Cleaning Resources

The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification provides a wealth of information to help you maintain your carpet so that it stays looking newerlonger. As a general rule, carpets only need to be professionally cleaned every year. But in between these deep cleanings, there’s quite a bit you can do to maintain your carpet yourself. Regular vacuuming is probably the most important step.

The IICRC provides a few spring cleaning tips for your home so you can throw off the winter doldrums! This particular piece focuses on cleaning upholstery, including leather, and has some tips for hiring a reliable and professional upholstery cleaning firm, like Sunshine Cleaning Systems. As a general rule, upholstery should be professionally cleaned every 12 to 24 months.

The Carpet and Rug Institute developed a one-page tip sheet to help you keep your carpet clean year round. The best practice for keeping carpets clean is to have a regular maintenance routine. The most important piece of this routine is regular vacuuming. High traffic areas should be vacuumed daily. Areas with less traffic should be vacuumed twice a week. Light-traffic areas should be vacuumed weekly.

The Carpet and Rug Institute put together a great piece on housetraining your new puppy. Not only does it provide great advice for training, but it also provides important tips for cleaning up accidents. When you adopt a new pet, make sure you get a pet stain and odor remover that has the Carpet and Rug Institute Seal of Approval. These are proven to be effective and won’t damage your carpet. Even our four-legged friends deserve a clean and healthy home.

The Carpet and Rug Institute put together a specific plan of action for dealing with stains. While it focuses on stains over the holidays, the information is valuable year-round. One of the most important pieces of advice is to never scrub the stain, but to use a blotting motion. Scrubbing not only damages the carpet but usually makes the stain larger. Finally, always use products with the CRI Seal of Approval. And when in doubt, call a professional!