How Professional Carpet Cleaning Impacts Indoor Allergies

In this blog entry, the professional New Jersey carpet cleaning service here at Aladdin Oriental Rug will detail the main impact that carpet cleaning has on indoor allergies.

How do carpets accumulate allergens?

Carpets readily trap dust mites, dirt, pollen, and a range of other allergens, allowing them to quickly accumulate inside your property. When anybody walks on the carpet, all these allergens are puffed up into the air, increasing general allergen exposure, and possibly causing a range of allergic reactions or respiratory issues. This is especially the case if your home has high levels of humidity, pets, smokers, or inadequate ventilation.

How can professional carpet cleaning reduce indoor allergens?

• Vacuuming– First off, regular vacuuming is the best thing you can do to reduce indoor allergens associated with your carpets. The removal of surface dirt, dust, and allergens will prevent them from moving deeper into your carpet and accumulating. Vacuum carpets once a week, and vacuum high-traffic carpets more often than this. Vacuum HEPA filters are designed to trap even the smallest allergen particles, which is why we recommend only using a vacuum equipped with a HEPA filter.
• Professional Carpet Deep Cleaning – While regular vacuuming is important for maintaining carpet cleanliness, it only works on surface level debris and dust. Deep cleaning can help remove microscopic allergens like pollen and pet dander from within the deep fibers of your carpet, reducing the chances of their associated health risks, especially for those with respiratory issues or allergies. We use hot water extraction to remove allergens from deep inside carpet fibers.
• Professional Carpet Extraction– We utilize specialized equipment with powerful suction to extract even the deepest embedded dirt and allergens, leaving your carpets thoroughly refreshed and cleaned.
• High Temperature Carpet Sanitization– We use hot water extraction to additionally kill any bacteria or allergens that live inside your carpet fibers, effectively sanitizing it for an extra layer of protection against the health issues associated with allergies.