Hypoallergenic Carpets

Aggravating Allergens

• Not all allergy sufferers are sensitive to the same substances. For example, even though dust, pollen and pet dander represent common carpet allergens that can trigger allergy-related symptoms for some people, one or more of these substances may not affect other allergy-prone individuals. Choose hypoallergenic carpeting to introduce welcoming allergy relief for a variety of allergy-related symptoms. In addition, the growth of mold and mildew in moist locations, such as damp carpeting, is another source of annoying allergens; however, you can install moisture-resistant carpeting and pads to help alleviate this problem.

Fabulous Fibers

• Even though hypoallergenic carpets do not completely eliminate the presence of common allergens, they can significantly reduce the quantity of allergen substances, resulting in fewer allergic reactions. You have a choice of materials that are more suitable for those with allergies. Durable nylon carpets are dirt-, moisture- and mildew-resistant. Olefin, or polypropylene, is not as durable as nylon but also resists moisture and mildew. Opt for an earth-friendly hypoallergenic carpet made from recycled plastic soda bottles to help save the environment. Natural carpet fibers, such as sisal, sea grass, wool or hemp, also offer green carpeting alternatives that are produced without oils, petroleum or high emission chemicals.

Pads and Glues

• Minimize the possibility of additional allergens lurking underneath your hypoallergenic carpeting by selecting an allergy-friendly carpet pad. Choose a carpet pad that is moisture-resistant, giving it anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-microbial properties. Prior to the carpet installation process in your home, check with the professional installers to ensure they use carpet-laying adhesives with low volatile organic chemicals (VOCs). Adhesives with low VOC emissions help to create fresher air inside your home that is less likely to trigger allergy-related symptoms.

Clean is Cool

• Regular vacuuming with a HEPA, or high efficiency particulate air, filter vacuum removes a large percentage of the trapped dust, pollen and pet dander found in carpeting. By frequently removing these aggravating allergens with a HEPA vacuum cleaner, you trap the particles inside the vacuum so they are not released back into the room. Have your carpets professionally steam-cleaned to remove embedded allergens from your carpet that a vacuum cleaner doesn't ordinarily remove.