subject: Don't Wait To Get Your Carpet Cleaned [print this page] It seems that some people will decide to have their carpet professionally cleaned once it begins appearing dirty. It might appear like the prudent course of action however in reality it isn't. The situation is that under optimal scenarios your carpet might take years before it begins looking dirty. The most important word here is "looking". Even though you might not see the dirt, soil, or staining yet; this doesn't necessarily mean your carpet is clean.
Industry experts recommend you have your carpet cleaned professionally at least once to twice yearly. This is regardless of whether it appears unclean or not. The thing is, your carpet functions a lot like your air conditioning filter. It catches 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 replace your a/c filter monthly, ever notice just how dirty it is? Your carpet is essentially accomplishing the same thing but since it covers a significantly larger area it will not show as easily as the filter does. So can you picture how dirty your carpet is once it looks dirty? Now think, how much time do you spend on your carpet? Do you have children that play and crawl on it? Will you be down there along 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 daily. Just because you do not see them don't think for a minute they aren't there.
Having your carpet cleaned professionally can even rid it of any germs and bacteria that have a tendency to accumulate. Steam cleaning equipment can produce a sufficient amount of heat to disinfect your carpet and eliminate it of health damaging 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.
