What Lives in Your Carpet? The Shocking Reasons You Should Have Your Carpets Cleaned - Escarosa

Your home’s carpet: it looks clean, but what’s lurking underneath? The answer may gross you out: dust mites, mold, pet dander, bugs, sand, and mildew, oh my! According to recent estimates, the average U.S. home accumulates about 40 pounds of dust and dirt per year, much of which builds up in the carpet.

If you want a fresh NW Florida home this spring, the answer is to have your carpets professionally cleaned. Here’s what you need to know:

5 Nasty Things Hiding in Your Carpet

Want to know more about what’s nestled into your carpet fibers? Here’s what you’ll find there:

1. Human & Pet Dander

The average person sheds more than 1.5 million skin flakes (dander) each day. To make matters even grosser, microscopic insects like mites, fleas, and ticks eat those skin flakes.

Regular vacuuming will reduce the amount of pet and human dander that builds up in your carpet. The heat associated with professional carpet cleaning, however, is the only way to kill the bugs for good.

2. Mold and Mildew

Many people associate mold and mildew with damp spaces. They can crop up in household carpets, too. Pathogens like e. Coli, Staphylococcus, and salmonella can collect in the dense environment of carpet fibers. Over time, mold and mildew spores can damage indoor air quality and cause respiratory distress.

3. Bugs

The average household carpet is the ideal habitat for all sorts of insects, including fleas, dust mites, and bed bugs. In addition to being gross, these bugs can make you sick. Mites, for example, molt their skin and excrete waste regularly. This can cause allergies and respiratory problems in household inhabitants.

4. Food and Drinks

Spilled food and drinks are inevitable, but they can make your carpet very yucky. In addition to leaving stains, they create a virtual buffet for hungry organisms like mites, fleas, and mold. You can avoid this by cleaning up spills as soon as they happen and having your carpet cleaned regularly.

5. Smells

If your house has a funky smell, your carpet is likely to blame. Substances from tobacco smoke, pet accidents, and spilled food all collect in carpet fibers. Over time, these things can go rancid, making your Pensacola home a little less than fresh.

How to Keep Your Carpet Clean

If you’re grossed out by the facts above, you’re not alone. Household carpets hold all sorts of nasty things, and most of us don’t want to live with it.  Fortunately, you can keep your home clean and allergy-free by vacuuming at least once a week.

You should also have your carpets professionally cleaned at least twice a year. This will kill organisms that live in your carpet and reduce allergens, leaving your home fresh, clean, and comfortable.

If you’re ready to clean your carpets and eliminate pet odor for the coming season, contact Escarosa Cleaning and Restoration! We offer professional carpet cleaning services to help you start Spring off on the right foot.