Can professional carpet cleaning be harmful to allergies?
One of the benefits of having carpet as a floor covering is that it acts as a filter by filtering allergens out of the air. On hard surfaces these allergens lay on the surface until swept or mopped, which can cause the allergens to become airborne, entering the breathing zone, and creating exposure to the allergen. Carpet holds the allergen until it can be vacuumed or cleaned out. This is why it is important to vacuum and clean carpet frequently.
