Obviously, if you suffer from allergies, you need to try avoiding whatever it is that you’re allergic to. That’s easy if you have an allergy to pets – just don’t own a pet, or go in houses where pets are living. If you’re allergic to certain foods, avoid that food. Or stay inside during pollen season if you’re allergic to pollen. But, if you suffer from a dust allergy, you’re pretty much stuck because it’s virtually impossible to avoid dust — unless you’re prepared to live inside an artificial bubble! Dust is everywhere, not only in the places you suspect and can see. No matter how much you dust and clean, there are always going to be millions of those tiny dust mites roaming freely all over your home. Here are a few ways to effectively reduce these numbers in order to combat the dust allergens in your home:

• Get rid of all carpets in your home. Even though hardwood floors can be more costly, they are better for your overall health. Dust mites love hiding out in carpets, and no amount of vacuuming you do will help you to get rid of them. If you absolutely can’t get rid of the carpets, you need to use a hepa-filtered vacuum, and clean the carpets frequently with a hot water carpet cleaner. Hardwood floors are nice with area rugs on top, which can be cleaned easily by washing or steam cleaning.
• Use a mattress protector. You spend a third of your life lying on your mattress, and mattresses are another favourite hiding place for dust mites. Replacing your mattress with a new one frequently isn’t usually an option, so you need to use specialized allergy covers for your mattress, and pillows as well. These covers are easy to clean and will help to cut down on the allergens in your bed.
• Keep your air filtered. Everyone is aware that they are supposed to change the filter in their furnace frequently, but most people don’t actually do it. They are supposed to be changed every three months, so make sure that you keep them changed regularly. They even have special filters now that work to keep the dust and other allergens out of your air. They do cost a little bit more, but if you’ve allergies, it’s money well spent.
• Try the minimalist approach. All of those ornaments and little knick-knacks around your house collect dust like nothing else. It’s hard to keep them dust free, even if they do look nice in your home. Try cutting down on the number of items you actually have on display, and make sure they can be cleaned easily.
• Don’t just move the dust around. Some dust cloths and other more traditional dusters just push the dust off of your items, and onto other surfaces. The dust floats around and settles on other objects. Use something that actually picks up the dust, such as static cleaners. This ensures that you’re getting rid of the dust, and not just moving it to another surface in the room.

If you follow these tips, you can successfully reduce the amount of dust in your home, and can live a healthier life even if you suffer from a dust allergy. You may not have a completely dust free environment, but you can have a healthier one.

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