title: The effect of carpet on the number of microbes in the hospital environment.
abstract: Airborne bacteria were found to be present in similar numbers in two blind corridors whether the floors were carpeted or covered with sheet vinyl. Fewer bacteria were found at the ends of each corridor after 3.6m of carpet had been installed at the entrance. There was no difference in the types of organisms isolated from the air or floor with either carpeted or vinyl floor coverings. No statistical correlation was found between the numbers of fibres and bacteria in the air.
mesh_terms: D000391:Air Microbiology; D001419:Bacteria; D004391:Dust; D004865:Equipment and Supplies, Hospital; D008027:Light; D014753:Vinyl Compounds
chemical_list: D004391:Dust; D014753:Vinyl Compounds