Hello World! Welcome Friends! Allergies aren’t something people are particularly happy about, as they cause swollen and inflamed sinuses, runny noses, and itchy eyes. You also risk developing a cough or respiratory difficulties. Worse, allergies can worsen symptoms for people with asthma. Research indicates that the percentage of indoor allergies is 2 to 5 times higher than outdoor allergens. Fortunately, you can allergy-proof your home with the right strategies, including the following.
Invest In Air Filters
Investing in the right air filters is a great way to eliminate allergens. These devices are made of foam, fiberglass, pleated cloth, or other porous materials, and they clean air circulating through your heating and cooling system. These helpful devices can trap allergens like lint, mold spores, pollen, dust, pet dander, bacteria, and so on. Seeing these benefits, you want to pay attention to your air filters if you don’t already. Experts advise cleaning your filters every two weeks to eliminate trapped allergens. You also want to replace them every six to twelve months to achieve the best results.
Keep Your Bed and Bedding Clean
Since you spend significant time on your bed, cleaning it makes sense. This way, you can easily eliminate dirt and dust particles you acquired when outside. This, in turn, can prevent you from developing skin conditions, so keep this in mind. It’s also a great way to destroy dust mites, bedbugs, and other organisms that can increase your allergic reactions. You want to start cleaning by removing and washing your pillowcases, blankets, and sheets. As a tip, wash them at least once weekly and read the washing instructions on each item to prevent damage. Consequently, vacuum your mattress before cleaning it, so feel free to consider this. You can use dish soap or enzyme cleaner, baking soda, gentle detergent, towels, and cold water for your mattress, so keep this in mind.
Eliminate Household Pests
Not only are household pests unsightly and annoying, but they also contribute to indoor allergies. For instance, cockroaches can cause people to develop ear infections, wheezing, congestion, skin rashes, and watery eyes. Likewise, rodents can trigger nausea, stuffy nose, eczema, hives, and asthma attacks. Other household pests include termites, fruit flies, dust mites, stink bugs, and so on. Therefore, eliminating these harmful organisms from your home is the best step. And you can achieve this by cleaning your home thoroughly and eliminating food particles from any area. You’ll also find it helpful to eliminate any stagnant water area in your home to prevent some insects from breeding. If you have a mice problem and feel guilty about killing them, you can consider these tips on getting rid of rodents humanely.
Clean Your Floor Regularly
Cleaning your floor regularly doesn’t only increase its longevity, but it also prevents your household from inhaling and ingesting contaminants. Moreover, it can reduce the risk of pests’ invasion your home. It’s important to consider your floor type before choosing an appropriate cleaning strategy. For instance, you only need to sweep and clean your ceramic tile floor with a gentle detergent solution before rinsing it with water. Likewise, wooden floors don’t need much water; a damp mop and broom are sufficient.
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