Help with carpets on low income with child with asthma ?

My son has asthma and doctors gave told me that if I change the carpets in my house it could reduce his symptoms but as I'm on a low income I can't afford these but someone said there is something you can get to help with things like this if your child gas health problems does anyone know ??? ThanksHelp with carpets on low income with child with asthma ?my son has asthma and all you do is vacuum regularly, wet dust furniture and ornaments

get rid of rugs and cushions that harbour dust and don't use artificial air fresheners

I couldn't afford to get rid of carpets all at the one time, but gradually I've been replacing carpets

with laminate flooring, starting off with his bedroomHelp with carpets on low income with child with asthma ?Hi - best way to cut down dust in the house is to gradually change to laminate or tiled flooring. Keep curtains to a minimum - use blackout blinds instead. No rugs, cushions, throws etc. Anywhere that the house-dust mite can live.



Don't abandon everything but prioritise the areas which you son is in eg. if he's not in your bedroom or other bedrooms in the house much then leave them to last.



As for benefits if you're on a low income you may already be getting income support or income based tax credits. If you are then go to your local Benefits Office if you can and ask, at worst they can only say no. Try Citizens Advice bureau for information if you can't get to a Benefits Office, or try some of the big Asthma charities, who knows, they might be able to helpHelp with carpets on low income with child with asthma ?i dont know anything about the income/benefits side of things.



but removing the carpets will definately help. anything like wooden flooring/lyno/tiles will make a difference especially in his bedroom.



also think about the bed and dust mites. hoovering and turning the mattress regualarly and changing the sheets regualrly will help.



and just in case, dont have any pets in the house be it dogs/cats/rodents/birds. all will add to the problem.



speaking from experience here, i am 38 and have had asthma since birth.



hope this helps.