How To Have an Allergy-free Home

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  • August 17, 2009
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DrJewell from Susan jewell

Solutions to prevent and reduce allergens in the home

You Will Need

  • Hepa Air Filter,
  • An allergy mattress cover
  • Hepa Air Filter,
  • An allergy mattress cover
  • An allergy boxspring cover
  • Two allergy pillow cases
  • A high-filtration vacuum bag
  • A vacuum exhaust filter
  • Food containers with vacuum seal lids
  • Mildew-killing cleanser
  • Baking soda
  • Water
  • A hypo-allergenic vacuum
  • And a house humidifier

Step 1

Step 1 (Lower the pollen count) Use high-efficiency particulate air, or HEPA, filters to capture airborne particles such as pollen. Use one filter in your bedroom and the other in the family room or other common space.

Tip 1HEPA filters are rated for different-sized rooms; buy one that’s big enough for the room you’re using it in.

Step 2

Step 2 (Don’t sleep with the enemy) Dust mites can cause allergies – keep them out of your bed by washing pillows, sheets, blankets, and comforters at least every two weeks. Cover your pillows, mattress, and box spring in washable allergy covers for additional protection.

Step 3

Step 3 (Vacuum up the allergens) Load your vacuum cleaner with a high-filtration bag and an exhaust filter and vacuum all carpeted areas regularly.

Tip 2Invest in a hypo-allergenic vacuum sweeper that sucks up almost all the allergens in a carpeted area.

Step 4

Step 4 (Keep the mold under control) Ti prevent mold, put all food items in vacuum-sealed storage containers and wipe down the refrigerator interior with baking soda and water. Wash shower curtains at least once a week to curb mildew and wipe down shower walls after a bath or shower. In the kitchen and bathroom, use a mildew-killing cleanser on the sink and countertops.

Tip 3 If you use a central air-conditioning system, install a humidifier to control the moisture level in the house.

Step 5

Step 5 (Close your windows) Keep your windows closed during the spring and summer months to lock out pollen and other allergens. Keep curtains, window sills, and frames clean to prevent mold from growing. Doesn’t it feel good to breathe easy?

Dust mites eat the skin cells shed by humans.

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