Periodic carpet cleaning when done in conjunction with a regular vacuuming and carpet spotting program will not only improve the appearance of your carpeted flooring but extend the life of the carpet.
Carpeting in commercial facilities can look appealing, help prevent the chances of slips and falls, and can help absorb noise. On the downside, carpets can provide a trap for microscopic dust particles, dander, pollen, fumes, food, and germs. When not properly maintained, they can lead to bacteria growth that can cause and aggravate asthma and allergies. Once embedded, the contaminants can be re-released with high activity levels, during vacuuming (if vacuums are not equipped with HEPA filters), and when removing carpets from floors.
Regular vacuuming with a HEPA filter vacuum is critical, but it cannot thoroughly remove foreign substances stuck to carpet fibers. To ensure optimal health of the occupants of a facility and longevity of carpets, periodic carpet cleaning by professionals is also recommended at least every 6 to 12 months.
Contaminates
The perilous germs, bacteria and contaminates in carpets can include:
- Campylobacter: Favored by moisture, it causes diarrhea, fevers, and cramps in stomach.
- Norovirus: It can cause stomach flu.
- MRSA: Generally, they come from gyms and related accessories. It can cause aching red bumps, rashes and fever.
- Fungi and Mold: Favored by moisture like Campylobacter, they cause allergy and in rare cases can lead to
- death of the affected person.
- Micrococcus: It causes skin infections and meningitis. It is particularly risky for those with weak immune systems.
- Enterococci: It causes severe infections such as UTI, bacteremia, diverticulitis, and meningitis.
- Mycotoxins: Various kinds of molds produce these, and they are a serious threat to the immune system. Thus, they can cause a myriad of health issues.
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