I shampoo my carpets once a week is that bad?

Question

My husband brings in dirt, the cat and dogs bring in things. I feel like its really nasty so I shamppo it weekly. My husband said I need to do it 2 times a year its bad for the carpet

Answer 1

get a hardwood floor or tile!

Answer 2

Just spot-clean it.  If you're cleaning the entire carpet every week, you're weakening the fibers and wearing it down.

Answer 3

~~It isn't good to ever shampoo your carpet. You can steam clean it once or twice a year, and then regular vacuuming should keep it in very clean condition. Shampooing leaves too much residue in your carpet, and actually ends up tracking more dirt into it. It's also not good for the carpet or padding.~~

Answer 4

It's not bad but it is excessive.  If you feel you need to do this, I think you would feel happier if you removed your carpets and had wood, tiles or laminate flooring laid.  If you keep your carpets regularly vacuumed and spot clean any spills shampooing once or twice a year should be sufficient.  Buy a really good door mat for the outside door (don't know how the dog will use it though!) and ask hubby to wipe his feet please.

Answer 5

Yes; it breaks down the fibers in the carpet just like when you wash clothes often and they start to lose their quality...Sorry! You probably wanted to prove the hubby wrong but he wins this one :(

Answer 6

I agree with the others. Now, buy some slip on sandals for hubby to change into and give the man a chair near the door so he can sit down. Always buy carpet the color of local dirt so the beige/brown mix can mask some of the stains. The dog should have his paws wiped, it would take less time than the shampooing, and the cat should not be outside at all, it probably eats songbirds while it's out there!  

Answer 7

If you have the ability to buy new carpets often then you are doing the best thing by cleaning so often.    I have a dog so I know how you feel.  I wash my living room carpet which is the one that gets dirty quicker twice a year.  I do however use a spray on carpet cleaner at least once a week.  There is some pretty good stuff out there that will keep your carpets clean.

I do not have the ability to buy new good quality carpets very often so I have resolved to buying synthetic carpets which can be found in fantastic colors and designs.  They are a lot easier to pick up and not that expensive you I don't sweat it when I have to throw it out.  This give me the ability to buy a new carpet more often than I would with a good quality, expensive one.  As long as I have my beloved Bobbie, we will make do with synthetic living room carpet.  

As for hubby dear... you must train him to take his shoes off when entering the house.  If he's not into walking barefoot, keep a pair of shoes or slippers handy near the door for him to change.  Training him will be a lot harder than the dog but he will learn... sooner or later.    :)

Answer 8

it wears the carpet down.  you should be fine with regular vacuuming! if you want to shampoo your carpet more than twice a year consider doing it once a season.  end of winter end of spring end of summer end of fall

mom and grandma always shampoo at the end of winter and the end of summer

if your really consider about it don't let people wear shoes into the house past the entrance