Living with asthma or allergies? Carpet is an allergen catcher:
Remove the majority of allergens from carpet—and significantly
reduce mite populations—by regular vacuuming (using a high-
efficiency filter) and by periodic cleaning with the hot-water
extraction or steam-cleaning method. Carpets and
allergens—answers to some common misconceptions Some bio-
pollutants, such as animal dander, dust mites, and mold, have
been linked to allergies and asthma—and many of these substances
are commonly found in the home. It’s important to understand
that the mere presence of allergens does not pose a hazard. For
an allergen to have an impact on human systems, it must be
inhaled; and for inhalation to occur, it must be airborne.
Carpet acts as a trap for allergens Carpet is capable of holding
significant quantities of soil, dust, etc., without appearing
dirty. Carpet is quite efficient at keeping allergens and other
small particles such as pollen out of the air. In fact, data
from a Swedish government study indicates that