If you haven’t gotten your carpets professionally cleaned in a while, you may want to consider doing so. Among the most important reasons to get your carpets cleaned regularly is to protect your health. Carpet is a known culprit for harboring environmental pollutants and allergens. The most common irritants that carpets hold are dust mites, pet dander, cockroach allergens, mold spores, pesticides, dirt, and dust. If you or a family member has allergies or asthma, it is of utmost importance that carpet and upholstery cleaning is done on a regular basis. Studies have shown that hot water extraction methods are the most effective in removing everyday soils and pollutants, as well as reducing the number of biopollutants found in carpets and upholstery. Regular cleanings can protect the health of your lungs and sinuses by removing potential irritants.