HOST cleaning also reduces both
cat allergen and mold spores by 80%.
Soiled and unsoiled carpet samples were tested using HOST and HOST SJ. Both Bacteria and Mold levels dropped dramatically after cleaning with either products, as the photos show.
Background on the carpet samples:
Soiled and unsoiled (new) carpet samples were sent to us for cleaning
tests. Following the tests, the surfaces of these carpet samples
were tested for microbes (bacteria and mold).
Biological Sampling Protocol:
Move a moist, sterile swab over the surface of the carpet to pick
up microbes. Transfer the microbes to a petri dish containing
a suitable nutrient agar and allow them to grow.
For Bacteria: PCA agar, 100 F, 2 days
For Mold: PDA agar, 70 F, 5 days
Note: HOST and HOST SJ remove significant amounts of bacteria and mold spores from the carpet because of their unique extraction capabilities. HOST products do not, however, contain any chemicals designed to kill such matter.
The assumption for this testing was that bacteria and mold
accumulate primarily on the surface of the carpet. Thus, that is
where the measurements were taken. We are sharing this information
without reference to any health claims because conclusions would be beyond
the scope of this research.
Bacteria and Mold species cultured from carpet surfaces:
(A) new carpet
(B) soiled carpet
Background on the carpet samples:
Soiled and unsoiled (new) carpet samples were sent to us for cleaning
tests. Following the tests, the surfaces of these carpet
samples were tested for microbes (bacteria and mold).
Bacteria and Mold species cultured from carpets after HOST cleaning:
(a) new carpet (B) soiled carpet
Moisture makes mischief...drier is better for IAQ.
Why? Because of something called Water Activity. Water Activity is a measure of available water, just as pH is a measure of alkalinity or acidity.
Bacteria and mold can thrive in certain water activity levels, but not in others. This explains why meat and fresh fruit spoil so quickly and must be refrigerated. They have a high water activity level, while dried fruits and crackers hardly spoil at all, because their water activity level is below the point where organisms can grow. You store these items in the cupboard.
Reducing biological in the environment
2. Maintain cooling and dehumidifying equipment and disinfect drip pans often.
3. Insulate to prevent condensation.
4. Ventilate damp areas to dry them.
5. Reduce humidity. Run air conditioning in humid climates.
6. If you must use wet cleaning, dry carpets quickly with fans or dehumidifiers. Keep air conditioning/ventilation systems running during drying.
7. Clean carpets with HOST! Five years of ongoing scientific research proves just one HOST cleaning reduces:
Because HOST sanitizes as it cleans, you can be certain that a HOST - cleaned carpet is truly deep down clean!
8. Control dust by switching to treated dust cloths.
9. Use high efficiency vacuum bags. You can use HOST Carpet
Cleaner with confidence as it is not dusty.
10. Switch to lower VOCs* (Volatile Organic Compound) paints,
adhesives, and cleaning products, HOST has low VOC's too!
*VOC - an organic chemical that gives off an odour.
Remember, carpet is a friend in your facility. Unlike hard-surface floors, carpet acts to filter and hold pollutants that are in , or enter, the building...reducing the amount of pollutants in the air. The soil and pollutants then are removed by proper cleaning.
A company that was thinking about switching to our HOST Dry Extraction Carpet Cleaning, called to say that if we could come up with twenty reasons to change, they would get our service.
| 1. Safe on all carpet fibres, including stain resistant carpets | 11. Deep extraction removes all soil and spots. |
| 2. No drying time required, you can walk on the carpet immediately! | 12. No soapy residue. |
| 3. No shrinkage, no split seams or mildew. | 13. Free sanitizing and deodourizing, leaving a fresh clean scent. |
| 4. Environmentally friendly - HOST is a soft all natural product. | 14. HOST raises the crushed carpet pile and makes it feel luxuriously soft and revives colours to provide longer life for carpets |
| 5. Recommended by carpet manufacturers around the world. | 15. All employees have been trained at our office. |
| 6. Just one HOST carpet cleaning reduces dust mites by 78%, allergens by 73%, cat allergens by 85%, molds and spores by 85%, bacteria is also dramatically reduced. | 16. We are fully insured and bonded. |
| 7. Improves your IAQ (Indoor Air Quality). | 17. You can use VISA or Mastercard. |
| 8. Pet odours are removed. | 18. We are members of BSCAI. |
| 9. Available when you are, 7 days a week. | 19. All inclusive price, no upgrades required. |
| 10. HOST is top rated by a leading consumer magazine. | 20. All work is guaranteed. |
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