Allergy To Chemicals On New Carpet

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Allergy to chemicals on new carpet. Webmd explains multiple chemical sensitivity mcs which refers to a variety of non specific symptoms reported by some people after possible exposure to chemical biologic or physical agents. Some types of carpet fibers as well as the adhesive and pad used in new carpet installation may contain vocs which can trigger allergic reactions such as respiratory irritations and headaches. New carpet shouldn t contain mold mildew or large amounts of dust or hair which can induce an allergic reaction. If you have carpet allergies you can either be allergic to allergens that get trapped in your carpet or the carpet itself or both.

I want to have new carpet installed in my home but my husband seems to be allergic or at least very sensitive to the smell of new carpet. In addition to the carpet the padding and adhesives all emit volatile organic compounds. But many people experience an allergic reaction after a new carpet installation. Typical allergens that get trapped in carpet include pet dander.

A reaction to an older carpet usually develops because of things such as mold mites or dust trapped in its fibers not because of the carpet itself.