How much time and energy do you put into keeping yourself, your family, and others safe, whether it’s in your home, in the car, or when you go outside? If you have young children, you probably stalk over them wherever they go.
“Timmy,” you say, “don’t you dare climb up on that.”
“Jenny, get over here. You know better than to walk out in traffic without looking first.”
There are hazards all around us. Sometimes, though, it’s the things we don’t see that can also hurt us. Some of the things you might not see can exist right there, right in your own home.
We’re not talking about electrical outlets you forgot to cover up for that toddler. We’re not talking about a bathtub you’re running for yourself that your three-year-old is suddenly playing near.
We’re talking about bacteria, germs, allergens, and other foreign contaminants in your house.
‘But I clean the bathroom regularly,’ you’re probably thinking right now.
Sure, you do, but that’s not the only place where germs and bacteria form. The kitchen is another. Did you realize your carpeting is also another?
People are walking all across the carpeting. They might be walking with their shoes, bare feet, or even in their socks. The soles of their shoes, the skin on their feet, and the fabric of their socks can track in dirt, bacteria, and germs from all over the place, from inside and outside your house.
If you vacuum and assume everything’s safe, think again. The next time you vacuum, shine a bright light in the room, drag your feet all across the carpeting, and then step back. You’ll see just how much dust is floating around.
Realize that dust can also represent all of those germs and bacteria and other foreign contaminants.
What can you do about this?
Keep cleaning, keep vacuuming, and consider a professional carpet cleaning service at least once a year. It helps to improve indoor air quality tremendously.
