Fighting Allergies with a Clean Carpet
People should not have to suffer through allergy seasons
Approximately 50 million Americans suffer from allergies. Carpeting, especially, can be a significant source of allergies, as it collects dust, dirt, and bacteria that can be irritating. Maintaining a clean carpet can help alleviate allergy symptoms or may even be the ultimate solution to reactions. Consider the following tips to maintain a clean carpet and relieve allergy symptoms.
Regular carpet cleaning
Allergens, like mold, dust, dirt, and pollen, can become trapped in carpeting, causing allergic reactions in those with sensitivities. Carpets should be cleaned regularly and vacuumed every other day to help combat these reactions. Additionally, try removing shoes at the door or purchasing a doormat to avoid tracking in dirt and dust from the outside.
Keep the house cool and dry
Mold growth is common in humid areas and is especially prone to growing in carpets. Try to keep the humidity in the home around 50% or lower for optimal results. A cool, dry home creates a less habitable environment for dust mites and mold spore growth than a warm, damp environment.
Additionally, vacuum after cleaning a carpet to ensure all the moisture has been removed, as cleaning can often leave a damp residue that could turn into mold.
Avoid trapped dust
Dusting window sills, frames, doors, and ceiling fans helps with allergies. Still, this dust often falls into the carpet, so be sure to vacuum after to eliminate the dust entirely.
If possible, avoid feather dusters, as they lift the dust from the surface that then falls and becomes trapped in carpeting. Try using a dryer sheet, a damp cloth, or a paper towel to trap the dust for complete removal. Dryer sheets can also reduce static and remove dust mites, improving allergy symptoms.
Avoid strong or scented chemicals
Though cleaning the carpet is helpful to avoid allergy symptoms, sometimes the cleaning agents are part of the problem. Strong cleaning agents can worsen allergy symptoms, especially in carpets that occupy a large amount of floor space and make skin contact through the feet. Instead, use gentler cleaning products, like baking soda, for stain and bacteria removal.
People should not have to suffer through allergy seasons. Consider all culprits of allergic reactions, especially carpeting. Maintaining a clean carpet makes the space a more pleasant environment but can also help residents of the home and visitors alleviate allergy symptoms.
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