Carpet And Allergies

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Carpet and allergies.

Proper cleaning allergens gravity causes common household particles such as dust pollen and pet and insect dander to fall to the floor. When choosing a carpet remember that they re often treated with special chemicals to neutralize or repel offending particles. To qualify for the green label vacuum seal or the bronze. A great many reputable sources advise allergy and asthma sufferers to remove the carpeting.

Studies prove that properly cleaned carpet can help reduce symptoms and is the best flooring choice for those dealing with asthma and allergies. If you have carpet allergies you can either be allergic to allergens that get trapped in your carpet or the carpet itself or both. Typical allergens that get trapped in carpet include pet dander. Remove carpeting and use hardwood or linoleum flooring and washable area rugs.

Those living with asthma or allergy symptoms have historically been advised to remove all carpet in the home because carpet traps allergens. The carpet and rug institute uses its seal of approval programs to identify vacuums that are highly effective at removing allergens and other particles from the air. These common carpet treatments convert to gas over time and enter the air affecting indoor air quality and exacerbating allergies. If that isn t an option use low pile instead of high pile carpeting and vacuum weekly with a vacuum cleaner that has a small particle or high efficiency particulate air hepa filter.