Wall-to-wall carpeting gives any home a rich, luxurious feel. Maintaining the look of your carpeting with regular vacuuming is easy, and there are plenty of good cleaning products available to handle the occasional spot cleaning it will need. When it comes to getting your carpet deep-down clean, nothing comes close to professional carpet cleaning (from Pro Carpet! ). Professional carpet cleaning will get every last bit of dirt and grime out of your carpet. The combination of high-powered suction and steam, along with professional strength carpet cleaning machines, will make any carpet look like new. It’s best to have professional carpet cleaning performed several times a year, preferably when the seasons change and after large gatherings in your home. If you have pets and family members who suffer from allergies or respiratory ailments, you should have your carpets cleaned more often. Professional carpet cleaning removes allergens, pet dander, and the debris that can lead to poor air quality in your home; having it done regularly will ensure your family will always be breathing clean, healthy air. Pro Carpet is committed to helping you keep your whole house clean and fresh. We not only clean your carpets, but your rugs, furniture, and draperies as well. Oriental rugs, drapes, and upholstered furniture need the same tender loving care as carpeting, and they should be cleaned regularly to look their best. This service is performed right in your home, so there is no need to take down drapes, roll up carpets, or send furniture out for cleaning. Try having your furniture and carpets cleaned when you know everyone will be out of the house for an extended period of time. That way, everything can dry completely. Season changes are the perfect time to consider getting your carpets cleaned. Call Pro Carpet at 813-247-5696 or 727-898-8050 for a consultation and to arrange an appointment. Why not spend your time in a clean, healthy home?

Misconception #1: You should wait as long as possible before cleaning your carpet. No. Dirt is abrasive – like sandpaper. Every time you step on the carpet, you grind dirt into your carpet fibers. This cuts your carpet just as if you had used a knife, causing it to wear out faster. A dirty carpet will not last nearly as long as a clean carpet. While vacuuming helps, by itself, it’s simply not enough. The longer you wait to have your carpet cleaned, the more damage you do to your carpet, and the faster it wears out.

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Misconception #2: The only reason to clean carpets is to get out the dirt. No. As you probably know, outdoor air contains pollens, fungus, bacteria, air pollution, cigarette smoke, car exhaust, and hundreds of other chemicals. When you and your family members come into your home, you carry those pollens, bacteria, and chemicals in your hair and on your skin, clothing, and shoes. Not surprisingly, all of those chemicals, pollens, and bacteria wind up – you guessed it – in your carpet. If you have allergies, asthma, emphysema, or other breathing problems, one major source of your problem could be the pollens, fungus, and chemicals in your carpet. In addition, as you may know, tobacco smoke contains over 4,000 different chemical compounds, 43 of which cause cancer. Even if you don’t smoke, those chemicals get on your shoes, you track them in to your home, and you leave them in your carpet. If you’re sensitive to cigarette smoke, you might find that you’ll breath easier after you hire a company to get those harmful chemicals out of your carpet. Continue reading →