Why a rug is the best remedy for house dust
Many allergy sufferers think you're not doing themselves any good with a rug because they are dust catchers. You're right, they are dust catchers. However, this is not a disadvantage, but a definite advantage for anyone who struggles with household dust allergies. With hardwood floors or other smooth floors, dust flies unruly all over the room, which a rug would prevent. The rug binds the dust and collects it in the rug pile. You can simply vacuum the rug regularly in peace, instead of having to clean the entire apartment every other day because the house dust has spread everywhere. Experts and doctors have also come to this conclusion. Check with your family doctor if you can't believe what you are reading.
However, you should make sure when choosing your rug that you choose a type of rug that is suitable for allergy sufferers. Read on, we will tell you what is important.
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1. So which rugs are suitable for allergy sufferers?
Especially cuddly long pile or high pile rugs are the least suitable for a dust-free apartment. The house dust accumulates faster in this type of rug and is more difficult to clean because of the long pile. The dust thus remains in the rug and as an allergy sufferer you will have trouble with it.
You can't go wrong with a short pile rug, a rug that has a very short pile. It is best if this is made of natural materials. Wool contains natural fats, which is an important factor, because that binds the dust better.
Exceptions: There are, of course, exceptions in the rug world. If you buy a rug with synthetic materials, then it may be that they are not properly tested and contain additional pollutants that make allergy sufferers uncomfortable. Therefore, it is better to entrust yourself to a specialist dealer who knows the materials in detail and can advise you professionally.
However, you should make sure when choosing your rug that you choose a type of rug that is suitable for allergy sufferers. Read on, we will tell you what is important.
2. Tips for cleaning your rug
Tip 1
With a good vacuum cleaner, you can remove most of the dust from your rug. Therefore, you should get a vacuum cleaner that is equipped with a HEPA filter. It filters the allergens, from the air consumed by the vacuum cleaner and thus ensures that the vacuum cleaner does not scatter the germs again in the apartment. For this reason, you should avoid simple vacuum cleaners that distribute the dust even more in the room.
Tip 2
Allergy sufferers should make sure that they buy a high quality rug, because they are easier to clean from house dust. Some retailers also offer the service of washing hand-knotted rugs. You should use this service every few years, so that you can use your rug again completely cleaned, without any problems.
