
What’s the Lifespan of Carpets in Wicker Park?

Nasutsa Mabwa
September 16, 2015Two common questions we often receive at ServiceMaster Cleaning by Simons: how long should carpet last, and how much does a professional carpet cleaning actually benefit homeowners? While carpet cleaning can help protect your investment, there are a number of contributing factors that play into how long carpet will last. The lifespan of your household or commercial carpet is dependent on how well you take call of it and the steps you take to effective and safe
carpet cleaning
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Although the average number of years a carpet lasts spans from 3-5 years, these numbers can be drastically decreased or increased depending on the traffic of your home, amount of carpet cleaning you choose to do, and how careful you are with the carpet. Here are some factors that can contribute to the lifespan of your carpet in Wicker Park, Chicago, IL.
- The number of residents in your home is a large factor of when you have to change your carpet. Obviously, if the number of residents in your home is higher, and everyone spends a lot more time moving through a few high traffic areas, you may need to replace your carpet earlier than most. If some of these residents happen to be children or pets, carpet cleaning may be necessary more frequently.
- When you live in urban areas like Wicker Park, Chicago, carpet may be a little more difficult to keep clean. When winter comes around, it’s easy to rush into your home and onto your carpet in a desperate attempt to get out of the blistering cold. Believe us, we’ve all been there! Constantly tracking in wet and dirty shoes can be harmful for your carpet and require the attention of professional carpet cleaner to keep your investment on track for a long life.
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the carpet cleaning team at ServiceMaster Cleaning by Simons for more tips on how to extend the lifespan of your carpet.
Nasutsa Mabwa is the CEO of ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons, a nationally recognized, award-winning disaster restoration firm serving Cook, DuPage, and Lake Counties. Under her leadership, the company has become one of Chicagoland’s most trusted providers of water and flood damage restoration, fire and smoke damage cleanup, mold remediation, and specialty cleaning services for both residential and commercial clients.
A respected business and civic leader, Nasutsa has received numerous honors for her contributions to the industry and her community. Her accolades include:
- Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies - 2025 recipient
- Top 100 Women to KNOW in America (2024) by KNOW Women & JPMorgan Chase
- Crain’s Chicago Business 40 Under 40
- SB100 Best of Small Business Award
- 2020 BBB Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics
- Stevie® Award for Female Entrepreneur of the Year
- 2020 Daily Herald Business Ledger C-Suite Award
- 2018 ServiceMaster® Achiever Award
She is IICRC-certified in both Water Damage Restoration (WRT) and Fire & Smoke Restoration (FSRT), combining technical expertise with visionary leadership. Nasutsa holds a Master’s in Urban Planning & Policy from the University of Illinois at Chicago and an MBA in Real Estate Development from Roosevelt University.
Beyond her business achievements, Nasutsa is an active community advocate. She is a Board Member of the Civic Federation, an Advisory Board Member, and Past President of the Executive Committee for the Evanston Chamber of Commerce. She is also a long-standing member of the Women Presidents Organization (WPO).
She is the co-author of RESTORE: A Complete Guide to Protecting Your Home As Your Most Valuable Asset, an essential guidebook for homeowners navigating the challenges of water and fire disasters.
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