Effective Ways to Eliminate Allergens in Your Home

It is nearly impossible to escape allergies once they are in your house, and therefore, you need to do everything you can to eliminate them. Here are a few tips to help you and your house stay allergen-free. 

Air Purifier

One of the first and best things you should do is invest in an air purifier. Alen air purifiers are brilliant at taking all the dirty, allergen-filled air and turning it into clean air that is ideal for your nose and lungs. 

While they can often be the only thing you need, especially if you get hay fever, they should be used in conjunction with other tips on this list.  

Vacuum Regularly 

Your floor is almost area the area that will hold the most allergens, especially if you have carpets. Because of this, it is essential to vacuum regularly, and to deep vacuum at least once a month, more often during allergy season. 

If your allergies are very bad, it is best to remove any rugs and mats during allergy season to remove one thing that will increase allergies. 

Dust From Top to Bottom

While dusting regularly is clearly a good idea to remove dust, pollen, etc, many people make one simple mistake that is making their dusting work almost useless. That one mistake is dusting from all your high shelves, ledges, etc, last. 

If you dust from top to bottom, you will leave everything above where you dusted clear and clean, and all the dust and dirt will fall to the ground, where you can clean or vacuum it all up. 

Clean Pet Beds/Blankets

Even if you aren’t allergic to dogs or cats, they can still be the cause of your allergies. This is because, while they are outside, dust, pollen, and other allergens will get embedded in their fur, which they then put all over their beds and blankets. 

Therefore, it is best to clean all their beds and their blankets at least once a week. If your allergies are very bad, it is also best to keep them off the furniture you use regularly, or clean said furniture when you clean their beds. 

Close Windows/Doors

One simple trick that makes a world of difference is to keep your windows and doors closed during allergy season. Even the smallest breeze can bring a ton of pollen and dust into your home, and you wouldn’t even notice. 

This is why you need an air purifier as well, so your home is full of clean air, and a fan if you get too hot. In short, don’t open your windows and doors, and if you must, do it for as little time as possible. 

Ventilate Bathrooms/Laundry Room

Mould is another problem that can cause an allergy flare-up, and it can still cause problems even if you don’t see it. Because of this, you need to ensure it doesn’t form, and the areas to check are your bathrooms and laundry room, if you have one. 

If you don’t have windows to air the spaces, you should invest in a dehumidifier to remove all the excess moisture that is very common in these areas of your house. 

Air Your Bed

Your bed is another area that can be an allergy hotspot, but it is easy to keep it clear. To stop bed bugs and mites, remove the duvet and let the sun hit your bed. That is often enough to kill any mites that might be in your bed. 

Another thing you can do is to change your bed line at least twice a month, and to vacuum your mattress at the same time. 

Clean Curtains & Blinds

Curtains and blinds are another area that is overlooked, but they are also often filled with dust and allergens. The best option is to have curtains that you can remove and throw into the washing machine. 

If this isn’t possible, take the time to wipe all your blinds during your weekly clean, and then to either wipe your curtains, or vacuum them. 

Clear Clutter

It may not be very noticeable at first, but clutter in your home is potentially hiding a lot of dust and dirt. Whether it be small statues on a shelf or a magazine basket you haven’t touched or moved in a while, there is most likely dust being hidden. 

Therefore, it is best to either clear all your clutter to make cleaning easier, or remember to move and dust it all when you do your cleaning. 

Hidden Dust

Finally, it is important to note overlooked areas of your house that may not seem like places where dust, pet fur, etc can hide, but they definitely are. Door frames, under carpets, on bookshelves, and everything in between often don’t get the amount of cleaning attention they need. 

Because of this, go through your entire house and clean the areas that you don’t pay attention to. The good thing is that you won’t have to do it often because the dust won’t gather in those areas quickly, but it is still necessary to clean them. 

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