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Allergy
Control |
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allergic reactions are triggered by pollutants in the air being
re-circulated through air conditioning ductwork. These pollutants consist
of pollen, animal dander, fibres, sand particles, dust mites mould, mildew
and many more. Several processes are often required to control
allergen levels, for example carpet cleaning, upholstery, and
mattresses using allergy control procedures. Air condition ducts need to
be cleaned and filters to be evaluated or upgraded, Air Purifiers,
Ionisers, Ozone Generators may be required. |
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Asthma
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World wide, around 100 to 150 million people suffer from asthma, with the
number of the rise, according to statistics from the World Health
Organization (WHO). The incidence of asthma among Gulf children is
significantly higher than in other parts of the world, international data
show a rate of 10 percent. UAE figure fluctuates between 14 and 18
percent. In the United States, the number of asthma has leapt by over 60%
since the early 1980s and deaths have doubled to 5,000 a year. In
developing countries, however, the incidence of the disease varies
greatly. India has an estimated 15-20 million asthmatics. World wide
deaths from asthma have reached over 180,000 annually. The human and
economic burden associated with this condition is severe. Worldwide, the
economic costs associated with asthma are estimated to exceed those of TB
and HIV / AIDS combined.
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Managing asthma requires a long term multifaceted approach, including patient education, behaviour changes, avoidance of asthma (triggers) such as certain components of vehicle exhaust and industrial emissions, tobacco smoke, pollens and allergens from animals and insects. Often, Urban environments have high levels of outdoor pollution and poor housing conditions, which frequently are associated with increased levels of indoor pollution.
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recommends Four cleaning strategies for managing allergies
and asthma: |
| Regularly launder all sheets, pillows, blankets, comforters, mattress pads, rugs, curtains, shower curtains and other soft goods. |
| Control mould and mildew. |
| Clean up food, as food invites cockroaches. Cockroach remains and droppings
are allergens. Also keep the refrigerators clean. |
| Clean carpets and upholstery. Vacuuming is key to allergen reduction. Carpets
are home to generations of dust mites. Children are especially vulnerable as
they play and crawl on the floor and breathe allergens thrown out of the
carpets. Always remember that allergens pose a threat. Left alone, allergens
will accumulate and professional cleaning removes these allergens. |
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Dust
mite Control
Dust mites that are small microscopic insects inhabit carpets, mattresses, cushions, upholstery and pillows. This can cause allergic reactions. Allergic reactions are triggered by pollutants in the air being re circulated through air conditioning ductwork.
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Dehumidification
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humidity levels within a home promote unhealthy air quality by providing
the moisture required to allow mould, mildew and dust mites to grow, For
most people the air is most comfortable at around 50% Relative Humidity.
Domestic units are available to reduce humidity levels to ensure comfort.
Commercial units are also available for drying out after water spillages
or flooding.
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Carpets
And Upholstery
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| Carpet
& Upholstery can be either dry cleaned or wet extraction and the
decision as to which system to use depends on many factors such as
occupants medical condition or the actual condition of carpets or
operational constraints.
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