Deep Carpet Cleaning for Allergy Prevention

Slight carpet disturbances cause these substances to circulate in the air, bringing about symptoms like headache, sneezing, itchiness, shortness of breath, and watery eyes.

Besides offering warmth and comfort, carpet fibrous structures are also good at trapping allergenic substances like dust, pollen, mold, and pet dander. Slight carpet disturbances cause these substances to circulate in the air, bringing about symptoms like headache, sneezing, itchiness, shortness of breath, and watery eyes. All these make carpet deep cleaning a necessity.

Here are deep carpet cleaning options for allergy prevention:

Vacuuming regularly

Vacuuming is vital, although it doesn’t necessarily eliminate all allergens and dirt in a carpet. However, it is a preventive measure against carpet allergens. Using a high-efficiency particulate (HEPA) filter vacuum cleaner ensures the removal of small particles before they settle deep into the carpet.

Concentrating on high-traffic areas helps to pull out rooted mold, dust, and pollen. It’s also advisable to clean the HEPA filters before the next round of vacuuming to prevent putting more dirt on the carpet.

Dry powder cleaning

Dry powder cleaning, also called dry extraction cleaning, scours the carpet without the need for a long drying time. Usually, it involves applying a powder made of absorbent material, a small amount of water, and solvent on the carpet.

What follows is agitating the powder into the carpet using a machine or a mechanical brush. Usually, the powder attracts and absorbs dirt, oils, and other contaminants from the carpet fibers. For a thorough cleaning, the powder is left on the carpet for some time.

Vacuuming comes later to remove the cleaning powder together with the absorbed dirt and debris. In instances where there’s a need for minimal disruption, this cleaning method comes in handy. However, if the carpet is heavily soiled, it might not give a thorough clean.

Hot water cleaning

Unlike the dry cleaning method, hot water cleaning seeks to achieve a deeper clean by getting the carpet wet and using hot water to loosen dirt. Usually, what comes first is the pre-treatment of the carpet with a cleaning detergent. The detergent helps to dislodge dirt and remains on the carpet for a short while.

Next, a hot water machine uses a high-pressure spray to administer a cleaning solution to the carpet fiber. The process helps to get the dirt settled deep into the carpet fiber. A rotary brush comes after to agitate the dirt further. Lastly, the hot water machine sprays hot water onto the carpet and then vacuums it to remove the dirt and the cleaning solution.

After cleaning, the carpet requires ample time to dry. Otherwise, mold and mildew might grow on it. Worse still, a bad smell might linger behind after the carpet dries.

Get allergy relief with cleaner carpets

Dirty carpets can offset a home’s indoor setting as well as compromise the health of people and air quality. However, homeowners can have fresh-looking, allergen-free carpets by contacting a local professional carpet cleaner for a deep clean.

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