5 Creepy Things Hiding in Your Carpet

5 Creepy Things Hiding in Your Carpet

Cleaning your carpet regularly will have an outstanding, positive impact on you and your family’s health for a variety of reasons. If you think a quality vacuum cleaner is removing all the germs from your carpet fibers, you may be surprised to know what is being left behind.
 
Some of the creepiest and scariest things you can find are lurking right below and it is not just dust, dirt, and soil. It is important to know about them to provide protection and create the healthiest environment for you, your family, and your pets.
 
Allergens
 
There are a variety of different allergens that are known to accumulate in carpets. This is not just a light sprinkle of allergens; your carpet is like an allergen magnet and storage unit all-in- one. On top of that, many people do not even know that over half of all Americans suffer from allergies.
 
Even if you do not suffer from allergies, there is a pretty good chance that someone very close to you does. Carpets that are not thoroughly cleaned regularly and allergen-free can lead to asthma problems and dangerous respiratory issues. For this reason alone, you should get rid of all allergens in your carpet properly not only to protect yourself but everyone around you.
 
Common types of allergens include:
 
Dust mites
Pollen
Dead skin
Animal hair
Outdoor debris
 
Bacteria
 
There is a very good reason why many people do not allow shoes inside the home. The bottom of your shoes carry more bacteria than a toilet in a public restroom. Yuck. Although it can be a hard habit to break for some people, you should consider not wearing shoes in the house.
 
Wear only designated house shoes like slippers or sandals that are not appropriate for wearing outdoors. House shoes help minimize the amount of bacteria coming into your home from the bottom of your shoes. You should also keep your shoes cleaned regularly to help eliminate any nasty bacteria.
 
Dust Mites and Other Bugs
 
Dust mites are creepy-looking little pests that live in your carpet and feed on your dead skin. These bugs love to feed on dead skin flakes and fallen hair and it tastes like sirloin steak to them. They just can’t get enough which is why it is extremely important that you get rid of them. Why? Because dust mites are one of the leading causes of people developing chronic allergies and other respiratory problems.
 
Mold
 
When you rent a steam cleaner, you may think that you are eliminating mold. In some cases, this is not what is happening with conventional steam cleaners because the process requires you to use several gallons of water. Since you are applying this much water onto your carpet, dirt and other nasty particles get pushed down deeper into the carpet padding. As a result, mold and bacteria are given an excellent environment to thrive and grow.
 
Chemicals
 
Carpet fibers can trap countless types of harmful chemicals and substances every day. Over time, these substances build up and they are often hard to remove; even with a professional cleaner. According to the EPA, some of these substances are known to cause cancer. Here are a few of the common ones:
 
Formaldehyde
Acetone
Benzene
Styrene
Toluene
 
Do you love that new carpet smell? Well, be careful because although it smells great, it has been known to cause problems for some people resulting in eye and respiratory problems.
 
Call a Professional to Remove the Creeps
 
After all of this info, you should now be more aware of the creepy things that could be just below you. Getting rid of them is easy. Please call us and submit a quote request to www.safecarpetcleaning.com today. We look forward to serving you!