If you found this article, you probably are dealing with several indoor pollutants in your home. Well, you are not alone! 8 out of 10 homeowners often struggle with indoor pollutants, such as dust mites, bacteria, smoke, pollen, etc.
Here are some of the common causes of indoor air pollutants:
- Inadequate ventilation
- Tobacco
- Excess moisture
- Wood burning stoves
- Outdoor air pollution
- Pesticides, and more.
These indoor air pollutants can wreak havoc on your overall health. For example, indoor air pollutants can cause headaches, chronic cough, respiratory issues, skin rashes, etc. Also, long-term effects may include the risk of cancer. Even worse, indoor air pollutants can also cause severe damage to your property.
Thankfully, there are some simple ways to reduce allergens to make your place a comfortable place to live. Curious to know what these are? So, let’s begin:
1. Declutter Your Space
Dust and dirt are the major factors that promote allergies in a home. So, one best way to get rid of allergies, consider decluttering your space. Decluttering of space shouldn’t be confused with cleaning the room.
Decluttering means removing items that are of no use. For example, if you have unnecessary decor in your living room, consider removing it; otherwise, it may cause dust and dirt in your room.
2. Clean Your Duct
Spring is the best season to clean your duct. During summers, many homeowners feel the need to scrub their homes inside and out, open their windows, and let in the fresh scents of spring after those chilly winter days.
It is wise to clean your ducts because dirty air ducts can cause severe health issues and trigger allergies. Dust, mold, pollen, and even insects and rodents can live inside your ducts, wreaking havoc on the allergy sufferers in your home.
Thereby, getting your air duct cleaned by professionals can prevent allergens from spreading in your home when you turn on your air conditioner.
3. Get Rid Of Carpets
If you already have allergies, it’s not a good idea to have fabric carpets in your home. However, if removing the carpet is not an option, consider buying a wool carpet, as it would be easier for you to clean the dust and dirt. Also, you can opt for cork flooring because it’s an antimicrobial alternative that won’t trigger allergies.
4. Keep Pets Out Of Your Room
No matter how much you love your pets, if they are triggering allergies, it is wise to keep them away from your room. Avoid using thick fabrics around the house that attract fur and hair and clean your house regularly to reduce the risk of allergies around pets.
5. Use Safer Paints
While getting a fresh coat of paint enhances the overall appearance of your home, sometimes it can cause respiratory issues. However, to avoid such issues, it is wise to choose the low odor and low VOC paint as it is safer for your health, and of course, the environment.
Wrapping Up
Getting rid of allergens and making your home eco-friendly is challenging. But that’s not the end.
The tips mentioned above are effective and can make your home allergy-free.
Thanks to bradfordairandheating.com for consulting on this post.
