Let’s be honest, most of us judge when our next carpet clean is due by how visibly dirty our carpets look to the human eye, but what about what we can’t see? Daily vacuuming is key to keeping on top of dirt build up not to mention pet hair, mould spores and pollens that are tracked in from the outdoors, but this will only do for so long.

Have you ever wondered why you're more prone to sneezing and coughing in certain areas of your home? At times, these symptoms are possibly even accompanied by itchy eyes red skin and a runny nose. Well, apart from the possibilities of being sensitive to mould and pollen, it’s possible that you could even be reacting to other allergens, otherwise known as proteins. Your carpet is a magnet for microscopic irritants like dust mites, pet skin and pollen and even with regular vacuuming, can harbour a large quantity of allergens amongst carpet fibres, especially in long piles.

Getting your carpets cleaned by a professional is recommended at least every 6 months and note when we say professional, we might not be recommending home carpet cleaning solutions. Often, these seemingly affordable quick solutions can bring their own set of problems including leaving a layer of moisture in your carpet. Minimising moisture in your carpets and ensuring good ventilation following a carpet clean is key to avoiding issues like this. Having your carpets cleaned regularly not only helps to minimise health issues but will also reduce the allergens that are trapped in your carpet fibres. So go on, ask yourself the question, when was my carpet last cleaned?