Are your allergies really kicking into high gear? This could be because Spring is here and everything is starting to bloom and pollen is everywhere. Do your allergies ease up when you’re inside your home? If you answered no, it could be because you are not properly cleaning to minimize allergies. You could even be using products that can trigger allergy-like symptoms. Cleaning your home in any way will help reduce allergies, but there is more to do to be extra cautious.
Products for Home Cleaning to Minimize Allergies
While it is important to constantly be cleaning your home to minimize allergies, it’s also important to know which home cleaning products are the best to use. Some cleaning products can actually make allergy symptoms like sneezing, watery eyes, and congestion much worse. That is because they include chemicals like:
- Formaldehyde
- Ammonia
- Sodium lauryl sulphate
- D-limonene
- Sodium hypochlorite
These chemicals can be found in cleaning products like:
- Dish detergents
- Dish soaps
- Laundry detergents
- Fabric softeners
- All-purpose cleaners
For the best result, you want to use non-toxic, “green” cleaning products. You should still read the label of every cleaning product you are thinking about buying because even the green ones can contain irritating substances. Non-toxic cleaning products can include:
- Vinegar and salt for a surface cleaner
- Baking soda on carpeting to remove scents or odors
- Olive oil or lemon juice with vegetable oil for furniture care
- Cinnamon and cloves, or steeped tea for air freshening
Tips for Cleaning to Minimize Allergies
After getting the best cleaning products available for your allergies, here are a few cleaning tips to minimize allergies:
- Reduce clutter that dust will collect on
- Regularly vacuum the floors with a HEPA filter vacuum or a double bag
- Regularly wash throw rugs and blankets
- Wash bed linens every week in hot water
- Keep counter surfaces dry and clean
For more information on how to clean to minimize allergies, call HouseMaids today at (941) 953-4300.
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