Hire carpet cleaners for your home

Find out how a professional carpet cleaner can help you keep your carpets in shape.

1. What's the best way to clean carpets?

Ideally, carpets should be steam cleaned every 12 months, with a maintenance dry clean every six months.

2. Why use a professional carpet cleaner?

As you probably know, carpet installation is a big investment, costing thousands of dollars. Using professional carpet cleaners on a regular basis will ensure you get the best out of this investment.

3. What should I look for in a carpet cleaner?

Carpet cleaning companies remain unregulated, so if you find a professional with a price that is too good to be true, be wary. Make sure you're getting a reputable carpet cleaner, and take into account their qualifications, what sort of experience they have and if they are covered in the event they cause damage to your interior.

4. How do I check a carpet cleaner's credentials?

A good starting point is to find out if the company is a member of one of the professional carpet cleaning associations with a professional code of practice, or call one for more information.

These include The Australian Carpet Cleaning Institute, The Australian Upholstery and Carpet Cleaners Association and The Australian Restoration and Carpet Cleaning Association.

5. How long does it take to clean a carpet?

This will depend on the size of your home and the amount of furniture to be moved, but it should only take about three hours. If you're having your carpet steam cleaned, then the carpet should be touch dry when the job is completed and take between one and eight hours to be bone dry.

6. Are there other things I should take note of?

The steam cleaning products used are also important. If you have a wool carpet, reputable cleaners should use products accredited by WoolSafe, a worldwide accreditation program for cleaning and maintenance products suitable for wool.

Contact a carpet cleaner in your area to find out how you can keep your carpets maintained: