Carpets in care homes deal with constant daily use. Residents, staff, visitors, wheelchairs, mobility aids, furniture and equipment all move across the same areas throughout the day. Even with good in-house cleaning, dirt, dust, stains, odours and debris can build up within the carpet fibres over time. As a general guide, most care homes and nursing homes should arrange professional carpet cleaning every 6 to 12 months, with busy areas cleaned more often. Entrances, corridors