Novel home cleaning method to reduce asthma
Tuesday, May 27, 2014 - 14:21
in Physics & Chemistry
Researchers received two patents for a new method to rid carpets, mattresses and other furniture of harmful allergens and pests that cause asthma. The method uses carbon dioxide to "freeze clean" home fabrics. The process deactivates proteins found in pet dander and can remove smoke residue and other allergy-causing substances.