Allergies are an ongoing problem for many individuals, and your home could be the source of allergens that cause symptoms. Luckily, there are steps you can take to make your home allergy-free; in this blog post, we'll outline some effective techniques that reduce allergens while increasing indoor air quality.
Start with a Deep Cleaning
Step one in creating an allergy-free home is conducting a comprehensive deep cleaning. Dust and pet dander are two of the primary sources of allergens, often found accumulating quickly on carpets, upholstery, and bedding. Use a vacuum with HEPA filter technology to capture these allergens and professional carpet cleaners to deep clean carpets for optimal results.
Control Humidity Levels
High humidity can promote mold and dust mite growth, which may trigger allergic reactions in some individuals. Achieve an indoor humidity range between 30-50 percent and can reduce moisture by using a dehumidifier or air conditioner and fixing leaks while providing proper ventilation in bathrooms and kitchens.
Select Allergy-Friendly Bedding
Pillows, mattresses, and bedding can harbor dust mites and allergens that cause discomfort for those with allergies. When purchasing hypoallergenic materials like cotton or bamboo bedding as hypoallergenic materials for pillows and mattresses. Use allergy-proof covers when sleeping on them for maximum effectiveness against dust mites and allergens. Also, regularly washing bedding in hot water helps kill dust mites while eliminating allergens from its fibers.
Groom Your Pets
Pets can be a source of allergens for those sensitive to pet dander. Bathe and groom your pets regularly to decrease how much dander they shed, as well as keep them out of certain rooms such as bedrooms and upholstered furniture - using air purifiers in these spaces may help alleviate symptoms.
Keep Your Carpets Clean
Carpets can trap allergens like dust mites, pollen, and pet dander that contribute to an allergen-filled home environment. One solution would be removing carpeting in favor of hard floorings such as hardwood or tile; otherwise, use regular deep carpet cleaners to deep clean and eliminate allergens if keeping carpeting. Professional carpet cleaners may provide even deeper cleaning.
Keep Windows Closed
Opening your windows during allergy season can bring pollen and mold spores into your home, leading to increased allergy symptoms. To maintain comfort within the space, close all your windows and use air conditioning for heating/cooling.
Control Pests
Cockroaches and mice can be an allergenic source, leaving behind droppings and urine that could spread diseases throughout your home. Take steps to control pests by employing appropriate methods - seal up any gaps where they might gain entry, use effective pesticides, etc., to keep these unwanted guests away!
As previously discussed, making your home allergy-free requires multiple strategies, such as deep cleaning, controlling humidity levels, purchasing an air purifier, investing in air filters for it regularly and choosing allergy-friendly bedding, grooming pets regularly outside specific areas, keeping windows closed, using carpet cleaners if necessary and controlling pests. By employing such strategies in combination, you can enjoy a healthier and more comfortable indoor environment while decreasing exposure to allergens.
