Why is there a need to clean your carpet for a healthy home?? Studies have identified that houses with carpets have up to 15 times less above ground allergens than houses with hard floors. This is because, carpets act like a filter in the home, trapping the airborne pollutants and generating an unhealthy indoor environment. Like all filters, carpets need to be cleaned on a regular basis as they can act as pond for bacteria, allergens and mould. The best possible way to maintain 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 scare you, but here are some examples of viruses/micro-organisms and illness germs that carpets can accumulate 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 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, regular vacuuming and professional carpet cleaning will keep your carpet looking magnificent and improve the life-span of your carpet, saving your expenditure in the long run. How often do you vacuum your carpet and when was the last time you had your carpet professionally cleaned? For more details please visit our website: http://www.classiquechemdry.com.au/