Some FAQ regarding allergens and
how to find relief:
Q. What is an allergen?
A.
A substance that triggers an
allergic reaction in the immune system of a
susceptible person. Most allergens are
proteins, such as pollen, dust-mite droppings
and animal dander.
Q. Why are dust mites and
animal dander so offensive?
A. Exposure to these allergens can lead
to asthma, sinusitus and other allergic
illnesses, especially in young children.
Q. How can I reduce the
allergens in my home?
A. Vacuum frequently, wash bedding once
a week, and have your home "treated" every 6
months of if allergies are severe, every 3
months.
Q. What does a dust mite
look like?
A. These microscopic, eight-legged
critters are 0.3mm in length (7,000 can fit on a
fingernail) and are invisible to the naked eye.
Q. What actually causes
the development and aggravation of allergies?
A. Are you ready for this?? Dust mite
feces. A dust mite will produce 200 times its
own body weight in feces during its short
lifetime.
Q. Where do dust mites
most frequently occur?
A. Mattresses contain 60% of the dust
mites found in your home. Because we spend 1/3
of our lives in bed, the bedroom is the number
one treatment priority.
Q. How many people suffer
from pet allergens?
A. 15% of the U.S. population is
allergic to pets and other animals.
Q. What's the solution to
this problem?
A. Vets will tell you, "Get rid of the
animals." We tell you to let us help you with
our anti-allegen process applied to your home
furnishings, carpets, rugs, and bedding; the
residual effect will last up to 6 months; in
severe cases, treatment may be required every
three months.
Q. What kinds of
chemicals do you use?
A. We do not use chemicals. The
treatment contains no benzyl benzoate and is not
a pesticide or mitacide. Our products are
hypoallergenic, non-toxic, dye and perfume free,
contain no volatile organic compounds (VOC's),
phosphates or other hazardous materials and are
biodegradable and environmentally safe. As
stated above, the products we use are derived
from renewable fruit and vegetable seeds. The
products are virtually odor free and have been
specially formulated for use around people with
allergic illnesses and chemical sensitivities.
They can be safely and effectively used in home
with children and pets.
Q. What are your sources
of information?
A. The Institute of Medicine
(Washington, DC), Auckland University School of
Medicine, Research IBT Reference Laboratory,
Kansas and MasterBlend, Colorado.
