Shaw Floors recommends professional carpet cleaning every 12 to 18 months for its carpet, with cleaning frequency depending on the type and amount of traffic in the home. If your carpet comes from another manufacturer, check that maker’s care guide for its own schedule. Below: what to weigh before booking professional carpet cleaning in Bakersfield, what happens during a deep clean, and how to keep the results longer.
How Often Should Carpets Be Professionally Cleaned?
Shaw Floors recommends professional cleaning every 12 to 18 months for its carpet and says it should be cleaned at least once every 24 months. Shaw ties the frequency to the type and amount of traffic in your home. If your carpet came with a warranty, read its cleaning section before you book.
Visible darkening along the busiest path through your house, such as the stretch from the front door to the couch, can be one practical sign that the carpet needs attention. If the carpet still looks clean, check the manufacturer’s care guide before stretching the interval.
What Happens During A Professional Deep Clean
Before cleaning, our team checks high-traffic areas, stains, pet messes, and built-up dirt so the cleaning method can match the carpet’s condition.
Excellence Janitorial Services & Carpet Cleaning uses hot water extraction powered by a truck-mounted unit. The team’s method, called TAC, has three parts. Temperature comes from the truck-mounted unit, which generates the high temperature the method relies on to break down dirt and stains. Agitation comes from a nylon brush that works the carpet before and during cleaning. The chemical mixture is selected according to the type of stain being treated.
Why Does Carpet Get Dirty Again So Soon After Cleaning?
Part of the answer is what goes onto the carpet between visits. The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) advises choosing spot-cleaning products that won’t damage your carpet or cause it to resoil quickly. Before you reach for whatever spray is in the cupboard, check its label against that advice.
If a previous cleaning faded within weeks, mention it when you book, along with any spot cleaners you’ve used since. It’s also reasonable to ask how the crew rinses the carpet and what it does about the leftover cleaning solution.
How Long Does Carpet Take To Dry After Professional Cleaning?
CRI says wet-cleaned carpet should be dry within 12 hours. Drying time can vary by carpet and cleaning conditions, so ask what to expect for your specific rooms when you get your estimate, and whether the crew uses fans or air movers to help.
How To Make A Deep Clean Last Longer
These habits come from CRI and Shaw Floors guidance. Use the ones that match how each room in your home gets used.
| Habit | What it does |
| Mats outside and inside each entry | Helps reduce dirt tracked onto the carpet |
| Shoes off when you come in | Helps reduce outdoor dirt tracked onto the carpet |
| Change your air filters | Reduces airborne dust particles |
| Move furniture now and then | Helps prevent matting in high-traffic areas |
| Protectors under heavy furniture legs | Helps prevent matting |
For more on carpet maintenance and indoor air, see our related article on carpet cleaning and indoor air quality.
What To Ask Before You Book A Carpet Cleaner In Bakersfield
CRI lists questions worth asking any carpet cleaning company before you hire. Two of the most useful:
- “Do you vacuum before deep cleaning?” CRI says the answer should be yes.
- “Are your technicians IICRC-certified?” CRI notes that professional certifications such as IICRC certification show advanced training.
Beyond those two, get an estimate before anyone arrives, and ask whether moving furniture is part of the job or an extra charge. Knowing both answers up front makes it easier to compare companies on the same terms.
If your last professional cleaning was more than a year ago, or your traffic lanes already look darker than the rest of the room, request a carpet cleaning estimate in Bakersfield and review our current carpet cleaning prices before you call.