Why should I have my carpets professionally cleaned?

11/4/2015 (Permalink)

 We all know that cleaning and maintenance on your home is a major part of life, but do you regularly get your carpets cleaned? Cleaning your carpets is not only about appearance. 

Health Benefits

How could a dirty carpet effect your health? Pet dander, dirt, allergens and even dust mites can become trapped in your carpet. People with allergies or asthma may be particularly effected. Having your carpet professionally cleaned can help rid your carpet of allergens.

 Extend Your Carpets Life

 Dirt and mud tracked in by pets, children and normal activates can ruin your carpets. Once this dirt is embedded, the dirt can rub against the backing of carpet. This can make your carpet thin and effect its appearance.

Carpets act as a filter, trapping dust, dirt, gases, animal hair, and other soils. All carpet manufacturers agree on actions you can take between carpet cleanings to increase the life span of your carpet.

IICRC states that 79% of soil in carpet is dry soil. Vacuuming is a key component to proper care and maintenance of carpet.

Preventative maintenance actions include: 

• Regular vacuuming

• Spot removal

• Pilating the carpet to prevent matting

• Moving furniture to change traffic patterns

• Using walk-off mats to limit the amount of soil tracked onto the carpet
  
  Our professional cleaning can address moderate and heavy soil conditions in your carpets. How often you’ll need professional cleaning depends on soil build-up, traffic, type and color of carpeting. A good rule of thumb would be to professionally clean your carpet every 12 months. The best advice is to clean carpets before they become totally saturated with soil. If you wait until carpets look really dirty, the carpets may never be restored to their former appearance. Dirt builds up in layers, and when a carpet looks dirty you are only seeing the dirt at the tips of the fibers. More dirt is hiding below the surface down near the base of the pile, causing damage to the carpet. When a carpet is saturated with dirt, the soil has penetrated crevices and has become firmly lodged.

  SERVPRO of Franklin County will get the job done right. For a cleaning backed by state-of-the-art equipment, and Professionals trained to the highest standards, call us today. 636-583-5200