Allergy Free Berber Carpet. Carpet has long been regarded as the enemy when it comes to allergies and asthma. Carpeting can be a reservoir for allergy causing substances allergens that trigger asthma. Hard surface flooring such as vinyl tile or wood is much easier to keep free of dust mites pollen pet dander and other allergens.
In addition shag carpeting should be avoided because the shorter the strands the less area there is for particles to be trapped in. Before selecting allergy free berber carpets one must know all the advantages and disadvantages of these carpets and how different are they from the usual carpet flooring options.
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Hard surface flooring such as vinyl tile or wood is much easier to keep free of dust mites pollen pet dander and other allergens. Shaw industries is the largest carpet manufacturer in the world. In addition shag carpeting should be avoided because the shorter the strands the less area there is for particles to be trapped in. Buy carpet labeled low voc volatile organic compound which limits the use of substances such as formaldehyde and benzene.