Home Style Decorating

When was the last time that your had your carpet cleaned by a professional? My bet is it has been a long, long time already. The Environmental Protection Agency recommends carpets in residential homes are cleaned every 6-12 months if 2 or fewer people live in the home who is non smokers. For larger families with both kids and pets, the EPA recommends a professional carpet cleaning every 3 months.

The indoor quality of our homes is very much affected by dust, dander and a host of dirts that is stuck to the carpet. Having a clean carpet spells out the difference for people with asthma and allergies, the elderly and infants and those who have a weak constitution.

Professional carpet cleaning can really add up especially if done every 3 months. This is why most home owners opt to do the carpet cleaning themselves. Carpet cleaning solutions that are readily available in the local grocery stores plus the ever trusted vacuum cleaner with wet and dry attachments are the weapons that most homeowners use. The downside of this way is that the homeowners do all the hard work themselves. This is also the risk of doing the carpet cleaning the wrong way. One of this is the over saturation of the cleaning solution and water on the carpet that leads to ruining the carpet. Another on is the misapplication of the carpet cleaning solution. The incorrect cleaning solution applied to certain stains can permanently bleach or discolor carpet.

The above risks are only some of the reasons why carpet cleaning should be done professionally. Some carpet cleaning companies offer new and improved package pricing to their customers like customers who combine carpet cleaning with other services like Oriental rug cleaning can sometimes save upwards of 60% off their total bill. Some are selling professional-grade carpet cleaning sprays and solvents, so that customers wanting to take care of their carpets themselves can do so without some of the risks associated with over-the-counter products.

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