No matter the season, or how long you have lived in your home, eventually there will come a time when you must consider the fate of your home carpeting. It’s natural for homeowners to want to hold onto carpets as long as possible. Though, like furniture, it can go out of style, the prospect of having to pull up and replace carpet can disrupt the household. Having them cleaned professionally, however, is less invasive provided you hire the right company for the job.

Why should you call on a carpet cleaning company to come to your house? There are many reasons, all of which only guarantee a job well done and increased pride in your home.

1) Carpet cleaners are affordable. Shop around, and you may find it’s cheaper to clean your carpet than go through the grief of having it replaced.

2) Carpet cleaning is green. Many companies now are switching to environmentally procedures like hot water extraction. You won’t worry about increasing your carbon footprint.

3) Carpet cleaning is safe. Are you worried your pets and small children will get sick afterward? Cleaning pros use safe chemicals that are tough on stains but not harmful to others.

4) All types of rugs qualify. A cleaner can work on shag, Berber or cut pile, all with excellent results.

5) Your home will feel and smell cleaner. You’ll be surprised how fresher the room feels after a job. Trapped odors are removed and the room seems bright.

6) You can schedule on your own time. Some cleaners will work with your schedule so you’re not stuck at home all day waiting.

7) DIY can do more harm. If you rent a carpet cleaner and know nothing about working the machine, you could actually cause more dirt to end up in your carpets. Some rented cleaners may not be thoroughly disinfected, and you could introduce more bacteria into your rugs.

Quicker turnaround. If you rent a machine, you could spend the entire weekend working on your home. Whereas a pro outfit has a larger extractor and is in and out in a fraction of the time.

9) Professional jobs last longer. With a rented extractor, you may have to rent it again in a few months’ time. With a pro, the fresh feeling lasts a while.

10) It’s worth it! This is your home, and it deserves the best treatment from people who know how to disinfect your home.

Kathryn Lively is a freelance writer specializing in articles on Naperville carpet cleaning and Aurora carpet cleaning.