What 5 Gross Things Might be Lurking in Your Couch?

Maintaining a clean home can be challenging and difficult to to stay on top of if you don't stay on a regular schedule. And while you may have mastered your dusting, and vacuuming, there may be something that has been neglected in your home. Our upholstered surfaces are used every day and are often the center pieces of the home and family time. However, they can collect many gross things that can be detrimental to your family's health.

As most of us put off cleaning tasks until the dirt and stains are undeniably noticeable, our couches often go uncleaned for much too long. The build-up of viruses & bacteria, mold, dust & allergens, grease & oils, and toxic chemicals & particles can really result in negative health effects.

On the surfaces everything can appear to be fine, but you and your family may not be the only things that are sitting on your couch!

1. Viruses & Bacteria

We spend an average of 90% of our time indoors, in the winter months we can spend even more of our time indoors. A large portion of that indoor is spent at home on our couch. Giving the bacteria and viruses we encounter during the day to transfer to the upholstery. With kids and pets around this risk only gets worse.

2. Dust mites & Allergens

Your upholstery surfaces are a five star hotel to the dust mites that live in your home. They burrow in, shed their skin, and leave their feces all over your lounge spaces. When these allergens are inhaled it can cause allergies, asthma, and blocked airways. Unfortunately these pesky mites cannot be conquered by vacuuming only.

To help keep them at bay have your upholstery cleaned every six months or ever 3-4 months if pets or children in the home. Luckily Southeastern Connecticut has the tools and products to provide an even deeper clean! We can remove up to 98% of allergens  from the upholstery and 89% of airborne bacteria! We highly recommend reading about our healthy home study to learn more!

3. Mold

Living in a humid, warm climate has holds many extra challenges when it comes to maintaining the health of your home. Mold is one of those challenges! Mold can grow in the soft fibers of your furniture creating an upholstery mold sponge. Mold can be extremely dangerous and can cause many harmful health effects including asthma and other respiratory issues.

There are two times a year that it is important to get your upholstery cleaned. At the end of winter since we spend more time inside which can increases build-up of allergens and bacteria, and at the end of the muggy summers that increase the chance of mold growth.

4. Grease & Oils

As we lounge on our upholstered surfaces the oils and grease from our hair and skin are transferred to the upholstery surfaces. This oil and grease actually becomes a sort of “magnet” for dirt and grime to stick to the upholstery. It can also worsen the look of stains. Also, bacteria and viruses love to congregate to these greasy oily spots.

It is inevitable that oils will end up on our upholstery even if we cannot see it directly. Maintaining your surfaces helps to keep the build up from permanently damaging your upholstery and protecting your health

5. Toxic Chemicals & Particles

Your home’s upholstery surfaces act as a filter for any chemicals, particles, toxins, or allergens. As the air moves in your home these particles settle into your upholstery and threaten your home’s health. These can be harmful to respiratory systems, skin and general well-being.

Take advantage of the green-certified, non-toxic upholstery cleaning services with Southeastern Connecticut Chem-Dry to protect your family’s health.

Count On Southeastern Connecticut Chem-Dry

Although it is can be horrifying to learn what may be sharing your couch with you, the good news is Southeastern Connecticut Chem-Dry has your back! Use our industry leading Eco-friendly products and processes to protect your family’s health.