Carpet Cleaning and allergies: the missing link©

Author: Vartan Khazadian, owner of CleenCarpet®
6/10/2007

Sneezing? Coughing? Wheezing? You’re not alone. The leading cause of allergies are indoor allergens housed in our home environment. What we come into contact with during the course of the day, we bring into our homes, and into our carpets. Smoke, pollen, food odors, pet dander, street odors, etc. are tracked into our homes and end up in our carpets. Our carpets act like sponges, which means they need to be cleaned. And this means that the carpet cleaning technician must be called! Allergies affect two-thirds of Americans. We spend almost half our lives in our homes, which means our homes are the biggest culprits. So what can you do to combat this problem? And cut down on carpet cleaning appointments? A few simple preventative measures will help cut down on air-borne allergens, reduce our need for carpet cleaning every other week, and make us feel better.

Tip # 1: Vacuum

Regular vacuuming is essential for indoor air quality. Not only will it reduce dust and dust mites, but it will drastically cut down on pollen and pet dander, the two leading causes of traditional allergies. But vacuuming alone is not enough-it is essential that the receptacle bag be changed once per month. Studies have show that dust mites will find their way out of the bag (through the vacuum chamber hole) and back into the surrounding area where the vacuum is stored! To cut down on releasing these critters back into your home, vacuum and change your bag regularly.

Tip #2: Deodorize

Modern household technology has brought us deodorizing products that were once not available. Your carpet cleaning technician probably uses a deodorizer or even a neutralizer. It makes your carpet smell nice after the appointment. That being said, you can use that same technique yourself in between carpet cleaning appointments. Why? Because simply the smell of outside odors have been known to trigger allergic reactions in people. Do yourself a favor and pick up a name brand deodorizer/neutralizer at your local supermarket.

Tip #3: Change Clothing

Our third and final tip is not so obvious, but essential for the serious allergy sufferer. Any good allergist will recommend changing your clothing after a full day outside of your home. Your clothes also act like sponges, and their version of a carpet cleaning is the wash cycle! However, leaving them on for hours after you’ve been home is not helping matters. Change your clothes and slip into something more comfortable and clean. Combined with other efforts, you will notice the difference!


These simple steps will help your allergies, help beautify your home, make you smell nice, and reduce your carpet cleaning appointments. Aren’t you glad you read this article!