How often do you clean your carpet, and how do you maintain your pergo Floors?

Question

I recently purchased a new home, and put in new carpeting and pergo flooring. What is the best way to clean pergo floors, and how often do you have your carpeting professionally cleaned?

I know how often one cleans depends on the family and amount of traffic, but I'm just curious. In the past, I've cleaned my carpeting every 6 months. Kiki

Answer 1

Pergo is easy to maintain. Just sweep when its dusty and mop once a week. As for carpeting we personally get ours cleaned every 2 or so months, but we have pets, and alot of traffic in certain areas.

Answer 2

Carpet Care: Overall Cleaning


Vacuuming alone won't protect your carpet
Even though vacuuming can remove most soil, it is also necessary to clean your carpet on a regular basis to remove the oily, sticky soil that vacuums don't remove. These soils result from cooking vapors, air pollution, and tracked-in dirt from outside. The particles of oily soil deposited on carpet fibers can cause gradual but significant dulling of colors. The color isn't lost, but is hidden under the film. If this type of soil is allowed to accumulate, it begins to attract and hold the dry soil.

If carpet is cleaned before it becomes too unsightly, the cleaning chore will be easier and more successful. Carpet in a typical household should be cleaned every 12 to 18 months, depending on the number of residents and amount of activity.

Choosing the proper cleaning system is important. Some systems may leave residues which accelerates re-soiling and defeats the whole purpose of cleaning.

What cleaning system should you use?

Shaw recommends the hot water extraction system.
Research indicates that the hot water extraction system provides the best capability for cleaning. This system is commonly referred to as "steam cleaning," although no steam is actually generated. The process consists of spraying a solution of water and detergent into the carpet pile and recovering the water and soil with a powerful vacuum into a holding tank. This can be done from a truck-mounted unit outside the home with only the hose and wand brought inside or by a portable system brought into the home.


Pergo Regular Maintenance

The surface layer of Pergo flooring is hard and compact, so dirt and dust do not adhere to it easily. The following simple steps are usually all it takes to keep your floor clean.

For general cleaning, use a dust mop, vacuum with the hard-floor attachment of your vacuum cleaner or wipe occasionally with a damp cotton or cloth mop.

For heavier cleaning, use Pergo Floor Cleaner or a mixture of household vinegar and water (1-cup vinegar to 1-gallon warm water) or household ammonia and water (1/2 cup ammonia to 1-gallon warm water). If an accident occurs and a stain remains, you can remove the worst stains with acetone or denatured alcohol on a soft cloth without bleaching or damaging the floor. In a pinch, nail polish remover containing acetone is a handy substitute. Do not use soap or detergent-based cleaners, wax-based products or any type of polish on Pergo floors, as they leave a dull, filmy residue.

There is never a need to wax or refinish your Pergo floor.

***To find a certified professional hot water extraction carpet cleaner, go to www.iicrc.com or www.pcuca.org***

Answer 3

dirt in the carpeting acts like little knives that cut the fibers. the more often you vacuum (think every day) the less often you will need to have the carpets clean. every 2-3 months is a good time frame to ensure long life for your carpet, but beware if any soap residue is left in the carpet it will attract more dirt than if it wasn't cleaned, so ask to see the final rinse water.
as for cleaning laminate floors. sweep them as often as you feel is required to keep visible dirt off the floor and mop once a week with water and vinegar OR ammonia NEVER BOTH about one tablespoon per gallon. pick whichever one you dislike the least for its smell. use warm water. because water, ammonia and vinegar all evaporate without leaving a residue, no rinse is required. unless your floor was well sealed do not flood the floor but instead use a minimal amount of your cleaning solution in the mop.