Get off the carpet! (carpet in the bathroom stinks)

Anybody else got that disco fever?

Ok folks.  Here is a post about a bad idea.  Whatever you do, please do not put carpet in your bathroom.  I know this may be obvious to most of you out there, but trust me, it happens more than it should.  There are plenty of opportunities for warmth and slip resistance in a bathroom setting other than carpet.  I don't care if you argue that it feels warm on your toes for your morning...ahem...routine.  You have to vacuum carpet correct?  You can't safely disinfect your carpet with bleach if you need to right?  Imagine, if you will, all the little things stuck between those fibers of carpet.  You wash your clothes when they get dirty don't you?  Your carpet in your bathroom is getting more...soiled...then your clothes are (I hope).  Now do me a favor and imagine trying to shove your bathroom carpet in your washer and dryer every week.  Sound like fun?

The issue here is really about mold, mildew, and bacteria.  Water is one of the biggest culprits to sick building syndrome.  Sick building syndrome is caused by many factors and can be the cause of many human health problems.  Viruses and mold can live in the fibrous materials in your bathroom carpet and carpet padding, and this can lead to health issues.  This is of particular issue in a bathroom where the bathroom environment is constantly exposed to moisture both in liquid and vapor states.  The carpet in your living room or bedroom isn't exposed to this persistent exposure to moisture (of course if it is you will have the same problems), and therefore mold isn't an issue in these areas.  So, for the sake of yourself, loved ones, and me if I ever come over for a beer, please don't put carpet in your bathrooms.  It just feels weird, and you might be exposing yourself to some nasty little presents.

Cheers,

 Levi