Halloween is a time for us to let loose and to become the scary monsters we once saw in our childhood dreams.
Ghouls and goblins might not be real, but there are some scary creatures that love to call your carpet home.
They are invisible to the naked eye but trust us they are there.
What Kind Of Nasty Creatures Can Live On My Carpet?
Antibiotic Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA):
This nasty creature is something that you need to be worried about.
MRSA is a bacteria that is easy to bring into your home. It typically gets into your home on the bottom of your shoe.
Once inside it can infect anyone, especially those with an open cut.
Even a mild case of MRSA will give you painful sores and boils. If you have a compromised immune system, a MRSA infection has been known to cause sepsis, pneumonia, meningitis or even death.
To prevent MRSA from entering your home in the first place, make sure to remove your shoes, wash your hands frequently and keep cuts and scrapes covered with bandages.
Prevention Will Keep Your Loved Ones Healthy
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Following these recommendations along with a vigorous cleaning regimen, will keep MRSA at bay.
Our hot water extraction carpet cleaning service will guarantee that any bacteria, including MRSA, will be eliminated from your carpet!
Norovirus
This is a bug that we’ve heard about on the local news on and off for the last couple of years.
Norovirus is a highly contagious pathogen that can be passed from person to person or by touching a contaminated surface.
Did you know that Norovirus causes 21 million illnesses a year?
Norovirus can also be deadly. It kills between 500 to 800 people a year.
This is a scary statistic for anyone at home with elderly parents or small children.
A recent Norovirus outbreak in schools across Reno, Nevada confirms how vulnerable children are to this virus.
The Norovirus can live on carpets and hard surfaces for up to six weeks and can become airborne by people walking on carpet.
Prevention Is Key
The best way to prevent a Norovirus infection is to wash your hands frequently with soap and water and carefully wash produce before consumption.
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Regularly Scheduled Carpet Cleanings Will Keep The Monsters Away
To remove this pathogen from your carpet, we recommend our hot water extraction carpet cleaning service.
Our hot water extraction carpet cleaning service uses a cleaning solution that is heated to well over 200+ degrees, which not only kills the Norovirus it cleans your carpet!
What is left is a safe and clean carpet for your kids to play on!
MRSA and the Norovirus are just two of the many types of bacteria and viruses that call your carpet home. Here is a list of some of the other microscopic monsters hiding in your carpet:
- Coli
- Salmonella
- Campylobacter
- Mold
- Mildew
A professional carpet cleaning by Phoenix Carpet Repair & Cleaning will remove all of them from your carpet!
Phoenix Carpet Repair & Cleaning: An Ounce Of Prevention
Phoenix Carpet Repair & Cleaning is always here for you, especially now as we head into the holiday season.
As you get ready to spend time with our loved ones, remember that an ounce of prevention can go a long way to ensuring a happy and safe holiday season.
A professional carpet cleaning from Phoenix Carpet Repair & Cleaning will help keep your carpet clean, safe and your indoor air allergen free!
For ultimate safety and peace of mind, we recommend our hot water extraction carpet cleaning service.
To learn more about our carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning and tile cleaning services, please give us a call today at 602-688-4168!
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We serve the following areas: Goodyear, Peoria, Phoenix, Avondale & Litchfield Park!
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