The Value of Textile Maintenance

Carpets, rugs, and upholstery endure daily wear, accumulating hidden soils, allergens, and bacteria that routine vacuuming cannot fully remove. Regular professional cleaning not only ensures a cleaner, healthier living environment but also offers long-term cost savings by extending the lifespan of your furnishings.

Save Money Over Time

Soils and debris wear down fibers, dull colors, and damage the structure of textiles over time. Most carpets, rugs, and upholstery are designed to hide dirt and stains, meaning they may appear clean on the surface while harboring significant buildup below. By the time stains and dirt become visible, it’s often too late to fully restore them to their original condition. Instead of waiting until your furnishings look dirty, adopting a proactive cleaning schedule will keep them looking their best, ensuring they retain their color, texture, and quality for years to come. With regular cleaning, you can significantly extend the life of your textiles, avoiding costly replacements in the future.

Maintain a Healthier Home

Textiles improve air quality in your home by acting as filters that trap allergens, bacteria, and pollutants. Over time, these contaminants build up and can create an unhealthy environment if not properly maintained. Professional cleaning and protection eliminate these hidden risks, creating a healthier, fresher living environment for your family.

How Often Should I Have My Home Professionally Cleaned?

The necessary frequency of cleaning depends on several factors, including the type of fiber protection, the amount of traffic or use, fiber type and construction, and whether there are children or pets in the household. Given these factors, we recommend using the manufacturer’s guidelines as a baseline while making sensible adjustments based on your unique situation.

Manufacturer’s Recommendations:

Textile

Light Use (Occasional or seasonal rooms)

Moderate Use (Used daily, no extreme conditions)

Heavy Use (Pets, children, entrances, eating areas)

Upholstery

Every 2-3 years

Every 1-2 years

Every 6-12 months

Carpets

Every 18-24 months

Every 12-18 months

Every 6-12 months

Rugs

Every 2-3 years

Every 1-2 years

Every 6-12 months

Drapery

Every 3-5 years

Every 2-3 years

Every 1-2 years

We take a tailored approach for all our clients, making it easy for them to stay on top of their home’s cleaning needs. Our VIP service plans offer numerous benefits and discounts on regular maintenance. See our VIP page for more information https://zebratruck.ca/zebraseal-fiber-protection/.

Tyler Casey