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Here is what the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has to say about professional carpet care.
"I have reached the conclusion that carpeting and fabrics not cleaned and properly maintained have the potential to cause a variety of health problems inside the building environment."
"From a public health perspective I would find it impossible to justify the installation of carpets indoors without the existence of effective cleaning methods using environmentally-sound cleaning technology by individuals properly trained in the application of those methods and technology."
"...Every time carpets and fabrics are emptied of their pollution build-up through professional cleaning methods, there is a health benefit."
"We are also finding that typical vacuuming does not reduce fine particle levels indoors. Fine particles of less than 7 microns pass on through (most) vacuum cleaning bags. These particles tend to build up over time and have the greatest potential to cause harm as they penetrate deep into the human lung."
"Until such time as the fibers are cleaned, the potential for human exposure and health risk remains high."
"...The benefit of extracting is the overall reduction of irrespirable particles which cause most health effects, reduced cases of biologically induced illnesses, reduced lifetime cancer risks, and reduced complaints and liability for building owners and managers."
Dr. Michael Berry
United States Environmental Protection Agency (E.P.A.)