How a Clean Carpet Can Improve your Family’s Health

There are a number of ways we can make our homes more hygienic to live in, with some being more obvious than others: cleaning kitchens, tidying up after ourselves and generally making sure we keep things clean. However, the benefits of a clean carpet may be unknown to some, and in this article we’re going to look at the many reasons you should keep your carpet as clean as possible.

Respiratory respite

We walk on our carpets every single day, and as a result, there’s a lot of dust, dirt and generally unhealthy things trodden into it.

These particles can be released into the air and breathed in, which can lead to problems for those with respiratory issues, even acting as a catalyst for developing respiratory problems in people, like asthma.

Professional carpet cleaning removes the dust and the bacteria, minimising the risk of dust floating up off our carpets.

Improved airflow

As well as the quality of the air, the condition of our carpets can impact the way it flows around the home.

If a carpet is full of dirt and debris, then the airflow in your home can be compromised, and poor airflow can cause your home to feel stuffy.

Getting that carpet cleaned means the room will feel lighter, brighter, and more pleasant to be in.

Mould prevention

Mould is very unpleasant; it makes our homes look untidy, and it poses health risks to those who have to be around it every day.

If your home is humid, water particles can become trapped in the carpet fibres, and these particles can contribute to the growth of mould.

With professional cleaning services, the water is eliminated through a drying process, and this helps to prevent the growth of mould, which in turn prevents a host of unwanted consequences.

A load off the mind

As well as the aesthetic benefits of having a nice, clean carpet, it can also provide us with some mental relief, too.

Knowing that the carpet is dirty can be stressful; it gets added to the list of jobs that we need to do but never have the time to.

With professional carpet cleaning, results are guaranteed, and there’s no need to worry about cleaning the carpet in your free time.

John Frederick Ltd are experts in professional carpet, rug and blind cleaning, having proudly served London for over 90 years. If you’d like to know more about our services, or to find out how we can help you, get in touch with our friendly team today.

John Frederick is based in Hendon, but provides cleaning services throughout the Greater London area, including Harpenden, Radlett & Hampstead.

John Frederick’s are expert carpet, upholstery, curtain & blind cleaners. They also supply a wide range of curtains & blinds and carpet & flooring options to customers throughout London.