You have old carpeting at home. Do you have any idea what might be lurking in there? Most people don’t, nor do they have the desire to find out. However, ignorance is not bliss when it comes to old carpeting.
You should be clear on what may be lurking in your carpets.
If you aren’t, if you have no idea, you may be putting yourself and your family, including guests who may come over for a visit, at risk. That’s because the older your carpets are, the more likely they are holding a host of foreign contaminants. They can include:
Allergens. This is one of the most common things that get trapped in carpeting. These allergens could include pollen and can be causing a great deal of frustration and anxiety for those who have allergies, especially during the spring season.
Bacteria. Bacteria is all around us. It will be on your countertops, door handles, in your bathroom, bedroom, and just about everywhere else you go. It’s also in your carpets. Every time you step on the carpet, you’re kicking up some of that bacteria into the air where it becomes easier to inhale.
Viruses. Maybe you just survived winter without a serious cold or flu. That doesn’t mean you’re out of the woods. Some viruses can survive for quite a while and they may be sitting right there on your carpeting.
Mites. Small microscopic insects, often called mites, can be lurking in your carpeting as well. You wouldn’t want your child to lay down on the carpeting, would you?
What can you do about this?
The best thing is to have a professional carpet cleaning service come in and clean those carpets thoroughly. When they have powerful truck mounted equipment, they can get deep down into the carpet pile, all the way down to the foam under padding underneath, and remove the vast majority of all of those hidden things that could be affecting the health of your family and yourself.
