The Impact of Your Carpet on Indoor Air Quality

4/29/2020 (Permalink)

Poor indoor air quality can be caused by many different sources of pollutants. This can lead to adverse effect on your health and general well-being. One of the most common sources of pollutants in a home are the carpets. Older carpets can contain many impurities including: dust mites, pet dander, cockroach allergens, mold, and dirt. These toxins can become airborne during vacuuming, renovations, walking, and sitting. Regularly scheduled professional carpet cleanings can help manage the amount of pollutants that build up on your carpet. Surprisingly, new carpets can, also, pose a threat to your indoor air quality. This is because they contain volatile organic compounds (VOC’s). Often people find themselves experiencing health problems after installing new carpets in their homes because of the amount of VOC’s released. However, this can be minimized by:

• Purchasing a non-toxic carpet or a carpet with low VOC’s
• Request that the carpet be unrolled and aired out either outdoors on in a well-ventilated warehouse prior to installation.
• Leave the home during installation.
• Open windows and turn on fans upon arrival. Do this for at least 3 days after installation.
• Adhere to the manufacturer’s recommendation on cleaning and maintain your carpet.

Call us at 772-770-0501 to schedule an appointment if your carpet needs a deep cleaning. Let the professionals at SERVPRO of Vero Beach get you on the right track to maintaining optimal indoor air quality in your business or home!