How often should you vacuum carpet? Advice from the experts

Dining room with mid century modern table and chairs, carpet, crittall doors to outside, Brintons.

It might not be everybody's favorite cleaning task, but there really is a certain number of times we should be vacuuming our carpets every month.

From digging deep into carpets and removing dust and dirt, to banishing pet hair and dander, it's a crucial task for keeping a home clean and polished – and doing it more regularly means it takes less time, each time, too.