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As a homeowner, most rooms in your house have at least one carpet, be it a cut loop, polyester, shag, plush, or loop pile carpet. And there's so much to gain from carpeting, including a stylish outlook, reduced noise, and comfortable floors? However, as you may already know, these items are often dirty and grimy because you position them in high foot traffic areas. But there's more to dirty carpets than meets the eyes. Below are some of the essential facts about your carpet that you need to know and why you need to get them washed by carpet cleaning services.

1. It could be dirtier than the toilet seat

According to a recent article posted in the NZ Herald magazine, research has shown that the average bedroom floor carpet is ten times filthier than a toilet seat. The same piece claims that bedroom carpets contain ten times the amount of bacteria available on a sweaty gym floor. The reason is, carpets tend to be a reservoir of many types of contaminants, including soil, grease, gum, human and pet hair, dust mites, and fleas, and spilled food particles and beverage stains. And a dirty carpet is also a breeding ground for all sorts of harmful bacteria, including salmonella, campylobacter, and E. coli.

2. It can aggravate allergies

Carpets trap allergens such as dust, animal dander, and pollen in abundance. These are usually tracked into the house on the underside of shoes, are left behind by pests, or enter through open windows and other openings. They mainly affect individuals with conditions like contact dermatitis, allergic rhinitis, and allergy-induced asthma that make them susceptible to allergens. One of the ways of telling if your carpet is causing health problems is if any members of your household end up with symptoms like itchy eyes, sneezing, hives, coughing, trouble breathing, or itchy, red skin when they come into direct contact with it.

3. Soil particles affect its longevity

The average carpet should last approximately 3-5 years in a household with 2-4 people. However, yours can either outlive this lifespan or deteriorate prematurely, depending on numerous factors, the topmost being cleanliness. A dirty carpet contains soil particles made up of abrasive grit that causes increased wear and tear whenever people walk or sit on the carpeting. That eventually leaves your carpets with a dull look and frayed fibers.

4. It needs regular professional cleaning

Professionals recommend using expert cleaning services for your carpets at least once every 12 months. The main reason to let professional cleaners handle this task is that they have the training and experience required to deep clean and remove every contaminant present in your carpeting. In addition, carpet cleaning services use state-of-the-art equipment and products, including heavy-duty pressure washers, vacuum cleaners, sanitizers, and encapsulation chemicals.