Cleaning Frequency Guidelines
from the IICRC Standard for Carpet Cleaning S001-1991
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Traffic Soil Rating
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Carpet Owner/Maintainer
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Professional Carpet Cleaner/Restorer
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Vacuuming
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Spot Cleaning
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Heavy-use Area Cleaning
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Restorative Cleaning
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Light Soil
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1 time per week
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Daily, or as soon as the spots are noticed
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Traffic areas every 12-18 months
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Every 2 years per manufacturer warranty
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Normal Soil (Families with children, elderly)
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1-2 times per week
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Daily, or as soon as the spots are noticed
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Traffic areas every 6-12 months
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Annually
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Heavy Soil (Families with pets, smoking)
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2-4 times per week
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Daily, or as soon as the spots are noticed
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Traffic areas every 3-6 months
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Semi-annually (2 times annually)
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Extreme Conditions (Large families, multiple pets)
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Daily
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Daily, or as soon as the spots are noticed
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Traffic lanes every 2-3 months
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Quarterly (4 times annually)
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This table is intended to serve as a guideline for recommended cleaning frequencies from a public health perspective. Originally published in a letter from the U.S. EPA, this schedule has been adopted as part of the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification’s (IICRC). Carpet Cleaning Standard S001-1991. Complete copies of the IICRC Carpet Cleaning Standard can be obtained by calling the Institute at (360)693-5675. (From: U.S. EPA Letter, January 1989)
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