{"id":2457,"date":"2018-11-09T11:13:04","date_gmt":"2018-11-09T16:13:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pentadocs.com\/?p=2457"},"modified":"2023-12-05T17:49:45","modified_gmt":"2023-12-05T22:49:45","slug":"housecleaning-tips-for-reducing-allergies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pentadocs.com\/housecleaning-tips-for-reducing-allergies\/","title":{"rendered":"Housecleaning Tips for Reducing Allergies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Allergies may be most prevalent in the spring and summer months, when flowers, grasses, and trees are in bloom and pollen descends upon Doylestown en masse, but they certainly aren\u2019t confined to the warmer months. They can affect people year-round thanks to other sources, which include molds, environmental pollutants, pet dander, and dust mites. One way to help reduce allergies is by keeping a clean house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Allergy-Proofing Your Home<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"195\" src=\"https:\/\/pentadocs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/house-cleaning-300x195-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29432\" title=\"house-cleaning-300x195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pentadocs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/house-cleaning-300x195-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pentadocs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/house-cleaning-300x195-1-256x166.jpg 256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>We are in no way insinuating you aren\u2019t already maintaining a clean house, but if you or a family member suffers from allergies, it\u2019s especially important to clean your house on a regular basis. Doing so helps reduce allergy triggers and lessen <span><a href=\"https:\/\/pentadocs.com\/allergist\/allergy-symptoms\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"267\">symptoms<\/a><\/span>. As fond as we are of Alice on \u201cThe Brady Bunch,\u201d few people have the budget to hire a full-time housekeeper. And there\u2019s really no need; following a few simple steps and avoiding things that can worsen allergies \u2013 such as shampooing carpets and using scented cleaners \u2013 will help make your home allergy-proof. Try the following steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Vacuum at least once a week. <\/strong>Busting out the Hoover regularly will help remove dust and other tiny particles that can trigger allergies. Make sure your vacuum has a <span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruce.com\/do-i-need-a-hepa-filter-1901189\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Do I need a Hepa filter? | thespruce.com\">HEPA filter<\/a><\/span> in order to remove allergens that would otherwise pass through a regular vacuum filter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reduce clutter.<\/strong> Don\u2019t be a hoarder! Removing stacks of newspapers, piles of boxes, and clothing eliminates trapped dust and will deprive allergens such as dust mites and cockroaches of a place to hang out.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wear a mask when cleaning.<\/strong> Cleaning stirs up allergens, releasing them into the air and making symptoms worse. Wearing a mask while cleaning will prevent them from getting into your nose and mouth. Leave the house for a couple of hours after cleaning to further reduce your exposure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eliminate mold from the bathroom.<\/strong> <span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/mold\/faqs.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Dampness Facts | cdc.gov\">Mold<\/a><\/span> thrives in moist environments such as bathrooms. To ensure it doesn\u2019t establish a stronghold, clean your bathroom and other mold-prone areas, such as laundry rooms and basements, on a regular basis. Scrub the floors and counters, wipe down appliances, and don\u2019t forget to wash the shower curtains.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wash bedsheets once a week.<\/strong> Strip the linens from your bed once a week and wash in hot water (130 F or warmer) in order to kill dust mites. Toss in your child\u2019s washable stuffed animals, too.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t air-dry your laundry<\/strong>. We all want to be good stewards of the environment but hanging your laundry out to dry exposes it to <span><a href=\"https:\/\/pentadocs.com\/what-you-need-to-know-about-pollen\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"15910\">pollen<\/a><\/span> and mold. Use the clothes dryer instead.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Avoid scented cleaners and detergents<\/strong>. Household products often contain fragrances that can trigger allergies. Buy fragrance-free cleaners and detergents instead.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use a damp cloth and mop<\/strong>. This will trap allergens instead of stirring them up into the air.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t shampoo carpets<\/strong>. Leftover moisture can promote mold growth or increase dust mites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t neglect outside entryways<\/strong>. You can carry in a lot of potential allergens from the outdoors without even realizing it. Be sure to sweep sidewalks, patios, and decks on a regular basis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For additional tips on preventing and <span><a href=\"https:\/\/pentadocs.com\/allergist\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"206\">treating<\/a><\/span> allergies year-round, speak with your Doylestown ear, nose, and throat specialist.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Allergies may be most prevalent in the spring and summer months, when flowers, grasses, and trees are in bloom and pollen descends upon Doylestown en masse, but they certainly aren\u2019t confined to the warmer months. They can affect people year-round thanks to other sources, which include molds, environmental pollutants, pet dander, and dust mites. 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