I wonder, if you have a steam cleaner, is there any need for bleach at all?
I met a professional carpet cleaner last year, steam is what they use and according to the guff, the steam alone kills any kind of dust mites, bacteria or other nasties in a carpet.
Using bleach will reduce the lifetime of your cloth, for sure. Ultimately it makes plastic brittle, the longer you expose it to bleach, or the more times you treat with bleach, the sooner it will ruin the fabric. Some are more resistant than others, but the more sensitive plastics, you would find it hard to roll it up and get it to lay flat again after just one season and treatment.
Steam alone on the other hand, should keep it supple.
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