Hi, as a hay fever sufferer myself, I know
what a pain allergies are, they can be the bane of any
adult’s or child’s home life. With constant sneezing,itchy, watery eyes, and a runny, itchy nose
are the usual symptoms of allergies and the most common causes of allergies are
pollen, dust mites and other allergens like dander, which is flakes from our
pet’s skin and fur. Compared to a wood floor where allergens are free to just
float around, carpets in our home offer a great filter and trap to hold those allergy
causes, as with any filter they need cleaning.
Most people consider cleaning their carpets
when they look bad and dirty. This is a bad habit and most microbes, micro
particles and pollutants lodged in the carpet are not visible to naked eye. Poorly
maintained and neglected carpets significantly deteriorate the air quality, to
keep on top of this it is recommended that you get your carpets cleaned at
least every twelve to eighteen months (
https://shawfloors.com/flooring/how-to/carpet/carpet-care-maintenance/carpet-cleaning
).
So how can we clean our carpets and avoid
aggravating our allergies?
DIY vacuum carpet cleaning
Although we can try to use a broom to sweep
away dirt and dust, sweeping has a tendency to just disturb and stir them
up. Vacuuming can remove most of the dust and dirt but we have to be
careful that the vacuum cleaner does not inadvertently discharge the same
allergens it sucks up. It is recommended that the carpet be vacuumed
every week and the vacuum cleaner should have a small-particle or HEPA
(high-efficiency particulate air) filter. The vacuum cleaner’s bags
should also be of a special, double thickness. It is also more effective
to shampoo the carpet but this is a method that should be done only by
professionals to keep your carpet over wetting which may cause mould growth.
Professional hot water extraction
Hot water extraction is a
professional
carpet cleaning service
in which the carpet is pre-sprayed to disperse the dust
and soil that has been ingrained into the carpet’s fibres. Your carpet is
then treated with a fibre rinse which leaves no residues and hot water which
are driven into the carpet at a high pressure, and at the same time, a powerful
vacuum sucks up the hot water together with all the released dust, mud and
allergens. For more info about this process
click here
For most allergy sufferers though, even the
task of vacuuming their carpet exacerbates their allergies. But, not to
worry, Richard atHampshire Carpet and Upholstery Carecan help. We provide professional
carpet cleaning, deodorising and carpet stains removal services. Call us
today on 01489 600571 for a fresher carpet and a healthier home.
Hampshire Carpet and Upholstery Care also offers
an
allergy protection
service for your whole home in the Southampton, Winchester, Fareham, Portsmouth areas inc. carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning
, curtain cleaning , mattress cleaning . All our protective treatments are
confirmed for their suitability for home textiles and have no irritation to
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