The Scary Germs Hiding in Your Office Carpet

Carpeting and rugs are fairly common in office spaces. However, when not regularly cleaned, they can pose a health hazard for workers and customers. This is especially true for workers who may suffer from allergies or respiratory illnesses.

When was the last time you cleaned the carpeting? Have your employees been coughing, sneezing, or rubbing their eyes lately? Flu season may have nothing to do with it. Here are some of the scary things hiding in your carpets.

Frustrating Allergens

The coughing, sneezing, and itchy eyes may come from dust mites. Some people may also react to pollen and pet hair. Pet hair may surprise business owners who do not allow pets on-site, however, if employers have pets at home, they may track some of the pet dander into work.

Annoying Bugs

Do you know what else people can track into the office? Bugs. They may also come in when someone opens a window or door. Ticks and fleas may become an issue, especially if customers and employees have pets. They can live in the carpet, issuing the occasional bite and worsening allergies.

Sickening Bacteria

Not all bacteria are bad bacteria, but the ones found in your carpet will likely make you sick. Believe it or not, carpets beat out toilet seats for being grimy with 40,000 times the bacteria. Some harmful bacteria you can find down there include:

• Salmonella
• E Coli
• Staph

Bad Odors

Is there a foul odor in the office you can’t seem to get rid of? If so, you have probably tried air filters, cracking windows, or using air fresheners. The next step should be cleaning the carpet. Carpets soak up odors and continue to release them into the air over time.

Are you ready to get rid of the scary germs hiding in your office carpet? Ultimate Cleaning Solutions is happy to help. Contact us by calling 562-239-9173 or sending an email today!