Bacteria in Carpets
We don't think about it because you can't see it. Bacteria.
Some can be very harmful to some people.
In the average home, different strains exist. And this can be anything from 100k per square inch upwards. More than if you were to swab your toilet seat. Imagine that.
And the thing is, you are walking, crawling and sitting on this.
This is why it is prudent to use a professional service annually and more regular basis.
Anything above 60 degrees C will kill a lot of variants of bacteria, micro organisms and is hot enough to break down odours.
Temperatures above 72 C will at this heat disinfect fibres.
Professional carpet cleaning equipment can reach a heat level upto 100 C.
Only steam kills bacteria.