Stone floors are a beautiful addition to any home and can add a great deal of value to a house. They are attractive and improve the look of a home. Stone flooring is a great way to add an additional level of décor to your home as it comes in many different colors, textures and sizes. Just like other types of flooring, stone floors can become a home for many different types of bacteria if they are not cleaned properly and regularly. There are some types of bacteria that are more dangerous than others and should be removed from off of your floor and out of your home to keep you and your family healthy.

Cross Contamination Facts

To keep you and your family healthy, it is important to put a concentrated effort in the cleanliness of your home. Germs mainly enter the home on people, food and pets. Once these germs are inside of your home they can easily spread from one person to another or from person, to surface, back to a different individual. When this occurs it is called cross contamination. Cross contamination is commonly responsible for spreading sicknesses between people and can make it difficult to get rid of if surfaces of the home are not thoroughly cleaned.

Methicillin Antibacterial Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteria Thrives on Dirty Stone Floors

There are some bacteria that are more common to reside in your home than others that you should be aware of. One of these bacteria is called the meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. This bacterium is difficult to get rid of, mainly because it is resistant to many different types of antibiotics. This also makes it difficult to treat the infections that it causes. Washing your hands with hot water and soap is the best way to prevent spreading these bacteria to others in the home. These bacteria can thrive on a dirty stone floor that is not regularly cleaned.

Norvirus Gastroenteritis Bacteria Lives on Unclean Stone Floors

Another common bacteria found in the home and that can easily live on a dirty stone floor is the Norovirus. Norovirus is very common during the winter and causes a great deal of discomfort to the stomach. Vomiting, diarrhea and fever are common symptoms and it is never a pleasant experience. These bacteria can easily be spread from one person to another. Keeping your stone floors clean will assist in keeping this bacterium out of your home and from being spread from one family member to another.

Professional Hard Stone Floor Cleaning & Bacteria Removal in Las Vegas, Summerlin, North Las Vegas & Henderson Nevada

Contact Silver State Floor Restoration today to have your stone floors professionally cleaned and any bacteria residing on your floor removed.