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While the environment plays an important role in developing allergies, the home is also a place where allergens exist. Dust mites, mold, tobacco smoke, plants, and other types of airborne allergens can have a detrimental effect on the family. Here are some tips to rid your home of anything that can contribute to allergies and its symptoms. 1. If you do not already have one, an air purifier can be very effective in cleaning the air in your home. 2. Vacuum carpets, living room sofa and chairs as well as rugs and curtains. Dust and particles tend to remain on the surface of these items, so it is a good idea to vacuum weekly. 3. Most allergy sufferers keep their windows closed. It is bad enough one has to breathe in the environmental toxins and chemicals pervasive in cities and towns; keeping the windows closed assures that these airborne toxins do not enter your home. 4. Pet dander is another allergen. If you have pets, try to keep them in one room in your home and give them baths frequently. 5. Check attics and basements to ensure there is not any mold present. 6. If there is a smoker in the home, ask them to smoke outdoors. (Encourage them to quit as well). 7. When cleaning your home, certain cleaners such as Clorox and other cleaning fluids can bring on sudden symptoms. If possible, wear rubber gloves and a surgical mask. 8. Smoke can penetrate everything; clothing, drapes, rugs, blankets, sheets, pillowcases, and towels. Wash these items often to ensure they are smoke-free. 9. Sometimes cooking certain foods can cause allergic reactions. Use the exhaust fan so that the fumes do not permeate throughout the home. 10. Spring cleaning is just around the corner; use vinegar and water to clean the bathroom and kitchen. The products available today are much too strong and are considered harmful irritants. 11. Mold is harmful, especially to children. If you have a washer and dryer, it is advised that you do not leave the wet laundry in the washer for long periods of time as this is where mold begins to form. 12. If you have bathroom tile, ensure that it is cleaned often. This is a perfect area where mold can build up rapidly. 13. Another open area where dust can build up is on your blinds. Even if you keep the windows closed, somehow dust manages to make its way onto the surface of the blinds. 14. Ceiling fans gather a great amount of particles and dust. This is especially true if you live in an apartment or top floor of a three-family home. Clean the blades and light bulbs (if applicable). 15. Open bookshelves are another source of dust, not to mention the books as well. Perhaps you have antiques or other items of value on the shelves. Weekly cleaning is recommended. 16. Before using your air conditioner this spring or summer, ensure that you have replaced the filter. You would be surprised how much grime, dust, and other particles enter from the outside. Implement all of these suggestions where it makes sense and reduce your Allergies today.
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Todd Raymer Health Consultant Brought to you by Viva Vitality proud distributors of GBG Health and Wellness products.
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