Reply To: Cricket Contest

[Zoodulcis]

Depending on your elevation, that length of time may not quite enough. If you have a dishwasher, that is the way to go once per month. If not, then I think it would be prudent to spray the top and underneath sides with a solution of 10% bleach. Let it sit for 15 minutes, then do your thing with the boiling water. It’s really not all that much more trouble and will prevent a build-up of any sort of bacteria that is heat resistant (and bacteria vary widely in this regard). Bleach kills everything, so there ya go. Whatever you choose to do, if the carpet starts to deteriorate, we would sure love to know what you are observing. Other readers may find that info really helpful.