Spring Cleaning & Allergy Proofing Your Home

Finally, the warm, fresh liberating feeling of spring, makes you want to roll down your car window, stop at the Dairy Queen and duck out of work early but, not until you’ve done your annual spring cleaning! For those of us who suffer from dreaded seasonal allergies; embracing our mop can get us one step closer to allergy proofing our homes.

Allergy proof your home, one room at a time

Experts recommend focusing your efforts on the bedroom. Given you’re spending up to 8 hours a night sleeping, keeping your ‘sanctuary’ as pristine as possible is a key factor in eliminating allergens.

Two most common triggers

No pets allowed on the bed! Sorry, pet lovers, pets can bring in pollen from outside. Second, beware of dust mites, often the number one culprit in triggering asthma and allergies.

Dust mites are microscopic insects that feed on dead skin that sloughs from our bodies (and probably potato chips & cookie crumbs). They live their whole lives in dark corner dust bunnies and on upholstery or fabrics that come into contact with human skin (curtains, pillows and mattresses where they hatch, grow, eat, defecate, mate and lay eggs).  Although, harmless to most people, the droppings they leave behind can ignite symptoms in those who are allergic.

Best way to avoid dust mites

The number one way to avoid these critters is by encasing your mattress, box spring and pillows in lab certified dust mite proof covers. TheAllergyGuy carries a full line of bed bug proof bedding.

Further ways to reduce allergens in the bedroom

• Replace carpets with hardwood flooring or tiles

• Remove clutter like extra pillows, blankets and stuffed animals

• Vacuum under and around bed on a regular basis

• Frequently wash bedding and curtains using hot water

• Wash your hair at the end of the day to wash out pollens. That will help avoid pollen transfer to the pillowcase.

• Keep windows close, run the air conditioner

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