Helpful Cleaning Tips For Allergy Sufferers

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Although a no-brainer, homeowners themselves and their guests should take their shoes off before entering the home to reduce the amount of pollen or other allergens from being tracked in, and if possible, homeowners should try to keep pets out of their bedroom to eliminate pet dander and other allergens they may track into the home. This is a crucial step, as although pets are loved and a family member, they can easily track allergens into the home. In the bedroom, while individuals are sleeping, they can be breathing in those allergens if their pet is in the room, or worse, sleeping on the bed. Finally, homeowners should use their air-conditioning when it is hot outside to avoid opening windows, as the AC will filter the air and prevent dust, dirt, pollens, molds, and other triggers from getting into the home.

Use The Right Products

When cleaning, using the right cleaners is essential to not only making the home feel, look, and smell clean, but also to help eliminate harsh allergens. Homeowners should be aware some household cleaners have harsh chemicals in them that can cause breathing problems or trigger an allergic reaction. Therefore, reading labels carefully and ensuring to stay away from cleaners with volatile organic compounds (VOCs), fragrances, or flammable ingredients is a must. Allergy sufferers should try to purchase organic or ‘green’ household cleaners if it meets the right criteria or can try making their own household cleaner using simple but powerful allergy-friendly ingredients found in the kitchen. Homeowners can make a variety of cleaners using white vinegar, baking soda, lemon juice, and sometimes can add an all-purpose ‘green’ disinfectant to it if they choose. For instance, a homemade all-purpose cleaner contains two cups of vinegar, two cups of water, and individuals can add a bit of lemon juice to it if they want. Once made, mix it up and put it in a spray bottle and voila: instant homemade cleaner!