6 Steps to An Allergy-Free BedroomUse this search feature to quickly find the information you’re looking for. 6 Steps to Clean, Allergy-Free Bedrooms. Your cozy bed is a snug spot for dust and dust mites to settle in, too. 
1 Wash your bed linens once a week in the hottest water safe for your sheets. In addition, your comforter, blanket, and pillows should be washed at least monthly in the same manner. 2 Damp wipe or vacuum your blinds regularly - they're a virtual magnet for dust. (Check out mastering miniblinds for more details on how to get these dust-attracting window-covering from triggering allergies in your home.) 3 If you have feather pillows or a goose-down comforter, consider switching to non-allergenic varieties of bedding. If you often sneeze all through the night, try changing to polyester bedding (it doesn't attract dust mites as much as cotton and feathers do) for more restful sleep. 4 Just in case, encase. Consider encasing all of your bedding - both mattress and box springs - in a hypo-allergenic plastic cover. 5 Regularly vacuum - at least weekly. This can help keep your home's allergen count down to livable levels. Dust-filtering vacuum bags are an inexpensive way to keep most of the sucked-up dust from escaping through the exhaust. The most effective weapon in the war against allergens is the HEPA (high-efficiency particle absorbent)vacuum. This type of vacuum is expensive, but worth the price for those troubled by severe allergies. 6 Banish dust-catchers altogether. These include stuffed animals and carpeting or large rugs. If you can't remove these, be sure to vacuum the area often, especially under beds. Bust Bathroom Allergens: Mold & Mildew If you find this website useful, please consider helping with its production with a donation of $10. To say 'thank you' for your generosity, we will give you the info packed e-book for parents considering a family pet – and those who already have one – “Taming the Family Zoo”. Your e-book link will be sent to you with your donation receipt.
|
