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If you have hay fever or allergic asthma symptoms throughout the year, take a few steps to reduce allergens in your home. Here are some room-by-room suggestions.<\/p>\n

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  1. Bed and bedding.<\/strong> Encase pillows, mattresses and box springs in dust-mite-proof covers. Wash sheets, pillowcases and blankets at least once a week in water heated to at least 130 F (54 C). Remove, wash or cover comforters. Replace wool or feather bedding with synthetic materials.<\/li>\n
  2. Flooring.<\/strong> Remove carpeting and use hardwood or linoleum flooring and washable area rugs. If that isn’t an option, use low-pile instead of high-pile carpeting and vacuum weekly with a vacuum cleaner that has a small-particle or high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter. Shampoo the carpet often.<\/li>\n
  3. Curtains and blinds.<\/strong> Use washable curtains made of plain cotton or synthetic fabric. Replace horizontal blinds with washable roller-type shades.<\/li>\n
  4. Windows.<\/strong> Close windows and rely on air conditioning during pollen season. Clean mold and condensation from window frames and sills. Use double-paned windows if you live in a cold climate.<\/li>\n
  5. Furnishings.<\/strong> Choose easy-to-clean chairs, dressers and nightstands made of leather, wood, metal or plastic. When possible, do not use upholstered furniture.<\/li>\n
  6. Clutter.<\/strong> Remove items that collect dust, such as knickknacks, tabletop ornaments, books and magazines. Store children’s toys, games and stuffed animals in plastic bins.<\/li>\n
  7. Pets.<\/strong> If you can’t find a new home for your dog, cat or other furry pet, at least keep animals out of the bedroom. Bathing pets at least once a week may reduce the amount of allergen in the dander they shed. Avoid letting the animal lick you.<\/li>\n
  8. Air filtration.<\/strong> Choose an air filter that has a small-particle or HEPA<\/abbr> filter. Try adjusting your air filter so that it directs clean air toward your head when you sleep.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    1. Flooring.<\/strong> Remove carpeting and use hardwood or linoleum flooring and washable area rugs. If that isn’t an option, use low-pile instead of high-pile carpeting and vacuum weekly with a vacuum cleaner that has a small-particle or high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter. Wash area rugs and floor mats weekly, and shampoo wall-to-wall carpets periodically.<\/li>\n
    2. Furniture.<\/strong> Consider replacing upholstered sofas and chairs with furniture made of leather, wood, metal or plastic.<\/li>\n
    3. Curtains and blinds.<\/strong> Use washable curtains made of plain cotton or synthetic fabric. Replace horizontal blinds with washable roller-type shades.<\/li>\n
    4. Windows.<\/strong> Close windows and rely on air conditioning during pollen season. Clean mold and condensation from window frames and sills. Use double-paned windows if you live in a cold climate.<\/li>\n
    5. Plants.<\/strong> Find a new home for potted plants or spread aquarium gravel over the dirt to help contain mold.<\/li>\n
    6. Pets.<\/strong> If you can’t find a new home for your dog or cat, consider keeping it outside if weather permits.<\/li>\n
    7. Fireplaces.<\/strong> Avoid the use of wood-burning fireplaces or stoves because smoke and gases can worsen respiratory allergies. Most natural gas fireplaces won’t cause this problem.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      1. Stove.<\/strong> Install and use a vented exhaust fan to remove cooking fumes and reduce moisture. Most stove-top hoods simply filter cooking particulates without venting outside.<\/li>\n
      2. Sink.<\/strong> Wash dishes daily. Scrub the sink and faucets to remove mold and food debris.<\/li>\n
      3. Refrigerator.<\/strong> Wipe up excessive moisture to avoid mold growth. Discard moldy or out-of-date food. Regularly empty and clean the dripping pan and clean or replace moldy rubber seals around doors.<\/li>\n
      4. Cabinets and counters.<\/strong> Clean cabinets and countertops with detergent and water. Check under-sink cabinets for plumbing leaks. Store food — including pet food — in sealed containers.<\/li>\n
      5. Food waste.<\/strong> Place garbage in a can with an insect-proof lid and empty trash daily. Keeping the kitchen free of food crumbs will help reduce the chance that you’ll have rodents or cockroaches.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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        1. Ventilation.<\/strong> Install and use an exhaust fan to reduce moisture while taking baths or showers.<\/li>\n
        2. Floors.<\/strong> Remove carpeting and use tile, vinyl, wood or linoleum flooring. Use washable rugs.<\/li>\n
        3. Walls.<\/strong> Remove wallpaper and install tile, or paint the walls with mold-resistant enamel paint.<\/li>\n
        4. Shower and tub.<\/strong> Towel-dry the tub and enclosure after use. Scrub mold from the tub, shower and faucets with bleach. Clean or replace moldy shower curtains and bathmats.<\/li>\n
        5. Toilet and sink.<\/strong> Scrub mold from plumbing fixtures. Repair leaks.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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          1. Flooring.<\/strong> Remove moldy or water-damaged carpeting. If possible, use concrete, vinyl or linoleum flooring.<\/li>\n
          2. Furniture.<\/strong> Consider replacing upholstered sofas and chairs with furniture made of leather, wood, metal or plastic.<\/li>\n
          3. Foundation, windows and stairwells.<\/strong> Check for and repair any sources of leaks or water damage.<\/li>\n
          4. Air quality.<\/strong> Use a dehumidifier to reduce dampness, and clean it once a week.<\/li>\n
          5. Storage.<\/strong> Store collectibles and clothes in plastic storage bins.<\/li>\n
          6. Clothes dryer.<\/strong> Vent moisture outside.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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            1. Temperature and humidity.<\/strong> Hot, humid houses are breeding grounds for dust mites and mold. Maintain the temperature between 68 F (20 C) and 72 F (22 C) and keep relative humidity no higher than 50 percent. Clean or replace small-particle filters in central heating and cooling systems and in room air conditioners at least once a month.<\/li>\n
            2. Pests.<\/strong> Control cockroaches and mice with inexpensive traps from the hardware store. If that’s not effective, hire a professional exterminator. To remove allergy-triggering insect and mouse residue, thoroughly vacuum carpeting and wash hard surfaces. To prevent re-infestation, seal cracks or other possible entryways.<\/li>\n
            3. Mold.<\/strong> Close doors and windows during warm weather and use air conditioning and dehumidifiers. Remove nonwashable contaminated materials such as carpeting. Clean washable material with a solution of 5% chlorine bleach, and wear a protective mask when cleaning away mold. Check the roof and ceilings for water leaks.<\/li>\n
            4. Weekly cleaning routine.<\/strong> Damp-mop wood or linoleum flooring and vacuum carpeting. Use a vacuum cleaner with a small-particle or a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter. Use a damp cloth to clean other surfaces, including the tops of doors, windowsills and window frames. If you have allergies, either wear a dust mask or get someone who doesn’t have allergies to do this job.<\/li>\n
            5. Smoking.<\/strong> Don’t allow smoking anywhere inside your home.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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