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"Carpeting and fabrics not cleaned and properly maintained have the potential to cause a variety of health problems," stated Dr. Micheal Berry, director of the Environmental Protection Agency (the EPA). The EPA has issued statements concerning the need to provide a safe indoor environment by cleaning the air, carpet, and furnishings on a regular basis. For years consumers have been warned of the potential threat to health associated with dirty, as well as, new carpet.
Carpet has a tendency to trap and slowly release pollutants into the indoor environment. Lurking within the carpet is a build up of bacteria, germs, viruses, dust mites, pollen, dirt, and other pollutants. These can cause allergies, respiratory problems, asthma, eye infections, skin irritations, and other disorders. Carpet that is exposed to humidity or moisture can become breeding grounds for Salmonella, Candida, E-Coli, Aspergillus, Staphylococcus, and even mold. Your carpet also traps car fumes, cigarette smoke, chemicals, tar, and soot. In fact, your carpet can hold up to a pound of dirt per square yard before it even begins to look dirty. There is no wonder why the EPA and the American Lung Association both agree that indoor air can be more polluted than outdoor air.
Experts agree that regular carpet cleaning may not only double the life of your carpet, but it removes harmful pollutants, as well. A professional deep clean can kill and control the growth of bacteria and mold, as well as greatly reduce the dust mite population. Medical experts say that one of the most reasonable safeguards to protecting your health is thorough cleaning and good sanitary habits.
Experts recommend that carpets, upholstery, and other fabrics be cleaned a minimum of every 6 months. Most experts also agree that carpets that are regularly exposed to animals, children, the elderly, smokers, or have a high level of foot traffic, should be cleaned more often. Please consult with your carpet cleaning technician to determine how often is right for you.
Cleaning Tips For Better Health . . .
There are things you can do everyday that will help you promote a healthy indoor environment. First, start in a still air environment by turning off fans, closing windows, and discouraging foot traffic through the room. Then do your dusting tasks. Start in high places such as wall hangings, shelves, and mantels, then proceed to lower areas such as end tables and coffee stands. After dusting proceed by sweeping, both of these tasks will kick up a lot of dust so do them first.
Next, wait for the dust to settle. This could take up to an hour. Keep the air still so the dust settles to the floor. After the dust has settled do your vacuuming. Vacuum well by going slow, being deliberate, and overlapping your strokes. Although regular vacuuming will not kill bacteria, mold, or dust mites it will help remove dander, spores, and loose dirt.
Finally, do your wet cleaning last. Tasks such as mopping, wiping the table, and window washing should be saved for last. Dust mites, bacteria, and mold thrive in moisture. By saving the wet tasks for last these little living organisms will be less moist and less sticky therefore, easier to vacuum up.
When you clean in this order, coupled with regular and professional cleanings, you are maximizing your efforts. The result will be a happier, healthier indoor environment with less indoor air pollution. To receive a FREE estimate click here.