Allergies can be a real nuisance. Feeling poorly can keep you from doing your best at work and can even limit your enjoyment of hobbies and relationships. It's important to be proactive and take control of your health, so don't keep suffering in silence.
One of the most common causes of allergy symptoms is dust mites, which are microscopic insects that breed in household dust and cause symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, itching and coughing. Here are some tips to keep your dust mite allergies under control, so you can live your best life without the irritation that comes with feeling sick:
- Clean cushions and furniture regularly: Vacuum your upholstered furniture and cushions frequently, so dust mites don't have the opportunity to settle in. You can also have your furniture professionally cleaned to be extra thorough.
- Install roller blinds: Roller blinds may not have the same formal effect as curtains, but they are easy to wipe down and will help to reduce your allergy symptoms.
- Replace your carpet with hardwood or vinyl flooring: Carpets provide the perfect breeding ground for dust mites, with lots of surface area for the bugs to cling to. Replace your wall-to-wall carpeting with hardwood or vinyl flooring to reduce the amount of dust mites in your home. It's also a good idea to get rid of heavy drapery and any stuffed animals your kids might have outgrown.
- Use hypoallergenic bedding: Be sure your bed isn't aggravating your allergies by buying a hypoallergenic comforter and an allergy mattress protector.
- Wipe, don't dust: Wipe surfaces in your home with a damp cloth, because dry dusting can kick up allergens and worsen your symptoms.
If you have any questions about allergy control, contact Allergy Be Gone today. We provide simple solutions to help alleviate your symptoms.
