Why do you have to clean your carpets on a regular basis? 

Did you know that the guarantee given by carpet manufacturers specify that you must clean your carpets FREQUINTLY. There is a good reason for this, regular cleaning of carpets prevents wear, and prolong the life of your carpet. It can extend the useful life of your carpet by up to 50%.

PROFESSIONAL CLEANING OF CARPETS

It is very important to have your carpets cleaned by a Professional Carpet cleaner at least once every THREE months. The graphs below are the result of extensive research done by leading carpet manufacturers.   

 The graph above on the left shows the appearance levels of a carpet that is allowed to soil excessively before cleaning. Most of the time appearance is dingy. Soiling accelerate wear, the soil particles, over a period of time cuts off the carpet pile and causes bold patches. Eventually it must be replaced because of bad appearance. In this instance the life expectancy of the carpet is only 36 months.

The graph above on the right shows the appearance levels of a carpet that was cleaned a planned basis giving constant high-level appearance. The carpet lasts up to 50% longer. The major purpose of cleaning carpets on a regular basis is to preserve, as nearly as practicable, the original beauty and appearance of the carpet and to prolong its useful life. Regular cleaning of carpets thus assists in optimizing the investment in the carpet and although a short term cost effect is felt, in the long term it does save money.

House Dust Mites: Another reason to clean carpets regularly

Over 85% of asthmatics are sensitive to the house dust mite, making it one of the primary triggers of asthma attacks. The main trigger is allergens in the faucal pellets, which mites excrete and which build up in soft furnishings, such as bedding, sofas carpets or curtains. Vigorous activity, such as vacuuming, dusting, or even walking of soft furnishings can make the dust mites' faeces become airborne. Dust mites are smaller than the full stop at the end of this sentence. We inevitably inhale these particles and people who are sensitive to dust mites will suffer an allergic reaction.  

Dust Mites and Carpets

Dust mites love carpets, the longer and thicker the better, Vacuuming your carpets and upholstery every week can help.

However a deep cleaning by a professional carpet cleaner every 3 to 4 months will keep dust mites under control.