Cleaning projects a statement about ourselves
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We usually clean for appearance sake but there are other more compelling reasons why we should clean. Some carpet manufacturers stipulate specific cleaning intervals, with dated receipts from their recommended cleaners to validate a warranty on the carpet. Check the warranty supplied with your carpet. |
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"Amazingly, most people spend more than 90 percent of their time in micro-environments. Many of them contain hazards that lead to health complaints." (Dr Michael Berry, former Deputy Director, National Centre for Environmental Assessment, U.S.Environmental Protection Agency - excerpt from his book, "Protecting the Built Environment").
Dust and its components have been associated with cancer; asthma, pneumonia, bronchitis and other respiratory problems; sneezing; coughing; eye and nose infections; sinus infections; skin rashes; even learning disabilities. It commonly contains cadmium, chromium, nickel, arsenic, lead, asbestos and, in some instances, mercury. All except lead are known carcinogens. Even in small quantities, lead can impact bodily organs and impair mental development
Children are susceptible to ill effects from dust contaminants because they have underdeveloped immune systems and live closer to the floor. Small children can consume - through inhalation, skin contact and ingestion - as much as 10 grams of dust per day as they run, jump and wallow in dirty environments; put their hands in their mouths and handle food with unwashed hands.
Dr. Berry also states that "typical vacuuming does not reduce fine particle levels indoors. Fine particles of less than 7 microns pass through vacuum cleaning bags. These particles tend to build up over time and have the greatest potential to cause harm as they penetrate deep into the human lung. Every time carpet and fabrics are emptied of their pollutant build-up through professional cleaning methods, there is tremendous health benefits."