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Stop and think for a moment about your work environment. Do you tend to cough, sneeze, suffer from nasal congestion, or have itchy, watery eyes when you’re in the building? Do the symptoms subside when you leave? If you answered “yes,” your workplace could be triggering your allergies. It can be a shocking realization and often difficult to figure out exactly which allergens are affecting you.

In an office setting, a carpet cleaning service will ideally vacuum and steam clean the floors regularly to remove allergens. Here’s a closer look at what can be done for those who are allergic to their workplace.

How to Detect Your Workplace Triggers

Carpet CleaningExposure to chemical cleaners, mold, perfumes, dust mites, and cigarette odors in poorly ventilated, enclosed areas can cause an allergic immune response. Begin by narrowing down the more obvious triggers first. Ask about the building’s HVAC system and whether the filters need to be changed more frequently.  The building’s air filtration system should help to remove perfume odors, fumes, pollen, and other airborne irritants. Indoor air quality should be a concern for the management as well as the staff, so you will provide a great help by addressing the issue appropriately.

How to Manage Allergies at Work

There are steps you can take to reduce your symptoms at work. If cleaning doesn’t happen often enough, explain your circumstances to the human resources department and ask if carpet cleaning and other allergen removal methods could be performed more frequently.

Additionally, you can keep your personal workspace free of chemicals and dust. Purchase a portable air purifier with a HEPA filter so you can control the air within your breathing space. In the short term, you can also request a prescription for antihistamine medication from your doctor to alleviate symptoms until you can clean up your workplace.

 

To schedule carpet cleaning for your home or office, contact the professionals at D & K Carpet Cleaning. Serving West Salem, Holmen, Onalaska, and La Crosse, WI, they specialize in stain and odor removal and steam cleaning. Call (608) 784-0581 or visit them online for more details about their carpet and floor cleaning services.

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