Depending upon the severity of the allergy, they can be extremely debilitating for the individual, and for anyone who likes to keep a clean home, the mere activity of cleaning can quickly exacerbate the symptoms.
However, there are ways to keep a clean home and not spend the rest of the day sneezing, coughing or itching your eyes:
Begin by decluttering
Decluttering in general is great for anyone with allergies, since the more clutter you have around you, the more dust and other allergens, it will attract. But it also makes the act of cleaning quicker and easier.
Clean the bedroom
Since we often spent a minimum of 8 hours every night in our bedrooms, it makes sense to start by cleaning this room, particularly if you suffer from allergies. Playing host to millions of mites who have the ability to aggravate even the mildest of allergies, you should always start by keeping your bed as clean as possible. Change the sheets, comforters and pillow covers frequently, and vacuum the entire room to keep it as dust-free as possible.
Turn your attention to the bathroom
Being such a humid and moist room, your bathroom is the ideal place for mold and mildew to form and spread. By drying the walls and ventilating the space as best you can on a regular basis, however, can help to keep the room dry.
Make your living spaces allergen free
Dust and vacuum at least once a week in all living spaces, and if you have pets, you may need to do this more often. Don’t neglect your carpets and rugs, either, as these are breeding grounds for all manner of allergens.
Don’t forget to clean the windows
If you have drapes or blinds, they’re bound to be full of dust, pollen and other irritants that float around in the air or come in through open windows, so it’s important to clean them regularly. Drapes can be washed (either professionally, or in your own machine if they’ll fit), and blinds can be vacuumed or cleaned with a damp cloth.
Use natural cleaning products
Chemical based cleaning products are never going to be good for anyone with allergies, so wherever you can, use natural products that are good for both you, and the environment. Vinegar, salt, lemon and baking soda are all fantastic for cleaning surfaces, degreasing, eliminating odors and removing stains, you can even use lemon juice and olive oil to keep your wooden furniture looking like new.
Prevent allergens from even entering your home
The most effective way to prevent allergens inside from aggravating your symptoms, is to stop them from even entering your home, and the best way to do this is by having everyone who enters your home, remove their exterior footwear.
To keep your home dust and pollutant free at all times, have a professional cleaning service come in and clean with natural products, using tried and tested methods, and you’ll be amazed at the difference it can make to your health.
