Steam cleaning carpet on a regular basis can help reduce the presence of dust mites and other allergens in your home.
Respirtory problemsindoor air replacing carpet.
Instead use a high efficiency particulate air vacuum or hepa vacuum.
2005 german study.
The trouble with carpeting.
The test anderson uses astm e981 or the mouse bioassay test was developed to determine respiratory irritation not toxicity.
Daily activity such as walking or vacuuming can free these particles from the carpet and spread them into the air.
Do not have carpeting in any buildings or homes where humidity can t be controlled.
Carpet can have a strong impact on asthma especially considering that it can gather dust debris and dirt.
Can dirty carpets make you sick.
In 2005 results of a study conducted by the daab german allergy and asthma society were published in the german magazine allergie konkret the article outlined the specifics of the study and highlighted the message that wall to wall carpet actually improves air quality.
If you cannot replace carpet vacuum thoroughly carefully and methodically so you don t stir dust into the air.
If possible have carpet installed while the space is unoccupied.
Below is a list of health issues that could be coming from or made worse by dirty carpet.
If you do put in hard flooring keep in mind that all synthetic flooring initially releases gasses known as volatile organic compounds vocs that.
In a room with a bare floor the risk of more.
When scientifically tested the air above carpet contains fewer allergens and dust mites than the air above hard surfaces says kathryn o.
But carpet and asthma are a common pair.
The core result of the study is however clear.
Replace worn and stinky carpets.
Carpets keep a home warm and cozy but they can also harbor allergens dust bacteria and other pollutants that can affect indoor air quality and.
If that isn t enough replacing carpeting with hard flooring may be a good idea.
As with any building product if purchasing new carpet choose a carpet that releases fewer voc emissions.
Air quality expert hal levin explains that anderson labs is a commercial testing laboratory and not a research facility and their methodology is not scientifically valid.
Some carpets may last for 10 years while others for 30 years.
Sellers director of public relations for the carpet and rug institute cri dalton ga.
Request that the carpet is unrolled and aired out in a well ventilated area a clean dry warehouse for example for 72 hours before installation.
Mold pet hair old skin dust and dirt can all get trapped in your carpets.
