Carpet Fumes And Pregnancy

First we do not recommend a pregnant women using rental carpet cleaning machines.

Carpet fumes and pregnancy. Don t smoke while pregnant and as a new mother and avoid areas. Keep these in mind when installing carpet during pregnancy. Ventilation open windows and use fans in the home during and after installation. Exposure to secondhand smoke during pregnancy is linked to lower birth weight and increased risk of cancer in both mom and baby.

The requirements are tougher on american products than for imported products. Make sure it s made in america the united states government has strict epa standards for chemical off gassing. If you feel you need your carpet cleaned during your pregnancy we definitely recommended hiring a professional carpet cleaner. The machines are very heavy to lift and push around and the machines require detergents and various chemicals in order to clean carpet.

Even if you use low odor paints you should still wear a mask when painting open windows use fans and allow some time for the room to air out and the fumes to off gas pregnant women should.