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Chris t
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Posted: 07/January/2022 at 3:35pm |
Hi I am a realtor. I helped my parents buy a new home in September 2020. We immediately got their walkout basement carpet removed, then had cleaners come in and clean the floor, then had new carpet installed. It is a medium pile carpet. I can try to find out the material. I wouldn't say it is a high-end carpet. My mom had allergic reactions right away, which we chalked up to being off gassing. But it is almost a year and a half now, and she and several of the grandkids all get red eyes when they are in the basement. Any insights or recommendations are very much appreciated. Both the installer and the manufacturer are dismissing the situation.
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Chris t
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Thanks for the thoughts.
Fans not a factor here. Area rugs not a desirable solution... would have to remove the whole carpet and replace with laminate or tile and then put down rugs. Expensive, and would still leave a hard loud (cold if not heated) basement floor. |
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Beatrice West
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Oh, that sounds really frustrating and concerning. I'm not an expert in the matter of Indoor Air Quality, but it's weird that the issue has stuck around for so long. Maybe check if the basement is well-ventilated? Sometimes, that can make a difference. Also, consider other things that might be causing allergies, like mold or dust. The type of material in the carpet could be a factor too. It might be worth getting some professional testing for the air quality in the basement to see if there's anything specific causing the reactions. And if the installer and manufacturer are brushing it off, maybe get a second opinion from another carpet expert or even an allergist. Keeping a record of everything that's happening could also be useful in case you need to take it further. Health comes first, so maybe consult with a professional on this one.
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