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Carpet plays a vital role in indoor air quality Concern for fuel economy in the early 1970s led to changes in construction techniques to prevent the loss of temperature-controlled air from within the buildings. Airtight structures prevent the flow of fresh air entering from outside. Research by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has determined that while we have conserved energy, our airtight buildings now contain two to five times more pollutants than the outside air. Since we spend 90 percent of our lives indoors, heightened consumer health awareness has placed an emphasis on improving the quality of our indoor environment. Carpet plays a vital, positive role in indoor air quality. It acts as an environmental filter, trapping and holding impurities from the air we breathe. The EPA and carpet industry findings indicate that with the proper ventilation of new carpet, carpet itself does not contribute negatively to indoor air quality. But, the buildup of soil does! Upholstery fabric also harbors soil and contaminants. According to Michael A. Berry, Ph.D., former Deputy Director of the EPA Environmental Criteria and Assessment Office, the single leading cause of poor indoor air quality is soil buildup. Carpet and upholstery must be cleaned to remove trapped contaminants before they overflow and are released back into the indoor recirculated air systems. For a healthier indoor environment, the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) recommends: Vacuuming Frequently. A vacuum cleaner with a high efficiency filtration bag removes soil and bio-contaminants from carpets and upholstery and reduces the release of respirable particles into the air. Have Carpets and Upholstery Professionally Cleaned Regularly. Thorough cleaning removes soil and pollutants improving the quality of the indoor air. Your local IICRC certified cleaner is PRO-CARE reachable at 221-4100 in Williamson county and 646-8876 in Davidson county. They are professionally trained in proper use of biodegradable cleaning solutions and equipment. Control the Sources. Use entrance mats to deter the flow of dirt and contaminants into the carpeted areas. Tobacco smoke trapped in the carpeting and upholstery is a major source of indoor pollution. Increase Fresh Air Flow. Our ancestors knew the merits of opening windows and doors to air out buildings. Clean for Health. Carpet and upholstery fabric hide soil contaminants. Donšt just clean for appearance clean for health sake. Youšll breathe a lot easier when you do.
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