Carpet and flooring should be cleaned on a regular basis, because carpet especially is the biggest contributor to indoor air pollution. Taking your shoes off at the door helps, and so does a HEPA filter vac when it's used more than once per week.

Despite these efforts, your carpet is sure build up debris and dust over time, and this can be damaging to your lungs. Kids are especially vulnerable to respiratory illness linked to dirty carpeting in homes. The cost to rip up your old carpet and install new flooring is prohibitive for many people, but there is another solution. An eco-friendly cleaning service can wash the carpets annually and this can make a big difference. A green company will use plant-based products which are nontoxic and very effective.

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