Allergy To Chemicals On New Carpet

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.

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. 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. If you have carpet allergies you can either be allergic to allergens that get trapped in your carpet or the carpet itself or both. But many people experience an allergic reaction after a new carpet installation.

Can you offer some suggestions answer. New carpet shouldn t contain mold mildew or large amounts of dust or hair which can induce an allergic reaction. In addition to the carpet the padding and adhesives all emit volatile organic compounds. Often people assume the fibers of the carpet are what cause the allergic reaction but the fiber whether synthetic or natural is rarely the issue.

Typical allergens that get trapped in carpet include pet dander.