Maintaining a healthy home involves regular cleaning of all parts and surfaces in the home especially the frequently used places like carpets, furniture and upholstery. Upholstery is used in furniture and sofas to improve comfort. But dirty home upholstery poses many negative health risks.

Dirty home upholstery can make you sick too often and that is not good. There is no point in being sick when you can be healthy by regularly cleaning your upholstery.

We can hardly do without upholstery around so taking good care of them is not optional. Proper and regular cleaning of upholstery will enable you to avoid the negative effects of a dirty home.

Health Effects of Dirty Home Upholstery

The following are the negative effects of dirty home upholstery on the health of those using them.

1 Body irritation

Hair from your pets can be attached to the fibers of your upholstery furniture. When they come in contact with your skin, they can cause body irritation. Pet hair and fur can transfer alleges like pollen to your upholstery which can be dangerous to asthmatic patients.

2 Runny nose and Cough

Microscopic arachnids like dust mites carry a large volume of particle waste. They are found in homes and can rest on your upholstery furniture and your skin. They can cause a runny nose, sneezing, or cough.

3 Bacteria and viruses 

Gastrointestinal infections caused by bacteria can be transmitted through dirty home upholstery. Kids are more at risk of this infection because while playing, objects that came in contact with it may be put in the mouth. Apart from cleaning, upholstery should be disinfected twice a year.

4 Secondary skin disease

Bugs and fleas that are found in dirty upholstery can cause secondary skin infection. This is because their bites irritate making the affected persons to scratch the skin. This can cause an injury that exposes them to infections.

How Green Tech Cleaning Can Help You

Green Tech Cleaning offers both upholstery and carpet cleaning services in Crestview, Florida, and environs. We thoroughly clean your upholstery to remove stains, dirt, and germs. With many years of experience and highly skilled cleaning professionals, we will use the right method to get the job done. Request a quote.

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