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Your
Home Environment
It
is estimated that allergies affect some 40% of the population
and this percentage is rising. Unclean carpets and furnishings
can harbour pesticides, heavy metals and insecticides carried
into the house on the soles of shoes and pets.
Research
has shown that carpets and furnishings can act as a collector
for allergens. When carpets are not professionally cleaned
regularly all these particles can accumulate and become airborne.
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Allergies, Asthma and the House Dust Mite
Some
of the most common triggers for asthma are allergies, particularly
the house dust mites (microscopic arachnids found wherever
there is dust). Over 4 million people suffer from asthma including
1.5 million children. A big part of this suffering can be
attributed to the house dust mite.
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House
Dust Mite Facts
The
average dust mite measures 0.3mm, and is not visible to the
naked eye. Over 70,000 can fit on a single fingernail.
A dust mite moults several times during its life producing
200 times its weight in waste and will lay 300 eggs. |
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It is the
house dust mite waste, not the dust mites themselves, that
trigger asthmatic and allergic attacks. Research has revealed
that the trigger is a microscopic protein found in the dust
mite excrement called Der p1. Not only will having
your house cleaned by Chem-Dry significantly reduce the Der
p1 levels, but it will also improve the indoor air quality
of your home.
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How Chem-Dry can Help You Maintain a Healthy Home
Contrary
to popular belief, vacuuming your carpet with an ordinary
vacuum cleaner can actually make the situation worse for
the asthma sufferer. Although the dust is picked up, much
of it including dust mites, allergens and bacteria is blown
straight out of the cleaners exhaust vents.
The
first step in eliminating the dust mite is through giving
your carpets & furnishing a professional cleaning, using
our carbonating system. Having your furnishings cleaned
will result in the Der p1 allergen being removed to almost
undetectable levels.
The
second stage of the Chem-Dry process is the application of
the Dust Mite Anti-Allergen treatment. Studies have shown
that when dust mite droppings are treated with Dust Mite Anti-Allergen,
the allergens are physically changed rendering them permanently
harmless to allergy sufferers.
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| Benefits
of Dust Mite Anti-Allergen |
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It
is suitable for carpets, bedding, mattresses and all household
furnishings.
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It
instantly neutralises and renders harmless the allergen from
dust mites.
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It
is derived from naturally occurring extracts found in plants
and trees and is not harmful to humans or animals.
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It contains no CFC and is biodegradable |
For
further information or to arrange a free demonstration,
call 6749 3252 or email sales@chemdry.com.sg
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