Reduce Allergens and Asthma Triggers

Tips to Avoid Allergens And Asthma

• Vacuum and dry-clean draperies or purchase machine-washable drapes
• Wash stuffed animals and keep them off beds
• Choose wood flooring vs. carpet
• Wash bedding in hot water to kill dust mites, launder every one to two weeks
• Dust regularly and replace cloths to prevent dust transfer
• Vacuum with a HEPA-filter vacuum
• Restrict pets to a few rooms
• Thoroughly clean places where mold lives, such as drain pans under refrigerators, flowerpots, windowsills and shower curtains
• Wash mold away with warm water, liquid detergent and five percent bleach
• Wash bedding in hot water to kill dust mites, launder every one to two weeks
• Clean and service air conditioning units to remove pollen and other allergens
• Dust regularly and replace cloths to prevent transfer
• Use microfiber cloths
• Put dust spray directly on a cloth before wiping to prevent stirring dust back in the air
• Wash bedding in hot water weekly
• Use mats or area rugs in front of entryways to collect dirt and allergens brought in from the outside
• Take off shoes at door to prevent spread of grass pollen and dust in the home
• Restrict pets to a few rooms
• Thoroughly clean places where mold lives, such as drain pans under refrigerators, flowerpots, windowsills, basements and shower curtains