The Fretful Mother's Blog

Stop laughing. I’m serious. It might seem soft and clean and certainly warmer than a tile floor, but lurking in it are some of the most disgusting things. You’ve probably heard about them before and just chose to go on with your life.
That is not the case for me. I’m talking about dust mites. Under the microscope they look like alien creatures, but they are actually quite domestic. And they are everywhere! Every time you step on the carpet you are touching them. I think about how my kids roll around on the carpet and even (god forbid!) eat food off the carpet. I’m now thinking I should either get all hardwood flooring or maybe take the cheaper route of covering everything in plastic sheeting. You can never be too safe.

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