We dread the door knobs, fear the toilets, and steer clear of the floors. Our carpets are loaded with bacteria, we know our countertops are swimming in germs. Sounds pretty familiar and sensible right? Well, you don't know dirty.

According to a recent study, and many years of knowledge and sound judgment, one from the dirtiest surfaces inside the average property is not any of people in the above list. In fact, it can be one from the least expected surfaces we use each day; the couch. We take a nap about it after a good time at any office, we sit to look at a motion picture, we loosen up when we're sick or broken. Sounds as being a supportive nest doesn't it? Think again.

This recent study figured you will find actually more bacteria on your family couch than you are on a toilet.

But it's no surprise really, furniture is being a large version of your sponge, only rather than absorbing water, it pulls in all sorts of outside allergens and free flying bacteria. One with the most common bacteria found on your pal the couch is staphylococcus. This particular bacteria can be a common culprit behind ailments including cellulitis, stomach upset, and pneumonia. The average couch contains internal mold too, not to mention crumbs, left behind food, allergens, smoke residue, pollen, mildew, and numerous bacteria. To make matters worse, did you know the arm rest with the couch is often the dirtiest spot?

As many years of dust and dander collect on the furniture this may also cause them to look unpleasant and carry unwanted odors that you may struggle to detect until it's past too far. Your once white sofa could be mistaken for the sandy brown piece.

Pretty scary stuff isn't it?

Let's examine some from the important things about having your furniture, upholstery, and drapery cleaned.

Cleaning removes allergens such as pet hair, dander, and pollen

Helps upholstery stay longer just like any damaging bacteria are removed from the surface

Makes furniture more pleasing to have a look at

Offers a fresh smell with the furniture itself and also the room overall

Having furniture cleaned can rid over 70% of airborne bacteria, and up to 80% of surface bacteria from the room, making for the healthier and happier environment.

So the next occasion you take a moment to snuggle up and watch a film, remember what lurks beneath... after which do not forget that it is possible to always call Steamatic to completely clean out.