While regular vacuuming will help to maintain the look of your carpet, it is also important to have it professionally cleaned on a regular basis. This will not only extend the life of the carpet and keep it looking newer longer, but will improve the air quality in your home. And if your carpet is relatively new, the manufacturers warranty may require that you have it professionally cleaned once a year.

Between cleanings, both sides of your area rugs should be vacuumed thoroughly to remove as much dirt as possible. Particulate matter, like dirt and dust, is especially damaging to area rugs. Each little particle is an abrasive that slowly pulls apart the rug fibers. Professional cleaning protects your rug so you can enjoy it for years.

Furniture also needs to be cleaned on a regular basis to keep it looking good and to remove the dust mites, body oils and other irritants that take up residence in your upholstery. Upholstered furniture should be professionally cleaned every one to two years. This will not only extend the life of your furniture, but it will keep it looking like new and help you maintain a clean and healthy home.

To maintain its soft and smooth texture, and to prevent cracks and drying, leather should be professionally cleaned and protected every six to twelve months. Like your skin, leather needs to be kept hydrated so it doesn't dry out, crack, and lose it's elasticity. With the various types of leather and finishes on the market, it's important to note that many DIY cleaning products can cause more harm than good. Call your manufacturer to make sure you've got the right supplies.

Because of it's hard surface, tile seems to be very easy to clean, maintain and restore. But soils on tile build up over time and can cause it to erode. Grout is a different matter. Grout lines quickly become dark and dingy and can be difficult to get clean. I can clean and seal your tile floor (and the grout!) so it looks like new. 

Stripping floors is bad for the environment and causes vinyl surfaces to become brittle, crack and eventually break. A properly maintained vinyl floor should last for more than a decade and always have a nice glossy sheen.