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EPA Cleaning Schedule 

        

EPA Recommended Carpet Cleaning Frequency Guidelines

Day Care Center Nursing Homes Homes Office Buildings Food Service Commercial Properties
Environmental Conditions 2 Persons, Non-Smoking 2 Persons, Smoking Young Kids Young Kids w/Pets Ground Floor High Floors Restaurants Retail Stores, Churches
Normal 2 wks 1 mo 6-12 mos 4 mos 6 mos 3-6 mos 3-6 mos 6-12 mos 1 mo 3-6 mos
Contanminated Outside Dusty 1 wk 1 mo 2 mos 2 mos 1 mo 1 mo

1 mo

2-6 mos 1 wk 1 mo
Extreme Cold Weather Climates 2 wks 1 mo 4-6 mos 3 mos 3 mos 2 mos 2-6 mos 3-9 mos 2 wks 2 mos
High Humidity Biogenic 1 wk 1 wk 4-6 mos 4 mos 3 mos 2 mos 2-6 mos 3-9 mos 2 wks

 

2 mos

 

This table is a suggested guideline. Actual soil conditions and cleaning processes may require a varied schedule.