Your home is your sanctuary, so you likely try to keep it in good condition. While there are many benefits to keeping a clean home, did you know that there are distinct health benefits associated with carpet cleaning? Sure, regular carpet cleaning improves the appearance and lifespan of your carpet, but regular cleaning can also improve health outcomes for family members, especially those suffering from breathing conditions such as snoring or asthma. As such, health and carpet experts alike recommend vacuuming your carpets at least two or three times every week and cleaning your carpets at least yearly. But what are these health benefits, you ask? Let’s take a closer look.
Eliminate Trapped Toxins and Pollutants
According to recent research, unclean carpets are the source of a wide range of indoor air pollutants. Pet dander, cockroach allergens, heavy metals, and even dirt and dust can become trapped in your carpets only to be released into the air you breathe. In addition, toxins can sometimes attach to these unwanted pollutants and also become trapped in your carpet. As you vacuum or even walk across the carpet, toxins and pollutants may be released ultimately negatively impacting your ability to breathe. For individuals suffering from lung and breathing conditions, this may spell serious trouble. Regular, professional carpet cleaning not only kills unwanted bacteria, but also removes even the most ensconced pollutants and toxins.
Remove Infestations
Dust mites and other microscopic critters may be infesting your home and you are not even aware. Though these creatures are not known to cause allergies directly, their feces has been classified an allergen. Moreover, because of their very small size, dust mites, their body fragments, and specifically their feces can be inhaled easily. This can not only cause reactions in those who are allergic, but can also disturb breathing for the healthy. Steam cleaning, the most common professional carpet cleaning practice, exposes dust mites and other microscopic infestations to high temperatures that they cannot survive.
Prevent Mold and Mildew Growth
If you live in a region with high humidity or you have noticed your carpets are prone to developing mold or mildew growths, professional carpet cleaning is highly recommended. During wet weather or in humid locales, moisture may be absorbed deep into your carpets and if not vacuumed or dried adequately mold or mildew may appear. Regular carpet cleaning prevents the growth of these fungi which have been associated with a wide range of health risks. Professional carpet cleaners often utilize high-powered tools that remove moisture from your carpets thereby preventing mold and mildew growth.
Though we’ve just discussed three examples of the benefits of carpet cleaning for your health, the reality is clean carpets relate to cleaner indoor air and better breathing. Plus, regular carpet cleanings help keep your floors and home looking their best.