Many people world-wide suffer from allergies and any procedure that can help in reducing their plight is a boon.
A lot of people uphold the tradition of spring cleaning in many countries around the world. This can be an excellent opportunity to help reduce allergy agents. They cannot be completely removed, but can be reduced to manageable levels.
Following are some dos and don'ts of cleaning, especially for those suffering from indoor allergies. Following the tips will not do the non-sufferer any harm either.
Do: Thoroughly clean all the equipment used during the spring clean war.
Do: Open all windows in the house to ensure that any dust in the air can be blown out of the house.
Do: Do your cleaning in winter before the plants start sending out their pollen.
Do: Wear a form of protective breathing mask over your face. You can use a mask made of micro fiber or even a full scale breathing mask.
Do: Use dust-cloths made from micro fiber.
Do: Use special filters on your vacuum cleaners to trap the microscopic irritants like mite fecal matter and pollen.
Don't: Use ordinary dusters as they will only make your situation worse by lifting up the dust into the air, where it will be an irritant and later fall back onto the surfaces.
Dust mites are one of the most common sources of allergens. Unfortunately, they can be quite numerous in the house as they feed on dead skin, both yours and your pets'. Mites can be found in mattresses, carpets and the bed. Do you know: most of the dust you see in the house is skin flakes! Your skin loses several layers each day.
To help reduce their population and effects, use a vacuum cleaner on the bed targeting the grooves formed by buttons and stitching. You can also turn the mattress over regularly. For a more effective method, use a pad which you can wash frequently with hot water.
Mites on upholstery can also be controlled by vacuuming regularly on the seating areas and into the grooves on the sides of the sofa. Flipping over the seats will also help. Some cushions have removable covers which can be taken out and laundered or sent to a dry cleaner.
Vacuum the carpet thoroughly and regularly.
A lot of people uphold the tradition of spring cleaning in many countries around the world. This can be an excellent opportunity to help reduce allergy agents. They cannot be completely removed, but can be reduced to manageable levels.
Following are some dos and don'ts of cleaning, especially for those suffering from indoor allergies. Following the tips will not do the non-sufferer any harm either.
Do: Thoroughly clean all the equipment used during the spring clean war.
Do: Open all windows in the house to ensure that any dust in the air can be blown out of the house.
Do: Do your cleaning in winter before the plants start sending out their pollen.
Do: Wear a form of protective breathing mask over your face. You can use a mask made of micro fiber or even a full scale breathing mask.
Do: Use dust-cloths made from micro fiber.
Do: Use special filters on your vacuum cleaners to trap the microscopic irritants like mite fecal matter and pollen.
Don't: Use ordinary dusters as they will only make your situation worse by lifting up the dust into the air, where it will be an irritant and later fall back onto the surfaces.
Dust mites are one of the most common sources of allergens. Unfortunately, they can be quite numerous in the house as they feed on dead skin, both yours and your pets'. Mites can be found in mattresses, carpets and the bed. Do you know: most of the dust you see in the house is skin flakes! Your skin loses several layers each day.
To help reduce their population and effects, use a vacuum cleaner on the bed targeting the grooves formed by buttons and stitching. You can also turn the mattress over regularly. For a more effective method, use a pad which you can wash frequently with hot water.
Mites on upholstery can also be controlled by vacuuming regularly on the seating areas and into the grooves on the sides of the sofa. Flipping over the seats will also help. Some cushions have removable covers which can be taken out and laundered or sent to a dry cleaner.
Vacuum the carpet thoroughly and regularly.
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