It’s one of the most luxurious surfaces in your home. It’s
warm in winter, soft under your feet and creates a quiet oasis from the outside
world. And your carpet is much dirtier than you think. On average, carpets can
accumulate up to 40 pounds of dirt in a year. Home carpets provide a place for
germs, bacteria, and mold to grow. Did you know that the Norovirus, linked to
causing stomach flu, can survive on an uncleaned carpet for more than one
month? If you want your floors clean, fluffy, bright AND healthy as they can
be, read on.
They Don’t Last
Forever
Carpets have a lifespan that can be lengthened with a
regular cleaning schedule, or shortened by excessive wear and tear. Over time
dirt, sand, dander, bacteria, and other chemical residues accumulate to create
an environment of disease. When these irritants are inhaled into your lungs,
they can cause respiratory issues, skin problems, headaches and the effects of
mold growth.
Be thoughtful when it’s time to replace it. When removing
the old carpet, homes built before 1978 could have lead dust is under or in the
carpeting or padding. After removal, safely sanitize the walls and floor
surfaces before adding new carpet. Request the carpet installers to use
low-emission adhesives or tack it down; avoid high VOC glues.
Use A Better Vacuum
In general, most experts suggest vacuuming daily at least
once per week. Depending on the breed, pet owners might need to clean daily.
The National Center for Healthy Housing recommends you pass the vacuum over the
carpet multiple times or at least one minute per square yard.
Using an older vacuum can cause more harm than good.
Microbiologists have identified air blown from a running vacuum cleaner as one
of the five places in the home with the highest number of germs. HEPA vacuums
will clean the carpets plus the air. HEPA stands for high- efficiency particulate
air: a type of mechanical air filter that forces air through a fine mesh that
traps harmful particles such as pollen, pet dander, dust mites, and tobacco
smoke.
Supplement with
Regular, Professional Cleaning
Along with regular maintenance, carpets should be
professionally cleaned every 12 to 18 months. The results of homeowners using
rental cleaning equipment are limited, you will have to clean more often and
take less time to get a less clean home. A professional cleaning crew with a
truck-mounted deep cleaning system can clean much deeper and faster than you
can. Professional grade hot water extraction systems are much more capable of
removing heavy stains or treating heavily soiled areas. This equipment has much
more suction power and much hotter water, thus removing more dirt and stains
than even the best consumer-grade cleaners available.
Choose K-tech
Kleening
When you choose K-tech Kleening to clean your
carpets, you can be confident that you’re hiring highly trained and certified
technicians. Certified experts use a hot water extraction system and
environmentally-friendly green products, leaving no residue with a faster
drying time. By examining each location, the team will recommend the correct
products for your home. K-Tech Kleening even specializes in sanitizing drug lab
clean up. These makeshift laboratories pose a significant threat; hazardous
chemical residues must be removed before it is safe to occupy the space. You
can trust K-Tech Kleening for expertise in even the most difficult clean ups.
Headquartered in Weston, Wisconsin, K-tech serves
Customers carpet
cleaning in Minocqua and throughout the Northwoods communities.
Multiple offices and the 45-plus fleet of vehicles provide an extensive reach
to outlying rural and metropolitan locations. Call 715-496-2955 for K-tech
Kleening or visit k-techkleening.com
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