Spring is in the air, making it the perfect time to refresh your home and your routine. In this month’s edition of Jensen’s Healthy Home News, we explore how carpets can actually help reduce allergens, share spring cleaning tips, and highlight a simple Earth Day habit that makes a difference. You’ll also meet our April Birthday Hall of Famer, Charlie Chaplin, catch a local event, test your knowledge with Mega Trivia, and take advantage of our latest special offer. Click here for a PDF of the full printed edition of Jensen’s Healthy Home News. A few highlights:
Sometimes does it feel like you’re allergic to being awake?
“I used to wake up at 4 a.m. and start sneezing, sometimes for five hours. I tried to find out what sort of allergy I had but finally came to the conclusion that it must be an allergy to consciousness.”
– Raymond Chandler, American Writer, 1888-1959
Hello friends and clients! The quote above from Raymond Chandler is all too familiar to many of us around this time of year. Sometimes it feels like we are allergic to consciousness when there is little relief in sight! We’ve been talking to our clients about the subject of allergies for years and with springtime upon us it’s a good time to review the facts. Check this out…According to The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America website, one in four Americans suffer from allergies or asthma. That’s tens of millions of Americans suffering this spring!
According to WebMD, we spend 90% of our time indoors. Our indoor air can be up to 100 times more polluted than outdoor air, depending on factors such as whether the residents smoke.
Many people think that carpets and allergies are a bad combination. Even some allergists will encourage their patients to remove carpeting in favor of hardwood or tile floors. However, carpets can actually help to reduce the allergens in your home by trapping them, as long as they are properly cleaned on a regular schedule.
Just follow this logic for a second…Our carpet traps indoor allergens like dust mites, mold, mildew, fungus, pollens, pet dander and other pollutants and allergens. When that trap gets full, a professional steam cleaning is needed to remove those allergens from your carpet and your home. Result? You can have relief from allergy symptoms related to those substances.
We’ve heard it time and again from clients – carpet cleaning does relieve some allergy symptoms. So, until there is a “cure” there is only prevention. Prevent yourself from having polluted indoor air – clean your carpets today.
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April Birthday Hall of Famer, Charlie Chaplin
English comic, director and icon of the silent film-era Charlie Chaplin was born April 16, 1889 in Walworth, London, England, and died at the age of 88, on Christmas day 1977. Most remembered for his portrayal of a character known simply as “The Tramp”, his unique look is instantly recognizable, even today. The American Film Institute has ranked Chaplin as the 10th greatest male screen legend of all time.
Chaplin’s film-making techniques: When it came to creating his films, he was very secretive of his methods, which were not revealed until after his death. He likened the film-making craft to being a magician — and a magician never reveals his methods!
The method: His films were shot without a script. He would normally start with a vague concept (for example, “Charlie works at a pawn shop”), and then use the people and props at hand to improvise gags and activity around them. Ideas were accepted, discarded, developed, improved, and soon enough, a narrative would begin to emerge, which frequently would require Chaplin and his cast to reshoot previous scenes to make them better mesh with the emerging storyline.
This style of meticulous film-making was very taxing on the cast. He would shoot scores of takes of the same scenes, until every motion of every actor was to his liking. This expensive, time-consuming combination of improvisation and relentless perfectionism would often take its toll on Chaplin as well, who in frustration would often lash out at the cast and crew, or even spur him to shut down production altogether.
Winter’s leftovers: Why spring is the best time for a deep clean
Winter has a way of settling into every corner of your home. Months of closed windows, wet boots, extra foot traffic, and more time spent indoors leave behind dust, allergens, salt, and moisture—much of it hidden deep in carpets and furniture.
By the time spring arrives, your home may be holding onto winter’s leftovers, even if everything looks clean on the surface.
During winter, carpets and upholstery trap dirt, pet dander, and allergens while sidewalk salt and sand get ground deep into fibers. Moisture from snow and slush can linger, contributing to dull-looking carpets or musty odors that don’t disappear on their own.
That’s why spring is the ideal time for a true deep clean.
A professional deep cleaning removes embedded dirt that regular vacuuming can’t reach, helping reduce allergens, improve indoor air quality, and restore the look and feel of your home. It also helps protect carpet fibers from premature wear, extending the life of your flooring and furnishings.
As you open the windows and welcome fresh air, starting with a clean foundation makes all the difference. A thorough spring cleaning helps create a healthier, more comfortable home—just in time for the season of renewal.
If your home is still holding onto winter, Jensen’s Carpet Care & Restoration is ready to help you start spring fresh. A deep clean now lets you enjoy the season ahead with confidence—and breathe a little easier.