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If You Are Prone To Allergy, These Cleaning Tips Help

Here are some cleaning tips for people who suffer from allergies.

By Lekhaka

Allergies can be caused due to a number of reasons. A lot of people are sensitive to particular types of foods, while some respond to dust, cat dander along with other airborne allergens. Today in this article we shall talk about certain cleaning tips that allergy sufferers can follow to reduce their symptoms of allergy.

Individuals develop allergies when their immune systems overreact to materials like pollen or dust which are usually considered fairly harmless. Allergies can cause sneezing, itchy eyes and coughing.

cleaning tips for allergy sufferers

The standard strategy is to take some sort of medication to control allergies. Allergy sufferers are also turning to alternative medicine either as complementary or primary types of treatment. Foods which are full of omega-3 fatty acids can also be considered natural allergy treatments. Vitamin D also can offer protection from allergies and asthma.

Also Read: How To Make Your Home Allergy Proof

cleaning tips for allergy sufferers

Now, let us discuss certain cleaning tips that can keep us allergy-free for a long time. There are certain things that you need to do in your house to keep the allergens out. This will help you to stop suffering from allergies.

Always keep your shoes out of the house. This is because your shoes always tend to pick up a lot of pollen grains when you walk outside the house. If you take them inside the house, there are chances that you will be affected by them and start suffering from allergies. Keep them outside the house on the balcony or a shoe rack outside the door.

cleaning tips for allergy sufferers

The next thing to do is change all the air filters in the house. These should be changed every two to three months. There are also air filters available in the market nowadays that help to trap allergens. You can use these for better protection.

cleaning tips for allergy sufferers

Keep your windows clean and wash your curtains and drapes regularly. This will help to keep your home allergy free.

Also, vacuum your carpets regularly to keep away allergens. Use a humidifier to clean the house and keep away molds that cause allergies.

Story first published: Friday, January 13, 2017, 15:56 [IST]
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