Methods and treatment compositions for imparting durable antimicrobialproperties to carpet are provided Themethod includes applying a composition comprising a first antimicrobialcompound and a fluoropolymer to the carpet substrateThe carpet substrate may be steamed thereafter The treatment composition maycomprise a fluoropolymer, an antimicrobialcompound selected from a group consisting of zinc pyrithione, a silver-containing antimicrobial compound and combinations thereof,and a foamer Carpet products treated with the treatment composition or treatedin accordance with the methods are also provided
