Carpet cleaning can improve the appearance of your home and extend
the life of your carpet, but perhaps the most valuable benefit from the
process is improving you and your family’s health.

Carpet cleaning eliminates trapped pollutants.

According
to the Environmental Protection Agency, a dirty carpet can retain
several sources of indoor air pollutants, including pet dander,
cockroach allergens, lead, particle pollution, and everyday dirt and
dust. Toxic airborne gases can adhere to these particles and also get
trapped within the carpet. These toxic gases can be released through
everyday activities such as vacuuming and walking across the carpet,
which can cause them to contaminate the air in your home. Professional
carpet cleaning services kills these bacteria through special shampooing
formulas and can remove deeply trapped pollutants with high-powered
vacuums.

Carpet cleaning can clear out dust mite infestations.

Many
homes have dust mite infestations, yet most homeowners aren’t aware of
the infestation, because the creatures are microscopic. Dust mites
themselves aren’t allergens, but they often leave behind feces and body
fragments which are. Because of the microscopic size of these particles,
they can easily be inhaled when the area is disturbed, which can
exacerbate allergies. Many professional carpet cleaning companies
utilize a technique known as steam cleaning when performing carpet
maintenance work, which exposes your carpet to high temperatures that
dust mites can’t survive.

Carpet cleaning can help prevent mold growth.

Especially
in areas with high humidity levels, dirty carpets are at a high risk of
developing mold growth when exposed to moisture. In precipitous
weather, moisture frequently gets tracked into the home and can sink
deep in the carpet fibers if not dried and vacuumed immediately. Having
your carpet cleaned regularly can prevent mold and mildew growth,
because professional carpet cleaners have high-powered drying tools that
annihilate moisture. By eliminating moisture, you can prevent mold
growth that can be harmful to your health if ignored for too long.

There
is a financial benefit to keeping your carpet cleaning as well. A clean
carpet wears less and lasts longer. Cleaning a carpet regularly
increases it’s life span. Chances are you’ll want to change it for decor
reasons before it wears out.