Allergies can be tough to deal with, especially if you are allergic to dust, pollen, and other usual irritants commonly found at home. When the house is not thoroughly or successfully cleaned of these allergens, you end up sneezing all the time.
While hiring a professional cleaner is the best solution to ensure that you live in a clean and allergy-free home, you can follow these important tips from the experts to maintain your house as close to ideal as possible.
- Watch Out For Products and Ingredients
Chemical-based products have been popular due to their ability to kill germs and bacteria, they are not the only effective cleaning materials out there. Eco-friendly ones are much better if you suffer from allergies, but it is not an assurance that you will not get any unwanted reactions. Some people are still allergic to specific scents or other natural ingredients, so not all organic products are safe. Make sure you read the list of ingredients to be sure that you will not end up with a case of allergies.
You can also just go for age-old solutions like vinegar, baking soda, lemon, salt, and essential oils. They are easy to find and can be used in most parts of the house.
- Clean The Carpets
If you find yourself still irritated despite cleaning your house thoroughly, then the reason might be your carpet. Cleaning them thoroughly is key to keeping your allergies in control. Over time, tons of things like dirt, pet hair, dust, food, dead skin cells, and even insect feces accumulate there and trigger sneezing or hives. Deep cleaning your carpets regularly is the best step, and let the professionals do it for you if you have severe allergies.
- Improve The Ventilation At Home
People with allergies end up being afraid of fresh air, especially during allergy season. While this makes sense, it is also not a good idea to avoid letting in fresh air. Stagnant air has tons of bacteria, viruses, and germs. So try to maintain proper ventilation at home, opening the windows and doors daily. If there are not as many windows or ventilation, you can invest in an air purifier instead.
- Wear A Mask When Dusting
If you are allergic to dust, then you should consider wearing a mask when dusting around the house. This way, the particles are not triggering an allergic reaction.
- Get A Good Vacuum Cleaner
A broom will only send particles flying in the air, eager to make you sneeze or develop those annoying hives. A good vacuum cleaner, on the other hand, will suck all of them in so that they are not bothering you at all. Just make sure it has an anti-allergy filter, which will trap the tiniest particles instead of blasting them out again.
Plus, a good vacuum cleaner has tons of attachments that have their specific purposes, like for carpets and upholstery.
- Deal With Mould and Mildew
Not only are they an eyesore, but they can also trigger some uncomfortable allergic reactions. Remove them as soon as you discover them, so they have no chance to spread all over the house. There are many products that can do the job, although white vinegar is a common household solution for this problem.
- Change The Sheets
Even the cleanest of people will need to regularly change the sheets. When you lie down and sleep, you shed dead skin cells, for example. Plus, the bed accumulates dirt and dust as well. The heat of your body also encourages the growth of bacteria and germs, so putting on new sheets weekly is recommended if you have allergies. They should be washed in hot water to kill germs and bacteria.
- Call The Professionals
Some people have real problems when there is dust and dirt at home. Cleaning the house thoroughly to remove them is important, but if this will leave them sneezing and out of breath, then it is time to let someone else do the job. Professionals will not just gladly clean your home but will do it thoroughly so that your home remains a safe haven from allergies.
Final Words
These invisible, tiny particles can really lead to suffering if you are allergic to them, and the only way to avoid an unwanted and possibly dangerous reaction is to do your best to remove them from your home. Follow these tips and get relief from the sneezing and the hives.
For more commercial cleaning in Melbourne area, don't hesitate to contact Performance Cleaning at 1300 867 872 and we will be glad to assist you with any of your cleaning concerns.