The Common Bacterias Found in Grout Lines of Bathrooms
It is not surprising that bathrooms are one of the dirtiest places in a home. Even after a good cleaning, a bathroom has hidden bacteria all over the place! One of the most neglected areas in a bathroom, that also stores the most bacteria, is the tile grout.
Grout cleaning is back-breaking labor that most people admit to only doing once a year. Tile and grout located in the bathrooms are breeding grounds for bacteria due to the warm and moist environment. Homeowners should be wary of this and hire a professional tile cleaning service to protect themselves against harmful and unwanted germs.
Below we have compiled a list of some of the most common types of bacteria found in tile grout. It is important to note that all of these illnesses can be treated with a round of antibiotics but it is best to avoid contracting them.
Salmonella
Salmonella is spread through contaminated food and water. It is also one of the most common bacterias found bathrooms. Salmonella can be hard to contract for healthy adults but individuals with a weakened immune system and children run a higher risk of developing adverse symptoms. These symptoms include:
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- Vomiting
- Chills
- Abdominal pain
Streptococcus
Commonly known as ‘strep,’ this bacteria is one of the most prevalent of our time. Step is an airborne bacteria that most often manifest in the body and causes a sore throat. Strep throat is the most common manifestation of strep but this vicious bacteria can also cause more severe illnesses like:
- Scarlet Fever
- Toxic Shock Syndrome
- Cellulitis
- Impetigo
Staphylococcus
Staph infections are extremely contagious and dangerous. Most commonly found in hospitals, staph also has a presence in most bathrooms. Staph is spread through skin-to-skin contact and most often results in skin infections. Symptoms include:
- Blisters
- Boils
- Fever
- Cellulitis
- Impetigo
Escherichia Coli
Known as E-coli, this bacteria is spread through contaminated food and water. Most often, this bacteria is contracted by children and then spread to adults. This is an especially uncomfortable illness and will lead to:
- Extreme Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Severe Abdominal Pain
Campylobacter
This bacteria is most commonly found in uncooked poultry. It is similar to salmonella and is most likely to affect infants and young children. Individuals who contract campylobacter will experience:
- Cramping
- Diarrhea
- Bloating
- Fever
Now that we have gone through the ins and outs of what is living in your grout, it may be time to call in the professionals. Our team at Steam Pro are the grout cleaning experts in Denver! We have a highly skilled team that is committed to providing top quality customer service. We also use the best equipment in the industry to ensure we get the job done right the first time! Call us today to make an appointment and be sure to check out our website to see a full list of all our services. We can’t wait to hear from you!