How To Reduce Allergens In Your Home

By Suzanne Herrman


If you suffer from allergies or asthma, you are definitely not alone. In the United States, it is estimated that about 20 percent of the population suffers from asthma or allergies of some kind. One way to reduce the sneezing, wheezing, sore throats and sniffling is to reduce the allergens in your home.

Obviously, it's difficult to do anything about the copious amounts of allergens that exist outdoors, but you can do a lot to control the amount of these toxins that enter your home. One easy way to remove huge amounts of dust, dust mites, pollen, dirt, mold, fungi and even viruses is to call a trusted carpet cleaner in Baton Rouge. A deep carpet cleaning can remove much of these irritants, and it is wise to schedule this service at least twice each year.

A Denham Springs carpet cleaning service, Baton Rouge carpet cleaners or perhaps a Prairieville carpet cleaning service also might offer other helpful services. You might consider adding on rug cleaning, upholstery cleaning and even mattress cleaning, as this will help remove a great deal of dust and dirt. In addition, ask about air duct cleaning, which also can reduce the allergens that float around your house and become embedded in carpeting and fabric.

Of course, once you have had everything deep cleaned, proper maintenance is necessary in order to reduce the building up of these toxins. This means you need to vacuum often, at least once each week if not twice. Using a good vacuum that has a HEPA filter also helps reduce the amount of dust blowing from your vacuum. Rather that dusting with a feather duster or dry cloth, damp dust everything a few times each week. Damp clean your tile floors and your wood floors as well. Be sure to vacuum the wall edges and corners every week, and don't forget to move furnishings once in a while and vacuum under there. When cleaning in general, it also helps to wear a good quality dust mask and gloves.

Open windows and foot traffic increase the amount of dust and pollen in your home. If pollen counts are very high, close up the windows and run the air conditioner. Ask family members to take off their shoes by the front door and wipe down the paws of your dogs or outdoor cats. Your furnace has an air filer that traps dust and dirt, but it needs to be replaced or cleaned quite often, so don't forget to think about this item every other month.

Be sure to wash your bedding once each week in hot water. Consider buying covers for your mattress and pillows that keep the dust mites out. Don't forget to vacuum this room every week, including your closet, which gathers a huge amount of dust. You also might consider placing an air purifier in your bedroom, as well, although these can be pricey. Still, a very clean bedroom can go a long way to reducing the irritating effects of allergies.




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