Common allergens can be removed from your home to improve indoor air quality. To remove air pollutants from your home, steam cleaning textiles such as carpets and furniture is crucial.
Health Risks Of A Dirty Carpet/Upholstery
Dirt and grime are a normal part of daily life. Every day we are exposed to dirt, hair, soil, bacteria, and pet dander/hair. We want to reduce our exposure in our homes. Indoor air pollution can be dangerous for your health.
According to the Breathe Lung Alliance, asthma affects more than 2.4million Canadians. Common allergens and irritants in the home can often worsen asthma symptoms such as wheezing or coughing.
If they aren’t removed, dust mites can cause serious health problems. These microscopic mites burrow into carpet fibers and other fabrics to eat our skin cells. They produce as much bodily waste as they eat (up to 200 times their weight). This is the most dangerous waste for humans. It breaks down and allergy-causing proteins are often released, causing breathing problems.
There is a possibility of mold growth if your carpets have suffered water damage. Mold spores can cause poor indoor air quality and may lead to permanent respiratory damage.
Bacteria is another potential source of indoor air pollution. Your home can be home to bacteria. E.coli and salmonella are the most common types of bacteria found in carpets.
How to Manage Pollutants In Your Home
Regular cleaning is a great way to reduce the amount of filth in your house. Regular dusting and washing all surfaces of your home is important. Carpets should be vacuumed at least once or twice a week. To reduce indoor air pollution, your vacuum should be fitted with a HEPA filter.
Regular vacuuming of furniture and carpets can remove some dust, dust mites, and other debris from your home but it doesn’t remove all. Allergen particles can be trapped deep in the fabric surfaces they are placed on. Deep-seated particles can be brought closer to the surface by vacuuming textiles. These particles can get released into the atmosphere, potentially exposing your family and friends to bacteria and allergens.
It is a very effective way to get rid of allergens in carpets and upholstery. Understanding how steam cleaners work is key to understanding how they can improve indoor air quality. The water is heated to a temperature high enough to kill germs (minimum 220o F/107oC). The high-pressure steam releases dirt from carpets and furniture and kills bacteria and dust mites. Ionator Cleaning Solutions uses a truck-mounted steam extractor. The powerful vacuum removes all detergents (we pre-treat stains and heavily soiled areas), dirt, or debris. Carpets should be cleaned at least twice a year. Upholstered furniture doesn’t need to be cleaned as often.
Some people choose to steam clean their carpets or upholstered furniture themselves. There are many steam cleaners on the market, but not all of them are created equal. You could have excess moisture in your fibers if the steam cleaner does not heat up as well as it should. As mentioned, excessive moisture can lead to mold or mildew growth. A professional steam cleaner is highly effective at removing stains. Although DIY may seem to save money initially, it could end up costing you more when you hire a professional to complete the job.
Final Words
Most allergens that contribute to indoor air pollution can be removed by steam cleaning. A carpet and furniture steam cleaning program is one of the most cost-effective and easy ways to improve indoor air quality and protect your family. Contact our professional and friendly staff today to schedule your carpet or furniture steam cleaning!