Allergens in the Home: What Lies Beneath?
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1) Allergies are the 5th leading chronic disease in the US, affecting over 40 million Americans. Common indoor allergens include pet dander, dust mites, bacteria, pollen, mold, and dirt. 2) Allergens are found throughout the home, especially in carpets, upholstery, bedding and air filters, with dust mites living in carpets and pet dander affecting many homeowners. 3) To reduce allergens, the document recommends vacuuming weekly, professionally cleaning carpets every 3-4 months, washing bedding regularly, replacing air filters, bathing pets, and controlling temperature and humidity levels in the home.
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- 1. Allergens in the Home: WHAT LIES BENEATH? AH- CHOO!!!
- 2. AH- CHOO!!! AllergiesareTHE 5TH LEADINGCHRONICDISEASEIN THE U.S. 1 in 5 Americans suffer from allergies
- 3. Americanspay$1.3billion ANNUALLY FOR ALLERGY- RELATED DOCTOR VISITS &$11billionFOR ALLERGY MEDICINES. AllergySensitivities AreontheRise!
- 4. AH- CHOO!!! We spend 90% of our lives indoors where the air can be 2-100X MORE POLLUTED THAN OUTDOORS. Allergy sensitivities have doubled since the 1970s. APPROXIMATELY 40 MILLION AMERICANS have seasonal outdoor or indoor allergies. 90% 318.9 M without allergies 40 M with allergies
- 5. WHERE DO THE ALLERGENS INSIDE YOUR HOME COME FROM? Over half of all homes in the US have a cat or dog. ABOUT 5%-10% OF AMERICANS ARE ALLERGIC TO PET DANDER. 1.PETDander 5%-10%
- 6. 2,000 dust mites can live on one ounce of carpet dust. ABOUT 20 MILLION AMERICANS HAVE A DUST MITE ALLERGY. 2. DustMites 3. BACTERIA The average homeowner’s carpet harbors about 200,000 BACTERIA ON EVERY SQUARE INCH— about 4,000 times as much as their toilet seat. 4. Pollen POLLEN IS CARRIED FROM OUTDOORS INTO YOUR HOME IN A NUMBER OF WAYS: CLOTHES, HAIR, VENTILATION, PETS, WIND. About1in7sufferfrompollenallergies.
- 7. Even if your carpet looks clean, it can hold as much as a POUND OF DIRT IN A SINGLE SQUARE YARD. 5. MOLD 70%ofhomesareestimatedto havemoldbehindwalls.93% ofchronicsinusinfections havebeenattributedtomold. 93% 6. dirt 1lb
- 8. WHERE DO THE ALLERGENS INSIDE YOUR HOME COME FROM? whattodo tokeepallergens outofyourhome! Use doormats or area rugs in entryways and high-traffic areas. VACUUM WEEKLY TO KEEP CARPETS AND RUGS CLEAN! WELCOME
- 9. Chem-Dry removes an average of 98% of common allergens from carpet and upholstery and 89% of airborne bacteria.* Professionally Clean Carpets and Furniture Every 3-4 Months. *Based on results from a study conducted by an independent laboratory using Chem-Dry’s Hot Carbonating Extraction process. Allergens tested were dog and cat dander and dust mite allergen. Airborne bacteria results includes use of sanitizer. Figures are an average across multiple homes.
- 10. Wash bedding regularly, and consider replacing difficult-to-clean padded covers with allergen-resistant or easier-to-clean alternatives. Replace filters on air conditioners & heaters regularly Bathe pets regularly
- 11. CONTROL TEMPERATURE LEVELS Keep relative humidity below 50%, and keep thermostat at or around 70 degrees F. 70˚ Keep windows closed to prevent outdoor allergens from coming in.
- 12. Brought to you by: SOURCES: http://www.webmd.com/allergies/allergy-statistics http://www.chemdry.com/blog/new-years-resolution http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Safety-Education/Safety-Guides/Home/Biological-Pollutants-in-Your-Home/