Many people consider their home a safe haven helpful resources, but allergies can make it a source for discomfort. Carpets may trap allergens that can cause allergic reactions, such as pet dander or dust mites. The carpet cleaning experts at mosman highlight the important role that regular carpet care plays in reducing allergy-causing allergens.
Understanding how allergens act is the key to allergy proofing your home. These tiny, airborne particles will settle into carpet fibers and become permanently embedded. Every step, or any disturbance in the carpet can cause these particles to be released back into air. Regular vacuuming can help reduce surface allergy symptoms. Although it can be a good start, some allergens will cling to the carpet fibers, or even settle deeper within.
Professional carpet cleansing goes beyond surface cleaning to remove deep embedded allergens. Hot water extraction, also known as “steam cleaning”, is extremely effective. This method involves injecting a mixture of hot water, cleaning agents, and detergents deep into the fibers of the carpet and then extracting the dirty particles and allergens. This method kills dust-mites, removes pet-dander and pollen as well as cleaning the carpet.
Frequency of cleaning can also be a factor to consider when it comes to allergy-proofing. Carpets located in high traffic areas or houses with pets could require more frequent cleaning by professionals. For allergy sufferers experts often recommend professional carpet cleaning twice a years. Vacuuming regularly, at least once a day, is essential to keeping allergen levels down.
It is also possible to reduce the humidity levels in your home, since dust mites flourish in high humidities. If you use dehumidifiers/air conditioners to lower the humidity level, this can make it less hospitable to these allergens.
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Carpet Care Specialists Mosman
50 Yeo St, Neutral Bay, NSW, 2089
(02) 8311 3724