I was recently called to clean what remained of the carpeting in a beautifully appointed 7000 square foot home. The owner had just ripped out all the carpets on the main floor and upper level, and replaced it with hardwood and travertine. All that remained was about 1500 square foot of carpet in the basement. This carpet however, was evidently of high quality, relatively new, of resplendent beauty, and only slightly soiled.

Although it was none of my business and money was obviously not a problem for him, I couldn\’t resist the temptation to ask why he had found it necessary to replace carpet with hard flooring. His response was surprising but instructive to me.

A close friend had convinced him that:

1. Carpet is much more expensive to maintain than hard surfaces.

2. Hard floors are better for preserving a healthy indoor environment.

3. Hard surfaces are usually more beautiful.

4. Carpet is often a safety hazard.

Happily, I was afforded the opportunity to debunk these myths and convince him that:

1. Proper maintenance of hard surface floors is much more expensive than carpet cleaning. Equipment and chemicals required to clean wood and tile flooring have to be tailored precisely to the type of surface, and cost much more than those used in carpet cleaning systems. Besides, cleaning of hard surfaces must be done immediately after a spill or scratch in order to avoid permanent damage, therefore the maintenance and cleaning frequency is much higher.

2. Carpeting is a very effective filter which removes airborne dust, allergens, microbes and other pollutants from the indoor environment. Hard floor surfaces cannot do that. In fact, the opposite is true. Without constant attention, hard floor surfaces will allow pollutants to permeate throughout the home or office.

3. How about beauty? While hard floor surfaces are often quite gorgeous, carpet affords many more choices for style and decor. A wide array of patterns, color, texture, pile depth and material splendour is available to the discriminating home or business owner. Carpet facade will always permit unique corporate or individual expression.

4. Is carpet a safety hazard? Not if your carpet is regularly maintained and cleaned according to the manufacturer\’s recommendation. For fires perhaps? Certainly not any more of a hazard than wood. Hard surface flooring is often a tripping hazard, unlike carpeting, and of course carpets will always be better at cushioning a fall.

Carpet helps to save energy and is a good contributor to indoor insulation.

In short, carpeting is a very wise choice for covering your office or home floors, and will always have a positive effect on your indoor environment.

Finally, here is some valuable advice.

Always be sure to get a copy of your carpet manufacturer\’s warranty and keep it on hand. Refer to it often, and follow the recommendations given. This simple step could bring you considerable benefits, including helping you to avoid potential calamities during cleaning and care.

Warranties will usually cover stain resistance, soiling damage, wear, and texture preservation.

Victor Nugent is Owner and President of AJS Carpet Cleaning, Inc. and has had more than 11 years experience in the Carpet Cleaning business. For more information call 801 368-0705 or visit our website at AJS Carpet Cleaning, Inc. or Carpet Cleaning Salt Lake City

Victor Nugent is Owner and President of AJS Carpet Cleaning, Inc. and has had more than 11 years experience in the Carpet Cleaning business. For more information call 801 368-0705 or visit our website at http://www.ablejan.com/

Author Bio: Victor Nugent is Owner and President of AJS Carpet Cleaning, Inc. and has had more than 11 years experience in the Carpet Cleaning business. For more information call 801 368-0705 or visit our website at AJS Carpet Cleaning, Inc. or Carpet Cleaning Salt Lake City

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