Air Quality Education during Allergy Awareness Month
May 08, 2015
May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month and Chem-Dry is out to educate everyone about the importance of maintaining indoor air quality as part of a clean, healthy home.
A new indoor air quality study conducted by a leading indepenent air quality laboratory shows its Hot Carbonating Extraction (HCE) cleaning process significantly reduces the level of non-living allergens* in the home. The study tested specific non-living allergens such as cat and dog dander and dust mite matter.
Now more than ever, maintaining indoor air quality is crucial for the 1 in 5 Americans who suffer from allergies and the 24 million Americans with asthma. Chem-Dry is making an extra effort to share the results of this study, which demonstrates how our proprietary HCE cleaning process can deliver superior results in reducing indoor triggers that worsen symptoms during this season.
Carpets, area rugs, and upholstered furniture contribute to indoor air quality by acting like large filters that trap dirt, dust, and other particles. But to remain effective, these areas must be professionally cleaned. This study highlights how thoroughly Chem-Dry cleans carpets and upholstery and how valuable that can be in creating a healthier home environment. While important year-round, this is especially critical during peak season for asthma and allergy sufferers.
In fact, without regular professional cleanings, dust and other unhealthy elements that have built up in the carpets get stirred up, become airborne and circulate throughout the home when there is activity in the room, triggering symptoms for the millions of Americans affected by allergies or asthma.
Unlike other carpet and upholstery cleaning services, Chem-Dry’s HCE process uses millions of microscopic bubbles to penetrate deep into carpet fibers, lifting particles to the surface for easy extraction. The brand’s primary cleaning solution, The Natural®, contains no detergents or harsh chemicals. Additionally, Chem-Dry uses 80 percent less water than typical steam cleaning, so carpets dry in a couple of hours instead of a couple of days. While most steam cleaners use excessive water that can soak through to the carpet backing and promote mold and mildew, Chem-Dry’s low-moisture process avoids that risk and offers a more convenient solution. The result is a deeper clean, faster-drying carpets, and a healthier home.
*Based on results from a study conducted by an independent laboratory using the Chem-Dry Hot Carbonating Extraction process. Allergens tested were dog and cat dander and dust mite matter. Figures are an average across multiple homes.