Is your dirty carpet making you sick?

Carpeting brings beauty and comfort to homes. It can also improve indoor air qualityIndoor air quality (IAQ) refers to the condition of the air ... More.  In a study conducted in some 23 countries, researchers found that allergy rates increase when carpet use decreases.  Why? Because carpet traps airborne pollutants such as pollens, bacteria, dander, dust and keeps them out of your breathing air. Since the average American spends up to 90% of their time indoors, carpeting can become an important part of cutting down air pollutionPollution is the introduction of harmful substances into the... More as it works as an excellent filter.

However, most indoor cleaning problems are related to dirty carpets. Carpets do trap all of those allergens, but they will keep trapping them until the carpets become “full”. A “full” and dirty carpet can become a source of indoor air pollutionIndoor air pollution refers to the presence of harmful subst... More because as you walk on it, the allergens get re-dispersed into your air and then you and your family breathe them in.

Fungus in carpeting can be a big problem. All carpets have fungus – scientific studies back this up. Fungal sporesSpores are microscopic reproductive units of fungi or mold t... More get picked up outside and drop off shoes and clothing and make their way deep into the carpet. If someone spills some water on the carpet, the fungus can now grow on the carpet padding and release sporesSpores are microscopic reproductive units of fungi or mold t... More throughout the house. Many people are allergic to these sporesSpores are microscopic reproductive units of fungi or mold t... More.

Dust mites can also thrive in carpets as they feed on our dead skin and hair. Many are also allergic to dust mites.

The accumulations of allergens is why regular, professional carpet cleaning is a necessity. Regular vacuuming is helpful, of course, but even good vacuums only pick up about 15% of the elements trapped in your carpets. Most people clean their carpets when they look dirty, but a carpet that looks dirty is probably actually filthy and full of bacteria, allergens and pollutants.

About Vince Sandri

Vince Sandri is a content writer and blogger with more than 12 years of experience. His expertise is in creating content related to disaster restorationRestoration is the process of returning a property to its pr... More, including information about preventing and reacting to natural disasters like floodingFlooding is the overflow or accumulation of water in areas t... More, water damage, fire and smoke damage, moldMold is a type of fungus that grows in damp or humid conditi... More growth, storm damage and more.
Vince has been the main contributor to RestorationMasterFinder.com since 2014. Over that time, he has written numerous service pages and blogs for disaster restorationRestoration is the process of returning a property to its pr... More providers featured on RestorationMasterFinder.com. Vince has done extensive research and covered a wide range of topics relating to disaster restorationRestoration is the process of returning a property to its pr... More to help homeowners, business owners, and property managers better protect their property. He understands the problems that disasters like floodingFlooding is the overflow or accumulation of water in areas t... More, fire, smoke, and moldMold is a type of fungus that grows in damp or humid conditi... More can cause as well as the best ways to respond to these issues to limit the damage.
Vince completed his Bachelor of Arts degree at Aurora University and his master’s degree at DePaul University. He has been writing SEO website pages, blogs, and press releases since 2012. Vince is also a musician and can be seen playing in the Chicago, IL area.