The Health Benefits of Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning - Escarosa
There’s nothing like swinging your feet out of bed in the morning and feeling them land on a nice, soft carpet. In addition to adding style to your home, carpet brings warmth and texture to the space.
The downside, though?
Carpet fibers can trap all sorts of dust mites, dander, and other allergens, and damage the air quality of your home.
Fortunately, you can reclaim and refresh your carpet by having it cleaned semi-annually or annually (dependent on pets and usage).
In this blog, we’ll discuss the health benefits of carpet cleaning, and what you need to know about how often to have your carpet cleaned.
Let’s dive in.
What Lives in Your Carpet?
Even relatively new carpet is home to all sorts of gross things. The allergens that exist around your home eventually find their way into the carpet, becoming trapped in the fibers.
If you sucked it all up and analyzed it, you’d likely find a mix of the following allergens:
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Pet and human dander
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Pollen
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Insect parts
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Dust particles
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Dust mites
If you suffer from allergies or respiratory conditions, exposure to these irritants can cause symptoms like coughing, sneezing, wheezing, running nose, itchy, red itchy eyes, and more.
As you can imagine, there are many health benefits to carpet cleaning. When you remove the allergens, you improve your home’s indoor air quality and make it easier to breathe in your space.
If you ask us, cleaner carpet means a more comfortable home and better mental health.
How Often to Have Your Carpet Cleaned
If you want to reap the health benefits of carpet & upholstery cleaning, we recommend investing in professional cleaning at least once a year. If you have pets, kids, or people who suffer from allergic or respiratory conditions in the home, you may want to increase the frequency to twice a year.
Between cleanings, there are several things you can do to keep your carpet fresh and reduce allergen buildup. Vacuuming the carpet frequently will help pick up surface debris and prevent them from getting ground into the carpet, while using DIY steam cleaners can be an effective way to spot-treat problem areas.
Escarosa Cleaning and Restoration: Helping You Enjoy the Health Benefits of Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
If it’s been a while since you had your carpet or upholstery professionally cleaned, our team is here for you. Escarosa Cleaning and Restoration provides carpet & upholstery cleaning services to customers in both residential and commercial settings. Contact us today to learn more about our services, or to schedule your cleaning appointment. We look forward to serving you.