How Clean Carpets Improve Your Health

 How Clean Carpets Improve Your Health 

When you stop to think how much dirt and grime gets tracked in and onto your carpets from the outside world, it may not be a surprise to learn that carpet cleaning can actually have a significant positive impact on your health. This build-up can be notably impactful on your health if shoes are worn within the house, if there are dogs or pets that come in and out frequently, and if windows or doors are kept open to let all that outdoor air in. More than just eliminating said dirt and dust, there are actually a number of ways that a professional deep cleaning of your carpet can improve your surroundings for your well-being. Let's take a look at some of these health benefits. 

Pollutant Removal
Your carpet fibers can be especially adept at holding onto airborne pollutants such as dust, dirt, and a variety of chemicals. In addition, pollutants such as pet dander, allergens from pests, airborne gases, lead, and a variety of other particles can make their home on your floors. All of these pollutants can get worked further and deeper into your carpeting the longer they are allowed to reside there, which can make it harder for regular vacuuming to get rid of them. In fact, a standard vacuum may just end up stirring up these pollutants, dispersing them out and about into the air to float around and then settle back onto the ground elsewhere within your rooms. 
These pollutants can cause a number of health issues, especially within your respiratory tract. You can develop severe allergies just from living in your own home, and you may experience difficulties breathing, or a susceptibility to respiratory infections or pneumonia. These health issues can be eliminated or prevented by having your carpets professionally cleaned. The professional-grade services kill any bacteria that exists on your carpeting and the high-quality machines vacuum away any particles that exist. 

Dust Mite Elimination
In addition to all the other pests and creepy crawlers that can make your house their own, many homes experience dust mite infestations. Oftentimes, these infestations exist without the homeowners even knowing that these critters are present. These microscopic pesky pests, though unseen, can cause quite a stir for your health. While they are not considered allergens, their trail of waste and body fragments are. 
These itty bitty particles can be inhaled easily, especially when they are kicked up from the carpeting simply by walking across the room or vacuuming the floors. Inhaling these bits and pieces can be detrimental to your allergies. If you have noticed an influx of allergy symptoms, and it gets worse when you spend an extended amount of time at home, chances are you could have a dust mite infestation on hand. Having your carpets professionally cleaned will not only kill the dust mites that exist in your carpeting, but will also suction away any waste or remaining particles they leave behind. This can work wonders for the allergies you are experiencing. 

Mold and Mildew Prevention
​When you think of mold or mildew within your home, you may picture it growing in damp, dark places such as under your sinks or inside your walls. What you may not realize, however, is that mold and mildew can also exist on your carpeting. Whether you live in an area that is humid and experiences wet weather often or not, moisture can still be tracked into your home and onto your carpet, and if it does not dry quickly, it can begin to harbor mold and mildew. 
These conditions can lead to difficulty breathing and other respiratory issues. If you are allergic to mold, these can be even worse, and may even lead to mold toxicity or the development of pneumonia or asthma. Professional carpet cleaning can help to eliminate any existing mold and mildew, as well as aid in the prevention of it growing in the future. 
As you can see, there are several health benefits to having your carpets professionally cleaned. If you have been experiencing difficulty breathing or increasing allergy symptoms in your home, it may be time to call in the professionals. Contact us today and see what we can do for you.