subject: Don't Wait to Clean Your Carpet [print this page] It seems that many people will opt to get their carpet professionally cleaned after it starts looking dirty. It may seem like a sensible thing to do but in actuality it's not. The problem is that under optimal conditions your carpet could take years before it starts looking dirty. The key word here is "looking". Even though you may not see the dirt, soil, or staining yet; it does not mean your carpet is clean.
Experts recommend you get your carpet professionally cleaned at least once to twice a year. This is whether it looks dirty or not. You see, your carpet works much like your air conditioning filter. It captures all the dust, allergens, and other microscopic particles that float in the air. Since these are virtually invisible to the naked eye you're obviously not going to see them. But they're there and they are also accumulating over time. All these tiny particles are what can cause numerous health related issues from allergies to breathing problems.
When you change your a/c filter once a month, ever notice how dirty it is? Your carpet is basically doing the same thing but since it covers a much broader area it won't show as easily as the filter does. So can you imagine how dirty your carpet is by the time it looks dirty? Now think, how much time do you spend on your carpet? Do you have kids that play and crawl on it? Are you down there with them?
Vacuuming regularly in between professional cleanings will go a long way to reducing all the captured particles in your carpet. If you can manage to do this once to twice per week you might also be surprised at how much better the air quality is in your home. Vacuuming also gets up all the disgusting dust mites and other pests that find their way into your carpet on a daily basis. Just because you don't see them don't think for a second they aren't there.
Having your carpet professionally cleaned will also rid it of any germs and bacteria have a tendency to accumulate. Steam cleaning machines can generate enough heat to disinfect your carpet and eliminate it of health detrimental germs and bacteria.
It is important to know that you shouldn't clean your carpet just because it looks dirty. Having your carpet cleaned is more than just about the looks. It is about maintaining the life of your carpet and giving your family and yourself a healthier home environment. To find a qualified carpet cleaner visithttp://www.exquisitecarpetcare.com orhttp://www.carpetcleaningsandiego.com
