Making your home allergy free sounds like an intimidating task. It’s not an easy fight – You vs millions of mould spores, dust mites, and pollen.
However, with these 9 smart tips, you could keep yours and your family’s allergies at bay!
Reduce Air Pollution
Bad news – the air inside your home can be as polluted as the air outside. Good news – there’s a lot you can do to reduce the allergens. Your home has a lot of pollution sources that you can do away with, for example, volatile chemicals used in conventional cleaners and air fresheners release a lot of potentially harmful chemicals into your home.
As a greener option, consider making your own household cleaners using natural ingredients like citrus juice and essential oils. Opt for green carpet cleaning, while cleaning your carpets.
Furthermore, open your windows to increase ventilation – it’s the simplest thing you can do to improve your indoor air quality.
Clean the Corners
Corners are often neglected and become a magnet for dirt. Mould can grow in dark, damp places which aren’t always perfectly visible, like corners found beneath cabinets or the sink. Clean regularly by pulling out everything from under the sink cabinets. Also, inspect the pipes for signs of leakage as moisture can only aggravate mould formation.
Get Rid of Mould
Mould is normally found in warm and damp places like your bedroom and bathroom. Identify those problem areas in your home and address them. Mould can’t grow without moisture, so tackle wet areas right away with proper ventilation.
Ditch those Curtains
Windows provide the main point of entry for dust that can get clogged onto the curtains. The best solution is to avoid thick dry-clean-only curtains. Instead, go for light washable curtains or blinds that are easy to clean.
Filter the Air
Indoor air is full of microscopic allergens like dust mites, mould spores, and pollen that can trigger allergies and respiratory problems. Invest in an air purifier that will do a good job of clearing the air. If you already own an air filter, don’t forget to regularly clean or replace the filter as instructed by the manufacturer.
Vacuum Clean
Regular house cleaning with a vacuum cleaner can get rid of many allergy triggers and help relieve your symptoms. Invest in a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filtration system. The HEPA filtration system keeps the allergies at bay by trapping even the smallest of allergens.
Doormats
Doormats are feeding grounds for mites, mould, and fungus. And the worst part – they get tracked into your home. Sweep or vacuum your porticos and entryways so it is less likely to track dust into your house.
Replace your Carpet
Carpets are the perfect place for harbouring allergens like dust mites, mould spores, and other residues. If you’re allergic to the irritants hiding in your carpet, removing it may be your best option. Instead of a carpet, opt for lighter rugs which can be washed in hot water.
If you still want to use a carpet, have it professionally cleaned, either by non-toxic carpet cleaning or natural carpet cleaning methods, once every few months.
Bedroom
Your bedroom is where you spend the most time in your home, so it’s wise to make it an allergy-free zone. Wash your sheets and pillowcases in hot water once a week. Cover your mattresses and pillows in a zippered dust-proof cover and don’t let your pets lie on your bed.
Cockroaches
Something that a lot of people are unaware of is that cockroaches are allergy triggers. Their droppings and cast-off skins are believed to cause allergic reactions. Eliminating food sources can help you control these pests. If you want to get rid of cockroaches naturally, try contacting a natural pest control company.
Allergies are so difficult to deal with, but by following these 9 easy tips, you could easily be on your way to an allergy-free home!
