Published: 07/04/2017
Is your best friend bringing more than love into your home? You may need Pet Carpet Cleaner or Mattress Clean. We all know that our pets can leave a odour on the couch and maybe a little gift on the carpet from time to time, but the joy they bring to our lives allows us to look past these minor annoyances.
However, there maybe something else going on that could be causing continual harm to the health of you and your loved ones.
What Your Pets Are Bringing Into Your Home
As your pets can get up to all kinds of mischief outdoors, they often bring back various bacteria and other nasty elements with them when they re-enter the house.
When you forget to wash your hands after handling your pet, let them on the furniture or even on your bed, you’re increasing the risk of various infections and diseases, including:
- Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) – an antibiotic resistant infection
- Pasteurellosis – causing abscesses, septic arthritis, respiratory problems, eye infections and meningitis
- Campoylobacter infection – causing diarrhoea, fever and stomach pains
- Salmonella
- Toxoplasmosis
- Hookworm
- Ringworm
Does This Mean I have to Get Rid of the Family Pet?
Studies show that families with a pet, specifically a dog or cat, will have a wider range of bacteria within their home compared to families without one.
But, this doesn’t mean that all bacteria is necessarily bad, as some bacteria will be beneficial to the immune system and will help prepare your family to fight off a number of diseases.
This being said, it is also important to remember that there will still be bad bacteria tainting the bunch, and no matter how many beneficial bacteria are brought into your home, you still need to protect your family against the potential for disease.
What You Can Do to Protect Your Family
To protect your family’s health you should always keep your pets clean and make a rule of washing your hands after patting them, especially before eating.
Cleaning your bedding, as well as having your carpet and furniture upholstery professionally cleaned, will help to eliminate the bacteria found building up in these common areas.
Doing this will ensure you’re home remains disease free and your family can go on enjoying the loving company of your best friend.
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