Carpets are a wonderful investment but can be quite expensive, which is why you need to take care of them properly. Carpets gather dust, sand, etc. since they get stepped/walked on every single day. These tiny particles can make your floor coverings look dirty and old as well as become the cause of bacteria growth. As we all know, germs can trigger coughs, skin irritation and other allergies. Carpets that are neglected will also deteriorate faster than they are supposed to.