If you have carpet allergies you can either be allergic to allergens that get trapped in your carpet or the carpet itself or both.
Allergy to chemicals on new carpet.
But many people experience an allergic reaction after a new carpet installation.
New carpet can be a source of chemical emissions.
New carpet shouldn t contain mold mildew or large amounts of dust or hair which can induce an allergic reaction.
Typical allergens that get trapped in carpet include pet dander.
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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.
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.
With new carpet this is thought to be the result of breathing 4 phenylcyclohexene 4 pc a chemical that is often used in the production of floor coverings.
In addition to the carpet the padding and adhesives all emit volatile organic compounds.