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Do You Have Allergies? (July/August 2007)
Perhaps you have been told to remove the carpeting from your home because of your allergies. You may have done this and
found that your allergies did not improve and you are wondering why.
It is true that wood and other hard surface floors are non-allergenic. It is also true that carpeting traps and holds pollutants,
allergens, soils and more. However, the fact that carpeting does trap and hold these substances is a positive factor.
Scientific reviews and evidence point to the fact that carpeting is not the problem with the allergies. In Sweden as wall-to-wall
carpeting declined from 40% in 1970 to only 2% in 1992, asthma and allergy-related problems increased “precipitously.” In
tests conducted at Professional Testing Labs in Dalton, Ga. using a “walking” machine on both carpeted and smooth floors,
it was found that air-borne particle levels were nine times higher on the smooth floors as compared to the carpeted floors.
Just walking across a hard surface floor stirs up a “cloud” of dust and allergens.
Keeping both types of surfaces clean by vacuuming with a high-efficiency micro filtration or HEPA filtration vacuum is very
important. For the allergy prone, professional carpet cleaning at least every 12 months is recommended to remove up to
95% of the soil, allergens, and contaminants.
Perhaps you have been told to remove the carpeting from your home because of your allergies. You may have done this and
found that your allergies did not improve and you are wondering why.
It is true that wood and other hard surface floors are non-allergenic. It is also true that carpeting traps and holds pollutants,
allergens, soils and more. However, the fact that carpeting does trap and hold these substances is a positive factor.
Scientific reviews and evidence point to the fact that carpeting is not the problem with the allergies. In Sweden as wall-to-wall
carpeting declined from 40% in 1970 to only 2% in 1992, asthma and allergy-related problems increased “precipitously.” In
tests conducted at Professional Testing Labs in Dalton, Ga. using a “walking” machine on both carpeted and smooth floors,
it was found that air-borne particle levels were nine times higher on the smooth floors as compared to the carpeted floors.
Just walking across a hard surface floor stirs up a “cloud” of dust and allergens.
Keeping both types of surfaces clean by vacuuming with a high-efficiency micro filtration or HEPA filtration vacuum is very
important. For the allergy prone, professional carpet cleaning at least every 12 months is recommended to remove up to
95% of the soil, allergens, and contaminants.
Spring Cleaning – A Necessity (May/June 2007)
Did you know that the air inside your home or office can be harmful to your health? The EPA (Environmental Protection
Agency) estimates indoor pollution levels to be two to five times higher than outdoors.
The sources of this inside pollution affecting the IAQ (Indoor Air Quality) comes from many sources including the furnishings,
household and cleaning products, dust from heat sources, pollens coming in on clothing, shoes, and pets, molds growing in
damp places, animal dander from pets, and dust mites’ dried feces. Some or all of these things infiltrate into the carpet,
attach to furnishings and drapes, and end up in air ducts. Depending on your sensitivity, you may experience minor throat
irritations, headaches, stuffy nose, or even serious respiratory or heart problems. According to Clemson University
Cooperative Extension, dust mites are second only to pollen in causing allergic reactions.
To protect the IAQ and your health, use mats at doorways to trap the soil, take shoes off at the door, use HEPA filtered
vacuums, and regularly have the carpets, mattresses, and upholstery professionally cleaned to remove the allergens. IICRC
Certified Firms have technicians trained in proper cleaning techniques for various carpet, fibers, and textiles. Improve your
IAQ by scheduling your spring carpet and upholstery cleaning.
Did you know that the air inside your home or office can be harmful to your health? The EPA (Environmental Protection
Agency) estimates indoor pollution levels to be two to five times higher than outdoors.
The sources of this inside pollution affecting the IAQ (Indoor Air Quality) comes from many sources including the furnishings,
household and cleaning products, dust from heat sources, pollens coming in on clothing, shoes, and pets, molds growing in
damp places, animal dander from pets, and dust mites’ dried feces. Some or all of these things infiltrate into the carpet,
attach to furnishings and drapes, and end up in air ducts. Depending on your sensitivity, you may experience minor throat
irritations, headaches, stuffy nose, or even serious respiratory or heart problems. According to Clemson University
Cooperative Extension, dust mites are second only to pollen in causing allergic reactions.
To protect the IAQ and your health, use mats at doorways to trap the soil, take shoes off at the door, use HEPA filtered
vacuums, and regularly have the carpets, mattresses, and upholstery professionally cleaned to remove the allergens. IICRC
Certified Firms have technicians trained in proper cleaning techniques for various carpet, fibers, and textiles. Improve your
IAQ by scheduling your spring carpet and upholstery cleaning.
Technology – Changing the Cleaning Industry (March/April 2007)
Within the last three years, technology has radically changed the carpet and floor cleaning industry which is ultimately
benefiting the consumer. Here is a brief recap of a few of these changes:
Because of these and other changes in the cleaning industry, it is important for consumers to carefully choose a firm certified
and equipped to meet the cleaning challenges of today with today’s technology.
Within the last three years, technology has radically changed the carpet and floor cleaning industry which is ultimately
benefiting the consumer. Here is a brief recap of a few of these changes:
- Textile fibers with improved properties.
- Cleaning agents that clean better, and are safer for technician, client, and environment.
- NASA technology that “sees dirt” now certifying efficiency of cleaning equipment and cleaning agents.
- IICRC technician certification assuring instruction and knowledge.
- Tile and grout cleaning with an EPA approved no mop method that really cleans.
- Color restoration for nylon carpets.
- Vacuums with high efficiency and HEPA filtered.
Because of these and other changes in the cleaning industry, it is important for consumers to carefully choose a firm certified
and equipped to meet the cleaning challenges of today with today’s technology.
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