CARPETING AND FLOORING

Carpeting makes dust control impossible. Although shag carpets are the worst type to have if you are dust sensitive, all carpets trap dust. Therefore, health care experts recommend hardwood, tile, or linoleum floors. Treating carpets with tannic acid eliminates some dust mite allergen. Tannic acid, however, is

• Not as effective as removing the carpet
• Is irritating to some people
• Must be applied repeatedly