HEALTH+WELLNESS 8 Tips to
Allergy-Proof Your Home By BPT
Here are some tips to make your home comfortable for guests with allergies to your furry family members. 1. Bare the Floors Carpets and rugs are notorious for collecting dust mites, pet dander and other allergens, which can trigger allergy-sensitive guests.
2. Don’t Be Blind to Your Blinds Those window blinds that protect your privacy are also dust magnets in need of regular cleaning and dusting. Try mixing equal parts vinegar and Arm & Hammer™ Baking Soda and warm water. Spray the blinds until they’re fully soaked and then wipe clean.
3. Love Your Lamp Shades Lampshades are tricky to dust, so they’re often skipped over during cleaning. Use a lint roller or packing tape; their sticky surfaces work faster than a cloth to collect dust on lampshades.
4. Come Clean with Your Pets Pet dander, urine
and saliva are the main culprit to allergies - not pet hair. A weekly wash and scrub - using warm water and a dander-reducing shampoo - can greatly reduce allergens!
5. Designate Pet-Free Zones Pet hair can get everywhere, but you can dramatically reduce these fly-aways by keeping your pets out of certain areas of the house where your guests will be. 6. Defend Against Dander Run your clothes and bedding in the dryer before you wash them to remove pet hair, and consider using a hypoallergenic detergent like Arm & Hammer™ Sensitive Skin Free & Clear detergent.
7. Put Out Some Plants The American Society of Horticultural Science and other organizations have performed studies that show how indoor plants significantly improve and clean a room’s air quality. Setting out plants like aloe, golden pathos and
bamboo palm can help filter out common volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in indoor air.
8. Freshen the Air Air purifiers and filters can work wonders in reducing airborne allergens and keeping your surroundings feeling fresh. Purchase air filters that have a HEPA filter and start running them a few days before guests arrive for best results. Elizabeth Mullans, M.D. is a board-certified dermatologist and founder of Uptown Dermatology.
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