Carpeting is a popular flooring option in many homes because of its warmth, comfort, and luxurious feel underfoot. However, many homeowners are unaware of the fact that carpets can be a breeding ground for germs and allergens. Here are some important facts to consider:
- Your Carpet is Home to Many OrganismsYour carpet is a germ hotspot and can be a breeding ground for many different organisms. In fact, it can be up to 4,000 times dirtier than your toilet seat. This is why it is important to have your carpet professionally cleaned on a yearly basis, and consider replacing it every 5 years.
- Carpet Harbors Pollutants Your carpet acts as a filter, trapping air pollutants like pollen, fungi, chemicals, bacteria, cigarette smoke, and more. However, once it reaches capacity, it no longer traps or holds these pollutants, which can be hazardous to your health.
- Carpet Can Trigger Allergies and Asthma Carpets can be infested with dust mites, whose droppings can trigger asthma attacks and trap allergenic proteins that can trigger asthma, eczema, and rhinitis attacks. Dirty carpets can also lead to serious health problems in otherwise healthy people.
- Carpets Can Get Heavy with Dirt Your carpets can hold as much as four times their weight in dirt, with dust mites, pet hair, pet urine, dead skin cells, dust, insect feces, insect husks, bacteria, mold, volatile organic compounds, and many other types of allergens clinging to the fibers. While vacuuming is important, it is not enough. Professional cleaning is necessary to ensure all of these allergens are removed.
- Your Carpet Can Make You Sick Bacteria can live in carpeting for up to four weeks, which means any food that falls on your carpet is likely contaminated. Also, Norovirus can survive in your carpet for four to six weeks and can become airborne as people walk or roll across it.
Don’t let your carpet be a health hazard. Trust the professionals at K&M Steam Cleaning to remove all dirt, dust, and allergens from your carpets, ensuring a clean and healthy home environment. With over 25 years of experience, K&M Steam Cleaning is Austin’s best carpet cleaning team. Contact us today to book an appointment.