The bedroom is a refuge, a place to rest, relax and recharge. Therefore it is very important to keep allergens, such as those in autumn. Not only they cause discomfort but also ruin your rest. The following three tips will help put these agents at bay .
1. Your bedroom and hay fever
If the change of season and the arrival of autumn make you sneeze, you probably have an allergy to ragweed pollen (ragweed). This allergy, commonly known as hay fever, is responsible for nasal congestion that interferes with our break at this time of year. To prevent it from entering the room, close the window at night. It is preferable to sleep with the air conditioning in the bedroom and put an air filter that has the HEPA classification (high-efficiency particulate air).
1. Your bedroom and hay fever
If the change of season and the arrival of autumn make you sneeze, you probably have an allergy to ragweed pollen (ragweed). This allergy, commonly known as hay fever, is responsible for nasal congestion that interferes with our break at this time of year. To prevent it from entering the room, close the window at night. It is preferable to sleep with the air conditioning in the bedroom and put an air filter that has the HEPA classification (high-efficiency particulate air).
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Try to remove pollen you bring in clothing, shoes and hair before entering your home or room. I advise, for example, take off your shoes when entering home, then wash your hands and face, and if possible, brush your hair.
Clean also the bedroom and carpet frequently. Use a damp cloth to trap the dust and pollen furniture, windows and others. In cases of allergies, the carpet is your worst enemy! If you can not change it to another type of flooring, be sure to use a vacuum with a daily Allergy filter and wash once a year with the right shampoo.
Clean also the bedroom and carpet frequently. Use a damp cloth to trap the dust and pollen furniture, windows and others. In cases of allergies, the carpet is your worst enemy! If you can not change it to another type of flooring, be sure to use a vacuum with a daily Allergy filter and wash once a year with the right shampoo.
2. Care mattress and bedding
Textiles are also a magnet for allergens such as pollen and especially for irritant dust mites (dust mites). These microscopic critters live and multiply in mattresses, pillows, bedding , furniture upholstery, carpets and curtains. Although it is virtually impossible to eliminate mites bedroom, the following precautions may restrict their proliferation.
Textiles are also a magnet for allergens such as pollen and especially for irritant dust mites (dust mites). These microscopic critters live and multiply in mattresses, pillows, bedding , furniture upholstery, carpets and curtains. Although it is virtually impossible to eliminate mites bedroom, the following precautions may restrict their proliferation.
- Post resistant sleeves to dust mites in the mattress, box spring and pillows. Consider changing blankets or wool blankets and down comforters for synthetic materials made up options.
- Wash all bedding, including sheets, pillowcases and blankets or quilts once a week with hot water (at least 130 ° F or 54 ° C). Dry bedding in the dryer instead of air to hang them from sticking her pollen.
- If you have a rug or blanket that is not washable, put it in the freezer overnight. This trick will serve to eliminate dust mites. If the blanket is washable but only in cold water, put it in a hot dryer for 15 minutes after washing.
- To the extent you can, get rid of small objects and ornaments, as they seem to be a magnet for dust, and avoid upholstered furniture, books, magazines and newspapers.
3. Beware of mold
The mold is also present in the soil and wet leaves that accumulate on the ground in autumn. Therefore, do not forget to take off your shoes upon entering your home, especially your bedroom carpet.
Mold can also appear in the windows and the curtains of the rooms as a result of condensation of water. To remove the frame or window sill, prepare a mixture of water and detergent and then rubbed with a nylon brush. If mildew stains resist, then cleaned with rubbing alcohol.
To remove mold from your curtains, make sure that these are washable. Mildew stains rub with a paste of salt and lemon juice first. Leave it on for at least an hour, rinse with cold water and wash normally. If you are the type of dry-cleaning curtains, take them to the cleaners and show the manager where they are exactly the spots so you can treat them.
If you suffer from allergies, your doctor will probably have recommended putting a dehumidifier in your bedroom to reduce moisture levels and create an environment less "friendly" to allergens. Although this device will help you breathe better, be careful to clean the filter at least once a month to prevent mold growth. A cup of diluted bleach in a gallon (about 4 liters) of water is enough to keep up.
Put into practice these small changes in your home and help you keep out those pesky allergens. Your health and your rest depend on it!
The mold is also present in the soil and wet leaves that accumulate on the ground in autumn. Therefore, do not forget to take off your shoes upon entering your home, especially your bedroom carpet.
Mold can also appear in the windows and the curtains of the rooms as a result of condensation of water. To remove the frame or window sill, prepare a mixture of water and detergent and then rubbed with a nylon brush. If mildew stains resist, then cleaned with rubbing alcohol.
To remove mold from your curtains, make sure that these are washable. Mildew stains rub with a paste of salt and lemon juice first. Leave it on for at least an hour, rinse with cold water and wash normally. If you are the type of dry-cleaning curtains, take them to the cleaners and show the manager where they are exactly the spots so you can treat them.
If you suffer from allergies, your doctor will probably have recommended putting a dehumidifier in your bedroom to reduce moisture levels and create an environment less "friendly" to allergens. Although this device will help you breathe better, be careful to clean the filter at least once a month to prevent mold growth. A cup of diluted bleach in a gallon (about 4 liters) of water is enough to keep up.
Put into practice these small changes in your home and help you keep out those pesky allergens. Your health and your rest depend on it!
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