Allergy sufferers everywhere understand the misery that even a mild case of allergies can bring. The symptoms are more than an uncomfortable nuisance that interferes with life at work and school. People who don't feel well simply don't accomplish as much and they will seek relief in any way they can find it.
Many use antihistamines, but even with their side effects, the relief is only temporary. Allergy shots can help lessen the effects of the allergens but they are not for everyone. Because people spend the majority of their time at home, it makes sense to keep the home environment free of allergens to the highest degree possible. The following tips will help allergy sufferers keep their homes free from allergy causing irritants.
Dust mites
Dust mites are microscopic bugs that can be found in carpets, sheets, pillows, mattresses, and upholstered furniture. Dust mites do not cause diseases but they are a common source of allergies. Use of a HEPA air purifier can help clear the air of these irritants but there are some additional steps that will help.
If you have carpet throughout the house, consider replacing it with hardwood floors. Dust mites thrive in the carpets. Hardwood floors are much easier to clean and keep the mite problem under control. If removing the carpet is not an option, vacuum at least once a week with a high-quality vacuum cleaner. Running the vacuum can help in two ways. In addition to removing the dust mites, it stirs them up into the air where a HEPA air purifier can remove them.
Pillows and mattresses are dust mite havens. Allergen proof covers are available that zip around pillows and mattresses to keep them out. Dust mites are also removed by regularly washing linens and towels in hot water.
Mold
Mold is a significant problem for people with allergies. When mold is seen growing on surfaces, know that it is floating profusely in the air and being inhaled by everyone in the house. Clean mold with a bleach solution and use a HEPA air purifier to remove the mold particles from the air before they can settle and grow in another location.
Pet Dander
Pet dander is another name for the skin cells that an animal sheds. In homes that have pets, it is the pet dander shed throughout the house that triggers the allergy, not the pet hair. Not having a pet is the easy answer, but for pet lovers, getting rid of their pets is not an option. Since the majority of time at home is spent sleeping, many people make their bedroom a pet free zone. While this is helpful, dander has a way of traveling through the air to every room in the house. A HEPA air purifier in the bedroom effectively removes dander from the air, providing a room free of allergens for a healthy night's sleep.
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