Allergy-type reactions can be induced by either immune mechanisms or by a direct hypersensitivity to an irritating fume, vapor, solvent, strong perfumes or medication.
Allergic reactions are caused by the interaction of a person’s immune system with the outside world. Foreign proteins, especially small proteins from pollen, mold and dust mites can cause an immune reaction in an individual due to the sensitivity of an individual to small particles in the air or other substances that result in sneezing, redness of the skin, etc. The most common cause of allergy complaints is dust mites with cat dander.
According to the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology, roughly 7.8 percent of adults suffer from hay fever. The main factor that triggers allergic reactions is pollen. Our immune system mistakes pollen as a foreign threat and releases antibodies that attack the allergens, which then releases histamines, causing the familiar runny nose, itchy eyes and throat among other possible symptoms.
An allergen is a substance that causes an allergic reaction. An anti-allergen deactivates the allergens.
The Bane-Clene cleaning products will not cause allergic reactions for most people - but everyone is sensitive to something. Therefore, if there is a potential for an allergy or chemical sensitivity problem, follow these suggestions in your carpet, rug and upholstery cleaning:
- No volatile solvent spotters.
- No deodorizing.
- No dry cleaning.
- No strong perfumes.
- No post treatment products.
- Rinse with clear water after cleaning.
- Dry the carpet as quickly as possible.
- Keep children and pets off the carpet or furniture overnight.
- No enzyme products.
- Avoid the use of bleach and ammonia.
- Customer should not be in the same room where you are cleaning.
- In severe cases, do a clear-water rinse after cleaning.
Additional Allergy and Asthma Information for Carpet Cleaners:
- Anti-Allergy Cleaning of carpets, rugs, upholstery and mattresses - a very detailed 28-page report in Adobe Acrobat format.
- Cleaning Mattresses - An Overlooked Service. A great way for the professional carpet cleaning company to increase sales and profits and to help customers who suffer from allergies and/or are asthmatic - an increasingly common health problem! If there’s only one room you can keep totally allergy-proof especially in the Spring, make it your bedroom, if only because you spend at least six to eight hours a night there. Wash all the bedding weekly at minimum and get encasing slips for your mattress, box spring and pillows. Wash these weekly as well.
- Dust Mites - The Primary Source of Allergens
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