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Surviving Home Remodeling with Allergies
The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) “The Voice of the Remodeling
Industry™” is providing tips to homeowners on how to prevent a remodeling project from
becoming an allergenic nightmare, since it is estimated that 36 million Americans have
allergies.
Dust and mites are stirred up in the air, and are the two main causes of allergic reactions
during a remodeling project. Aside from allergens, there are also some extremely dangerous
materials such as asbestos and lead paint that can be harmful to anyone who comes in contact
with it. In such cases, NARI highly recommends having a professional remove potentially
harmful materials.
Following these tips from NARI can reduce the chances of an allergic family member with
allergies falling victim to allergens during a home remodeling project. Preparations can be
made in the home that will cut allergic reactions to a minimum, including:
If you are having a new floor put in, consider using a hard floor such as wood, ceramic or slate
instead of carpeting. Carpeting is an ideal home for dust mites, which is a leading cause of
allergies in the home. Before making a decision, talk to your remodeling contractor for
recommendations. Be sure if you choose hardwood floors, to discuss the effects of fumes that
may be emitted when furnishing a new hard floor. Consider staying out of the home for a couple
days to let it properly air out after installing a floor.
NARI is a professional association whose member companies voluntarily subscribe to a strict
code of ethics. Consumers can search www.RemodelToday.com to find a remodeler who is a
member of NARI.
For more information about finding a qualified remodeling professional, consumers can call the
NARI National hotline at 800-611-NARI and request a free copy of NARI’s brochure, “How to
Select a Remodeling Professional,” or download it here.
The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) “The Voice of the Remodeling
Industry™” is providing tips to homeowners on how to prevent a remodeling project from
becoming an allergenic nightmare, since it is estimated that 36 million Americans have
allergies.
Dust and mites are stirred up in the air, and are the two main causes of allergic reactions
during a remodeling project. Aside from allergens, there are also some extremely dangerous
materials such as asbestos and lead paint that can be harmful to anyone who comes in contact
with it. In such cases, NARI highly recommends having a professional remove potentially
harmful materials.
Following these tips from NARI can reduce the chances of an allergic family member with
allergies falling victim to allergens during a home remodeling project. Preparations can be
made in the home that will cut allergic reactions to a minimum, including:
- Inform your remodeling contractor during your first meeting about any allergies.
- Seal off the area to be remodeled with plastic sheets; leave plastic sheeting up until
cleanup from the job is complete. When sheeting is removed and discarded, avoid
carrying it through the home. - Close all vents in the room being remodeled so that dust won’t travel though the air
ducts. - Open windows in the room being remodeled at least a crack and set up a fan to
exhaust air towards the outside. - Keep family pets out of the work area. They can track dust and mites all over the house.
- Vacuum and sweep daily to prevent dust from spreading.
- Change your furnace filter often since it will pick up more particles than usual.
- Plan for removing debris. Using a chute out the window is ideal since it will eliminate
the possibility of tracking materials through the house.
If you are having a new floor put in, consider using a hard floor such as wood, ceramic or slate
instead of carpeting. Carpeting is an ideal home for dust mites, which is a leading cause of
allergies in the home. Before making a decision, talk to your remodeling contractor for
recommendations. Be sure if you choose hardwood floors, to discuss the effects of fumes that
may be emitted when furnishing a new hard floor. Consider staying out of the home for a couple
days to let it properly air out after installing a floor.
NARI is a professional association whose member companies voluntarily subscribe to a strict
code of ethics. Consumers can search www.RemodelToday.com to find a remodeler who is a
member of NARI.
For more information about finding a qualified remodeling professional, consumers can call the
NARI National hotline at 800-611-NARI and request a free copy of NARI’s brochure, “How to
Select a Remodeling Professional,” or download it here.
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