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Formaldehyde and Carpet Cleaning: Everything You Need to Know

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Did you recently get your carpet cleaned and notice a strong chemical smell? You’re not alone, as this is a common experience among consumers of carpet cleaning services. There’s a high possibility that your carpet cleaner used formaldehyde. While this chemical is known for its power, our team would never use formaldehyde. Unfortunately, it’s a common chemical in the industry, and here’s what you need to know.


Use Cases and Background


Although we’re primarily highlighting the risks and problems associated with the chemical, formaldehyde is effective when it comes to killing bacteria. Many carpet cleaners use it to address various high-bacteria issues in carpets, such as pet accidents or simply dirty carpets that haven’t been cleaned in a long time. For this reason, formaldehyde has been trusted by the carpet cleaning industry for years, despite its side effects.


Side Effects


If your carpets have been cleaned with formaldehyde, you’ll likely notice a strong odor. This odor, along with the use of formaldehyde, is associated with potential carcinogens, respiratory issues, and chest pain. If you or your family members have asthma, you should be especially cautious of these side effects.


However, if your carpet has only been cleaned with formaldehyde a few times, you may be fine. Moving forward, always ask the carpet cleaning company to show you which chemicals they use. This is an essential step to ensuring the safety of your family.


If you have any questions or are located in Prince William County and would like to book our services, please feel free to reach out!


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