You spend a minimum of 8 hours a day in your bedroom, relaxing and sleeping. If you or a family member suffer from allergies, bedrooms may accumulate dust, dust mites or pollen. To keep yourself healthy, you must make the bedroom environment unfriendly for dust. In addition to allergens such as dust, cockroach droppings, pet dander and pollen, highly scented items can also trigger an allergic reaction. Even when you are under medical treatment for allergies, your immune system still reacts strongly to known allergens.
Step 1
Replace your natural fiber bedding with bedding made of synthetic materials.
Step 2
Wash pillow cases, sheets and comforters once a week in hot water (130 degrees Fahrenheit).
Step 3
Vacuum at least once a week using a vacuum cleaner equipped with a high-efficiency particulate air filter. Shampoo the carpet once every 3 or 4 months. Remove carpeting, if possible, and replace it with area rugs.
Step 4
Use an air filtration system containing a high-efficiency particulate air or small-particle filter. Set it up so it pushes clean air toward the head of your bed.
Step 5
Take stuffed toys out of the bedroom. If they must be in the room, wash them weekly in hot water.
Step 6
Keep household pets out of your bedroom. If the floor has a carpet, this is very important because the carpet traps pet hair and the related allergens.
Step 7
Remove curtains and horizontal blinds and replace them with vertical blinds or washable roller blinds. Curtains and horizontal blinds catch too much dust.
Step 8
Decrease the clutter in your bedroom. Remove knick knacks, stuffed animals and books and store or display them in another area of your house.
Step 9
Clean condensation and mold from window frames frequently. If you live in a cold climate, invest in double-paned windows.
Step 10
Replace upholstered furniture and replace it with furnishings made of wood, leather, plastic or metal.
Tips and Warnings
- If you are the person suffering allergies in your home and you do the cleaning, buy inexpensive paper masks. Wear a fresh mask every time you sweep, dust or vacuum so you don't inhale dust and other allergens.
Things You'll Need
- Dust mite-proof covers
- Washable area rugs
- Air filtration system
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