Look down at your carpet. Doesn’t look so bad right? There might be some high-traffic spots where it’s worn but otherwise, it’s still soft and cosy to lay your feet on. Until you know what’s really living in that carpet!
Your carpet is basically like a giant apartment complex and the tenants that are living there are definitely not paying rent.
Carpet acts as an air filter in your home, trapping all of the air floating around plus whatever bits and bobs come from your shoes. Put any of it under a microscope and you’d see the ecosystem alive and thriving; welcome your new roommates!
Meet the Neighbours: Dust Mites and Friends
Dust mites are actually the most common tenant to inhabit your woven world. These tiny, eight-legged critters won’t bite and you’ll never even see them if you look close enough but they’re there feeding happily off the dead skin cells that you, your pets and anyone who walks inside sheds every day.
However, you don’t have to worry about the little mites; the problem is what they leave behind. Their waste is a certain type of protein that can trigger seasonal allergies and even asthma.
The next item on our list is a mishmash of all the nasties you might pick up outside and track into your house. We’ve got pet dander, outdoor pollen, mold spores and all that everyday dust that collects in corners. Together they form an allergen sponge right under your nose. For Commercial Carpet Cleaners Stroud, contact intocleaning.co.uk/contract-cleaning-services/commercial-carpet-cleaners/stroud/
The Secret to Breathing Easier
If you wake up with a stuffy nose and itchy eyes most mornings, you’d be surprised what you could blame on your poor old carpet – that silent offender lurking beneath your feet. And maybe you just need to evict all those unwelcome guests to breathe easier and improve your indoor air quality. The good news is all you need to do is get to know these two simple routines:
Power Vacuum (Just Don’t Rush)
A good rule of thumb is to not rush a vacuum. Take your time to make sure your machine picks up everything it possibly can. It’s especially important to use a vacuum that has a HEPA filter, which can trap those tiny allergens instead of blowing them out the other end and putting them right back in the air. In houses with pets, try vacuuming at least twice a week.
Annual Deep Clean
As much fun as vacuuming might be, it still only takes care of the surface level. To get down into the fray where dust mites live and breed, call up a pro for that annual hot-water extraction or steam cleaning treatment. It kills those pesky mites at the root of their operations and gets all that deep-seated grime flushed away.
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