What factors influence microbial growth in carpet dust?
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Carpet serves as an important reservoir for dust exposure because it acts as both a source and a sink in the indoor environment. Carpets can also retain moisture and potentially support fungal growth. This is especially important for the roughly 8% of the US population that are affected by asthma, in addition to people affected …