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Green Protection is Worth the Money
Chemicals that can harm the environment, also can harm you and your family, if they are used for furniture protection purposes. However, not all furniture protection or upholstery cleaning has to be done with toxic chemicals. There is a greener, and much better, way to protect your furniture, which is well worth the money you will spend. Also, green protection for furniture is much more economical than the approach taken by cleaners who use powerful, damaging chemicals.
Using organic cleansers that are environmentally friendly is an excellent choice for you and your family, and your pets too. You will profit health-wise and money-wise as well. In the end, your furniture will last longer because it will not deteriorate from the application of strong chemicals. An ecology-friendly method of upholstery cleaning and furniture protection is not only good for the environment, but is also the smart choice for your home life.
Why Earth-Friendly Furniture Products are Popular
What qualities should a good green cleanser have? In order to protect your investment in your furniture, it can not react chemically with the fabric so as to ruin it, weaken it, or spoil the bright color. The cleanser should be biodegradable and organic, so that traces of toxins do not remain in the upholstery.
It should be non-toxic to the indoor environment and certainly plant-based, rather than an artificial, laboratory product like those chemicals that were used to protect furniture in the past. Those same chemicals, ironically, deteriorate the furniture and make it necessary for you to purchase new items more frequently.
Green cleansers, used in upholstery cleaning and furniture protection, also enhance the freshness of the indoor air in your home. Because the cleansers are plant-based, they contain ingredients derived from natural fruits and vegetable material that can make your home very comfortable for you and your family as you live and breathe the air, while eating, sleeping and enjoying your time together at home.
Therefore, not only will your furniture last longer, but much more importantly, your family will have fewer health problems that are often connected with chemical furniture protectors.
Each type of furniture, and each individual type of fabric, will require the choice of the best ecologically-sound cleanser. Only a company well-versed in green upholstery cleaning will be qualified to select just the right approach to each article of furniture in your home.
The experts at Got Carpets' are especially attuned to green products for upholstery cleaning, and will be happy to answer any and all questions you and your family may have about furniture protection, costs, and all other home cleaning done the safe, healthy, and environmentally friendly way.
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Health Benefits of Carpet Cleaning Studies suggest that indoor air quality is often 10 to 100 times worse than outdoor air quality! Studies also show that there are many health benefits of carpet cleaning. As concerns grow to this regard it is more important for carpet cleaning companies to focus on health as well as appearance. When properly maintained, carpet can improve your health, indoor air quality and act as a filter holding soil, debris, and other contaminants, while preventing them from contaminating the quality of air. Routine carpet cleaning is part of a healthy lifestyle. This keeps indoor contaminants such as dirt, entry ways, mats, high traffic areas, etc. under control throughout the year. As your premiere carpet cleaning company in Atlanta Got Carpets is anxious to help you maintain the health and cleanliness of your home. In conjunction with vacuuming regularly, this routine maintenance helps keep indoor air cleaner while extending the carpets lifespan. Vacuums these days have a stronger resolve, and utilize new technology to ensure the removal of dirt and other contaminates. The health benefits of carpet cleaning are clear. However in addition to routine maintenance through vacuuming and contract carpet cleaning services, it is equally important to ensure that your clean/replace all filters used while vacuuming. This ensures that you have the highest quality carpet cleanliness as possible. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) also recognizes the effect of regular indoor air and the link it has with carpet cleaning. Cleanings include regularly scheduled wet cleaning or extraction for total soil removal. Truck Mount Extraction cleaning is the most effective way to remove soil. Remember, carpet is a filter, clean your carpet ? clean your air. We are committed to providing the best service available.
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Clearing the Air in Your Home: A Guide to Safely Minimizing Allergens Facts vs. Fiction Sneezing. Coughing. Running nose. Itchy, red eyes. Sound familiar? Up to 50 million Americans each year experience these symptoms caused by allergies. While the symptoms are very real, some of the quick-fix remedies are not?including moving to Arizona or shaving the family dog. In household dust common allergens from dust mites, pets, mold, and cockroaches can trigger an allergic response. Dr. Mary Lasley, a pediatric allergist, explains "Simple changes in your routine house cleaning can reduce allergies and help your family live more comfortably." Please read on for more facts about allergies, as well as practical tips on how to maintain the home to prevent allergies. You can breathe easier in your home. Ask the Allergist What is an allergen? An allergen is any substance that can trigger an allergic response. Besides indoor substances, outdoor pollens and foods are common allergens. When an allergic person encounters an allergen, the immune system becomes activated. This triggers a complex chain of events which produce the symptoms of an allergic reaction such as swelling of tissues, sneezing, wheezing, coughing, and other reactions. It is unclear why some substances trigger allergies and others do not. Who gets allergies? It is not yet fully understood why certain people get allergies while others do not. However, we do know that allergies can develop at any age and heredity plays a key role in who will develop them. If one parent has allergies, the child will develop allergies 48% of the time, and if both parents have allergies, the child?s risk grows to 70%. How can I find out more about allergies? If you suspect you may be suffering from allergies, contact an allergist/immunologist. Your allergist can perform tests to determine the source of your allergies and then establish the best course of treatment. Often, the first step is to minimize your exposure to your particular allergen(s). You and your allergist can work together so that you can make appropriate changes in your environment. How to Reduce Allergies in Your Home Indoor allergens that can be found in the home include dust mites, pet dander, mold, and cockroach allergens. An allergist may recommend environmental control measures for the home depending on the offending allergen. Complete avoidance may be difficult, but simple steps can be taken to reduce exposure. Lack of Circulation: Opening windows can allow outdoor allergens such as pollen and mold spores into the house. An option is to use heat and air conditioning to clean, circulate and dehumidify the air in the home. Using a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter to remove airborne allergens?such as pet dander?can lessen the amount of circulation allergens. Dust mites and cockroach allergens are heavy particles that do not stay suspended in the air and settle quickly so air filters do not work well for these allergens. Moisture: Dust mites and molds thrive in high humidity areas. Maintain your home?s relative humidity level below 55% by using heat and/or air conditioning consistently and use a dehumidifier when necessary. Doing so will discourage dust mites and mold growth. Repair all roof and plumbing leaks to prevent the source of water for mold growth. Cleaning: Cleaning is the best way to reduce allergens. Regular cleaning stops allergens from accumulating which helps minimize allergy and/or asthma symptoms. Pay special attention to the bedroom since most exposure to dust mites is while sleeping. 60% of dust mite allergens are found in mattresses and bedding. In order to control these allergens, wash bed linens in hot water (at least 130ºF) weekly and vacuum mattresses regularly. Comforters, blankets and curtains should be washed frequently. Encase pillows, mattresses and box springs in "allergen-control" covers, and freeze or wash stuffed animals weekly in hot water. Clean and disinfect wet, warm areas, such as kitchens and bathrooms weekly to stop mold growth. Smooth floors should be vacuumed, dusted and wet mopped weekly. When sweeping, take care not to circulate dust from the floor into the air. Vacuum carpet and rugs at least once a week, twice a week in bedrooms and high-traffic areas. Use a well-functioning vacuum cleaner that has adjustable brushes and bears the Carpet and Rug Institute?s Vacuum Cleaner Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Testing Program Green Label. These are vacuum cleaners that have been tested for and meet strict standards for removing the soil and containing the dust within the bag and the vacuum cleaner. Vacuum cleaners produce dramatically different cleaning results and impact the indoor environment. The Green Label program endorses only vacuum cleaners that perform each of the following three tasks well: soil removal, dust containment (without putting the dust back into the air), and carpet appearance retention. Vacuum upholstered furniture regularly, and clean hard furniture with a damp cloth. A damp cloth should also be used on window treatments, windowsill and window frames, ceiling fans, light fixtures, and storage units as well. Dust can also be reduced by storing books and knick-knacks in closed cabinets. Doing so leaves fewer places for dust to settle and makes cleaning easier. In addition to regular, thorough house cleaning, professional services such as air duct cleaning and truck-mounted system cleaning for your carpets and upholstery can greatly assist you in eliminating many of those harmful contaminants. When shopping for such services, be sure that the company you hire has been thoroughly trained and certified by their specific industry?s training organization. For example, any carpet cleaning company you hire should be certified by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC). Cleaning firms with this seal of approval will have a much greater understanding of what "proper" cleaning is, as well as how to perform it. Additionally, many professional cleaning companies now offer "anti-allergen" treatments .
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