Upholstery cleaning tips - Improving your health

By: Elizabeth K
Submitted: 2008-09-04 14:02:13
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Attack of the Killer Couch. It sounds like a bad B-grade movie but it might just be the cause of your common health complaints. Ever wondered if your furniture might be making you sick? Before laughing off the idea keep reading. The stuff lurking in the family sofa might be contributing to that nagging sniffle or headache and your favorite easy chair might be the reason behind those morning sneeze attacks. Learn what is lurking in the family furniture and how it just might be making you sick.

The Mighty Mite. Mites are tiny organisms that resemble miniature spiders that just happen to feed off of dead skin cells. According to research, as many as 18,000 mites can live on one gram of dust. Besides being a bit creepy, dust mites are a major health problem among some people. They trigger allergic reactions, asthma, irritated eyes, sniffles and other breathing problems. Mites are likely to be found any place that people sit or lay; beds, sofa or your favorite chair. The more time you spend in the area, the more mites are likely to be found. Mites eat, give off waste and eventually die adding to the “dust” found on your favorite furniture.

Pollen and Spores. In addition to mites, pollen and spores are other common sources of sickness. Given the right environment, spores can lead to the growth of mold and mildew which has a “musty” odor. Many people complain about furniture that smells “old” when in fact, that smell is actually a sign of deeply penetrated mold or mildew. Worse, spores can easily become air born and infiltrate other areas of the home which create the potential for contamination throughout the house. Common allergic symptoms include sniffles, irritated mucus membranes, fatigue and feeling like you have a cold or “trying to fight something”.

Hot Toxins. Fire retardants are a prime example of the type of chemical pollutants you might be constantly exposed to through your furniture. BRF’s and CRF’s (Brominated and chlorinated fire retardants) have been linked to cancer, neurological problems, birth defects and a long list of other health issues. Unfortunately, the problem doesn’t stop there; many upholstery cleaning companies create additional health problems by using toxic cleaning compounds rather than green cleaning products.

One of the best ways to eliminate common health problems including asthma, allergies, headaches and other complaints is to use a HEPA filter and schedule regular carpet and upholstery cleaning services. Insist upon the use of non-toxic, environmentally friendly “green” cleaning products like those used by Kiwi Services.

To locate a Phoenix upholstery cleaning company near you be sure to select a company like Kiwi Services with a nationwide reputation, guarantee and commitment to environmentally friendly products that will never harm your family or pets.

Elizabeth, Marketing manager for Kiwiservices: http://www.kiwiservices.com/phoenix-upholstery-cleaning.htm

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