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The quality of our indoor air has become more important to us in recent years. The average
North American spends over 20 hours a day inside a closed structure. We spend 90 percent
of our lives indoors. Heightened consumer health awareness has placed an emphasis on
improving the quality of our indoor environment.
North American spends over 20 hours a day inside a closed structure. 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 proper ventilation of new carpet, carpet itself does not contribute
to poor indoor air quality. But, the buildup of soil in carpet does. Upholstery fabric also
harbors soil and contaminants.
trapping and holding impurities from the air we breathe. The EPA and carpet industry
findings indicate that with proper ventilation of new carpet, carpet itself does not contribute
to poor indoor air quality. But, the buildup of soil in carpet 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 in built
environments today is poor maintenance. Carpet and upholstery must be cleaned to
remove trapped contaminants before they overflow and are released back into the indoor
air.
Criteria and Assessment Office, the single leading cause of poor indoor air quality in built
environments today is poor maintenance. Carpet and upholstery must be cleaned to
remove trapped contaminants before they overflow and are released back into the indoor
air.
For a healthier indoor environment, the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration
Certification (IICRC) recommends:
Certification (IICRC) recommends:
·Vacuum frequently. A vacuum cleaner with a high efficiency filtration bag removes soils
and biocontaminants from carpet and upholstery and reduces the release of respirable
particles into the air. These bags are now available for most models of vacuum cleaners at
retail stores that carry vacuum cleaners and accessories.
and biocontaminants from carpet and upholstery and reduces the release of respirable
particles into the air. These bags are now available for most models of vacuum cleaners at
retail stores that carry vacuum cleaners and accessories.
· Regularly have carpet and upholstery professionally cleaned. Thorough cleaning removes
soil and pollutants to improve indoor air quality.' Manufacturers recommend cleaning every
twelve to eighteen months for appearance and every six months for health.
soil and pollutants to improve indoor air quality.' Manufacturers recommend cleaning every
twelve to eighteen months for appearance and every six months for health.
· Control the sources. Entrance mats halt tracked-in soil and contaminants. Tobacco smoke,
which is trapped in carpet and upholstery fabric, is a major source of indoor pollution
which is trapped in carpet and upholstery fabric, is a major source of indoor pollution
· Increase fresh air flow. Our ancestors knew what they were doing when they opened
windows to air out buildings.
windows to air out buildings.
· Clean for health. Carpet and upholstery fabric hide soil. Don't just clean for appearance.
When the accumulation of soil becomes visible, You are effecting your indoor air quality.
When the accumulation of soil becomes visible, You are effecting your indoor air quality.
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