4 Reasons to Have Your Carpet Professionally Cleaned
In an active home, there’s always a new opportunity for your carpet to experience damage every day! Maybe it’s a snagged carpet fiber from your favorite pet’s nail that you have been meaning to trim for weeks. Hopefully, it’s not a knocked-over glass of red wine during a fun night of games after dinner. If your kids have started new sports, at least have them remove their cleats outside before running through the home! From foot traffic and muddy shoes to pet accidents and spilled food and drinks, your carpet needs plenty of regular care to withstand your household’s adventures.
As part of your overall carpet care strategy, we always recommend a least one to two professional carpet cleanings annually to help preserve the life and appearance of your carpet. This number will depend on the activity level in your home: A low-activity household can get away with only one professional cleaning, while a high-activity household should be professionally cleaned every 6 months. Here are 4 great reasons that your carpet will benefit from a professional cleaning:
1. Remove Stains & Residual Spills
Many stains on our carpet occur when we are there to act swiftly to treat them, and some will also occur when we are not there to witness them. If you can act as soon as possible, many common spills will not become permanent stains with proper care. However, some stain-makers are more stubborn than others even when treated promptly. When you only discover a spill later after the fact, it gets harder to remove it completely the longer it has time to set. A professional carpet cleaning will help remove stubborn stains and any residual spill in the carpet.
2. Remove Lingering Odors
Some spills and pet accidents leave behind an unpleasant aroma even after you have removed their visual evidence. Spills that go through the carpet backing such as milk can sour if not removed completely, and pet accidents such as cat urine are extremely difficult to remove entirely. A professional carpet cleaning will use enzymes and steam to neutralize all odors and eliminate the bacteria that produces them. If you can’t place where an odor in your home is coming from, it’s probably time to get your carpet cleaned!
3. Reduce the Presence of Allergens
Effective vacuuming will help eliminate a large amount of dirt, dust, pet dander, and other allergens, but it can get tricky to maintain upkeep during the busiest seasons of our lives. For those in the household who suffer from asthma or allergies, it becomes even more important to reduce the presence of allergens in the home. A professional carpet cleaning uses superior equipment and steam technology to remove common allergens as well as pollen, dust mites, and more.
4. Restore the Carpet Appearance
Months of foot traffic through your room will eventually have an impact on your carpet. In addition to crushing down the carpet fibers in paths, the foot traffic will also wear down the carpet surface. Professional carpet cleanings help bring your carpet back to life and restore the plush pile that your family loves. By taking this valuable care measure, your carpet will wear more evenly over time.
Whether you want a healthier home with better indoor air quality or a pristine soft surface that looks newer, professional carpet cleanings are sound investments as a home or business owner. Let us know if you need any help getting a professional carpet cleaning set up by reaching out to our Tom's Carpet & Flooring Outlet carpet experts. We are ready to help!
