Top 10 ways to Reduce Allergens in the Home

Suffering from allergies triggered by dust mites can be extremely difficult at the best of times; however, there are a number of things you can do to reduce the levels of allergens entering the air you breathe in your home.

Have carpets, upholstered furniture, area rugs, curtains and mattresses professionally cleaned on a regular basis. Where possible use both dry-steam and vacuuming to further reduce allergens contained in carpets.

Dust furniture with a damp cloth and regularly rinse it out - never use a dry duster as you will put dust into the air.

Clean and dry window frames and sills regularly.

Clean ceiling fans and light fixtures at least monthly.

Use washable ‘Barrier Mats’ at doors to catch dust, pollen and soil and wash at least every month.

Use both dry steam cleaning plus vacuuming cleaning each reduced allergen levels in upholstered furniture.

Damp mop hard surface floors at least every week.

Wash household bedding each week in high temperatures to kill off dust mites.

Dry clothes indoors to avoid bringing in outdoor pollens and moulds. Be sure your clothes drier is correctly vented outdoors.

Dehumidify the air. Dust mites thrive in humidity levels above 50 percent. Reduce humidity levels to between 30-50 percent with a dehumidifier.

Dirty carpets and fabrics contain:
Dust Mites + Pollen + Animal Dander = Allergens

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