Mould growth in your carpets can accelerate in winter
Mould growth on windows, walls, furniture and carpets is a pesky problem the winter season can bring into your home. Mould is not only unsightly, it can also be a serious health hazard.
Why mould grows faster in winter
During the winter months, you need to heat your home to stay comfortable. When the heat encounters the cold outside like in your windows and floors, it causes a buildup of moisture. Mould thrives on moisture which is why this is a common problem inside the home during the winter months.
What is mould?
Mould is a tiny fungus. It can slowly damage or even destroy some materials in your home. Wood, furnishings and carpet are especially vulnerable.
Mould can release spores into the air. Spores are tiny particles which can cause allergies, asthma and other respiratory problems. If you don’t address mould growth immediately, it can be a disaster waiting to happen.
Mould growth in carpets
Your carpet is one of the items in your home that can harbour mould during winter. Carpet mould usually thrives beneath the surface, keeping itself hidden from view.
By the time you can see mould on your carpet, the damage is done!
Mould can also thrive when you clean your carpet!
Traditional steam carpet cleaning uses excessive amounts of water filled with soap and detergent and may take days to dry. Wet carpet can quickly become a breeding ground for mould growth.
Chem-Dry cleaning process VS Steam Cleaning
Chem-Dry uses a low moisture carpet cleaning process where millions of microscopic bubbles go deep into the carpet fibres to explode dirt build up. The high powered equipment then extracts the dirt and moisture from the carpet.
The whole process uses 80% less water, resulting in a dry carpet in just a few hours!
How Marco from Chem-Dry can remove mould growth from your carpet
- First, he will thoroughly vacuum your carpet to pick up any loose dirt particles
- Marco will then use a spray called MILGO Plus. This spray is formulated to kill mildew, bacteria and mould on fabrics, walls and hard surfaces.
- Next, he will brush the product into the carpet and allow 30 minutes dwell time.
- Finally, Marco will use The Natural cleaning process to deep clean the carpet, removing mould, dust and dirt.
That’s why you want to schedule professional carpet cleaning instead of steam cleaning, especially during the winter months.
For a woe free winter call Marco to get rid of mould in your carpets – 0488 024 434
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