/book-a-service?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=top_bar&utm_campaign=ptake30&utm_term=null&utm_content=null) - [Home Maintenance](https://blog.puls.com/topic/home-maintenance) # How Often Should You Clean Your Carpets? 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Yes, that’s definitely cause for concern.  In order to actually keep your carpets clean, you’ll need to vacuum them every week, and steam clean them on a regular basis.  How often should you clean your carpets to keep them cleaner than a public bathroom? We’ve compiled all of the info.  ## How Often You Should Clean Your Carpets ![How often should you clean your carpets? Vacuum every week and steam clean every 6 months.](https://blog.puls.com/hs-fs/hubfs/how-often-should-you-clean-your-carpets-puls.jpg?width=2400&name=how-often-should-you-clean-your-carpets-puls.jpg)Photo by The Creative Exchange on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/s/photos/vacuum?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText) People without pets should [vacuum every week](https://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-often-should-you-vacuum/) to avoid the build up of bacteria and allergens. You’ll also need to steam clean your carpets every 6 months.  ## Lack of Carpet Cleaning Affects Air Quality Improper carpet upkeep can actually lower the quality of your indoor air. In fact, [housekeeping allergy expert Robin Wilson told Huffpost](https://www.huffpost.com/entry/how-to-clean-carpet_n_6135402?guccounter=1) that a home with a carpet that hasn’t been regularly cleaned can have an indoor air quality rating that’s 8 to 10 times worse than outdoor air quality.  With all of the smog and allergens outside these days, unclean carpets really pose a significant health concern. Keeping carpets clean is especially important for those who are sensitive or who have allergies, as the removal of dust and other buildup is essential to preventing irritation.  ## How Often Should You Clean Your Carpets With Pets? ![How often you should clean your carpets with pets.](https://blog.puls.com/hs-fs/hubfs/how-often-should-you-clean-your-carpets-puls-pets.jpg?width=2400&name=how-often-should-you-clean-your-carpets-puls-pets.jpg)Photo by [Picsea](https://unsplash.com/@picsea?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/s/photos/carpet?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText) Pets shed hair and dander, and when they go in and out of the house they bring in all kinds of dirt and gunk from outside.   If you’ve got pet traffic, you should [steam clean your carpets every 4-6 weeks.](https://www.huffpost.com/entry/how-to-clean-carpet_n_6135402?guccounter=1) We recommend that you [invest in your own steam cleaner](https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/appliances/a25804817/best-carpet-cleaners-reviews/) so that you have easy access to it every month. Plus, with most commercial steam clean rentals at [$30/day,](https://www.homedepot.com/tool-truck-rental/Carpet-Cleaner/95371/) even a top of the line steamer will pay for itself after 10 months.  Between steam treatments, it’s [important to vacuum **every day**](https://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-often-should-you-vacuum/). Though this may sound excessive, it’s necessary. Daily vacuuming keeps you and your family safe from the bacteria that pets bring in that can fester in carpets. For those with pets, these are [the best vacuums to purchase.](https://bestreviews.com/best-pet-vacuums)  If you find that your carpet has an odor to it from pet accidents, try the [baking soda method to get rid of the smell.](http://bestcarpetcleanerreview.net/how-to-use-baking-soda-as-carpet-cleaner/) All you have to do is apply baking soda to any smelly spots on the carpet, let it sit for 24 hours, and vacuum up the residue.  ## Regular Cleaning Keeps Your Carpet in Warranty You may have a warranty on your carpet, but don’t get too comfy just yet. Many, if not most, carpet warranties [require that you get your carpet **professionally** cleaned](https://www.buildings.com/news/industry-news/articleid/21276/title/4-things-to-know-about-carpet-warranties) every 12-24 months at minimum to keep the coverage going.  This ensures that you’re doing your best to keep those carpet fibers healthy—after all, they do deserve a solid upkeep. A professional steam cleaning via an approved method can keep your carpet healthy longer, as well as keep it in warranty longer in case anything unforeseen happens to it.  ## Cleaning Tips for Area Rugs ![How often you should clean your area rugs.](https://blog.puls.com/hs-fs/hubfs/how-often-should-you-clean-your-carpets-puls-area-rug.jpg?width=2400&name=how-often-should-you-clean-your-carpets-puls-area-rug.jpg)Photo by [Ryan Christodoulou](https://unsplash.com/@misterdoulou?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/s/photos/carpet?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText) While the professionals recommend vacuuming these on the same basis as regular carpets – once a week without pets, and much more frequently with pets, area rugs don’t need to be steam cleaned quite as often. Instead, you can take them outside every 6 months and beat them with a broom, old-school, and then give them a deep steam-cleaning once a year.  ## Take Spot Cleaning Your Carpets Seriously For any acute issues, which can occur frequently if you’ve got kids, pets, or heavy foot traffic, it’s essential to [treat problem spots immediately yourself](https://www.wikihow.com/Spot-Clean-Carpet), and then call a professional in case the stain is resistant to DIY cleaning methods.  Depending on how much traffic an area gets, it’s important to use common sense to determine how frequently to vacuum and get professional steam treatments. Don’t let a minor stain void your warranty or be a thorn in your side – take care of it immediately to preserve your carpet’s longevity, and its warranty coverage.  ## Don’t Be Afraid to Call in the Professionals Keeping your carpets clean is essential to maintaining a tidy home. 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