Carpets are a fabulous flooring material for adding softness and warmth to homes… but they really do cop it all! From muddy shoes, pet hair, food spills, and wear and tear from daily life, they often need a bit of TLC to stay looking (and smelling!) their best.
Vacuuming at least weekly is essential, but it only gets you so far. If you want your carpets to stay soft, fresh and as pristine as the day they were installed, a deeper clean is sometimes necessary.
Whether you’re doing your annual spring deep clean, planning a home makeover, or simply trying to stay on top of day-to-day mess, Grant Parkyn of I Clean Carpets & Windows Adelaide is here to share his tips on how to keep your carpets in beautiful condition.
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Words by Grant Parkyn
Why deep carpet cleaning matters
Deep carpet cleaning doesn’t just keep your home looking good, it also creates a healthier home. Carpets can collect dust, allergens and little particles that float around our homes. And all this dirt builds up deep in the fibres over time. Regular vacuuming isn’t enough to penetrate this layer of the carpet, which is why deep cleaning is so important.
DIY vs professional cleaning
To deep clean your carpets, you can either take the DIY route or call in the professionals. If you’re doing it yourself, make sure you’re using the right products for your carpet type — especially if you have natural wool carpets, which can easily discolour when the wrong cleaners are used. Always test any product in a discreet spot first.
You can hire commercial wet-vac machines to lift dirt and grime from carpets and upholstery, but take care not to over-wet the fibres. Too much moisture can lead to patchiness, water marks or that unpleasant ‘wet carpet’ smell — all of which can leave your floors looking worse than before.
And when it comes to stains? Sometimes it’s best to pause the DIY instinct and call in a pro before things set in or spread. When you hire cleaning carpet experts, you’re also hiring experience and they know exactly how to treat different stains so you get the best possible outcome.
A professional carpet cleaner can:
- revive flattened fibres and restore colour
- remove dust and allergens for a healthier home
- target stubborn stains household machines often miss
- extend the lifespan of your carpet (saving you serious $$$ long-term).
For South Australian readers, professional carpet cleaning in Adelaide services such as I Clean Carpets use specialised equipment designed to clean deeply without damaging the pile — something a supermarket machine can’t match.
Plus, there’s nothing like stepping onto freshly cleaned carpet. It instantly lifts a whole room.
Styling benefits of professionally clean carpets
Whether we realise it or not, the floor is one of the first things we register when we walk into a room — especially if we’re looking where we step! So if your carpets are looking tired, dull or stained, it can instantly bring down the look of your whole home.
Freshly cleaned carpets, on the other hand, lift everything around them. They create a crisp, clean foundation that lets your décor shine — from your furniture and cushions to artwork and accessories. It’s a bit like hitting the ‘refresh’ button on your interiors. Colours look richer, textures feel softer, and the whole space feels more inviting.
How often should you clean your carpets?
Now that you’re convinced to deep clean your carpets, you may be wondering how often to do it. A general rule of thumb is at least once a year, however if you have pets, small children or people with allergies in the home, you may want to do this at least twice a year.
It’s also recommended to deep clean (or replace) your carpets when preparing a house for sale or flipping your home into an Airbnb.
A seasonal clean before summer or before the holiday season is one of the easiest ways to make your home look instantly more pulled-together.
About the author
Grant Parkyn is the owner of I Clean Carpets & Windows Adelaide, where he has built a trusted reputation for delivering professional carpet, upholstery, and window cleaning services across Adelaide. With decades of hands-on experience, Grant is passionate about helping homeowners maintain fresh, stylish, and healthy living spaces. He enjoys sharing practical advice to make caring for your home’s interiors easier and more effective.
Your floors set the tone for the whole home. Keeping carpets fresh, clean and well-maintained not only elevates your interiors but also creates a healthier, more comfortable space to live in. So if your carpets are looking a little flat or tired, it might be time to call in the pros. The results are always worth it.
