Man's Best Friend, Carpets Biggest Foe

Man's BEST FRIEND, Carpets BIGGEST Foe DOG IS MAN'S BEST FRIENDS, BUT... Do you know what your dog is leaving in your carpet? SALIVA A dog has at least 20 species of bacteria in its mouth. PET WASTE (urine / feces) We love our dogs along with the loyalty and companionship they bring us. But dogs make messes and bring the dirty outdoors There are 23 million fecal coliform bacteria in a single gram of pet waste. into our homes and onto FLEAS/TICKS our clean carpets. Americans spend about $9 billion/year controlling fleas – the largest expense for pet owners. DANDER An estimated 10% of the population is allergic to animals, with pet dander being the main cause. DIRT Studies have shown that dirt carries many different varieties of bacteria and one square foot of carpet can hold up to one pound of dirt. How it affects you & your FAMILY What's left behind by our beloved pets can lead to indoor air quality issues and contribute to several health concerns for our families. STOMACH ALLERGIES ILLNESS SKIN WORSENED INFECTIONS ASTHMA Solutions for Conquering these Issues ADDING DOORMATS BATHE YOUR DOG REGULARLY By adding doormats you can absorb water, dirt and mud from your dog's paws to help your floors stay cleaner, longer. egular baths for your dog not only keeps their coat shiny, but a weekly bath can decrease the level of allergens by 84% along with decreasing the dirt being brought into your home. It keeps your furry friend smelling nice too! TREAT PEE STAINS IMMEDIATELY Treat pee stains immediately to keep urine from seeping into your carpet padding causing permanent damage, plus dogs will return to the same spot. Keep an odor remover on hand for fresh urine and call a carpet cleaning professional to treat older accidents to get rid of strong odor problems. HAVE YOUR CARPET PROFESSIONALLY CLEANED ChemD Vacuuming alone is not enough. The EPA recommends homes with young children and pets have their carpets professionally cleaned every 3-6 months for the most effective removal of accumulated dog hair, odor, stains and outdoor contaminants that come with pet ownership. Brought to you By: ChemBry 800-CHEM-DRY CHEMDRY.COM Drier. Cleaner. Healthier. Sources: www.carpet-rug.org/ www.iicrc.org/ www.ehow.com/info_789634_bacteria-exists-carpets.html www.lung.org/healthy-air/home/resources/pet-dander-1.html www.kiwiservices.com/epa.htm www.achooallergy.com/about-animal-dander.asp