Effective Strategies to Prevent Indoor Allergies

For anyone who has allergies, they know how miserable it can be- especially during the spring. Unfortunately, many people with outdoor allergies also have indoor allergies as well. Combat those pesky indoor allergies once and for all by taking a few precautions and breath easy.

Instructions

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  Cover it up. Purchase covers for all of your pillows and mattresses; opt for polyurethane/cotton blends to prevent up to 75% of allergens. You may also want to steer clear of feather-down pillows and conforters.

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  Mask it. When vacuuming, wear a surgical face mask which can be found at your local drugstore. Vacuum cleaners can often stir up dust mites and allergens, making your syptoms worse.

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  No dry-dusting. Use a cloth with furniture polish instead of a dry cloth to capture the dust and allergens. One thing when dusting wood surfaces, avoid cleaing products that are heavy in water, they may actually do harm to your furniture pieces.

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  Regular professional cleaning. If you have carpeting and large area rugs, have them professionally cleaned at least every 3 months (in addition to regular vacuuming).