Carpets provide a soft place to walk and keep the floor warmer. That's ideal if you love to walk around barefoot. However, carpets can also be a hotbed for many allergens and dirt. So professional carpet cleaning may be necessary sooner than you realize. Here are a few ways to tell when it's time to have your carpets cleaned.

1. Noticeable Odors

Do you constantly smell a lingering odor in the air no matter how often you vacuum? Your carpet may likely be the culprit. Carpet fibers can trap nasty odors deep down in fibers that a regular vacuum won't reach. If you have dogs or cats, especially ones that play outside and come and roll around on your carpet, that pet dander and smell is on full display.

2. Respiratory Issues

Do you have allergies? Are you constantly coughing, sneezing, and wheezing more often when you're inside your home than when you're outside? Unfortunately, your carpet fibers may be home to all sorts of allergens ranging from dust mites, dirt, pet hairs, and more. Luckily, a professional carpet cleaning can rid your floor of that issue.

3. Visible Stains

There's nothing worse than unsightly stains, especially if you pride yourself on keeping a clean home. The lighter the carpet, the more obvious the stain will be. If you've spilled staining liquids like coffee, wine, or soda, it may be hard to completely get rid of them with DIY spot cleaning. You can scrub and scrub that stain for hours, and it will still be there. Luckily, a professional carpet cleaning service can help rid your carpet of those unsightly spots, so you can get back to hosting parties and other gatherings again.

4. Unpleasant Textures

Even if your carpet looks visibly clean, it could still feel dirty. According to LifeHack, 75% of people wear outdoor shoes on the carpet. Wearing shoes indoors is the easiest way to track outside dirt and contaminants in your carpet. That daily tracking gets deeper and deeper into your carpet fibers, and regular vacuuming will only get the surface level.

If you have a carpet in your home, have it cleaned regularly by a professional carpet cleaning service. Doing so isn't just good for aesthetics but also aids your respiratory health and sanitation. Contact our team today for a consultation.