Can a Dirty Rug Jeopardize Your Health?
Dirty rugs can cause a variety of health issues, including:
Allergies: Dust mites, pet hair, and other microscopic pests in dirty rugs can cause allergic reactions that range from mild sneezing and headaches to severe anaphylaxis.
Asthma: Mold and dust mites that grow in dirty rugs can impact indoor air quality and trigger asthma.
Respiratory issues: Toxins and allergens in dirty rugs can cause respiratory irritation and infections. Vacuuming can also make these particles more likely to enter your respiratory system.
Skin issues: Dirty rugs can cause rashes and fungal infections.
Weakened immune system: The buildup of dirt, dust, and other pollutants in dirty rugs can weaken your immune system, making you more susceptible to illness.
Infections: Germs in dirty rugs can cause fevers, headaches, colds, and the flu.
Norovirus: Dirty rugs can contain viruses like norovirus, which can be life threatening for young children, the elderly, and people with other health conditions.
How Often Should I Clean My Rug?
Not cleaning often enough can lead to health problems in the home. Benson recommends cleaning your rug twice a year to avoid these issues. Of course, the frequency of cleaning is also related to the amount of foot traffic and general conditions in the area. In South Florida, we seem to need it more often. Not cleaning often enough also can lead to other problems such as:
Weaken Fibers: leaving your rug dirty can weaken its fibers over time.
Cause Traffic Patterns: traffic patterns in your rug can weaken fibers over time.
More cleaning is not always better. Cleaning your rug more frequently than every 6 months can be detrimental to maintaining it. Excessive cleanings can cause the soap residue to stay in the rug which will leave a sticky film in the carpet and end up attracting more dirt which breaks down fibers even more. In between cleanings, make sure to use a good vacuum with suction only to remove dirt without breaking down the fibers.
Making sure your rug or carpet is cleaned at least twice a year is very important. This can impact your health as well as your carpet or rug’s longevity. Preventing these issues yourself can be a real hassle and just a hard thing to keep up with. Don’t worry Benson Rugs is here to help we can take care of all your cleaning needs and we also offer cleaning reminders after your first cleaning to help keep you and your rug healthy.
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