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It seems that certain urban legends never go away. The one about hard surface floors being more hypoallergenic than carpeted flooring is a case in point.<\/p>\n
There have been dozens of studies performed over the past decade that debunk this myth and that show that carpeted flooring is a better option in terms of hypoallergenic \u2013 i.e. not likely to produce an allergic reaction \u2013 qualities than\u00a0hard surface floors.<\/p>\n
Of particular note is a comprehensive literature search conducted by Dr. Mitch Sauerhoff in which he looked at all of the available studies \u2013 throughout the entire world \u2013 of the relationship of carpet to asthma, allergies, and hospital visits. He uncovered 25 such studies, and each one came to the same conclusion. That conclusion was that if you have asthma or allergies, you are better off at home, at school, and at work in a carpeted environment.<\/p>\n
The facts are that not only\u00a0does carpet add warmth and comfort to any room, but it also helps keep the\u00a0air free of allergens and pollutants\u00a0when properly vacuumed and maintained.
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\nThis is partly, of course, because carpet acts like a filter that keeps particulates low. As a consequence, we need to clean the \u201cfilter\u201d on a regular basis. The best way to do that is to clean it with a Seal of Approval recommended vacuum cleaner, which has been\u00a0certified to remove dust, dirt, and particulates\u00a0from the carpet and to retain them within the canister.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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