5+ Steps To Allergy-proof Your Home

If you always have symptoms of a fever or allergic asthma most of the year, the culprit may not be as far as you think.

It could have come from an allergy in your own home!

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HOW TO ALLERGY-PROOF YOUR HOME

1. Wash your rugs and mats
2. Wash linens frequently
3. Vacuum your floors often
4. Keep the rooms ventilated
5. Replace the drapes with blinds
6. Bathe your pet if you have one

FINAL NOTE

Don't allow mold, pet dander, or dust to steal your comfort.

There are some techniques you can utilize to reduce allergens in your home.

Learn how to allergy-proof your home today.

One by one, I have listed steps to achieve an allergen-free territory, so don't stop reading!

Step #1 - Wash Your Rugs And Mats

When it's laundry day, don't leave out the rugs and mats from your list of things to clean.

Ensure you wash the doormats, parlor rugs, carpets, and bath mats.

Rugs and mats don't just trap dirt. They also store dangerous mold.

Rugs and mats store mold when they hold moisture. These floor add-ons soak up wetness in 3 main ways;

Sweat from the feet
Spills on the floor
Water near the shower, etc.

Weekly washing of your bath rugs and floor mats will help reduce allergens in your home. So opt for washable rugs for easy cleaning.

Step #2 - Wash Linens Frequently

Regular washing of linens can keep allergies away.

Linens must include your bedding, napkins, towels, washcloths, table cloths, etc.

Wash linens like your bedding with extra care.

You can wash bed linens in hot water.

When you wash your bedding in extreme temperatures, you get extra defense from allergens.

The AAFA – Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America affirms that their endorsed washing machines can hit 130°F.

The AAFA foundation recommends that users set the washing machine to 130°F when washing linens to kill dust mites.

If you're not okay with washing your bedding in hot water, you can put them in the freezer for 6 to 12 hours and wash them in ordinary water after.

Washing linens in extreme temperatures helps remove allergens like pet dander, dust mites, accumulated dust, and other outdoor allergens.

Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live - Jim Rohn

Step #3 - Vacuum Your Floors Often

Vacuum your floors, vacuum those carpets, vacuum everywhere!

Vacuum cleaners suck up a whole lot of dust.

These home appliances eliminate both surface allergens and outdoor allergens.

If you want to achieve a hypoallergenic home, then engage with the assistance of a vacuum cleaner.

For increased efficiency, use vacuum cleaners with HEPA filters.

Step #4 - Keep The Rooms Ventilated

This step is one of those home remedies for indoor allergies that work in volumes.

Clean or replace those air filters in your home or go the extra length by investing in an air purifier.

Whatever you decide on, make sure you open the windows in all the rooms to keep your house well ventilated.

Unventilated rooms could lead to shortness of breath and asthma attacks because the body needs enough air in the lungs.

A clean and well-ventilated house will produce an allergy-free abode.

Step #5 - Replace The Drapes With Blinds

Use roller blinds or shades instead of curtains to keep allergies away.

Roller blinds trap less dust and by reducing dust in your home, you keep allergens away.

Blinds possess the following benefits over curtains;

They hold less dirt which means fewer allergens
They are easy to install and takedown
They are easy to clean
Using blinds instead of curtains will reduce the need to vacuum

If you must use drapes, ensure you use one that is machine washable for easy cleaning.

Step #6 - Bathe Your Pet If You Have One

When cleaning for allergies, don't forget your pet(s).

Animals with fur are more prone to allergens than those without.

The number of times you bathe your pet in a week will depend on the following;

How active they are
Their skin conditions
The length of their hair
How prone they are to allergens, etc.

Wash your pet regularly in a sink or tub with mild soap and lukewarm water to keep allergens at bay.

Final Note

The common causes of allergies are dust, dander, and pollen.

But you never know. Roaches, unventilated windows, or those damp carpets you always forget to wash on laundry day may be causing your allergies.

Whatever the cause of your allergies, this guide has proven that building a hypoallergenic home is not difficult.

All you've got to do is follow the steps listed and see the results you desire in no time.