Here Comes The Pollen

Just When You Thought It Was Safe To Open The
Windows… Here Comes The Pollen…Here Comes The
Heat and Humidity!


How often does your house get a breath of fresh air? Today's homes are so energy efficient, they are almost airtight. The only way to completely flush stale air out of your home is to open the windows.

But when is it realistic to have windows open?

Certainly not during the winter months—it's too cold. Most of the summer months are also ruled out—unless you love filling your home with heat, humidity, and pollen. That leaves only spring and fall as "open window" time.

Or does it?

Have you noticed how winter and summer tend to squeeze spring and fall right off the calendar? It seems like half the year we are running our furnaces, and the other half our air conditioning.  The window of opportunity for—open windows—seems at best limited to a few weeks in the spring and fall. And if you suffer from allergies, the window may be closed year-round.

So what does this have to do with carpet cleaning? Glad you asked…

Recent studies have shown carpet plays a major role in the quality of the indoor air you and your family breathes. Carpet acts as a filter, trapping mold spores, bacteria and other air pollutants. Carpeting actually helps clean the air that is trapped inside your home. The drawback is, that just like any filter, your carpet filter must be cleaned regularly. Carpeting can't continue to filter your indoor air without your help.

How can you help?

There are three things your "carpet filter" needs from you.

1.    You must cleanup food spills and water leaks immediately to prevent bacteria and mold and mildew growth.
2.    You need to vacuum your carpet regularly with a vacuum that has a high-filtration bag.
3.    You must have your carpet professionally deep cleaned at least annually. (More often for homes with allergy sufferers. Heavy traffic areas may need more frequent spot cleanings.)

Great News! You also get a bonus benefit when you keep your carpet filter clean!

Clean carpet not only improves indoor air quality—clean carpet lasts longer too. Wear is caused when dirt and grit grind away at your carpet's fibers. With regular vacuuming and professional cleaning, your carpet will look like new for years to come.