Despite all the time you spend vacuuming and spot cleaning, your carpets are beginning to look a little dull, dirty, and worn out. The state of your carpets makes you wonder if you should hire a professional or if you can handle cleaning the carpet on your own. There are several instances when you should leave cleaning the carpets to the professionals. Here are a few times when you should hire a carpet cleaning service for your house.

You Haven't Had Your Carpets Cleaned in a Couple Years

As a rule, if you have carpets in your home, you should have them professionally cleaned at least every couple of years. Even if you have carpet shampoo and spot-clean stains, the tools and products used by professionals are able to eliminate the deeper stains and odors that store-bought carpet shampoos simply cannot access.

A professional can take a look at your carpets to determine if you should have them cleaned immediately or if you can put this off. Additionally, the technician can help create a professional cleaning schedule, which can extend the life of your carpets.

The Carpets Are Beginning to Smell

Carpets are more comfortable than wood flooring. However, one of the biggest downfalls of carpeting is that the fibers can trap odors. If you have children and pets, chances are your carpets will eventually begin to smell foul. If you smell your carpet and you perceive any noticeable odors, including pet odors, don't hesitate to contact a professional.

In addition to eliminating the odors, the professional can eliminate those set-in stains you thought you would have to live with forever.

You Suffer from Allergies

In addition to odors, your carpet fibers will trap pet dander, pollen, mold spores, dust mites, dust, and very small insects that can cause an allergic reaction. The presence of these allergens is particularly dangerous for friends and family members who suffer from asthma. A professional carpet cleaner can eliminate these allergens from your carpet.

You Are Selling Your Home

Finally, one of the best times to have your carpets professionally cleaned is if you are planning on selling your home. It is especially important to have your carpets cleaned if you have pets, as these odors can be very noticeable and will stop potential buyers in their tracks. Cleaning carpets is also far less of an investment than replacing your carpets.

From eliminating allergens to eliminating odors, there are several reasons why you should have your carpets professionally cleaned.