There Is More Than Just Dirt Living In Your Carpet!

Unless you took a Magic School Bus ride with Ms. Frizzle into the microscopic depths of your carpet, you’ll never know the vast land of germs that it is. Ailments such as asthma, norovirus, strep throat, and many more can be caused from what might be living in your carpet! We take the idea that our environments could impact our health, with a grain of salt. They absolutely do though! Let’s Venture into Your Carpet Fibers!

Dust Mites Living In Your Carpet?

You may already know about these critters and the threat they pose. They are the allergy nuisances that will trigger your asthma and other symptoms. The best way to battle these guys is with heat. Exposure of up to 230 degrees Fahrenheit is the ideal temperature to eradicate them. Using External Extraction Mounted Steam Cleaning is ideal, which Olmec Reflections offers!

Pollen & Spores

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We hate to tell the kids not to prance along the dandelion flowers, but they could bring back an allergy attack right on the bottoms of their shoes! Create a “no-shoes on the carpet” policy. That is a really good rule to phase out some of the baddies that want to live in your carpet. Vacuum at least once a week or maybe even more during allergy season. Have your carpets deep cleaned at least once a year.

Viruses & Bacteria

The norovirus, the common cause of stomach flu, can be found lurking in carpets for up to 2 months. It becomes airborne when people walk across the carpet. The best way to remove this is with deep steam cleaning.

Mold & Mildew

If you have high humidity in your home or let your carpet stay wet for a longer amount of time, it will be at risk of growing mold. It may not be visible like it is on your grout, but it is there. Try to keep your carpets as dry as possible. Don’t open the windows when it’s humid, use the AC instead. Buy a dehumidifier if you have a humid basement or area. If you already have mold living in your carpet, you probably need to replace your carpet padding, at least. The carpet might be salvageable, but you can’t leave it in the padding. We have some friends at local carpet installation companies that can help you out.

Bottom Line for “What’s Living in Your Carpet”

At Olmec, we have seen our fair share of scary carpets. It’s nothing that we can’t handle though! From dust mites and fleas to bacteria, we are the experts in extracting the nasties! We strive to restore the like-new glory of your carpets, rugs, and upholstery with improved air quality and a healthier home. Book an appointment today to avoid the Night of the Living Carpet!