Carpet And Allergies

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Carpet and allergies.

Buy carpet labeled low voc volatile organic compound which limits the use of substances such as formaldehyde and benzene. To qualify for the green label vacuum seal or the bronze. When choosing a carpet remember that they re often treated with special chemicals to neutralize or repel offending particles. Typical allergens that get trapped in carpet include pet dander.

These common carpet treatments convert to gas over time and enter the air affecting indoor air quality and exacerbating allergies. Carpet has long been regarded as the enemy when it comes to allergies and asthma. 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. 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. Remove carpeting and use hardwood or linoleum flooring and washable area rugs. Proper cleaning allergens gravity causes common household particles such as dust pollen and pet and insect dander to fall to the floor. It is believed that this exacerbates the symptoms of these conditions.