We perhaps do not give our carpets the attention they deserve. People tend to underestimate the number of bacteria and germs that a carpet is able to hold. In reality, carpets are actually a great breeding ground for dirt, dust and bacteria. Although you may regularly use a vacuum cleaner to remove any dirt from your carpets, your floors may need a deeper clean to ensure all of the germs are gone. There is a surprising correlation between regular carpet cleaning and health benefits too.

Is the air inside of my home polluted?

There is no way of stopping the air inside your home from becoming polluted. It is not the same pollution as the one we have in cities, from car engines. Instead, the pollution comes from things like; pollen, food, dust mites and dead skin cells. It is not nice to think about. However, these things do get trapped in the furniture and fibres within your house, for example, your sofa, curtains and carpets. Some of these pollutants can be really harmful to humans, especially to the elderly, children and individuals who suffer from allergies. When you are not removing these particles with regular cleaning, it can irritate your throat and eyes, as well as harm your immune system as you will find you may become more susceptible to getting ill. 

Health benefits of having a clean carpet within your house

Improve the air quality inside your home by regularly deep cleaning your carpets. We do not just mean with a vacuum cleaner, instead, opt for a more effective method, like steam cleaning or carpet shampooing. If you want to go the extra mile, you can even invite a professional cleaning service into your home to complete the carpet cleaning task for you. After all, the deeper you clean, the more health benefits you are likely to see as a result. 

You might even get a better nights sleep

It seems like a weird correlation, however, when we fall asleep our breathing rate slows down and becomes more consistent. The air you breathe in when you are awake is just as important as the air you breathe when you are asleep. But, the average person spends around 8 hours a night asleep, meaning a third of your day is spent breathing in the air in your bedroom. So, make it a priority to clean your bedroom as often as you can to ensure you are not breathing in any pollution while you are sound asleep. 

Controls allergies

As has been previously mentioned, your carpets harbour a lot of dirt and dust. Dust and other pollutants can trigger or worsen any allergies. You cannot stop dust from settling in your carpets, however, you can make a conscious effort to remove this settled dust as often as possible.

You will find yourself breathing easier

Our breathing pattern is something we do not usually notice, not unless you are climbing up your stairs and feel out of breath at the top. This may have something to do with your physical fitness, but it also may have something to do with the air quality within your home. Low air quality can make breathing difficult, so if you are feeling particularly out of breath when at home, this could be a potential explanation. 

Removes any unpleasant odours from your home

Smells can linger in carpets more than any other fabric because the smell gets into the fibres, and can not easily be removed. If you have bad odours within your home, it can affect your mind. It could lead you to overthink the smell when you have visitors over, or it could make you irritable because you cannot locate the smell. In time and regular carpet cleaning, you will find smells eradicated leaving your home smelling fresh once more. 

What should I do next?

The next step is to get cleaning! Protect the health of yourself and your family by ensuring your carpets are not harbouring any nasty germs or dust which could implicate your health. Carpets affect us more than we believe, so take the initiative to give them a deep clean every once in a while.