When looking for a carpet cleaning service, make sure they don’t use harsh chemicals. A good option is ChemSpec products, which are safe for children and pets. If you tend to have allergic reactions to chemical cleaners, you’ll appreciate that this line is allergy friendly.

Not only is professional cleaning safe for children, it’s actually better for them that regular cleaning. Just hoovering can cause more damage to your children, stir up their allergies and irritate their lungs.

It’s quite frightening how much lurks in your carpet. Those soft, shaggy fibers feel wonderful on your feet, but they attract dirt and pet hair like mad. If not cleaned regularly, germs and bacteria can also build up, making your carpet rather unfriendly to children.

If your child is allergic to pet dander, carpets can hold that and pet hair for months, if not cleaned regularly. In addition, many people walk into homes with their shoes on, tracking in whatever they’ve stepped on from outdoors.

Dust collects in carpets, as well. The dust and allergens in carpets have actually been linked to respiratory problems while sleeping, in rooms where people have carpeting. Those same pollutants can end up in your air, on your child’s hands and face, if they’re playing on the carpet, and cause illness. While hoovering daily can help remove some particles, it also stirs up the dust and pollutes the air.

There are DIY methods of cleaning your carpet, of course, but none of these come close to the disinfecting power of a professional cleaner. It’s recommended that you have your carpets professionally cleaned at least once a year, though many people prefer to do it every six months. You may want to call in the extra help more often if you have a nasty stain or odor that needs to be handled by a professional.

Between professional cleanings, you can keep your carpets cleaner by avoiding the use of outdoor footwear in the home, keeping pets off the carpeted areas, and hoovering on a regular basis. Immediately soak up any liquid that has been spilled and call in a cleaning service to deal with any stains.

While ordinary cleaning can be done by anyone, if you really want your children to be safe, you need to professionally clean your carpets on a regular basis. Ready to get started? Call up our professional carpet & upholstery cleaners to ensure your home is safe and clean.