Why have your carpets steam cleaned regularly?

There are many real reasons why carpets should be steam cleaned and kept clean on regular/periodic basis. Regular vacuuming certainly helps but soap and steam are needed to remove the 'firmly attached' dust and debris particles from the fibers of the carpet. We are constantly bringing the outside, inside mainly via foot traffic as well as thru the circulating air.

Main reasons why steam cleaning is necessary are highlighted below.

1. Steam cleaning prolongs the life of the carpet. Regular carpet cleaning particularly using the extraction method can increase the life of the carpet significantly, protecting the look and value of the investment.

Dust Mites (magnified)

2. Protects the indoor air quality. Carpets tend to trap airborne pollutants of a variety of kinds; however, removing those pollutants protects the carpet as well as maintains a higher level of indoor air quality.

3. Makes a carpet easier to maintain over a longer period. Most carpet soiling is  dry soils; when carpets are kept cleaned on a periodic basis, dry soils can be removed with vacuuming alone.

4. Helps to remove unsightly spots and stains. Spots tend to spread, as do stains. Additionally, a 'spot' may still be organically 'alive' and therefore continue to spread. Prompt removal protects the carpet from further damage.

5. Prevents the building up of allergens and bacteria.

6. Carpeting is often used to enhance the appearance of a room. A clean and well-maintained carpet will add to the over all attractiveness of a space. Needless to mention, a soiled carpet will certainly defeat the purpose.

Bed bugs (magnified)

7. A clean office always adds to employee morale and happiness. It is a documented fact that a clean environment is a more productive environment. Carpeting is very much a part of the environment.
8. In the smallest full stop you can make on a piece of paper, you can fit 10 dust mites. Please don't doubt the fact that while while regular vacuuming is a very important  part of the cleaning regimen, steam cleaning/extraction is necessary to remove many unwanted 'residents' of your carpet.

9. Certain carpet manufacturers and retailers may require you to have carpets professionally cleaned to maintain warranty status.

I hope the above tips have been useful. If you would like to know more about why you should have your carpets steam cleaned regularly, please email us with any questions and queries you may have.

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