Here’s How Having Carpets In Your Home Could Be Harming Your Health

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In contrast, though, some studies have shown that far from exacerbating conditions such as allergies and asthma, carpets can actually be beneficial. A report from the European Community Respiratory Health Service Study discovered that those who are affected by dust mites feel more comfortable in rooms with carpets. And research by the German Allergy and Asthma Society concluded that there was a lower chance of finding fine dust in carpets than in smooth floors.

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