Thick and soft carpets sure are glorious to have in a home or office. These soft floor solutions can reduce the chill of winter months and can make homes feel a lot cozier. 

Unfortunately, lots of germs and bacteria also love your carpets just as much as you do. Carpets are an ideal breeding ground for all sorts of bacteria and microscopic orgasms because there are so many fibres to hide in. 

Even the most powerful of vacuum cleaners cannot remove germs and microscopic bacteria from carpet fibres. 

Carpets are also not the easiest to clean and more infrequent cleaning gives these unwanted organisms lots of time to multiply and spread.

It is estimated that an average household carpet can house over 20,000 types of bacteria and contains many more germs than your average toilet seat.

There simply isn’t time to mention all the types of microscopic germs and bacteria that might be living in your carpets but we do have time to discuss some of the most common invaders that are probably dwelling in your carpets at this very moment.

Coronavirus

You probably are all too familiar with the coronavirus now that it is making headlines across the globe. This all-new virus is a deadly and all new strain of the flu virus and it is killing thousands of people all over the world. 

The coronavirus is spread to others through coughing, sneezing, and touching objects. When an infected person sneezes in your home, many of these microscopic particles will land on your carpets. The virus can stay on cold surfaces such as metal, glass, or plastic for up to nine days where the common flu virus will only remain alive for 48 hours. 

The life expectancy of this virus isn’t quite as long on other surfaces such as carpet fibers but it still is long enough to spread to all members of your family.

Norovirus

The Norovirus is also known as the stomach flu or food poisoning. This virus loves to live in carpet fibres. When you come in contact with this virus, you will experience many upsetting symptoms such as stomach cramps, diarrhoea, and vomiting.

Staphylococcus

This bacterium is also commonly found living in carpet fibers. Some variants of these bacteria won’t cause infections where others can. 

When this virus infects you, small red bumps will start to appear on your skin. These bumps can itch and burn quite a lot.

E.Coli

This germ or disease is a very unwelcome guest in your home. E.Coli is often transferred to your carpets by pets that might have an accident in your house. It can also be transferred to your carpets when the loo is flushed or by your shoes after you have stepped in faeces outside of the house. E.Coli can cause many different symptoms such as urinary tract infections, pneumonia, and respiratory infections. 

Salmonella

In the past, people used to believe that salmonella is only transferred through foods. But it was recently discovered that these germs can live and multiply in your carpets. Salmonella poisoning can cause many unpleasant symptoms such as diarrhea, chills, fevers, and abdominal pain. This condition can even result in death if it is not treated.

Mould and mildew

Mould and mildew can grow in any humid or wet area. Carpets that have been exposed to moisture or that have not been properly dried after washing can house lots of mould growth. You can easily see these bacteria when black fungal spots start to appear on your carpets. Mould and mildew are very hard to get rid of in carpets and can result in many respiratory conditions. 

 The best way to kill these germs in your home’s carpet is by getting your carpets professionally steam washed. Steam washing kills all germs and bacteria that might be living in your carpets and the machines used will also remove all dirt and grime at the same time.

If your family is falling ill at regular intervals then it is high time for you to get professionals like Complete Carpet Restoration to properly deep clean your carpets.