5 Ways to Reduce Indoor Allergens Instantly

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Allergies are the medical equivalent of unexpected guests who don’t waitfor an invitation, and tend to outstay their welcome. Stubborn, unforgiving andultimately quite draining, allergies (and certain people) can have a negativeimpact on your life.

Indoor allergens are often responsible for many sufferers’ symptoms. Youdon’t have to skip through a field of flowers or work in a dusty environment tobe affected by allergens, because actually, many of them are already in yourhome, making themselves comfortable and unlikely to leave any time soon. Remindyou of anyone?

Now, we can’t do much about that neighbour who’s trying just a littletoo hard to be your friend, but we can do something about the other relentlesspresence in your home. Here, we round up five simple ways you can keep your houseas allergen-free as possible.

Remove visible mould

If you’ve noticed patches of mould creeping up your basement or bathroomwalls, it’s definitely time to do something about it. Mould and other fungigrow in moist, humid environments, and can be responsible for year-roundallergy symptoms – so be assertive when it comes to removing dampness.

Swap your carpets

If you’re not a fan of square slates, don’t worry. You can swap yourcarpets for hardwood flooring in this instance. Allergens become attached tothe fine fibres and are difficult to remove, while dust mites inhabit cosy,comfortable areas like carpets, curtains and other upholstery around your home.

Wash bedding frequently

Washing your bedding in hot water, and using high heat to dry it, willalso help when it comes to battling it out with allergens inside the home. Thehigh temperatures will ensure that any pesky particles will detach themselvesfrom the material, and you can sleep easy at night. Try to clean your bedsheets and pillowcases at least once a week.

Keep pets separate

Rather than saying goodbye to your beloved companions for good, why nottry keeping them restricted to a specific area or room in the house? If yourdog or cat has been outside, they’re likely to return to the house withparticles on their fur. Avoid having animals in your bedroom, and keep them asclean as possible.

Invest in technology

By opting for an indoor air cleaner, such as a HighEfficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) device, you’re instantly improving thequality of air in your home. Additionally, you canpurchase an air quality tracker that not only detects the particles in yourhome, but identifies them as well. Sensio AIR is set to hit shelves next year –find out more about the innovative device here.

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