Cleaning Suggestions For Allergy Sufferers

Whether you or someone in your home suffers from allergies or asthma year-round or seasonally, cleaning appropriately to remove allergens can help. Allergens are any substances that produce an allergic reaction in humans.

Cleaning your home on a weekly basis is an important aspect of an allergy management plan. Cleaning itself, especially if it hasn’t been done in a long time, can cause allergy symptoms since dust and other allergens are stirred up. Wearing a protective mask is a healthy habit if cleaning has been ignored for several weeks. To trap allergens and avoid exposure to chemicals that may trigger allergic reactions, use the correct tools and cleaning supplies.

1. Best Allergen Reduction Cleaning Tools

• Vacuum: The sort of vacuum you use has a big impact on allergen reduction. Use a double bag to trap as many particles as possible if you don’t have a fine-particle HEPA filter vacuum. Choose a bagless vacuum with a
  sealed cleaning station that automatically empties the cup, such as the Samsung Jet, or clean and wash out the collection cup on a regular basis. A robotic vacuum and mop system, such as the Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo N8 Pro+, that delivers overnight continuous cleaning is another option for keeping allergies under control on all types of floors while you are away.
• Fabric Allergen Sanitizer Vacuum: These vacuums use ultraviolet light to destroy dust mites and germs, followed by a dual filtration system that removes 99.9% of allergens from fabric surfaces.
• Washable Microfiber Cleaning Cloths and Mops: Microfiber cloths are more effective in attracting dust than cotton or paper towels. Choose tools with detachable heads that can be thrown in the washing machine for complete cleaning. To attract the most dust, lightly dampen mops and cleaning cloths before using.
• Disposable Dust Wipes: Synthetic dusting wipes and wands attract dust and create static cling, which holds the dust in place until it can be thrown away.
• Disposable or washable masks and gloves are recommended. To avoid skin discomfort, avoid using latex gloves and instead go for cotton-lined rubber gloves.
• Laundry Supplies: Choose dye-free and unscented detergents and other stain remover products. According to studies, dye is frequently the cause of skin discomfort.

2. Best Allergen-Reducing Cleaning Products

Unfortunately, some cleaning agents can be irritants and cause symptoms similar to allergens.

Select cleaning products with the fewest chemicals possible. It is especially crucial to limit your exposure to goods such as:

• Ammonia
• D-limonene
• Formaldehyde
• Hypochlorite of sodium
• SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate)

These compounds have been identified as having the potential to cause irritation. Before using a cleaning or laundry product, learn to read the label.

Look for unscented cleaners and use natural cleaning items such as distilled white vinegar, baking soda, and lemon juice.

3. Reduce Allergens Throughout the Home

Here are seven strategies for reducing allergies in your home:

1. Control the temperature and humidity in your home. Heat and humidity are preferred by dust mites and mold spores. You can slow their growth by keeping the temperature between 68 F (20 C) and 72 F (22 C) and the humidity level at no more than 50%.
2. Small-particle filters should be used in central heating and cooling systems, as well as in room air
   conditioners. Change or clean the filters on a monthly basis.
3. To trap even more allergens, use a room air purifier like the Clorox True HEPA Air Purifier.
4. Pests such as mosquitoes and mice must be controlled. Use traps or a professional exterminator to get rid of them, and seal any cracks that may enable them into your home.
5. Clutter and dust catchers should be removed from living areas.
6. Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the house.
7. Keep pets as much as possible outside. Bathe indoor pets at least once a week and wash their bedding on a weekly basis.

Bedroom

Because we spend so much time in our bedrooms, surrounded by soft, dust-attracting surfaces, it is critical to clean everything on a weekly basis.

Begin with the bed and linens. Sheets, pillowcases, and blankets should be cleaned in hot water at least once a week. If you have allergies, never dry your bedding outside. The sheets will bring in pollen from outside. Choose washable bedspreads or comforters and dust mite-proof coverings for pillows, mattresses, and box springs. Pillows should be washed on a regular basis.

Clean the bedroom once a week, beginning at the top and working your way down. Ceiling fans and light fittings should be dusted. Clean the blinds and/or curtains. Dust any furniture and vacuum upholstered furniture with hand tools. Finally, vacuum the floor, especially beneath the bed and around furniture. Remove wall-to-wall carpeting and replace it with hardwood or solid tile flooring, as well as washable area rugs in the bedroom, to reduce allergies.

While we adore them, we recommend keeping them out of the bedroom and off the bed.

Close closet doors to reduce allergy transmission from garments. To keep unused objects, use covered plastic bins that are readily cleaned.

Bathroom

Mold and mildew are the most harmful allergens in bathrooms. Mildew can be stopped and removed with chlorine bleach, hydrogen peroxide, or a professional mildew cleaner. Always follow the recommendations exactly and NEVER mix different substances.

Mix three parts water to one part bleach to eliminate mildew buildup. Wearing rubber gloves and ventilating the area well, clean the afflicted regions with a firm brush. Saturate paper towels with the bleach/water solution and apply them to the mold’s tight edges. Allow them to sit for 10 to 15 minutes before scrubbing and rinsing.

Living Rooms

Begin cleaning from the top of the room, like in a bedroom, so that dust and allergens fall down and are gathered by a damp mop or vacuum.

Ceiling fans and light fittings should be dusted. Then, using hand tools, dust the blinds and wash or vacuum the draperies. Remember to clean window sills, mantles, and any other horizontal surfaces. Remove any ashes or residue from fires.

Remove dust from wooden furniture and vacuum upholstery. Finally, vacuum or damp mop the floors. Throw rugs should be washed.

Living areas should be cleaned at least once a week, and carpets should be vacuumed every other day.

Cover the soil with decorative pebbles or marbles if you have plants to help contain natural molds that can form in damp soil. Artificial plants should be dusted weekly and given a spray on a regular basis to remove dust.

Consider boiling citrus peels or spices like cinnamon and nutmeg to freshen the air instead of using chemical air fresheners.

Kitchen

The kitchen is a breeding ground for mold and insect droppings. To minimize moisture and prevent mold and mildew formation, utilize a vented exhaust fan. Check the sink, refrigerator, and freezer for leaks on a regular basis and repair them as soon as possible.

Clean the refrigerator once a week and throw out any moldy or expired food. Clean the door seals, clean the drip pans, and mop up any spills or excess moisture. Clean the floors and wash any throw rugs.

Every day, clean the countertops and sink. Dishes should be washed by hand or in a dishwasher after each meal. All food should be stored in covered containers, and trash should be cleared often to avoid rat and cockroach droppings.

Areas of Entry and Storage

An effective strategy to reduce allergens in your house is to keep them out. Clean outside entryways at least once a week by sweeping or hosing away pollen. Before entering the house, have everyone in the family remove their shoes. To keep pollen at bay, put outerwear at the entryway rather than the bedroom.

To prevent mold formation in the laundry room, check for washer leaks on a regular basis. Clean the lint filter and then empty the wastebasket after each dryer load. Check the outdoor dryer vent at least once a year to ensure it is clean and functioning correctly. Never let dryer moisture into your home.

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