If youre one of Americas 40 million allergy sufferers, you probably already clean everyday to minimize allergens. Even with daily cleaning, however, allergens can be lurking in your home. To eliminate deep, ground-in dust and mold, perform thorough cleaning two or three times each year. Spring has been long hailed as the perfect time for refreshing a home after a long winter indoors. For allergy sufferers, spring cleaning is a perfect time to address some of the major pollutants that cause asthma and other problems.
Intensive cleaning is often torturous for allergy sufferers, as vigorous cleaning sends a years collection of irritants flying into the air. Before beginning spring cleaning, make sure to consider the following:
Wear a face mask to reduce your exposure to molds, dust mites, and other allergens that will be disturbed as you clean.
Use a microfiber or damp cloth for dusting. Avoid feather-dusters, which only whisk dust and dirt into the air, and, in turn, into your tender nose.
Complete your deep clean early. Those who are allergic to pollen should begin cleaning before pollination begins. Despite potentially...