What is Living in the Carpet?
Filed under: Carpet Cleaning
Do you know what is living in your carpet? When you walk into your home and see the plush, comfortable carpet, it feels inviting and welcoming. But, if you pulled out a microscope, you might be surprised to learn the things that are hiding in the fibers of your carpet.
Compounds can collect in carpet fibers from people walking through the room and dust blowing through the air. In fact, it is estimated that several pounds of dirt might accumulate in your carpet on an annual basis!
Microscopic Air Particles
Tests have shown that indoor air might have twice the amount of dust and particles as outside air. These things include debris, dust, allergens, mold, and more. Even though you can’t visibly see the dust, you might have as much as a million particles in a cubic inch of air.
These microscopic compounds move through the air, and then eventually settle in the carpet. As a result, residue builds up that makes the carpet dirtier with time. These things can have a negative impact on your health, causing allergies and other symptoms.
Bugs and More
Small dust mites feed on the particles, which draws these tiny bugs to your carpet. You might also be dealing with other small organisms, such as bed bugs, silverfish, fleas, ticks, and more.
It is estimated that a household of five people will shed approximately 40 pounds of skin flakes per day, which contributes to the dust and collection in the carpet. Dust mites love to feast on these skin flakes, creating an environment where your carpet attracts the organisms that you don’t want in your home.
Cleaning the Particles from Your Carpet
Regular vacuuming is important to pick up the particles and help you avoid the symptoms of allergies. But, vacuuming isn’t enough when so many things are collecting in your carpet and rugs. Carpet cleaning goes deeper to pull these things up from the deep fibers so that you can clean your home thoroughly.
The best thing that you can do to protect your family and health is to be sure that you have regularly scheduled carpet cleaning appointments. For more information about the frequency of these appointments, talk to Scott Peterson at Home Perfect Carpet and Tile Cleaning at (951) 303-1333.
