Carpets and upholstery are part of your home’s air quality. The air that you breathe in your home is easily transferred to the carpets and upholstery, which is why it’s important to clean them regularly.
Cleaning your carpet and upholstery will help you not only with the health of your family but also with their emotional well-being. Carpets and upholstery can harbor a lot of dirt, dust, allergens, bacteria, mold and mildew. All of these things affect how you feel when you’re at home.
Carpets and upholstery are the dirtiest places in your home. You are exposed to more germs on your carpets and upholstery than anywhere else in your home.
Carpets and upholstery are the dirtiest places in your home. You are exposed to more germs on your carpets and upholstery than anywhere else in your home. The longer you go without cleaning them, the more bacteria accumulate there, which can lead to respiratory problems and allergies.
Studies have shown that carpets can contain as many as 10 million bacteria per square inch (10,000 per cm²), while upholstered furniture has been found to contain around 100 times less bacteria than carpeting (1,000 per cm²). If you want clean air in your house, you need to clean those carpets!