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Carpets have become a popular accessory for thousands of South African households, and for many, this is considered the deciding factor between whether the occupied building is a house or a home.
Not only does the presence of these fury accessories provide the house with warmth and comfort, but it also improves the overall look of the entire living space. This allows visitors to experience a touch of the owner’s personality due to an array of colours and patterns that all tell you something about the person occupying that space.
While carpets often come across as being pleasant to the eye, taking care of them by means of thorough cleaning is extremely important.
Zerorez, an American company specialising in the cleaning of cars, homes, carpets, and upholstery, explains that there are several health benefits that come with maintaining a clean carpet in your living space.
One of these benefits is that it improves the air quality. Your carpet acts as a filter and traps allergens, dust, dirt, and other pollens into its fibres. With time, the continuous accumulation of these may increase and affect the air quality and pose a risk to those who suffer from air-related issues like asthma, allergies, or respiratory issues.
Furthermore, cleaning your carpet thoroughly and regularly is also known as being a wonderful immune booster. “When your immune system is weakened, you become more susceptible to illness and disease. Regular carpet cleaning boosts your immune system by removing these contaminants, reducing your risk of illness and disease,” explained the above-mentioned publication.
The third and final reason why it is essential that you deep clean your carpet is due to the bad odour, explains carpet cleaning company Electrodry. To eliminate the unpleasant odour coming from your carpet, it is essential to remove the food source for bacteria or prevent mould growth. For pet urine stains and smells, it is best to seek help from a professional carpet cleaning technician who can use specialised disinfectants to neutralise the bacteria and prevent it from recurring.
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