Winter time comes only too quickly. You might think this is time to hunker down as you remember, mournfully, all the fun you had outdoors over the summer months. However, while you might believe that there are good reasons to wait until spring to do things like clean your carpet, there are good reasons to act now. 

Summer Comes with a Lot of Pollutants

You might think that the summertime is made to open up your home and enjoy those balmy nights. However, a tremendous amount of mold spores and pollen are allowed into the house and gravitate towards the carpet. Many airborne pollutants set up home in your house during this time and you are getting ready to close everything up for the winter months! This means that the pollutants are trapped within your environment and quite likely to trigger more allergies than ever before.

Cold Season Is Coming

When the rainy season arrives, so does flu and cold season. Many pollutants that actually live in your home can contribute to you feeling low and could also trigger asthma and allergy flare-ups. To create a healthier environment within the home, start with clean carpets.

Humidity is Your Best Friend

In the wintertime, humidity tends to be a lot lower than it is in the summer. Therefore, it's the best time for you to steam clean those carpets, as you will find that they dry more quickly. Furnaces also generate a dry, warm environment to help the carpets dry out promptly.

Are You Feeling Blue?

Many people suffer from a mild case of depression in winter due to a lack of sunlight. This is another good reason to give your carpets a good clean because it can contribute to the general vibe around the house. With those short days and long nights ahead, this solution is just what you are looking for to fend off those winter doldrums for all of your family.

An Annual Cleaning is Not Nearly Enough

A tremendous amount of dust and debris can accumulate in your carpets over the course of a year. Yet, many people only consider cleaning them once every 12 months. Quite apart from hygiene, accumulated dirt can cause damage to the structure of the carpet too. If you steam clean them more frequently, you won't have to replace your carpets so often and this can only help your household finances over the long term.  

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