[비의류제품] Efficiency of Vacuuming for the Removal of Cat Allergen (Fel d 1) from Worn and Unworn Wool Carpets of Different Construction 출판일 : 2008.02.01 저자 : Simon M. Causer, Caroline L. Shorter, Roger D. Lewis, and Robert W. Siebers 서지사항 : Textile Research Journal, Volume 78, Issue 2, 105 페이지 등록일 : 2011.06.27 I 조회수 : 223 작성자 : admin |
Exposure to cat allergen (Fel d 1) has been associated with immune responses and
exacerbation of asthma. As such allergen can accumulate in carpet, we sought to
determine the influence of carpet pile conformation (loop vs. cut) and degree of wear on the
levels of Fel d 1 present before and after different cleaning processes. Tufted wool carpets
of different construction were loaded with house dust and artificially worn, before being
either dry or wet vacuumed. Using enzyme linked immunosorbent assay to determine Fel d 1
levels at each stage, we showed the efficiency of Fel d 1 extraction from unworn (but
soiled) carpets to be high, and to differ little with pile conformation or cleaning method.
However, efficiency of removal decreased as the carpet became more worn, in which state
wet vacuuming also proved slightly more effective than dry vacuuming. Therefore, if seeking
to minimize exposure to cat allergen in a carpeted environment, in addition to established
Fel d 1 avoidance techniques, implementation of a regular cleaning regime is desirable and
consideration should also be given to removal of any heavily worn carpets (preferencing
replacement with constructions of high wear resistance).
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