Yes. Government Agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the USA have stated that cleaning any surface is an effective way to remove bacteria and germs, lowering their numbers and the risk of spreading infection. This includes soft porous surfaces such as carpets and rugs, using the appropriate equipment.

By deep cleaning your carpet you can help to remove the bacteria that can act as a host to a range of viruses. Infact our own research shows that using a Britex Carpet Cleaner with Britex Cleaning Solutions in a high traffic office area, reduces the bacterial load by up to 99.95%.

Of course when hiring and using Britex deep cleaners we encourage all customers to follow good hygiene practises such as wiping down the machine before and after use and washing their hands.