It is a common opinion that
carpets contribute to asthma and allergy and release high levels of
volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Scientific studies do
not link allergy and asthma to use of the carpets. In
fact, several studies actually disprove any connection.
A 15-year Swedish study found
no relation between carpet usage and the rate of allergy or asthma.
Actually, even when carpet usage in Sweden decreased by 70 percent,
allergy reactions in the general population increased by 30 percent.
A 2003 study of more than
4,600 school children in New Jersey found that having carpet in a
child’s bedroom was associated with fewer missed school days and they
needed less asthma medication.
Carpet may even be more
helpful to people with asthma and allergy working as a filter trapping
dust, pollen and other allergens. When allergens are trapped
in the carpet, they cannot circulate in the air for you to breathe.
Well-maintained carpets and
upholstery help ensure a healthy home
environment. Chem-Dry removes dirt and allergens from carpet and
upholstery using patented carbonation cleaning process and product
called “The Natural®”. With Chem-Dry, your carpets are dry
in 1 to 2 hours, preventing any mould and mildew to grow.
Other cleaning
methods uses so much water that it gets your carpet
under pad wet. Wet carpets left for a longer period creates a perfect
situation for mould and bacteria to
multiply in abundance. The latter will ruin your carpets and affect
your health. Harsh chemical with a high pH levels, used by some steam
cleaners can cause irritation and allergy
reaction to some people and pets.
For Drier, Cleaner,
Healthier® carpets use All Star Chem-Dry