How Important Is Vacuuming Carpet?

Vacuuming is a chore. It's not hard work by any means but there are probably a thousand other things you would rather be doing. And because of this most of us don't vacuum nearly as often as we should. But vacuuming is more than just getting the carpet cleaned for incoming guests. It is an essential part of maintaining your carpet as well as keeping your home clean and healthy.

Even though the air in your home may smell fragrant and feel clean there are a plethora of teeny tiny microscopic organisms constantly floating around. These airborne pests and allergens are what contribute to a number of breathing related illnesses and ailments. People who suffer from allergies and asthma are especially susceptible to these nuisances.

And as terrible as these airborne nasties are you've also got the ground troops such as dust mites and bedbugs that can, and will, find their way into your house. Odds are you've got dust mites, right now, as you're reading this article, scurrying around under your feet.

Now your carpet is a good multi-tasker. Not only does it bring an aesthetic charm to your home's dcor it also works as a filter that captures and traps these types of airborne particles. But sadly your carpet does not have any means of eliminating these pests after they've been detained. Imagine your carpet as a detention area for airborne allergens and dust mites. Within this little scenario your vacuum cleaner would be the prison transport. It removes all the bad guys from the carpet and takes them to their final resting place.

Experts recommend that you vacuum your carpet at least twice a week and as often as necessary. Regular vacuuming not only gets up the every day dirt and soils that are visible, it also helps eliminate all the microscopic pests that you can't see. And these are the pests that can actually cause or contribute to health problems.

Here are some important tips to help you vacuum more effectively.

If possible, use a HEPA filter. These help to filter out the real small particles. Empty your bag or canister after each vacuuming. You've extracted all the baddies from your carpet and they are now living in your bag or canister. Serve them an eviction notice. Pull back on the vacuum slowly. 80% of vacuuming effectiveness comes when pulling back, not pushing forward. Check your beater bars and belts regularly. Remove hairs and check bristles on beater bars. Make sure the belt is not frayed. Vacuum in multiple directions. This will keep your carpet from getting worn and will also help to loosen up dirt and soil.

Regular vacuuming cannot be stressed enough. Your carpet has done its job by collecting and trapping all the airborne particulates and microscopic bugs that find their way into your home. Your job is to extract all of those health hazards from your carpet and dispose of them properly. Your carpet and your family with thank you for it.