It is important to know that carpets and rugs can hold 4 times their weight in dirt, and potentially even more. Carpets and rugs are a catch-all for the following: dirt, mites, pet hair, pet urine, dead skin cells, dust, insect droppings, insect husks or shells, bacteria, mold, volatile organic compounds, chemicals, stains, and many other kinds of allergens clinging to the fibers. So, it very important to clean your carpets and rugs on a regular basis Get it professionally cleaned at least every 6 months. Call Triple D’s Carpet Cleaning today at 910-273-3661.