7 reasons to have your carpet professionally cleaned this Christmas?
With Christmas fast approaching, your to-do list is probably fuller than Santa’s sleigh, but have you included cleaning your carpets in your list?
Here are our top 10 reasons for booking a professional carpet clean this festive season.
Impress the in-laws
Christmas is a time for inviting family into your home. Yet there is nothing worse than an overly particular family member, and let’s face it we all have one. Whether it be a fussy father in-law or a meticulous mother in-law, it is important to make a good impression. A clean carpet is one of the first things they will notice, giving them the peace of mind that your home is tidy and fresh.
A safe and healthy environment for the family
Your children may be excitedly plating up milk and cookies to welcome Santa into your home. However there may also be some unwelcome visitors lurking in your carpet. Did you know that your carpet can harbour tens of thousands of dust mites and bacteria? Although you may regularly vacuum your carpets, these allergens still lurk at the bottom. A professional carpet clean will put your mind at ease by removing dirt and harmful bacteria, leaving a clean and fresh home environment.
Keep bad odours away at Christmas
Most of us love the smell of turkey at Christmas, but would you still love the smell if the turkey was left out from last year? No, I thought not. Most odours that linger in your carpet come from old food and drink spillages, as well as pet odours and even from your bare feet. Regularly cleaning your carpet will help to eliminate these odours. We would recommend dry carpet cleaning as some wet cleaning methods, especially in the wrong hands, can leave the carpet damp and become a playground for bad odours and bacteria.
People usually sit on the floor at Christmas
At Christmas time we all tend to sit on the floor around the Christmas tree. Especially children opening their presents on Christmas morning and playing with their new toys. However the bacteria previously mentioned can easily be transferred to other surfaces around the home. Organising a professional carpet cleaner is important to maintain good hygiene standards.
Improved health
When Santa got stuck up the chimney was he sneezing because of the soot or was it because of the dust mites in the fireplace rug? Using a professional carpet cleaner will help to remove dust mites and other allergens which can improve symptoms of asthma. It will also help to prevent winter colds and flus by removing harmful bacteria leaving the room smelling fresh.
Removes spots and stains
After a few mulled wines it is easy to become clumsy and share your Christmas dinner with the carpet. You might grab the nearest cleaning product and a cloth but often this does more harm than good. Professional carpet cleaning companies will have knowledge and experience to use the correct products to remove stains without bleaching or damaging the fibres.
A clean carpet will last longer
A clean carpet is not just for Christmas. With such an expensive investment as carpets, it is important to clean them regularly in order to prolong their life. Most people only consider having their carpets cleaned when they look dirty, but often this is too late. When you walk on a carpet dirt travels to the bottom. Even though you may regularly vacuum, a domestic hoover will not extract the hard to reach dirt. Over time this dirt builds up into a gritty layer and grinds away at the carpet fibres. This causes in a darker, duller appearance and flattening of the pile. You should therefore consider having your carpets professionally cleaned every 12-18 months.
