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What Are The Health Risks Involved With Not Cleaning A Dirty Carpet?
Question: 2 year old child spilled a gallon of milk and a carton of raw eggs on the rug, mother didn't clean properly
Is there any health risk to the child, should we remove the carpet, putting milk and raw eggs does it grow
bugs?
Is there any health risk to the child, should we remove the carpet, putting milk and raw eggs does it grow
bugs?
Brief Answer:
Yes, it may grow fungus
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to the HCM
If the carpet is not cleaned properly, it may lead to foul smell and fungal growth. It can be a risk to health if you have an infant or toddler who puts things or hands while crawling or playing. So, removing the carpet or cleaning it thoroughly is the best option.
Hopefully this will help you.
Take care
Yes, it may grow fungus
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to the HCM
If the carpet is not cleaned properly, it may lead to foul smell and fungal growth. It can be a risk to health if you have an infant or toddler who puts things or hands while crawling or playing. So, removing the carpet or cleaning it thoroughly is the best option.
Hopefully this will help you.
Take care
Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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