Are you suffering from terrible allergies? You're not alone! Thousands of Quebecers are affected by allergies to various airborne substances, and cases are becoming increasingly common due to various environmental factors.
The most common allergens:
- Pollen
- Dust mites
- Mold
- Pet dander
- Grasses
- Pet hair
Voici quelques trucs pour diminuer la quantité d'allergènes dans votre maison :
Clean your bedding often
This is especially true if you have pets: blankets, sheets, and pillowcases are true allergen nests. Dust mites, hair, dust — it's all there! So, what do we do at bedtime? We toss and turn, filling the air with all those things that make us sneeze. Washing all your bedding in hot water regularly (say, once a week) will help a lot! You can also clean children's stuffed animals, carpets, and curtains.
Limit pet access to certain rooms
You can minimize your allergies by preventing your cat or dog from going into the bedroom or onto the couch. It's hard to say no to them, it's true, but a good night's sleep without a runny nose or itchy eyes is definitely worth it! It's worth noting that wall-to-wall carpet is the enemy of allergic people who own pets. So, consider hardwood floors in the bedrooms.
Clean very, very often
Dust, hair, and pollen love cluttered spaces. So, be sure to limit piles of untouched objects and dust your surfaces regularly! Many people will also find their allergies exacerbated by the presence of mold or humidity. Thoroughly clean your bathroom with a product containing bleach, and make sure it's well-ventilated. The same goes for cabinets under sinks and damp areas like basements, laundry rooms, and cold rooms! Finally, be sure to thoroughly clean your window screens, vacuum cleaner filters, air conditioning filters, and air exchanger filters.
Close the windows
If seasonal allergies are ruining your life, avoid opening your windows during peak pollen hours, generally between 10 AM and 3 PM. Also, monitor your local pollen count on specialized websites.
Get a portable air purifier
If you can afford it, consider buying a portable air purifier equipped with high-efficiency (HEPA) filters; it'll do wonders for the air quality inside your home.
Also, get one or more dehumidifiers for damp rooms where your allergies are more intense.
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