Microorganisms such as mold, mildew, fungi, bacteria, and viruses are everywhere. In fact, we could not exist without the benefits derived from some of them. These beneficial microorganisms help ferment the foods we eat, and provide us with essential medicine such as antibiotics that cure disease and infection. However, other microorganisms can also be quite harmful. Most of us are familiar with some of the diseases caused by microorganisms, such as food poisoning, the common cold, the flu, ear infections and allergies.
Infectious diseases are the number one cause of human death worldwide.
The World Health Organization has stated that allergic rhinitis is most directly related to indoor environments. Odors associated with bathrooms, carpets, drapes furnishings and wallcoverings are usually due to deterioration by microorganisms. Contamination by microorganisms can lead to allergic reactions, food poisoning and other common infectious diseases. Antimicrobials can help to alleviate the health problems associated with harmful microorganisms by inhibiting their growth long after conventional cleaning. As you might have guessed, all seven statements are true.