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FACT
Individuals now spend 90% of their time indoors. Homes, office and indoor machines
expose us to the same pollutants found outdoors. However, the concentrations
of those substances indoors are higher than those found outside.
FACT
The world health organisation estimate that 40% of all buildings pose a serious
health hazard due to indoor air pollution.
FACT
A 10 year study concludes that indoor carpeting holds similar levels of mould
spores and bacteria as hard vinyl tile surfaces. According to the study,
indoor carpeting is not a source of biologicals, but traps and holds them
like a filter.
FACT
It has been estimated that nearly half of the carpets, upholstery, beds, and
other soft furnishings. in this country are never professionally cleaned.
Most consumers are making ill-informed decisions
on when and how to have their carpets and soft furnishings
cleaned. The choice is typically made on the basis of appearance.
If a carpet looks cleaned, it must be clean– A dangerous
assumption! Generally, people clean their carpets and soft
furnishings for the same reason they take aspirin for their
headache – To remove the pain!
Here at Kennet Valley Chem-Dry we are taking
the lead and the challenge to educate the consumer on the
importance of cleaning carpets and upholstery a minimum of
once every six months. after all, Your health may depend
on it!
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
lists poor indoor air quality as the fourth largest environmental
threat to our country.
Consider how many people you know who are
affected by allergies and asthma.
Following the energy saving efforts of the
70’s and 80’s buildings often offered less air
circulation by commercial heating and air systems, and the
tightening up of buildings and homes allowed little opportunity
for diluting the indoor air with “fresh” air.
It is reported that less intense cleaning is taking place
because of decreasing maintenance budgets in workplaces and
fewer hours of household cleaning in homes.
For a full comprehensive guide to keeping you
and your family or workplace healthy call kennet valley chem-dry
on your local number, and we will send you the full facts
on carpet cleaning and air purification. Download our document
on Indoor Air Quality (Word Doc).
Air Purifiers
TDM sell a range of products from the very small to medium
sized domestic units to help eliminate even strong odours
like tobacco or smoke, and to sanitize the air making it
smell fresh. Air
Purifiers.
Sanitisers
TDM sell a range of products from small to medium sized
domestic units to help eliminate even strong odours like
tobacco or smoke, and to sanitize the air killing dust mites
and infections such as cold and flu viruses.
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