Cleaning Frequency
Guidelines
from the IICRC Standard for Carpet Cleaning
S001-1991 |
| . |
Environmental Factors |
|
Normal |
Contaminated
Outside
Dusty |
Extremely
Cold Weather
Climates |
High
Humidity
Biogenic |
| Day Care
Center |
2
wks |
1
wk |
2
wks |
1
wk |
| Nursing Homes |
1
mo |
1
mo |
1
mo |
1
wk |
| Residence
2 persons,
non-smoking |
6-12
months
. |
2
months
. |
4-6
months
. |
4-6
months
. |
| 2 persons,
with smoking |
4
months |
2
months |
3
months |
4
months |
| young children |
6
months |
1
month |
3
months |
3
months |
| young children
w/pets |
3-6
months |
1
month |
2
months |
2
months |
|
Office
Building
ground
floor
higher
floors |
3-6
months
6-12
month |
1-4
months
2-6 months |
2-6
months
3-9
months |
2-6
months
3-9
months |
|
Food Service
Establishments |
1
month |
1
week |
2
weeks |
2
weeks |
|
Commercial
retail shops, bank |
3-6 months |
1 month |
2 months |
2 months |
| (From: U.S. EPA Letter, January,
1989) |
| This table is intended to
serve as a guideline for recommended cleaning frequencies from
a public health perspective. Originally published in a letter
from the U.S. EPA, this schedule has been adopted as part of
the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration
Certification's (IICRC) Carpet Cleaning Standard S001-1991.
Complete copies of the IICRC Carpet Cleaning Standard can be
obtained by calling the Institute at
360-693-5675. |
