Here’s How You Can Allergy-Proof Your Home

Spring has finally arrived! But along with warmer days, it’s also the start of allergy season. Watery eyes, runny nose, and difficulty in breathing are just a few common symptoms of seasonal allergies. While medication is certainly helpful for managing your allergies, it’s also imperative to make your home hypoallergenic.

Accumulated dust, mold, and pet dander in your home can trigger allergies. We’re sharing some easy ways to maintain a clean environment and healthy indoor air quality. Let’s get started.

Roll Up Carpets & Rugs

Carpets and rugs are a popular way to style interiors. However, they are also notorious for accumulating dust mites. It would be best to store them away for the season.

If your house can’t do without carpets, then it’s crucial to keep them dust-free. It would be best to take carpets out in the backyard or driveway for cleaning. But if you are severely allergic to dust, we would recommend hiring a professional carpet cleaner for the job.

Vacuum & Mop Floors

Outdoor shoes and pets make floors collect dust and grime. Firstly, you should consider making your house shoes free. Secondly, regularly cleaning floors is the only way to reduce allergens.

Start by vacuuming the flooring, corner to corner. Next, use an EasyWring mop and floor cleaners to effectively remove dust, grease, or any other residues.

Frequently Change Bedding

Even though it is not visible, we shed 30,000 to 40,000 dead skin cells every minute. So you can imagine how much microscopic dust piles up on your bedding. You should change your bedding every week or more frequently if required. To further reduce allergens, we suggest not letting pets sleep on your bed.

Get a New Mattress

Just like your bedding, mattresses are also susceptible to harboring dust mites. Do you suffer from serious allergy symptoms such as respiratory issues or tightness in the chest? It would be best to get a new mattress every 10 years to minimize allergens.

Replace Air Filters

Air filters in HVAC units trap dust particles and prevent them from entering your home. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to clean or replace the air filters of your heating and cooling system.

Dust with Microfiber Cloth

Microfiber cloth has tiny fibers that are much more effective in picking up dust particles than a regular cotton duster. Use microfiber cloths to wipe furniture, inside and outside of cabinets, windows, doors, and other surfaces. These dusters are significantly more absorbent and durable.

Regularly Wash Drapes

If possible, switch out heavy drapes with easy-to-clean blinds. Fabric curtains are more likely to collect dust than blinds or shades. Otherwise, vacuum or wash curtains regularly to remove dust and debris.

Prevent Mold

Mold can develop in your kitchen, bathroom, and other wet rooms of the house. Dry off such areas ensure proper ventilation to prevent mold growth. It’s also necessary to immediately fix broken caulk and tiles. Always be on the lookout for mold infestation.

Control Humidity

Too much or lack of humidity can increase allergens and even promote mold infestation. Place a Hygrometer in rooms with high humidity. On the other hand, a humidifier can help increase humidity in areas that are too dry.

Manage Pet Shedding

Pets shed fur and dander that contribute to allergens in your house. Managing shedding is crucial to allergy-proof your home. Get a specialized pet brush that’s designed to effectively remove excess hair. Moreover, lint rollers are extremely useful for removing stubborn pet fur from upholstery and other surfaces.

Wrapping Up

Invisible irritants can make your everyday life difficult. Hopefully, the tips mentioned above help you create a dust-free environment and minimize your allergies. ten