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50 Interesting Facts about Carpets By Karin Lehnardt 1   The Norwalk virus or Norovirus (the virus that causes the stomach flu) can survive on an uncleaned carpet for a month or more. 2   The oldest surviving carpet is the celebrated Pazyryk carpet, which is over 2,000 years old. It was found in the 1940s in a Scythian tomb in southern Siberia. 3   Microbiologists have identified air blown from a running vacuum cleaner as one of the five places in the home that has the highest numbers of germs. Other places include dish sponges, washing machines, bathroom toilets during a flush, and kitchen trash cans. 4   The five-second rule is a myth: bacteria can live after four weeks on carpet. And, thanks to “microbial adhesion,” germs such as the following are immediately transferred to food: Salmonella typhimurium, Campylobacter, and Salmonella enteritis, a nasty bacterium that causes horrible diarrhea and vomiting. 5   The phrase “to swee...

4 Carpet Stains You Should Never Clean on Your Own For most homeowners, keeping the carpet clean is an ongoing battle. While minor stains can often be removed quickly and easily with little more than a gentle detergent, others need professional attention. Before you try to handle your own carpet cleaning, make sure the stain is one you can remove. Here are a few of the most difficult-to-remove stains that need to be handled by a professional. 4 Stains That Should Be Removed by Carpet Cleaning Professionals 1. Coffee When it’s early in the morning, you’re not always aware of how much that mug of coffee is sloshing about. Unfortunately, that delicious morning beverage is one of the most difficult stains to remove, and when done improperly, it leaves an ugly yellow residue on your carpet. A professional will be able to get rid of the entire stain, eliminating the underlying yellow tint and leaving your carpet looking as good as new. 2. Blood Cuts and scr...