A rug is a perfect habitat for dust mites; these minute creepy crawlies can get onto your ears and can be inhaled without you noticing it. Dust mites are invisible to the naked eye and if you are allergic to it then poses a very serious problem. It can be a cause severe allergic reactions and worse even anaphylactic shock.
Compared to hardwood floors, carpet are more unhygienic if not maintained properly. Coker Floor realizes that and had laid counter measures to maintain your carpet at its optimum condition both in superficial aspect and hygiene as well.
Well blatantly an obvious measure is to clean your carpet regularly and more often if necessary. Here is a quick run-down on proper cleaning techniques.
Vacuum or sweeping When vacuum or sweep your floor make sure that you do it from cleanest to dirtiest, for instance start with your room going down to the kitchen and to the main door. This technique is medically used to prevent further infection and can be used in home cleaning as well. This will ensure that you are not spreading dirt and dust mites further.
It is also better to vacuum your carpet in all directions making you suction all the dust and possible mites from all angles of the fibers. If you are concerned about descent vacuum marks, you can consider having a separate machine to achieve those.
Steam Cleaning Steam had proven to be an effective way of cleaning and removing hardened dirt. But more than that dust mites cannot withstand the temperature so wither die or flea away from your home. Steam cleaning can be done at least every 3 months.
Disinfect Many commercially available carpet disinfectant are available, which are either spray on or can be added to your cleaning machine.
Aside from cleaning preventive measures must be observed too.
It is always best to designate an indoor sleeper or shoes to prevent outdoor dust mites from settling in your carpet. Our clothes can also be a medium for breeding too. Be sure to put away used clothes and linen directly to your laundry area.
Maintaining and cleaning carpet seems to be a very daunting task, however you just have to keep in mind that you are doing this for a reasonable cause. If you can change your mindset regarding its maintenance then you can enjoy a carpet that is luxurious, exquisite and more importantly hygienic.