If you want your carpets to remain in a good condition and continue to look clean and fresh, getting them professionally cleaned is the answer. But a lot of people wonder when is the best time of year to get their carpets cleaned, and is there a difference in choosing one season over another? As experts in cleaning carpets all year round, our carpet cleaning South London professionals will impart our own wisdom to explain everything you need to know.
Clean carpets to suit you
Experts advise that carpets should be professionally cleaned at least once or twice each year, but when exactly you choose to do it is very much down to your own particular circumstances.
Essentially, there is no right or wrong answer to when the best time is to get your carpets cleaned, because it depends on what condition your carpets are in at any given time, and when is most convenient for you.
That said, each season has its own merits and aspects to bear in mind, so knowing what these are can help with deciding when the right carpet cleaning time is for you.
Spring cleaning
Spring is arguably one of the most popular seasons for getting carpets cleaned, and for good reason. Lots of people get into spring cleaning mode to shake off the after-effects of winter, and there’s nothing like removing the winter debris from your carpets to help brighten them up for the warmer months ahead.
Spring is also the start of pollen season, so if you’re an allergy sufferer, getting your carpets professionally cleaned at this time of year can help to eliminate the rise of allergens that can find their way into your carpets and affect your health.
To help improve air circulation so carpets dry faster after they’ve been cleaned, our carpet cleaning in North London recommends you open windows to increase airflow to carpets.
Getting ready for summer
A lot of people assume that because summer is the warmest time of year that it’s also the best season to get carpets cleaned, as the heat will dry carpets quicker. Actually, this isn’t necessarily true. Because there can be higher levels of humidity in the air during summer, this can take longer for the moisture to lift out of the carpet after it has been cleaned.
But, it’s not all bad news. With effective airflow, this can help to speed up the drying process. What’s more, if you choose a professional cleaning service, such as our carpet cleaning South London company, the best machines will be used for cleaning and drying. For example, we use high-quality cleaning systems that don’t overwet carpets. Most of the moisture that is used to steam clean a carpet will be pulled back into the machine, and we also have air dryers that can reduce the drying time, ensuring your carpets will be bone dry before you know it.
Most of us spend more time outdoors in summer, so there’s a higher risk of bringing the outdoors in and onto your carpets during the summer months. Sand from trips to the beach, oils from sun cream and sweaty feet, as well as spills from drinks, ice creams and ice lollies can all turn your carpets into a sorry mess during the fine weather.
Pets also tend to spend more time outside in the summer, so when they come indoors after their al fresco adventures, any dirt they’ve picked up along the way risks being transferred to your carpets.
Therefore, whether you’ve got a synthetic or natural wool carpet, cleaning can be vitally important to keep your carpets in a fresh and flawless condition during the hottest months of the year.
A lot of people also find that they’ve got more time during the summer holidays to get their carpets cleaned, making it easier to schedule an appointment – especially beneficial if you’re going to have friends and family visiting during the sunnier months.
Autumn ready carpets
If dust and allergens have built up in your carpets over the summer, then autumn is a good time to get your carpets professionally cleaned, helping to pave the way for brighter, fresher carpets to see you through the colder months.
As leaves fall off the trees, it’s also inevitable that some of these are going to get traipsed into the house, along with mud, and it could be your carpets that bear the brunt of this.
If you have a dense carpet pile, such as a carpet made from wool, which can trap a lot of dirt and soil at this time of year, choose a wool carpet cleaning specialist that has the right tools, equipment and expertise for extracting the deep-seated autumnal dirt from the carpet pile.
Winter carpet cleaning
More time spent indoors over winter means more use of your carpets, and, therefore, a higher chance of them getting dirty, or at the mercy of spills and stains.
With families and friends gathering over the festive season, you might want to get your carpets spruced up before your visitors arrive, or if there’s been some heavy partying going on, you might need to get your carpets deep cleaned afterwards!
A lot of people assume that winter isn’t a good time to get their carpets cleaned generally, because it’s cold, and it will take longer for carpets to dry. However, it’s probably more favourable than you think. Because humidity levels are lower during winter, the air can accommodate more moisture from the carpets as they dry, helping to make the drying process quicker.
Moreover, any reputable cleaning company, such as our carpet cleaning in North London, will have access to hot air dryers that can speed up the drying process, and will use low-moisture methods of deep cleaning that won’t get your carpets soaking wet through in the first place!
If you want to discuss your carpets’ cleaning needs at any time of the year, our synthetic and natural wool carpet cleaning team can assist, so contact Carpet Bright UK today.
