Allergy cleaning was first introduced into our service portfolio in 2005. We were one of the first members in the Allerg-Stop network back in the day.
Understanding the way particulate found in many fibres (carpet & soft furnishings) in your home can adversely impact the health of your family helps our professional services. Particularly people suffering with Asthma. Furthermore, our cleaning process uses no toxic cleaning solutions.
Natural Carpet Care are experienced allergy cleaning professionals, furthermore, we are industry certified by the National Carpet Cleaners Association.
This image shows the dry deposits found in one rug. Our rug dusting / beating process removes a whole host of debris before we start our cleaning process, including –
- Dust mites
- Body oils
- Fuel dust
- Allergens
RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS
For people with respiratory issues, the contents of a rug, sofa or carpet can negatively impact on their breathing. Contents like this will pull down the indoor air quality in your home environment.
So what can be done to help? Regular vacuuming of mattresses, sofas, carpets and rugs will help. But make sure you buy a cleaner with a hospital grade filter. Vacuuming up harmful carpet content and then blowing the dust back into the atmosphere will only increase the problem. We suggest looking at SEBO vacuum cleaners.
They are durable and effective and will contain the particulate picked up whilst vacuuming. Avoid using a tub vacuum cleaner, upright beating vacuum cleaners remove more particulate from deep in the carpet fibres.
People can often have problems when a cat or a dog lives in the house.
Hair and dander can cause people irritation and in extreme cases, find it difficult being in a property.
Streaming eyes or a runny nose along with breathing difficulties are often the problem.
Deep carpet cleaning and anti allergy cleaning will make the indoor air quality purer.
Removing the triggers for many allergy sufferers and enabling a more comfortable and pleasant experience in your home. With an emphasis on safe toxin free cleaning in your home.
Allergy cleaning – Mattreses
Waking up with a runny nose, irritated skin, watery eyes and wheezing? There’s a good chance that your are sharing your bed with dust mites.
These microscopic creatures arrive in your pillows and mattress to feed on your dead skin deposits. Even though these tiny creatures can’t be seen, they are extremely common and found in most homes. Who knew?
Dust mite excrement is easily inhaled, this contains a protein that can irritate lungs. Causing discomfort and broken sleep.
Specialist mattress allergy cleaning neutralises mites and their excrement..
Using hospital grade equipment and solutions, we can sanitise your mattress, cleaning deep into the fibres. High airflow extractors remove huge quantities of deep down particulate. When we use our dry pod speed drying equipment, mattresses can be used in the evening.
What can you do to minimise the impact of mites in your home?
- Put pillows in a deep freeze
- Try to remove bedding and get your mattress into sunlight.
- Hang duvets and pillows in sunlight
- Vacuum your mattress weekly
- Always let UV light into your bedroom each day.
Dust mites are tiny translucent balls with eight legs. Almost like microscopic spiders. They cant stand exposure to direct sunlight or extreme heat / cold.
Allergy treatments not only clean the mattress but also kill mites and neutralise excrement.
Clients often email us commenting on their improved sleep and more comfortable disposition after cleaning treatments. Also commenting on clearer sinuses after a sleeping.
The image here shows one of our accelerated drying machines hard at work post mattress allergy cleaning.
It makes a big difference with drying times, especially in the winter.
How often should you have allergy cleaning?
The frequency of allergy cleaning for carpets and upholstery depends on a number of factors, including the severity of your allergies, the number of people in your household, and the type of flooring and furniture you have.
Severe allergies -you may need to have your carpets and upholstery cleaned every 3-4 months. If you have mild allergies, you may be able to get away with cleaning them every 6-12 months.
Do you have a lot of people in your household, you will need to have your carpets and upholstery cleaned more often, as more people means more dirt and allergens.
Carpeting in your home? – you will need to have it cleaned more often than if you have hardwood floors or tile. This is because carpeting is a more porous surface and can trap more dirt and allergens.
If you have upholstery, you will need to have it cleaned more often if it is made of fabric that is prone to holding dirt and allergens, such as velvet or chenille.
Do you have severe allergies? – you may also want to consider having your carpets and upholstery treated with an anti-allergen spray. This will help to kill dust mites and other allergens and make your home a more comfortable place to live.
What health issues can dirt and dust in your carpets or upholstery cause?
Dust and dirt in carpets and soft furnishings can cause a variety of health problems, including:
Asthma and allergies:
Dust mites, which are tiny insects that live in dust, are a common trigger for asthma and allergies. They can produce allergens that can irritate the airways and cause symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath.
Respiratory infections:
Dust can also contain bacteria and viruses that can cause respiratory infections, such as colds, flu, and pneumonia. These infections can be particularly dangerous for young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.
Skin problems:
Dust mites and other allergens can also cause skin problems such as eczema, dermatitis, and hives. These problems can be itchy and uncomfortable, and they can sometimes lead to more serious skin infections.
Eye problems:
Dust can irritate the eyes and cause symptoms such as redness, itching, and watering. In some cases, dust can also lead to more serious eye problems, such as conjunctivitis and keratitis.
Headaches:
Dust can irritate the lining of the sinuses and cause headaches. These headaches can be mild or severe, and they can sometimes be accompanied by other symptoms such as fever, fatigue, and nasal congestion.
To reduce your risk of developing health problems from dust and dirt in your carpet and soft furnishings, it is important to vacuum regularly and to have your carpets professionally cleaned at least once a year. You should also avoid walking barefoot on carpets, and you should wash your hands frequently if you come into contact with dust.
To summarise, regular vacuuming and twice yearly professional carpet, rug and upholstery cleaning using anti allergy toxin free cleaning solutions will control allergens and germs in your home. In most cases our clients experienced good levels of relief and were able to live more comfortably in their home after our allergy cleaning.
