It’s true — professional carpet cleaning provides homeowners more than just a freshly cleaned carpet or area rug.  There are a variety of germs, allergens, pollutants, dirt, grime, and debris that lives within our carpets, even after casual vacuuming.  You might believe that a weekly vacuuming will do the trick; though, over time, all that bacteria will build and fester, causing these molecules to constantly travel all around us.

So, to better understand what might contribute to poor air quality in your home, take a look at some of these important facts.  You might change your mind about getting those carpets cleaned today!

Microscopic Bacteria Lives in Your Carpets

To best improve the air quality in your home, having your carpet cleaned professionally is one of the best ways to tackle the microscopic bacteria hiding in your carpets.  Just imagine… everything that touches your carpet has the ability to soil it in some way.  Whether it’s the dander from your pet, or dust particles accumulating over time, there are so many different molecules living in carpets never seen by the naked eye.

While soiled carpets might not seem like the worst problem to have, dirty carpeting poses several health risks, especially when left thoroughly unclean for too long.  Especially if you have experienced water damage, such as a flood, dangerous bacteria like black mold can begin to accumulate inside and underneath the carpeting.  When left uncleaned, mold can significantly impact your respiratory system.

Poor Indoor Air Quality Causes Health Risks

Touching on how poor indoor air quality can affect the respiratory system, but it can also affect a variety of other internal functions of the body.  Excess pollutants — such as dust mites, pollen, pet dander, dirt, and more — can contribute to the rooms in your home being two to five times more polluted than the air found outdoors.

Here are some common symptoms that associate with poor indoor air quality:

• Sneezing
• Itchy, stuffy, or runny nose
• Dry skin or skin irritation
• Frequent headaches
• Itchy or dry eyes
• Fatigue
• Shortness of breath
• Aggravated allergies or other sensitivities

While carpets will always somehow contain various kinds of molecules, seeking a professional carpet cleaning service regularly will drastically reduce the amount of pollutants that you breathe every single day.  The more often you opt to have your carpets cleaned, the fewer chances you will have of having to fight off the common cold or other more serious internal issues.

Remember: You Control Your Indoor Air Quality

While you aren’t able to control what floats around outside of your home, you are able to control what comes in and what stays inside of your home.  If you use a vacuum with a bag, make sure to clean that often (preferably every time you use it).  If you use a zero-suction vacuum or bagless vacuum, make sure the canisters are cleared out each time as well as the head of the vacuum that makes contact with the carpet.

Of course, regular vacuuming, steam cleaning, and carpet spot cleaning can temporarily provide a fresh clean.  However, depending on the number of people residing in your home, most regularly used carpets require professional cleaning at least once per year.  The more people inside the home, the more frequently your carpets will show signs of accumulated dirt, debris, and unwanted bacteria.

Duo Care Cleaning & Restoration: Your Trusted Floor & Area Rug Cleaner!

Duo Care is the professional carpet cleaner you need to provide the cleanest and healthiest air quality in your home.  In addition to carpet cleaning services, we also perform area rug cleaning, tile and grout cleaning, hardwood floor cleaning, upholstery cleaning, and flood restoration, all while providing a personable experience.  Give Duo Care a call today at (586) 315-6674, or schedule an appointment online today!