The reality of carpeting, as opposed to
wood, laminate, or tile floors, is that it collects and traps
dust within its fibers. This can pose a problem for people who
are sensitive to dust or suffer from allergies. Having dust
trapped in your carpet can also start to make it appear dirty if
you are not regularly cleaning it. Even those who do not have
allergies will sometimes begin to notice that they are sneezing
more often or even getting sick more often due to the dust that
collects within their carpets. Steps do need to be taken to
clean and maintain dust-free carpets to avoid these problems.
Invest In a Good Air Purifier
Air purification systems are uniquely designed to capture dust
particles within a space which results in cleaner air. As the
air purifier sucks dust particles into its filter, it prevents
them from settling into carpeted areas. There are several air
purifiers on the market that claim to capture of over 99 percent
of micron particles.
Vacuum Your Carpet Regularly
One way to clean dust from your carpeted areas is to regularly
vacuum them. Some vacuum cleaners work better than others, and
there are some that are specially designed to clean dust from
the carpet and air. It is a good idea to invest in a vacuum
cleaner with a HEPA filter or one with a filtration system which
can be emptied and replaced. Vacuum cleaners which use bags do
not trap dust from carpeting as well as those with more advance
filtration systems.
Dust Your Furniture At Least Once a Week
Be sure to dust all of the furniture in your carpeted rooms at
least once a week. Do not use feather dusters, as they only
shake the dust into the air which will later transfer to the
carpet and furniture. For most furniture, you can use a damp
cloth or even something such as a Swiffer duster which traps and
locks dust into its fibers to prevent it from redistributing
within the room.
Keep Window Treatments Clean and Dust-Free
It is important to also dust blinds with a wet cloth on a
regular basis. This is an area that is often ignored, but it is
one of the areas which collects the most dust within a room.
When the dust accumulates, it can fall into the carpeting.
Curtains should either be vacuumed with a special attachment or
taken down and washed regularly to remove dust build-up as well.
Have Your Carpet Cleaned Professionally Every Three To Six Months
Not only will professional carpet cleaning preserve your carpet
for years to come and keep it looking great, but it is also a
way to remove excess dust from your carpet, too. For
high-traffic carpeted areas, professional steam cleaning is
recommended every three months. For areas with less traffic,
every six months should be enough to help you keep your carpet
dust-free.
About the author:
John Erickson, a carpet
installation expert and resident of St. Petersburg, Florida,
writes on home improvement tips, carpeting and keeping up a
beautiful house.
