Advice from cleaning companies on how often to vacuum your apartment

Dust is small particles of skin, wool and other contaminants that settle on all surfaces in the room.

It not only interferes with breathing and worsens the appearance of coatings, but also becomes a favorable breeding ground for domestic mites.

To avoid dangerous consequences, you need to vacuum surfaces regularly. We will tell you below how often you need to vacuum clean your apartment.

Cleaning frequency

Recommended frequency of vacuuming depends on several factors:

• presence of animals, children, allergy sufferers;
• number of residents;
• type of flooring;
• purpose of the room (bedroom, nursery, kitchen, etc.);
• room furnishings;
• frequency of use of other dust removal methods (dry cleaning, floor washing).

Depending on the type of flooring

Smooth surfaces collect the least amount of dust. These include:

• linoleum,
• tile,
• porcelain stoneware,
• laminate, etc.

They can be vacuumed no more than 1-2 times a week, depending on the number of residents and their sensitivity to allergens.

Old wood flooring can actively emit dust, therefore it is recommended to clean it with a construction vacuum cleaner and restore it using waxes and sealants.

Carpets and carpeting make a room more comfortable, but they are good at accumulating small particles of dirt.Soft coverings with short pile need to be vacuumed at least once every 4-5 days. Carpets with medium and long pile are cleaned once every 2-3 days. If wool regularly settles on them, then it is recommended to use a turbo brush for cleaning.

Brushes with a rotating shaft (including turbo brushes) are not suitable for cleaning natural and very long bristles.

After wet cleaning of a natural carpet, a damp or moldy smell may appear, which will require dry cleaning to remove.

From the presence of animals in the house

If you have pets, it is recommended to vacuum the premises at least 3 times a week. Particular attention is paid to:

• fabric floor coverings,
• upholstered furniture,
• baseboards and corners.

From carpets with medium and long pile, wool is removed every other day. To avoid damaging natural materials, they can be cleaned using a sticky roller or a special brush.

To make cleaning easier, you need to:

1. Brush furry animals daily.
2. Keep carpets away from pets' beds and houses.
3. Use closed trays with silica gel filler.
4. After walks, sit your pet on a rubber mat near the door before washing its paws.

Room assignments

Depending on the purpose of the premises, it is recommended to vacuum them with the following frequency:

• kitchen, bathroom – once a week or as needed;
• hallway – 2-3 times a week depending on the season and the presence of animals;
• bedrooms, living room - 2-4 times a week depending on the type of coverage;
• children's room - once every 2 days;
• technical and auxiliary rooms – once every 3 weeks.

If an allergy sufferer lives in the room, then dry and wet cleaning may be required daily. Natural pile carpets do not cause a pathological reaction, but they accumulate dust well, so it is better to choose a smooth covering for the floor.

Frequency of cleaning other surfaces:

Important Tips

When dry cleaning, you must remember the following rules:

1. Change the length of the pile and the type of brush when moving to another surface.
2. Do not vacuum wet floors or carpets.
3. Do not fill the vacuum cleaner bag or container more than 2/3 full.
4. Clean the vacuum cleaner brush after each cleaning, and during general cleaning - after each room.
5. Monitor the condition of the filters.
6. When cleaning the surface, go over the nozzle with an overlap.
7. Before treating synthetic and wool carpet, treat it with an antistatic agent or diluted fabric softener (not required when using carpet cleaners).

To clean the carpet, you need to move the brush strictly along the fibers, but light movements to the sides will help fluff up the pile.

Do I need to take carpets and rugs to the dry cleaner?

Professional cleaning allows you to restore the color and texture of the carpet, remove stubborn stains, and completely remove dust and parasites (moths, dust mites). Timely removal of clogged small debris and sand allows you to extend the service life of the coating.

Recommended frequency of carpet dry cleaning:

• with synthetic bristles – once every 8-12 months;
• from wool – once every 6 months;
• if you have pets – once every 3-4 months;
• from natural materials – once every 1-3 months.

How to reduce the amount of dust?

To reduce the frequency of using the vacuum cleaner, recommended:

1. Clean from top to bottom, first dusting the top shelves and cabinets before moving on to the floor.
2. To clean surfaces from dust, use microfiber rags rather than remnants of old clothes.
3. Wash bed linen at least once a week, and blankets and rugs - once every 3-4 weeks.
4. Seal all cracks near the windows and do not keep the sashes constantly ventilated.
5. Regularly sort books, magazines and papers on open shelves, putting unnecessary ones on the mezzanine or in closets.
6. Store out-of-season clothes and shoes in special bags or trunks, and spare pillows and blankets in special cases.
7. Regularly clean the filters of ventilation, hoods and electric clothes dryers from dust.
8. Maintain air humidity at least 45-50%.

Conclusion

It is necessary to clean the apartment with a vacuum cleaner from 1-2 to 5-7 times a week. This depends on the type of flooring, presence of children, reaction to dust and other factors.