The indoor environment is constantly being compromised with contamination from dust, soils and grit, pollens, pollutants, fibres, pet dander and bacteria. The carpets in our homes are warm and decorative but they trap, filter and hold contaminants, like a sponge. Have you noticed how much dust collects on a laminate floor over the course of a day? We all vacuum our carpets regularly but eventually soils build up and conventional cleaning methods can no longer effectively remove them. Young children are most at risk as they spend more time closer to the floor. Just as the clothes we wear need regular washing to keep them fresh and hygienic, our carpets also benefit from regular cleaning.