Hypoallergenic rugs

The concept of “hypoallergenic” has begun to gain more attention due to the rise in allergic diseases and people’s growing concern for their health—especially that of their children. We will try to explain this term, which is frequently mentioned in connection with products—particularly for marketing purposes—as it applies to rugs.

What Is an Anti-Allergenic Rug? 

Literally, “anti-allergic” means “not causing allergies.”

An anti-allergenic carpet’s properties are entirely related to the product’s raw material and that material’s ability to trap dust. Microorganisms identified to date as causes of allergic diseases can multiply and survive in nearly any environment when suitable temperature and humidity conditions are present.For example, in homes in the United Kingdom, beds are the primary place where dust mites (which can trigger asthma) live and multiply. Hypoallergenic products trap allergens within the product itself and significantly prevent them from being released back into the air. Hard floor surfaces allow allergens on the surface to be released back into the air due to air movement. (For example, if you use a high-quality wool rug on the floor, the wool will trap allergens and prevent them from being released into the air.However, if you use hardwood, wood, or PVC flooring, allergens are released back into the air due to air movement. This poses a significant risk to
asthma patients and those allergic to house dust mites.

The following precautions can be taken to prevent the growth of bacteria and microorganisms in a rug:

• the rug should be vacuumed at least twice a week.
• After washing the rug or if liquid is spilled on it, it should not be left wet but must be dried.
• Washable rugs should be washed once a year using a rug washing machine or by a professional rug cleaning service.
• Care should be taken to ensure there is no moisture in the floor where the rug is laid.
• Rugs should be aired out in the open air as much as possible.

In conclusion, the product you purchase may have both anti-allergenic and antibacterial properties, or just one of them. The important point here is to ensure that conditions suitable for the growth of bacteria and microorganisms do not arise before the product possesses these properties.

For people with asthma or dust allergies, it would be more appropriate to use an anti-allergenic carpet rather than removing the rugs from their homes.

You can view our hypoallergenic carpet models by clicking here.

It has been proven that carpet use does not pose a health threat, particularly for asthma patients. For more detailed information, you can read the article “The Relationship Between Rugs and Health for Asthma Patients.” 

Rugs that can be washed at temperatures above 60°C possess anti-allergenic properties because bacteria cannot survive at such high temperatures.

Among all types of rugs, only bamboo rugs are naturally hypoallergenic; no chemical treatment is required.