Health Benefits of Regular Carpet Cleaning

Carpets add a cozy touch to your home and many decorators and home owners prefer a carpet flooring instead of exposed wood floors or tiles. However, carpets also attract a lot of dust and can be a breeding ground for dust mites, mold, germs, bacteria and many other micro organisms. A dirty carpet can be worse for a person suffering from respiratory diseases and allergies like asthma, and for young children or the elderly. There are many health benefits of regular carpet cleaning and let's take a look at how you can maintain a spotless carpet.

For day to day cleaning, you can use a vacuum cleaner with good suction power, at every nook and corner, behind or under the furniture to get rid of any micro-organisms and their eggs. You can either vacuum every week or once in 10 days to get the best results. It is also important to change the dust collection bags in the device or thoroughly clean the reusable plastic container to ensure that the vacuum cleaner works properly on the carpet.

You can also use a thick and strong-bristled brush to get rid of pet hair, especially cats, as that can also cause many types of allergies.

If you spilled something on the carpet or notice any unpleasant smell, use organic or good quality cleaning liquids to gently scrub any dirty area which will get rid of the stain and smell and also prevent the spreading of diseases. In fact, there are some vacuum cleaners which come with an attachment that sprinkles a little soap water plus conditioner to keep your carpets clean and soft.

However, it is always a good idea of get a professional carpet cleaner once in six months or a year to prolong the life of your carpet and give it a deep cleaning with tried and tested products, which will help to prevent germs and diseases and keep your family healthy.