Routine vacuuming with just a standard upright vacuum cleaner is a great way to keep your carpets clean on a weekly basis. It will not only keep the dust level in your house to a minimum, but will also keep your carpeting in great shape. The main disadvantge to using a vacuum cleaner is that it does not penetrate all the way down to the bottom of your carpet fibers. Many times a vacuum cleaner will only thoroughly clean the top half of your carpet fibers, this is especially true if your existing machine is a few years old, and the suction level isn't the same as when you first bought it.

So in order to achieve the deep cleaning that your carpets really need, you might have to look at using professional carpet cleaning equipment. Professional carpet cleaning equipment consists of a number of machines and accessories, which are specially designed to target your specific needs. For example, if you are looking to remove stains then the spot removal machine should be employed. There are also steam cleaning machines, and shampoo machines. So whatever job you're looking to get done, whether it be stain removal or deep carpet cleaning and shampooing, there is a specific machine designed for the job.

Now you've decided you want to use a professional piece of cleaning equipment on your carpeting, but you just don't know where you can gain access to that equipment. First things first, I wouldn't consider buying, although you may be able to find professional cleaning equipment for sale at just about any major appliance store, it would not be cost effective. You would be much better off if you rented the equipment and performed the job yourself, or even if you hired a professional carpet cleaning company to do the job for you. Professional cleaning companies can clean large houses and offices quickly and efficiently; all you need to do is make an appointment in advance, as they are very busy almost round the year.

I wouldn't choose to invest in the professional machines that clean carpets thoroughly but, it is wise to invest in professional cleaning detergents and sprays, which can help you keep your carpet clean in between general cleaning periods. There are a vast array of capret cleaners out there to choose from depending on your needs and preferences. The cleaner that recommend to all is the dry cleaning foam, which can be applied to the carpet directly. Once the chemical is applied, all you have to do is wait for about half an hour, and then come back and vacuum up all the dirt that has been brought to the surface.

Cleaning should be considered an every day, if not every week activity. Carpet cleaning should be taken even more seriously as a lot of dirt and unseen bacteria enjoy living deep in your carpet fibers. This can be especially harmful to people who suffer from serious allergy problems. You want to maintain a cleanliness in your home, so you can enjoy a healthier lifestyle.

The best way to maintain that lifestyle would be to use your vacuum cleaner at least once a week on your carpets. Then use your favorite professional cleaning product on your carpet in between the times you have your carpet professionally cleaned. Then the last step would be having your carpet professionally cleaned by either a carpet cleaning service or you performing the job yourself with a piece of professional carpet cleaning equipment, at least two times a year. This practice will not only keep your carpet in excellent shape, it will provide you and your family a healthier living environment.

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