Keep Allergies At Bay With A Clean Home

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Keep Allergies At Bay With A Clean Home
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• Many of us are afflicted with allergies nowadays,
  and depending on their severity, they can impact
  greatly on our daily lives. Some allergies, such
  as those related to seasonal issues of pollen and
  vegetation, may have no solution, other than that
  you try to avoid going near the plants that
  affect you the most, or you take an over the
  counter allergy remedy to help alleviate the
  symptoms. But there are some allergies, like
  those related to mould growth, dust mites, and
  even pets, that can be deterred and even
  eradicated, with a few simple tips

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• Dust mites and how to limit their numbers
• Dust mites are tiny, microscopic insects found
  living quite happily among household dust. Here
  are a few ways to keep their numbers down
• . If possible, choose a hard surface floor
  covering as opposed to a carpet, as the little
  critters love to make their homes among the tufts
  where dust easily gathers
• . Instead of fabric curtains, use roller blinds
  that are easy to keep clean and dust free

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• . Upholstered furniture may look great, but it
  can also be a haven for dust and mites, so if you
  can, opt for leather, plastic or vinyl furniture
• . If you do have upholstered furniture and
  curtains and carpets, then try to ensure that
  they are cleaned regularly and thoroughly. A
  vacuum cleaner should get the job done
  effectively, provided it has the attachments
  which allow for cleaning such items. You can also
  purchase vacuum cleaners that are fitted with a
  special filter to trap high volumes of dust mites

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• . Beds are a prime breeding ground for dust
  mites, so consider using allergy proof covers on
  mattresses, and any other bedding
• . Dusting may seem like a good idea, but it tends
  to simply spread the dust over a greater area
  instead, wipe all surfaces with a soft, damp
  cloth
• Keeping mould spores at bay
• Mould can release hundreds of tiny particles that
  many people are allergic to, but there are some
  things you can do to help reduce their numbers

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• . Try to keep your home as well ventilated as
  possible and as dry as possible, especially in
  the winter seasons and during rainy periods
• . Pot plants are nice things to have inside your
  homes, but unfortunately they can be breeding
  grounds for mould spores
• . Clothes that are tightly packed or hung inside
  wardrobes can easily harbour mould spores, as can
  damp clothes hung up to dry inside
• . If you spot any damp areas or condensation in
  your home, try to deal with as quickly as possible

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• How to keep pets and limit the risk of an
  allergic reaction
• Many people mistakenly believe that allergic
  reactions to pets are caused by their fur, but in
  fact its the flakes of their dead skin, saliva
  and dried urine that we usually react to
• . The more your pet is inside the home, the
  higher the chance of you being exposed to
  allergies, so if you can, try to limit their time
  indoors
• . If they must be in your home, try to keep them
  in an area where there are no carpets and keep
  them off the upholstered furniture and beds

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• . Bathe them at least once a week but groom them
  outside, otherwise the dead skin cells will fall
  off onto your floors and surfaces
• . Try to keep the areas of your home in which
  your pet spends time, well ventilated and you
  could also consider using an air filter in them,
  too

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