Do Germs Survive on Carpeting in Marlborough?

5/24/2020 (Permalink)

When you feel like germs are everywhere and you can't keep up, SERVPRO is here to help.

The short answer is yes. For a defined period of time they can live on carpet fibers.

SERVPRO of Marlboro / Concord Offers Specific Cleaning for a Multitude of Surfaces

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have told us that viruses can remain viable on a variety of surfaces for days. In fact, on metal surfaces this current pandemic virus can survive and remain viable for over a week. The good news in Marlborough is that there are effective methods of virus cleaning and disinfection on metal and other non-porous surfaces.  We also have effective methods for cleaning and disinfecting quantities of personal fabric possessions, such as clothing or a child’s stuffed toy.

The virus we are combating under the current pandemic appears to remain active and contagious for different amounts of time on different materials and surfaces. Proper cleaning of some surfaces in Marlboro requires a specific cleaning process and chemical to be used. Our SERVPRO technicians are aware of these subtle cleaning procedures and the proper dwell times for each application. They are well prepared to help our fellow citizens during this pandemic. 

If you are looking for assistance with preventative cleaning, please give us a call. We would be pleased to discuss your needs and concerns. We are capable of providing a high level of preventative cleaning that is recommended by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and designed to meet your time constraint and budget.

Providing professional, safe, and cost-effective specialty cleaning is what we do, please call SERVPRO of Marlboro / Concord team at (978) 486-9868.

Advice from the medical and scientific community regarding how to deal with the coronavirus is based on present knowledge, which is subject to change as the situation continues to develop. There can be no assurance that disinfectants alone will be adequate to fully eliminate the virus. We are not physicians or infectious disease professionals. Consult your medical professionals for individual medical advice.