Ways to Ease Allergies in Your Home
Whether you’re an asthmatic, hay fever sufferer or a parent with little ones, you’ve probably tried many things to free your home of allergens. While no home can ever be completely allergy-proof, there are some simple tips you can follow to make your house a healthier place. From simple cleaning hacks to having dust free curtains, we’ve got you covered!
What causes allergies in your home?
Carpets, pets, and bathroom mould are key offenders when it comes to triggering allergies. But there are also other places you might not have thought of which are some of the lesser known causes of allergies. With our tips, you can make some much needed changes to ease allergies in your home.
Ways to ease allergies in your home
Choose natural fabrics
If you're allergy-prone, try to avoid purchasing synthetic fabrics for your bedding, upholstery, clothing, or window coverings. Synthetic curtains in particular, often contain harsh chemicals that can cause further irritation and are one of the most common causes of allergies in homes.
Instead, opt for curtains that are made from natural fabrics like cotton, silk, or linen.
Keep windows and window coverings clean
Keeping your windows and window coverings clean are two of the most important areas of your home when it comes to reducing allergies. It sounds simple, but a surprising number of people tend to neglect these areas.
When it comes to window treatments, polyester curtains tend to be the worst offenders. The thick material is a haven for dust, dust mites, pet hair, dander and more. Plus, they are hard to wash! Instead, we recommend making the switch to a different type of window covering that's made from materials which are simple to dust and clean.
Some of the best window coverings for allergies are:
To clean these window treatments, all you need to do is wipe them with a microfiber cloth or a soft brush attachment on your vacuum cleaner to remove the majority of the dust. Then, run a damp cloth over the surface and let them air dry. Doing this regularly helps prevent the dust from becoming airborne, meaning fewer allergy flare ups!
You can find more tips on cleaning and caring for your blinds in our blog.
If blinds or shutters aren't your taste and you'd still prefer curtains, your options for the best anti-allergy curtains are ones made from silk, linen, or cotton.
Anti-allergy curtains, also known as hypoallergenic curtains, are a great solution to relieving allergies in your home. If you're after hypoallergenic curtains, check out our range of linen curtains.
ABC Blinds, we make 100% pure linen curtains which are hypoallergenic and anti-bacterial, making them ideal for promoting a general sense of wellbeing and alleviating the symptoms of common allergies! As a bonus, linen curtains are available in a range of colours and look great in your home!
Place an air purifier near a window
If you don't already own one, an air purifier is a great way to ease common allergies in your home. When placed by the window, it will trap airborne particles from outside before they enter your home. The closer the purifier is to the source, the faster it will trap the particles which are causing you grief!
Examine the caulking around your home and replace if needed
Caulking refers to the material used to seal joints or seams against leakage or draughts around the home. The caulking around your windows can breakdown or wear away over time, resulting in dust and pollutants being able to enter your home more easily.
For this reason, it's important to inspect the caulking/look for any cracks around your windows and door frames to see if it needs repairing or replacing.
Know when to close your window coverings
Closing your window blinds and windows during irritating weather is another way to ease allergies at home.
Humid weather or rainy days are when mould and dust mites thrive, so it's best to keep windows shut at these times. Another main offender is the early morning. While it may be tempting to let some fresh morning air into your home, these are the hours that plants and trees release pollen into the air, so you'll sleep better with your windows closed.
Looking for hypoallergenic curtains and blinds for your home? To arrange a free measure and quote with a highly-trained consultant in your own home, give us a call on 13 13 15 or fill out this simple online form. We provide this service to a wide range of locations around the metro and select regional areas, 6 days a week between 8am and 6pm.
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