Wall to wall carpeting is porous and allows dirt and dust to pass through and accumulate underneath thus creating an unhealthy environment. You cannot clean underneath your wall to wall carpeting. Dust mites are breeding and causing allergic reactions in sensitive people. When you take up wall to wall carpeting there will be an accumulation of dirt. It is surprising how much there will be. When you walk on your wall to wall carpeting plumes of dust are wafted into the air that you breathe. Dogs and cats add to this problem.

 An area rug on a hard surface is a much more healthy choice. You can clean underneath your rug. You can even turn the rug over and vacuum the back of your rug.  An area rug can be sent to a professional rug cleaner where it will be washed and rinsed clean.  On most area rugs you can use a Hoover or Bissell portable cleaner to clean the pile and back of the rug.
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