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Stephen Daniels
A good vacuuming can remove most of the sand, dry dirt and pet hair that accumulates on your carpeting. But, even the best of vacuums will not be able to remove the oily, grimy dirt that gets ground into your floors after months or years of heavy traffic. This is why it is very important to periodically have your carpet professionally cleaned. Most households schedule cleaning at least once a year, though if you have pets or small children, it may be practical to do this more often as a proactive step toward keeping your home free of dirt and dander. The frequency of these appointments really depends on how much traffic your home gets, the number of people in your household, whether or not you have pets and other factors. Contrary to what many think, you should not wait until the carpet is filthy to get it cleaned. Keeping on a schedule, whether or not it actually looks dirty, is the best way to maintain your rug and extend its life. Aside from your carpet looking better, regular cleaning has health benefits for you and your family. Each step taken by those in your home pushes dirt, pet dander, hair, food residue, dust mites and other types of dirt particulate into the air. Many people have allergies to one or more of the particles that lodge in fibers. When these people breathe in the particles thrown into the air as they walk across the rug, allergies can be triggered. These allergies can include eye itchiness, redness, tearing and swelling, or respiratory difficulty, such as wheezing. Keeping a carpet clean will reduce the amount of particulate material thrown into the air when you walk on it. Many find that allergy symptoms improve dramatically when these triggers are removed. Your carpet also harbors bacteria of various kinds. Regular cleaning will remove bacteria lodged deep within the fibers. These bacteria do not come out with vacuuming and are detrimental to human and pet health. A professional will have the equipment and products to remove bacteria and other germs that could make you and your family ill. Though it is possible to rent equipment and take care of it yourself, a better choice would be to hire a professional. They know how to remove different kinds of stains, including those from your pet. A service will deodorize and sanitize your rug using up-to-date technology and years of experience and equipment that you probably do not possess. Professional carpet cleaners begin by removing most of the dried dirt with a pile-lifting machine. Following this, a steam cleaner will expel hot steam that kills bacteria, viruses, mold and mites that are invisible to the human eye. Any excess water is then removed, and the fibers dry quickly thereafter. Though chemical products are still used by some companies, many homeowners are uninterested in using this service, as these chemicals are left behind and can also be dangerous to human and pet health. It is also important to ask about preventative measures you can take. Many professionals can provide treatments which serve as a protection for future stains or grime, which can save money and time. Regular cleaning is vital to extending the life of your carpet and keeping the bacteria and other allergens out of your home. Hiring a professional once or twice a year is well worth the expense over the long term.
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