Humidity and your carpets don't go well together

It’s important to have control over the air quality of your home when you have carpets. The air in your home is subjected to seasonal weather changes. During rainy seasons during the spring and summer months air tends to be more humid with moisture. In the dry winter months there is less moisture and the air is more arid.

The difference in humidity greatly affects your carpet. With too much humidity and cool temperature ideal conditions for mould and fungus occurs. Carpets in basements are the risk for this. Mould is bad for your health and negatively affects the quality of your carpet.

Dry conditions can cause carpet fiber to become brittle. These conditions can make your carpet staticky and less enjoyable. There has to be a balance for moisture in the air. Investing in a humidifier can help maintain ideal conditions for your carpet.

It is important to have your carpet cleaned with steam cleaning once a year. Toronto carpet cleaning can help you with all your carpet steam cleaning needs. Proper cleaning can balance the moisture in your carpet and protect it.

Removing dust and dirt with a weekly vacuuming schedule also helps balance humidity. Toronto steam cleaners  and assist you if your carpet has a mould situation. After steam cleaning they can assess the air quality to see if there is enough air circulation  and if you require a humidifier.

Getting an air filter for your carpet is also a great investment. It can prevent mould spores from settling into the carpet. It  an also prevent further mould spread. Clean your carpet with steam cleaning to disinfectant your carpets today.