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Methods and treatment compositions are provided for imparting durable antimicrobial properties to carpets. The method includes applying a composition comprising a first antimicrobial compound and a fluoropolymer to a carpet substrate. Thereafter, the carpet substrate may be steamed. The treatment composition can include a fluoropolymer, an antimicrobial compound selected from the group consisting of zinc pyrithione, a silver-containing antimicrobial compound, and combinations thereof, and a foaming agent. Also provided are carpet products treated with the treatment composition or carpet products treated according to the method. [Selection] Figure 1 |