90% of people admit to spilling food on the carpet and eating it. If your carpets are dirty, just think about what you are actually putting into your stomach. Forget that five-second rule. Bacteria can live for up to four weeks in carpeting, and if there is any in yours, which there likely is, that bacteria is going to get on your food. 75% of people admit to walking on their carpets while wearing their outdoor shoes. This not only tracks dirt into the house, it also grinds it into the carpets, and vacuuming alone isn’t going to get rid of it. 70% of people admit to moving furniture around to cover stains in their carpets rather than clean the stains. Spills should be cleaned immediately, to prevent stains from forming. If there are stains, stop moving your furniture around and call a professional carpet cleaning service to get rid of them.
The Hazards of Vacuuming
While it is important to vacuum, it can also be hazardous to your health, especially if you already have respiratory problems or allergies. For one thing, vacuuming isn’t going to remove the bacteria and dirt that has been ground into the carpet fibers. Also, air blows out of the vacuum cleaner. Do you really think that this can possibly be clean air? After all, it is blowing out the dirt and dust you have vacuumed up in the first place. You may be surprised to learn that an area that is being vacuumed is one of the top five dirtiest places in your home, along with washing machines, toilets while they are flushing, dish cloths and sponges, and kitchen garbage cans.
Clean Carpets = Healthier Kids and Pets
If there are children or pets in your home, it is even more important to make sure that your carpets are professionally cleaned on a regular basis. Young children often crawl around and play on the floor. For this reason alone you will want to have clean carpets. They can pick up a lot of germs from the dirt in carpets, and if there are any insects, they are also likely to get bitten, which can lead to serious allergic reactions in some people. In the case of pets, there are two reasons to keep the carpets clean. For one thing, the pets are going to be shedding fur and dander, which will cling to the carpet fibers. For another, the pets are going to be crawling around on the floor, and they pick up germs and get sick just like we do. In order to make sure that your entire family is healthy, including the four-legged, furry family members, call a professional carpet cleaning service to ensure that your carpets are clean and healthy. Take a look at amazing infographic created by TrustedCleaner!
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