10th January 2009 Is National Carpet Cleaning Day In The Uk!

These facts might not seem too worrying, until you get down to the nitty gritty of what horrors could be lurking in an unwashed carpet - e.g. did you know that a typical carpet harbours millions of dust mites and a neglected carpet can contain up to 4x its own weight in dirt, dust mites and their waste!

As part of its research into carpets, the Institute of Total Carpet Hygiene (ITCH) took samples of carpet from living rooms after they had been dry vacuumed, and still found bacteria, dirt, pollen grains, skin cells, rodent hairs and insect fragments all buried among the fibres.

This highlights the fact that dry vacuuming only removes the surface layer of dirt and dust. To remove embedded grime and bacteria you need to deep clean them with a carpet washer . This is particularly important if you have babies or children who play on carpets.

Washing carpets will also help get rid of dust mites, pollen and other particles buried deep in the fibres that can trigger allergy symptoms such as sneezing and wheezing. Washing is also a good way to look after your carpets and save you money over the longer term. This is because regular washing removes the ground-in dirt that flattens and damages fibres, so you shouldn’t have to replace them so soon.

Vax carpet washers are designed to make deep cleaning a breeze. With prices from just £99.99 for the Rapide Classic up to £329.99 for the top-of-the-range V-125 All Terrain , Vax has models to suit every home and every budget. The range includes models that also clean hard floors and those with tools for removing stains or for cleaning stairs and upholstery.

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