Does carpet cause IAQ problems in schools?
Carpet use in schools provides a decrease in noise, falls, and injuries. IAQ problems can be encountered with carpet and many other materials used indoors if the school has any type of water problem, such as a leaky roof. If carpet remains damp, it can become a primary source for microbial growth which frequently results in adverse health effects on people. Carpet and other furnishings that become significantly water damaged should be removed and either steam cleaned and thoroughly dried before reinstallation, or it should be discarded.
