It is a conundrum which faces many carpet owners.
You don't want to throw away a perfectly good carpet and spend money on a new one, but if it really is time to replace it then you have no choice.
So how do you decide when to replace your carpet? Heavy Stains & Bleach If there is a heavy stain that will cost a lot of money to be professionally cleaned, and you are considering getting a new carpet in the next year or so, then it may be worth changing the carpet sooner and saving on the cleaning costs.
Also, if there is excessive heavy staining then this will cost more to clean professionally, and you may find that a new carpet becomes a more economical long-term solution.
Be aware that some stains cannot be cleaned.
These include bleach stains, which result in permanent damage to the carpet.
You could dye the carpet if you just have one or two stains, but if you have lots then it may not be worth it.
Bad Odours Bad odours often mean that a carpet needs to be replaced.
If these can be removed with a quick clean then you may be able to save the carpet, but it the carpet has been affected by cat urine then it may be better to replace it as the smell can be very hard to remove.
Mould and mildew can also be more serious problems which are better treated by removing the carpet altogether.
Condition of Fibres Although a professional clean of a carpet can improve it considerably, if the fibres have become damaged or squashed down then even a clean will not help much.
This can often occur in areas of heavy traffic, and can make the carpet feel unpleasant to walk on, so if you want it to regain its former glory then you may be out of luck.
Get down and have a look at the fibres to see what condition they are in, or ask a professional to check it out before cleaning it.
Unpleasant to Use If a carpet has become unpleasant to use then it may be a good idea to replace it rather than clean it.
A thicker carpet is more pleasant to walk on, and it also provides good insulation and a healthier environment.
If you simply don't enjoy using the carpet any more then it might be time for a change.
Talk to a Professional Carpet Cleaner Always talk to an experienced carpet cleaner before you decide to clean or replace your carpet and ask what they recommend.
If they say that it will be very expensive to clean, or that it will not be improved significantly by a deep clean, then you may well feel that replacing your carpet with a new one is the best option.
You don't want to throw away a perfectly good carpet and spend money on a new one, but if it really is time to replace it then you have no choice.
So how do you decide when to replace your carpet? Heavy Stains & Bleach If there is a heavy stain that will cost a lot of money to be professionally cleaned, and you are considering getting a new carpet in the next year or so, then it may be worth changing the carpet sooner and saving on the cleaning costs.
Also, if there is excessive heavy staining then this will cost more to clean professionally, and you may find that a new carpet becomes a more economical long-term solution.
Be aware that some stains cannot be cleaned.
These include bleach stains, which result in permanent damage to the carpet.
You could dye the carpet if you just have one or two stains, but if you have lots then it may not be worth it.
Bad Odours Bad odours often mean that a carpet needs to be replaced.
If these can be removed with a quick clean then you may be able to save the carpet, but it the carpet has been affected by cat urine then it may be better to replace it as the smell can be very hard to remove.
Mould and mildew can also be more serious problems which are better treated by removing the carpet altogether.
Condition of Fibres Although a professional clean of a carpet can improve it considerably, if the fibres have become damaged or squashed down then even a clean will not help much.
This can often occur in areas of heavy traffic, and can make the carpet feel unpleasant to walk on, so if you want it to regain its former glory then you may be out of luck.
Get down and have a look at the fibres to see what condition they are in, or ask a professional to check it out before cleaning it.
Unpleasant to Use If a carpet has become unpleasant to use then it may be a good idea to replace it rather than clean it.
A thicker carpet is more pleasant to walk on, and it also provides good insulation and a healthier environment.
If you simply don't enjoy using the carpet any more then it might be time for a change.
Talk to a Professional Carpet Cleaner Always talk to an experienced carpet cleaner before you decide to clean or replace your carpet and ask what they recommend.
If they say that it will be very expensive to clean, or that it will not be improved significantly by a deep clean, then you may well feel that replacing your carpet with a new one is the best option.
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