You know the signs. Maybe your carpet is faded and brown or maybe it just doesn’t work with the room anymore. You need to do something. But is it time to clean or replace?
Carpet replacement can be time-consuming and costly, so if you can avoid it, you probably want to. At the same time, you don’t want to pay for a full carpet cleaning and still not have your carpet look good at the end. So how do you know if it’s time to clean or replace that carpet?
The below tips can help you determine which would be better for your situation, and you can count on Cyclone Professional Cleaners for your carpet cleaning.
When Can I Have My Carpets Cleaned?
Sometimes all your carpet needs is a deep clean with best-in-class equipment. Consider cleaning when your:
Allergies flare up: Carpets collect dust, dirt, pet dander and other allergens that can exacerbate your indoor allergies.
Carpets look dull: If your rugs look lackluster, cleaning may help. To test, move your furniture and compare the regions.
Mats have light staining: Certain stains, like pet or mud stains, may require professional carpet cleaning.
Annual cleaning is due: Your carpet should be expertly cleaned at least once a year.
When Do I Need to Buy New Carpets?
Professional cleaning can be enough to spruce up an area. Other times, replacement may be better. Signs that you should replace your carpet include:
The Carpet Has Permanent Stains: Most times, you can get stains out of a carpet with a professional cleaning. But there are some stains that even the most high-powered industrial steam cleaning machines won’t be able to lift once they set in. Bleach stains, for example, are here to stay — as are mustard stains, tea stains and certain others. Additionally, mold and mildew can penetrate the carpet padding, causing marks and streaking. If you have many stains like this, or just one or two but you absolutely cannot tolerate them, you are going to have to replace.
The Carpet is Matted & Crushed: If your carpet pile is matted down all over, a cleaning will help with dirt, but the fibers may not stand. When the carpet is matted down, it means you have crushed the fibers and they are not going to bounce back. Note: This mostly refers to polyester carpets. Nylon carpets do have some ability to rebound, so if you have a matted nylon carpet, you may want to give professional cleaning a shot.
Torn areas: If large areas are ripped or puckering, replacing your carpet may be required.
Lingering odors: Even the most skilled cleaners and state-of-the-art equipment cannot remove some smells. Consider replacing your carpets if there are odors, like smoke or residual odors from water damage.
The Carpet is Old: Some types of carpet have longer warranties than others. With yearly maintenance, carpet can appear younger than it is. However, it also depends on wear from traffic and if you can live with stains that won’t lift. Depending on what type of carpet you have, it may be time to evaluate if you want to replace the carpet or not. A general rule for mid-grade carpet life is ten years. If your carpet is less than ten years old, has a few of the more traditional stains and isn’t matted down, you have a good candidate for carpet cleaning to extend its life.
How Often Should I Replace My Carpets?
The average lifetime of your carpet is between eight to 10 years. Replace your old carpet if you notice:
Puckering
Rippling
Thinning
Permanent staining
Water damage/Mold/Mildew
Lingering smells
Ripping
Carpet Cleaning vs. Replacement Cost Difference
Regular maintenance helps your carpet last longer and is more cost-efficient, but even the best quality carpet experiences wear. On average, replacing your carpet costs about $1,800, with stairs costing $4 to $12 per square foot.
How Do I Decide Whether to Clean or Replace My Carpet?
In summary, if your carpet is dull-looking or hasn’t been cleaned in a year, it is time for a professional cleaning, especially if you find your allergies flaring up or spot in light stains. On the other hand, if your carpet is damaged from water, smoke, bleach, or age, a replacement may be the best for you.
Contact Cyclone Professional Cleaners for Expert, Green Carpet Cleaning
If you’re looking for carpet cleaning for your home or cleaning for your office carpets in and around the Plano, Texas area, the only name you need to know is Cyclone Professional Cleaners. Our family-owned carpet cleaning service is the best-rated in Plano, with the biggest truck-mounted steam cleaning machines in the Dallas area and state-of-the-art Rotovac cleaning wands. We can have all types of carpets looking almost-new in virtually no time at all.
When it’s time for carpet replacement, it’s time. Until then, there’s Cyclone Professional Cleaners. For through, environmentally-friendly carpet cleaning that you’re going to love, contact Cyclone today.
