Your child has recently been diagnosed with asthma. Change is happening all over your home.
For many people in this situation, your attention quickly looks down at your carpets; should you remove your carpeting and choose another flooring to keep the situation from escalating? Some doctors may suggest to you to remove your carpets; if you do research online, you’ll undoubtedly find many of the same suggestions. But is it true? Will carpets exacerbate asthma conditions?
If you read advice from carpet manufacturers, they will tell you that the properties of a carpet can actually be a good thing when it comes to protecting those with asthma. When dust is trapped in the strands of a carpet, they are no circulating in the air for your child to breathe. It is confined to one location until you have the opportunity to vacuum it away.
Many studies have been conducted on homes with various kinds of living situations to determine the best course of action. Allergen sources such as mold, rodents and cockroaches, as well as tobacco smoke greatly impact a child’s asthma far more than the flooring choice. In each of these studies, they show that asthma symptoms are reduced when these sources are lowered or removed, far more often then what flooring choice is in a child’s home.
Reducing allergens can make a big change. The way you clean can also have a large impact. Instead of replacing your carpeting, replace your vacuum instead. Look for a vacuum cleaner that has a HEPA filter system to capture more of the allergens without releasing them into the air. Keep it clean to avoid releasing back into the air as you vacuum again and again.
Convinced you can love carpet again? If its time to install new carpeting in your home, let us know your concerns. We can point you to natural carpets made with fewer chemicals while still providing you with the look and comfort you demand. The options really are endless.
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