How Does Carpet Cleaning Help With Allergies
Prevent Allergies with Professional Carpet Cleaners
Dealing with allergy issues can be a real pain – the sneezing, headaches, runny noses. As the warmer weather arrives bringing blooming plants, allergy triggers creep into our homes and make problems worse. But did you know your carpets could be harboring irritating allergens?
It’s true, carpets collect and trap pollen, mould, dust mites, causing stuffy nose and itchy eyes long after seasonal allergy ends. In fact, NLM studies show that many household allergens lurk in carpets. So before you stock up on allergy meds, try professional steam cleaning. Regular cleaning removes hidden common allergens from deep in fibers, providing allergy relief so you can breathe easier.
Why Carpets Cause Allergy Troubles
Carpets are made from fabric, whether nylon, wool, or other synthetic and natural fibers. Just like your clothes trap dirt and odors, carpet material collects:
- Dust
- Dirt
- Pollen
- Pet dander
- Mold spores
Unfortunately, regular vacuuming only reaches the carpet’s surface. It can’t pull out the microscopic allergens buried deep down that cause issues for allergy sufferers.
And it gets worse…moisture from spills, rain, or leaks lets mold and mildew take root in padding underneath. This fungal growth releases more spores and irritating particles into your home.
Carpet Fiber Matters
When choosing new carpets, the fabric makes a difference:
- Wool – Natural fiber that easily harbors mildew growth
- Nylon – Synthetic with less allergen retention than wool
- VOC-Free – No chemical irritants added during manufacturing
Short, tight nylon carpeting traps less than plush or shag styles. But even hypoallergenic carpets gather some allergens over time.
Fight Allergens with DIY Carpet Care
Between deep carpet cleanings (more later!), you can take steps to reduce allergy triggers at home:
| Method | Recommendation | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum Cleaners | HEPA filter daily | Traps dust/pollen |
| Spot Clean | Treat spills/stains ASAP | Prevents mold growth |
| Air Purifiers | Allergy/HEPA models | Captures airborne allergens |
Caring for pets can help too:
- Bathe on a regular basis
- Brush often to reduce shedding
- Vacuum fur immediately
While you’ll still need periodic deep cleans, these handy tips can provide relief between professional cleanings.
Steam Clean Carpets to Remove Allergens
Even with diligent DIY care, allergens accumulate deep down over weeks and months. To pull them out, you’ll need powerful hot water extraction cleaning.
How Hot Water Extraction Method Cleans
Also called “steam cleaning,” this thorough process works best for asthma relief:
- Professional cleaner pre-treats with allergen-fighting solutions
- Pressurised hot water/detergent sprayed in
- Powerful suction extracts dirty solution + deep allergens
- Fast drying with commercial fans
Hot water kills dust mites and also washes away irritants stuck to fiber bottoms. Thorough extraction leaves almost zero moisture behind.
Some prefer dry chemical cleaning but steam pulls more allergens from down deep. Call a professional certified by the IICRC. They properly treat carpets for maximum relief without over-wetting risks.
Breathe Easier with Pristine Carpets
Taking some DIY carpet care steps can help reduce allergen exposure between deep cleanings. But to fully remove the hidden particles triggering stuffy noses and itchy eyes, periodic water extraction is a must.
Call a professional carpet cleaning service to deep extract your carpeting before allergy season and again mid-season. With less sneeze-inducing allergens trapped in the fibers, you can breathe easier all season long!
