Allergic To My New Carpet

I just had new carpets installed in my house 1 week ago and since then i ve been having the buzzing feeling all over like you need to scratch i ve also been getting huge hives that show up in patches anywhere i scratch.

Allergic to my new carpet. Carpet allergies can be caused by an irritant in the carpet such as dust mites or pollen or it can be brought on whatever material the carpet is made from such as polyester or wool. There has been no evidence that specifically supports an allergy to carpet but some people believe that it is possible. The odor dissipates within a few days. Some people report symptoms such as upper respiratory irritations headaches skin rash shortness of breath or cough and fatigue which they associate with new carpet installation.

This chemical can be detected at very low levels but does not result in an unpleasant odor for everyone. The distinct odor of new carpet is usually attributed to the chemicals 4 phenylcyclohexene 4 pc. Individuals also have reported problems such as cough fatigue and breathing problems. You can have allergic reactions to new carpets.

If you have allergies either wear a dust mask or get someone who doesn t have allergies to do this job. There are steps you can take that will make the carpet installation. Use a vacuum cleaner with a small particle or a high efficiency particulate air hepa filter. 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.

Use a damp cloth to clean other surfaces including the tops of doors windowsills and window frames. Allergies to carpet may be due to either the materials that make up the carpet or to something that is in or on the carpet. Carpet allergies may be related to the components of the carpet itself or they may be due to something that the carpet was treated or infested with. New carpet shouldn t contain mold mildew or large amounts of dust or hair which can induce an allergic reaction.