When it comes to carpeting and upholstery as an integral part of the indoor environment, a common misconception is that these can be a source of allergens and will then release them into the air. In fact, the opposite is true. Studies in recent years comparing hard flowing vs. carpet flooring shows that in addition to providing warmth and reducing noise, carpet acts as a filter in the house because it can trap, and more importantly, retain allergens including pet dander, mold, dust mites and dust mite allergens, a reservoir for airborne dust and its contained indoor allergens.
The key to a cleaner and healthier home is regular professional cleaning for your carpet and upholstered furniture.
Professional cleaning for your carpet and upholstered furniture
Like the clothes you wear, carpets and upholstered furniture need periodic cleaning to keep them fresh, clean and hygienic. Regular vacuuming is a necessity but it does not get rid of the accumulated soil and grit deep within your carpet fibers. After all, grime visible to the naked eye is only a tiny fraction of the soil and dirt that your carpet and furniture contains. Thorough cleaning is a job for professionals with sophisticated equipment and the right training.
Chem-dry’s approach to carpet and upholstery cleaning
With the cold, wintry weather that Canada is famous for, it’s no surprise that Canadians spend approximately 90% of their time indoors. Indoor air quality is therefore extremely important because clean air is essential for good health. Poor indoor air quality can cause a number of health and safety concerns manifesting in symptoms like headaches, fatigue and irritation of the eyes, nose, throat and lungs. Properly cleaned and maintained carpet not only reduces these symptoms, it is also the best flooring for people who suffer from asthma and allergies. The keyword here is properly cleaned and maintained.
In traditional steam cleaning, the approach to professional carpet and upholstered furniture cleaning is as follows: Using an internal boiler or water tank, water combined with chemical detergents is heated to a temperature high enough to transform it into steam, which is then delivered under high pressure through steam nozzles. This process uses an excessive amount of water and will leave your carpet wet for 1-2 days. In contrast, Chem-Dry’s patented cleaning process uses 80% less water for a deeper, faster drying and healthier carpet cleaning experience. Our unique hot carbonating extraction system explodes dirt from deep within carpet fibers through the carbonation of our proprietary green certified and eco-friendly patented cleaning solution, The Natural.
Tested and proven superior to other carpet cleaning services
Here is the deal: Carpet cleaning services are not all created equal. According to a study commissioned by Chem-Dry and carried out by a leading independent air quality laboratory, Chem Dry’s hot carbonating extraction system lifts and extracts 98.1% of common indoor allergens from carpets and upholstery. When combined with a sanitizer, the cleaning process can also remove an average of 89% of the bacteria in the air. The indoor allergens tested in the study included dog and cat dander as well as dust mite allergen. Figures are an average across a cross-section of consumer homes in the United States and internationally.
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