| The most common treatment for allergies is to | | | | hang out. They can build up in your sheets, blankets |
| simply avoid whatever you're allergic to. While you | | | | and comforters. That's why it's important to wash all |
| can stay inside during pollen season, or not eat foods | | | | your bedding in hot water at least once every two |
| with peanuts, you can't really avoid dust. It's | | | | weeks. You should also consider getting a comforter |
| everywhere, and not just where you can see it. You | | | | made from a synthetic material rather than down or |
| can dust surfaces all your want, there's still millions of | | | | other natural fibers. |
| dust mites lurking all over your home. The key to | | | | * Filter your air. Most people know you're supposed |
| staying healthy is to know how to get rid of them. | | | | to change you home's air filters every three months, |
| Here are some tips to help you out: | | | | but that doesn't mean most people do. Stay on top |
| * Get rid of carpet. Hardwood floors may be | | | | of changing the air filter. Plus, they make special |
| expensive, but they're a whole lot better for your | | | | filters that help keep dust and other allergens out of |
| health. Carpets are a great place for dust mites to | | | | the air you breathe. They cost more, but they're well |
| hide out and vacuuming does little to rid you of the | | | | worth it if you have allergies. |
| problem. If you can't get rid of carpet, use a hepa | | | | * Go Minimalist. While those little knick knacks all over |
| filtered vacuum and a hot water carpet cleaner as | | | | your house may look nice, they can collect dust like |
| often as you can. Another alternative is to have hard | | | | none other. Cut down on the number of items you |
| flooring with rugs on top. Rugs can easily be washed | | | | have sitting out and try to use decorations that are |
| or steam cleaned to get rid of dust. | | | | easy to dust or clean. |
| * Protect your mattress. Just like your carpet, | | | | * Don't just move the dust. Traditional dusters and |
| mattresses are a great place for dust mites to hide. | | | | cloths just push dust off your items. Dust or clean |
| But unlike your mattress, you probably don't spend a | | | | with something that actually picks up the dust (static |
| third of your life lying on your carpet. Since you | | | | cleaners work best) and keeps it on the duster. This |
| probably can't afford to replace your mattress all the | | | | way you know you're getting rid of it not just |
| time, find specialized allergy covers for your mattress. | | | | moving it somewhere else. |
| They also make covers for your pillows too. | | | | Sure, some of these tips require a lot of work and |
| * Clean your bedding. Your mattress and pillows | | | | possibly a bit of money, but the improvement you |
| aren't the only place in your bed dust mites like to | | | | see in your health will be well worth the effort. |