Allergies in your Carpet
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Carpets can be a thriving source of allergies in your home. We often spend up to 90% of our lives indoors, surrounded by carpet. New carpet can emit chemical odours while old carpet can harbor all sorts of allergens.
Allergies in old carpet
Unsurprisingly, old, dirty carpet can harbor many different allergens. Everything that touches your feet, or your pet's feet, is transferred across to the carpet. Fleas and insects may also nest in your carpet, along with dust mites and other pests, causing allergy symptoms that will range from respiratory problems to rashes
The solution is to clean your carpet regularly. Vacuuming should be performed frequently and as needed while, depending on how quickly dirt builds up on your carpet, a professional carpet clean should be performed once every 6-12 months. If you have a specific allergy you may want to discuss this with the carpet cleaners and ask for their professional advice.
Another tip to keeping allergies out of your carpet is to reduce the risk of mould by cleaning spills quickly and preventing moisture from getting into your carpet.
Allergies in new carpet
New carpet can also cause allergic reactions. This occurs from chemicals, used in the process of making the carpet, being retained and emitting odours that can cause rashes, respiratory problems, headaches and more.
If you have a particularly sensitive person in your house, they may wish to move out during the installation and for a few days afterwards. You can take precautions, however. Talking with your carpet laying professional, discuss which carpet, padding and adhesives have the least amount of chemical emissions.
During and after installation (for at least three days) you should try and let the house air out as much as possible. Opening windows, turning on ventilation systems and using fans are a good way to keep the air circulating and lessen the impact of these chemical odours.
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