How to Get Rid of Allergens in Carpet and Improve Home Air Quality

How to Get Rid of Allergens in Carpet and Improve Home Air Quality

Ways Your House is Triggering Your Allergies

Summer is here in BC! Spring brought blooming cherry blossoms and warmer weather across the Lower Mainland and the Interior, but this time of year can be tough for people with seasonal allergies. While outdoor pollen count levels from local trees and grass are a big issue, the hidden dust and allergens in your carpets can also cause bad allergy flare-ups.

This article will show you the best ways to clean allergens from carpet to make your home healthier.

Carpet and Rug Materials

Carpets make a home cozy, but they also trap dust, dirt, and pet dander, making them a top cause of indoor allergies. In fact, deep carpet fibers hold much more dirt, pollen, and debris than you can see.

Here is how to remove allergens from carpet:

1. Vacuum Regularly

Use a vacuum with a HEPA filter to pick up the smallest dust particles, pet hair, and dander. Vacuuming at least twice a week will greatly reduce home allergy triggers.

1. Deep Clean Your Carpets

Think about hiring a local professional carpet cleaning service or renting a steam cleaner. You should schedule a professional deep carpet cleaning at least once a year to pull out embedded dirt and improve your indoor air quality.

1. Keep Humidity Low

High humidity, especially in our wet coastal BC climate, causes mold growth and dust mites in carpet. Use a dehumidifier to keep your home’s indoor humidity level between 30% and 50%.

1. Buy Allergy-Friendly Carpeting

If you are shopping for new flooring, look for the best carpet for allergies and asthma. Some materials are specially made to resist dust mites, mold, and pet dander retention.

Pets and Allergy Issues

Pets are great to have around, but dog and cat dander are leading causes of home allergies.

Pets that shed leave hair and dander all over your clothes and couches. Be sure to wash clothes after playing with animals that make you sneeze.

You can also stop pet hair from spreading by vacuuming and dusting your house often.

Dust and Dirt

Dust and dirt will always build up, so routine house cleaning is necessary. Along with vacuuming, use these tips to reduce dust mite allergies:

Dust Surfaces Regularly

Use a damp microfiber cloth to wipe down furniture so dust does not just blow back onto your floors. Wipe down obvious spots like tables, shelves, and lamps first. Then, clean along your baseboards. Baseboards hold a lot of dust but are often forgotten during routine cleaning.

Keep Windows Shut

When the pollen count is high, keep your windows closed so outdoor allergies do not blow inside and stick to your rugs.

Cleaning Product Chemicals

Strangely enough, strong cleaning chemicals can actually trigger allergy and asthma symptoms. Always read the labels on your household cleaners and solutions before using them.

Open windows to get fresh air moving and improve ventilation when using harsh chemicals. If a product makes you cough or sneeze, stop using it.

Black Mold and Mildew

Finding mold in your house is scary, and for good reason—breathing mold spores can cause serious health problems.

If you are still sneezing and coughing after cleaning up dust, you might have hidden mold growth. Mold grows anywhere there is water damage or high moisture, like bathroom showers or dark attics.

For small spots, a mold killer spray or bleach can clear it up. Big mold problems usually require hiring a professional mold remediation company.

HVAC and Air Duct Cleaning

How long has it been since your last professional duct cleaning service? If you cannot remember, it is probably time to call a local air duct cleaner.

When air ducts are dirty, they blow dust, pollen, and allergens into every room. This means your house will stay dusty no matter how much you vacuum. Cleaning air ducts is the best way to get clean indoor air.

Conclusion

Keeping your floors clean is the most important step to relieve indoor allergies, especially if you have asthma.

Regular house cleaning with a good HEPA vacuum and controlling moisture will majorly improve your home’s air quality. Take action today to get allergen-free carpets.

Want to breathe clean air in your home? Book a professional carpet cleaning service today to get rid of dust mites and pet dander for good.

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