Agreed. Most elevators though use resilient tile such as VCT, stone, porcelain, etc. For carpet...I generally steer most away when we are asked for that reason. If there is a carpet, it is typically two sets, bound and continually vacuumed and replaced with second when sent out for...
The floor is subject to inflow air pressure with door open cycles making it the breading ground for waiting contaminants to recirculate to passengers. I looked into some ideas on the best way to clean the air inside the elevator and landed on hospital operating / clean room type negative...
Actually, I've already developed a solution. Proper air flow circulation, removal of contaminated air, filtration and sterilization of air removed and, return of air purified and sterilized. All in a continually circulating system moving air from floor to ceiling. Many installs already and...