This year has been without a doubt the worst allergy season recorded in the last few years and allergy sufferers, like myself, have had a hard time dealing with the consequences.
Here are a few tips to get you through it and have an allergy-free home for the holidays.
Declutter
While there is very little or nothing we can do to control allergens outside the home, there is a lot we can do to soften the effects inside the home and, believe it or not, a decluttered home has fewer possibilities to create allergens because it’s easier to have all surfaces clean and dust free.
Dust as often as possible
Dust is a very big allergen agent and can easily go unnoticed. Dusting at least twice a week will help keep dust allergens under control.
Change the bed sheets
It is always recommended to change and wash your bed sheets and pillowcases once a week to get rid of dust mites and keep your bed fresh and allergy-free.
Use hypoallergenic bedding
Hypoallergenic bedding is a great idea for people with big allergy problems and having at least a hypoallergenic mattress protector can make a great difference.
Look for mold
Mold is one of the biggest indoor allergens and can often go unnoticed. Look for signs of mold in the most common places like bathrooms, closets, window sills, refrigerator drip pans, wallpaper, washing machines, carpets, and pads.
Do not forget the bathroom mats
Include the bathroom mats in the list of items to keep clean and keep mold free!
Cleaning appliances
Often, instruments like vacuum cleaners we use to clean with are neglected and not cleaned as often as they should be. Make a point to clean your machines and filters as often as possible.
Air filters
Air filters are vital for fighting the allergens inside your home, therefore it is very important to keep track of when they need to be replaced.
Ceiling fans
Another place where dust collects and we often forget about! Make sure your ceiling fans are dusted often to prevent them from spreading dust all over the home!
Make a cleaning list
Creating a cleaning list and include all the elements that could easily be overlooked like air vents, lamps, chandeliers, and wall photo frames.
Get a good steam cleaner
Steam cleaning improves the air quality immensely. It will clean other irritants in the air or on your home surfaces that were left behind.
When used properly and often, steam kills dust mites, bed bugs, flees, and their eggs. It kills 99.9% of germs, bacteria, and viruses without having to use any chemicals.
Getting the right steam cleaner
While there are tons of steam cleaners on the market, not all of them offer the right features to deliver a true steaming and cleaning experience.
The nugeni STEAMPAC+ works great for us!
This is a fairly light weight-steam cleaner that comes with a full accessories kit and allows me to clean most anything in my house, including fabric, toys, shower tile, appliances… It’s great for refreshing curtains and drapes as well!
It saves me time and money
Besides the obvious benefits of my family allergies, it saves me time as it heats up quickly and the steam allows me to get rid of stubborn dirt and grease in a matter of seconds. It saves me money as I do not need to spend money on cleaning supplies and it is safe for everyone in the home, including kids and pets.
I can use it on mattresses, to freshen clothing, unclog drains, clean tiles, grout, disinfect toys, clean toilets, and kitchen appliances!
Are you ready for an allergy free holiday? I am!
