In brief: Into 60's. If a kid is born with ds today & receives the care offered to non ds kids for their many problems their projected lifespan is 60+ years. As they age they do have many problems more common to the DX like scoliosis, foot problems, diabetes, thyroid problems etc. However, their life is much different today than 50 yrs ago when they were often parked in institutions.
1 Low-End Estimate: $0.07 per square foot (for homes with more square footage of carpet to clean). 2  High-End Estimate: $0.30 per square foot (for homes with less square footage of carpet to clean). 3  Typical costs (without any add-on services) will average about $100 - $500 per carpet cleaning. Some companies will charge by the room (usually $15 - $40 per /room) or will give you one flat rate for a certain number of rooms in the house (including hallways and stairs). 2  Ask the company if they are running any specials for entire-house carpet cleanings.
Professional carpet cleaning costs vary depending on the size of the area, the cleaning method, the carpet type, and whether stain removal is required. For example, you can expect to pay more for a wool carpet than for berber. On average, homeowners report paying $174 and most spend between $120 and $236. Allow the mixture to soak on the stain for a few minutes and then blot to remove any odor. 2  Blot with a white towel. 3  Do not spread it with the towel if you can, especially if there's a lot of spilled coffee -- get another towel! 4  Use a vinegar, water and light bleach mixture to get the stain out.