Studies have known that homes with carpets have up to 15 times less above ground allergens than homes with hard floors. This is because, carpets act like a strain in the home, trapping the airborne pollutants and creating an unhealthy indoor environment.

1. To have a healthy home, clean your carpet!!!!
Studies have known that homes with carpets have up to 15 times less above ground
allergens than homes with hard floors. This is because, carpets act like a strain in the
home, trapping the airborne pollutants and creating an unhealthy indoor
environment. Like all filters, carpets need to be cleaned on a frequent basis as they
can act as pool for bacteria, allergens and mould.
The best way to sustain filters is to clean them twice a month, vacuuming with a
ULPA filter and get a professional cleaning done at least once a year.
We don’t want to alert you, but here are some examples of viruses/micro-organisms
and illness germs that carpets can gather if they’re not correctly maintained:
Norovirus
The Norovirus is also known as “winter vomiting” virus and can remain on carpets
for 4 to 8 weeks. This viruses cause stomach flu and other digestive problems. They
become airborne each time the carpet is walked on. It’s basically a problem
especially in areas with lots of dust. Regular vacuuming reduces the life and spread
of the Norovirus.
Salmonella
Salmonella is a pathogen (a disease-producing agent) that usually causes diarrhea,
fever and abdominal cramps within 12 to 72 hours after infection. This illness can
last for 4 to 7 days, but can be more severe in young children and the elderly.
Salmonella can easily be tracked into the home on the soles of the shoes, and pets
too add to the danger of salmonella in carpets. Maintaining a hygienic, dry carpet is
the most ideal way to destroy the salmonella virus. However, it is best never to eat
food that has fallen on even the cleanest of carpets.
Kawasaki Syndrome
The name is derived after the Japanese doctor who discovered it, Kawasaki
syndrome is believed to be a rare illness caused when bacteria and chemical toxins
in carpets enter the lungs. This illness can cause physical disabilities, and even
death. Although some studies bond Kawasaki syndrome to dirty carpets, but it
origin is still idiopathic. Again, regular vacuuming can reduce the danger.
Campylobacter
This bacteria is found during cold winter weather on damp carpets which can cause
campylobacteriosis (an infectious disease caused by eating or handling
contaminated food or drinks), that can be toxic in persons with compromised
immune systems. Moving through the blood stream, campylobacteriosis can cause

2. bloody diarrhea, cramping, abdominal pain and fever. The most protective way to
kill this bacteria, is regularly keeping your carpet clean and dry.
Apart from keeping your residence clean and healthy, frequent vacuuming and
professional carpet cleaning will keep your carpet looking superb and improve the
life-term of your carpet, retaining your expenses in the long run.
How frequently do you vacuum your carpet and when was the last time you had
your carpet professionally cleaned?
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