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| Tue Apr 11, 2006 7:33 pm Are You Allergic to Your Rug? |
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Carpets trap dust and make dust control almost impossible. Changing your rugs could be your best defense against a constant allergy trigger. Here are some tips to beat dust where it lives.
Carpets trap dust and make dust control almost impossible. Changing your rugs could be your best defense against a constant allergy trigger. Here are some tips to beat dust where it lives:
Shag carpets are the worst type of carpet for people who are sensitive to dust mites.
Vacuuming doesn't get rid of dust mite proteins in furniture and carpeting. It only redistributes them back into the room, unless the vacuum has a special HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) filter.
Rugs on concrete floors encourage dust mite growth. If possible, replace wall-to-wall carpets with washable throw rugs over hardwood, tile, or linoleum floors. Wash the rugs frequently |
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