When to Schedule Carpet Cleaning

Many grocery stores in the Indianapolis area offer carpet cleaners you can rent for a day or longer. While those machines do an adequate job, they cannot compare to the work that professionals do. The problem is that you might find yourself putting off the job for as long as possible because you aren't sure they need cleaning. Take a look at the four signs that you need to schedule a carpet cleaning.

1. The color is off

Carpet comes in many different colors that range from light to dark. One key sign that your carpet needs cleaning is when the color looks off, or you cannot recognize the original color. Pale shades of cream and yellow can develop stains when your kids drop drinks on the floor, or your pet has an accident. While you can learn how to clean carpets and other surfaces, there's no guarantee that home remedies will restore the carpet's original color.

2. You don't vacuum as often as you should

You should usually vacuum your home at least once a week, but it depends on how much traffic your home gets. This removes some of the debris on the top of the carpet and those hidden below the surface. If you do not vacuum very often, particles and debris can get deep into the carpet piles. The only way to remove them is with professional cleaning.

3. Allergens are common

Allergens affect people with asthma and similar medical conditions. Some of the allergens found in most Indianapolis homes include grass and tree pollen and dust mites. If anyone in your home smokes, tobacco can also be a common allergen. Even if they don't smoke in your home, they bring it inside with them. Professional cleaning is a good way to remove allergens and bacteria.

4. It's been a long time

You usually want to clean your carpets every 12 to 18 months. If you have pets and/or kids, aim for every 12 months. Pets and children can wreak havoc on carpets because they bring dust and debris in with them every day. Other ways they can affect your carpets include:

• They trample the pile and damage the carpet's structure.

• Pets can leave behind stains caused by urine and feces.

• Both children and pets often bring bacteria and other allergens inside.

It's also helpful to hire professionals like Steamatic Restoration & Cleaning if you haven't cleaned your carpets since you bought your house. You never know how much time the previous owners spent cleaning those floors or what they did on them.

Cleaning your carpets is the best way to cut back on the allergens that make your family sick and take care of any bacteria they bring home from work or school. You can get rid of unsightly stains and restore the look of your gorgeous floors.

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