Say goodbye to allergies in your home
Bust the hidden allergies in your home to keep your place — and your kids — healthy.
Cecile goes into a room and starts to sneeze and itch all over. Usually immune from allergies, she now finds herself affected by the unusually large amount of dust around her.
Although the windows are closed, dust still penetrates through the window sill and finds its way into the home. Our home is a hotbed for allergens — dust, dust mites and mold are only some of the common causes of allergy. Enjoy the summer months by reducing the amount of allergens in the home.
Keep your home and bedroom a safe refuge by making it a healthy place to be in. Here are some tips from the 3M Handy Book of Health & Personal Care (Anvil Publishing, Inc., 2005) to keep it that way:
- Wash beddings in hot water every week.
- Vacuum carpeted rooms regularly.
- Wash curtains often.
- Remove items that collect dust; if it must be in the room, dust them regularly.
- Airconditioners control room temperature and reduce humidity, so clean airconditioner filters regularly to prevent molds.
- Remove pet hair from furniture if your pets are in the house.
- Bathe pets regularly.
- Expose mattresses under the sun.
- Shampoo or expose rugs to sunlight and beat them to remove the dirt.
Air sweet air. Clean air at home is a must. Ensure that indoor air is safe with more tips from the 3M Handy Book:
- Ensure that appliances and ventilation systems are in good working condition.
- Dust and vacuum regularly.
- Leave the room right away if insecticides and pesticides are used. Keep children and older people out of the way.
- Investigate strange odors in the room. These may be caused by molds and mildew.
- Keep your airconditioner filter in top shape.
Dust mite trivia. Did you know that dust mites love to multiply in our mattresses — beds, sofas — and other areas where we spend a large amount of time? This is because they feed on dead skin which we all shed — no matter how clean we are. They also feed on pet hair and dirt, and thrive in humid areas. It is the waste product of the dust mites that cause allergic reactions.
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