{"id":9708,"date":"2022-12-15T16:30:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-16T00:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/?p=9708"},"modified":"2022-12-20T16:33:28","modified_gmt":"2022-12-21T00:33:28","slug":"home-cleaning-tips-for-people-with-allergies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/home-cleaning-tips-for-people-with-allergies\/","title":{"rendered":"Home Cleaning Tips for People with Allergies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>According to a <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/27184001\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">study<\/a> published in the journal <em>Current Allergy and Asthma Reports, <\/em>\u201cThe most common indoor allergens are derived from dust mites, cockroaches, mammals (including wild rodents and pets), and fungi.\u201d Unfortunately, all of these <a href=\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/allergy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">allergens<\/a> can be found in your home. However, there are ways to eliminate or reduce their presence, which we review below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Products to Avoid<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/allergies-cat-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"Spring allergy. Woman sneezing because of tulips flowers surrounded with pills and nasal drops sitting on sofa with cat at home. Seasonal allergy. \" class=\"wp-image-9711\" width=\"290\" height=\"193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/allergies-cat-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/entsalem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/allergies-cat-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/entsalem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/allergies-cat-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/entsalem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/allergies-cat-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 290px) 100vw, 290px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You should avoid using products that contain harsh, irritating chemicals like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Formaldehyde<\/li><li>Ammonia<\/li><li>Sodium lauryl sulphate<\/li><li>D-limonene<\/li><li>Sodium hypochlorite<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Products to Use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Just about anything can be cleaned with a mixture of water and white vinegar or baking soda. Mold, however, should be cleaned with a solution of \u00be cup of chlorine bleach to 1 gallon of water. Also, you should <em>never<\/em> mix bleach with vinegar or ammonia. Some tips for what you can use include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Vinegar and salt to clean surfaces<\/li><li>Baking soda and water to clean baby bottles<\/li><li>Baking soda on carpeting to eliminate odors<\/li><li>Olive oil or lemon juice with vegetable oil to condition wood<\/li><li>Cinnamon and cloves or steeped tea for air freshening<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Addressing Dust<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dust mites feed on dead skin cells found in dust, and their excrement and decaying bodies triggers <a href=\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/allergy\/allergies\/allergy-symptoms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">allergy symptoms<\/a> year-round for many people. To address dust, we recommend:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Vacuuming at least once a week. <\/strong>Be sure your vacuum has a HEPA filter and that you replace it every few months.<\/li><li><strong>Dusting with a damp cloth.<\/strong> Avoid dry dusting, as this will just spread dust throughout the air.<\/li><li><strong>Getting forgotten places. <\/strong>Don\u2019t forget to move furniture to vacuum under it as well as dust the top of your ceiling fan blades and cabinets.<\/li><li><strong>Reducing dust collectors.<\/strong> Try not to have too many knickknacks that collect dust lying around.<\/li><li><strong>Washing bedding in hot water.<\/strong> Do this at least once a week.<\/li><li><strong>Investing in dust-proof covers for bedding. <\/strong>This includes for mattresses, pillows and duvets.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Addressing Mildew<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mildew and mold can also trigger allergy symptoms, as they release spores into the air. To keep mildew and mold at bay, be sure to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Pay extra attention to damp rooms. <\/strong>Kitchens, bathrooms, basements and utility rooms are most likely to grow mildew and mold.<\/li><li><strong>Use exhaust fans.<\/strong> Any room that has an exhaust fan has it for good reason. Be sure to use it.<\/li><li><strong>Use bleach. <\/strong>Bleach is the only thing that can kill mold.<\/li><li><strong>Hire a professional.<\/strong> If you\u2019re experiencing severe symptoms or you\u2019re overwhelmed by the amount of mold in your home, don\u2019t be hesitant to hire a professional like The Maids of Salem.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information or to schedule an appointment, call <span class=\"company-name \">Willamette ENT &amp; Facial Plastic Surgery<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/understanding-cold-vs-allergy-symptoms-how-to-tell-the-difference\/\" class=\"related-post\">Understanding Cold vs. Allergy Symptoms: How to Tell the Difference<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/your-cozy-abode-might-be-fueling-your-allergies-this-winter\/\" class=\"related-post\">Your Cozy Abode Might Be Fueling Your Allergies This Winter<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/could-honey-cure-your-allergies\/\" class=\"related-post\">Could Honey Cure Your Allergies?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to a study published in the journal Current Allergy and Asthma Reports, \u201cThe most common indoor allergens are derived from dust mites, cockroaches, mammals (including wild rodents and pets), and fungi.\u201d Unfortunately, all of these allergens can be found in your home. 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