When do you clean your carpet? When it looks dirty, right? Most people only think of cleaning their carpet when they can actually see the dirt and spots on the carpet. Why clean something that doesn’t look dirty? The best way to answer that is to think of your carpet as the biggest air filter in your house.
Regular cleaning of your carpet not only removes the dust, dirt and pollen, but it can also help your carpet last longer. Most people change out their furnace filters on a regular basis and see how the dust has built up on it. And, we have all gone through the house with a duster dusting off all the knick-knacks and wiping down shelves and tables to clear away the dust. But think about what happened to the dust that didn’t get trapped in the furnace filter or settle on the knick-knacks. It had to go someplace, and that someplace is your carpet and upholstery.
As the dust and dirt settle in your carpet, it is pushed further and further down to the backing with each foot step. At the same time, it is acting like little pieces of sandpaper grinding and abrading the carpet fibers. Have you ever stood at one end of the hallway and looked at the matted down path where everyone walks? That is evidence of the dirt grinding away at the fibers. The fibers no longer are standing up nice and straight. However, if you clean your carpet on a regular basis you can remove this dust, dirt and pollen and make the carpet last longer as well as improve the quality of the home.
It was time for my normal three-month carpet cleaning and I decided to do some before and after pictures. My carpet actually did not look too bad on the surface. There were a few spots where a cola may have dripped. My household consists of two adults, one dog and two cats. I normally clean my 8-year-old carpet every 90 days. I’m still amazed at the amount of dirt that gets trapped in my carpet in that short time.
Your carpet may look clean on the surface, but deep down in the carpet fibers hide the real mess. For suggestions on how to best use Rug Doctor machines and products visit our cleaning tips portion of our website.
Jesse Warner, CHDM, Consumer Support Manager for Rug Doctor
Ahh, very smart – think of your carpet as an air filter. That’s never occurred to me before, but it’s certainly true! It also explains why people with allergies can suffer even indoors in the spring and fall – because the dust and pollen accumulates in the carpet.
Great reminders to investigate what’s hiding down under the carpet fibers…
It is nice to take care of the carpets to make sure that they are clean and last long. if we regularly clean our carpets it increases the life of the carpet and above all it is safe for kids and pets by not getting the allergens infect your people in the house. Nice and informative post.
I agreed with everything that is on the blog. It does not matter how many times you clean your carpet. Always you are going to see the soil came out of your carpet. Pretty good article. Thanks
Even as a professional carpet cleaner, I have a rug doctor at home for small spots in between professional cleaning. The carpet does indeed act as a filter and a room can be soiled even if no one walks into it. Remember to vacuum frequently, and clean your carpet regularly.
I am also a professional carpet cleaner and I completely agree, you never know how dirty your carpet is until you clean it! Thanks for sharing!