Achoo! why do you keep sneezing? Is it the cat? Pollen? Wait, maybe it’s the carpet. This week we answer the question is it possible for people with allergies to have allergic reactions to their carpets? or is this just a myth?
If this is your first time reading one of our posts, let me fill you in on where we are in our myth busting series. There are several myths surrounding carpets. These old tales were passed on from family to family, and likely kept a lot of smart people from buying and installing carpets in their homes. In this series of posts, the staff at J and R’s Carpet Cleaning is going to break down these myths and debunk them once and for all! For a listing of the carpet myths series, click here!
The first of many myths, and possibly one of the most common is that Asthma and allergy sufferers should not have carpet in the home. We got our information from Shaw Floors, a great provider of carpet installation. To read their full article on Carpet Myths, click here.
MYTH 1 Asthma and allergy sufferers should not have carpet in the home.
FACT: Multiple scientific studies have concluded that carpet fibers, in trapping and immobilizing potential allergy-causing particulates, can actually help people with allergies. If allergens are in the carpet, they’re not circulating in the indoor air stream. Shaw recommends using a HEPA-filter vacuum to fully remove such particles from the indoor environment.
Carpet can help you breathe easier
Carpet acts as a trap for allergens and is capable of holding significant quantities of soil, dust and other substances. The carpet holds on to the particles until you are ready to remove them. Regular vacuuming, using a high-efficiency filter and periodic hot-water extractions, removes the majority of allergens.
So there you have it, another myth about carpets has been solved. Cleaning your carpet can also significantly reduce the amount of allergens contained in it. If you would like to contact us for a free estimate, please click here!