History of Carpet; Proper Care & Cleaning

Carpet makes a house feel like a home and provides a certain level of comfort for those living in the residence. Carpet is soft on the feet, a relaxing seat and an additional layer of insulation to keep your home warm. Carpet is a great addition to any home and comes in a variety of textures, colors and patterns that can satisfy any décor you desire. Before carpet was a regular addition to homes, in early days home owners were accustomed to wood or even dirt flooring, so carpet has created an excellent comfort for those of us in today’s world.
 

Carpet Cleaning Pre-dates Las Vegas Nevada!

The use of carpet goes back quite a ways, the term “carpet” comes from the Latin word “carpere”, which means, to pluck. This is probably because carpets were made from unraveled plucked fabric. The oldest surviving carpet is found in a tomb located in southern Siberia. Early civilizations used flooring that was covered with hay or a type of brush from trees, this acted as a disposable carpet. When it got dirty or mud or other filth began to pile up, the entire floor was simply swept out of the house.
 

Advances in Carpet Led to Outlandish Las Vegas Casino Carpeting

The very first woven carpet mill was in Philadelphia and started producing product in the late 1700s. Once the power loom was created, the production of carpet increased significantly. The invention of the power loom doubled carpet production its first year and tripled by 1850. One hundred years later, carpets were woven on power looms out of wool in carpet mills. By the 1960s most carpet was manufactured with the use of a tufting machine. In the early 1970s there were over four hundred carpet mills in the United States.
 

Modern Carpet in Summerlin Las Vegas Requires Professional Cleaning

Today the largest carpet making firms are located in northwest Georgia. Carpet is still the single most popular choice for flooring in today’s homes. Keeping carpet clean today can still be a challenge. All carpet should be professionally cleaned at least every twelve to eighteen months. This will help get rid of dirt and grime that has settled into carpet and will prevent other filth from being attracted to existing stains. Studies have shown that more than forty three million tons of dust falls over the U.S. each year. This means that about two thousand dust mites can live happily on one ounce of carpet dust. If you are ready to provide your home with cleaner air and a fresh look, contact Desert Carpet to have your carpet professionally cleaned.

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