Spring is in the air, and it is time to open the windows and let in some fresh air. Opening your windows sheds light on the indoors that has been closed up all winter, opening your eyes to all the areas that need cleaning… this is where spring cleaning commences.
While you are cleaning your cupboards and closets, and putting away your winter clothes… don’t forget to spring clean your carpets. It is important to note… your carpet is full of bacteria, pollen, dead skin, and dust particles.
When you walk anywhere outside, and then come indoors, you are bringing debris from outside that get trapped in your carpet. If you have pets… even just one… imagine what your dog likes to step in… or roll around in… and then brings indoors.
Debris from the outdoors that gets into your clothing and your shoes works its way deep into your carpet, and can affect your sensitivity to allergens.
Pollen and dust can cause respiratory problems, and although most are not life threatening, they can cause chronic discomfort.
Our shedding skin is the main food source for dust mites, and when you imagine all of this getting trapped into your carpet… it is nothing to sneeze at… or is it?
Your biggest and most effective weapon for this is to vacuum a minimum of once a week… more often is even better. However, it is not enough. At least once a year, you should have your carpet professionally cleaned.
Professional carpet cleaning is an important factor, because the do it yourself cleaning systems are not nearly as effective, and often can create more problems in the long run.
DIY systems do not get the water hot enough to effectively steam clean your carpet, while professional steam carpet cleaning will. The DIY systems are not powerful enough to extract all the water and soil from your carpet, therefore the moisture that gets left behind will cause mold to grow.
Mold can be an irritable allergen for those who are sensitive to mold. Professional carpet cleaning systems are powerful enough to extract all the moisture and dirt, which is more cost effective because the carpet is actually cleaned.
Regular vacuuming between professional carpet cleaning also helps, and if you are worried about the cost be sure to check your local professional carpet cleaning services for spring cleaning specials to help save money.
Keep your home springtime fresh all year by having your carpet professionally cleaned at least once a year, and vacuum regularly.
