Four Ways to Reduce Allergens in Your Home

Allergens are, unfortunately, everywhere. From pet hairs to pollen, from dander to spores, allergens can be
very easy to come across in the average home – and many of us have simply learned to live with them.
But allergies can present in a wide variety of ways, from the super common itchy eyes and streaming nose to
much more serious symptoms such as rashes, swelling and even gastric issues. Whether you have sensitive
guests on the way, or are starting to presume that your constantly running nose is more than just a tight sinus,
there are several simple steps you can take to eliminating airborne allergens from your home – making for a
breath of fresh air!

Dust Regularly

Dusting your home regularly is the single most effective way to remove dust from your home. We are
constantly producing dust in the form of dander – dead skin and hair flakes – which settles on surfaces,
particularly statically charged ones. As a result, dust can build up very quickly indeed! Dusting effectively is
about more than flicking at surfaces with a dust cloth, which can make things worse by agitating dust and re-
introducing it to the air. Utilising smarter solutions, such as microfibre cloths to capture dust motes, can
ensure you prevent dust from returning to the air, only to settle on a surface again.

Move to Wooden Flooring

Carpets and rugs can trap dust, but they can also be the leading source of dust; regular travel across a carpet
or rug can ‘kick up’ dust from them, filling the air and increasing the dust levels in your home. Hoovering can
be ineffective with dust motes this small, meaning you’ll never truly be dust-free. Instead, think about forgoing
carpeting for wooden floors. Dust will still settle on wooden floors, but will not become trapped – enabling you
to effectively deal with it through use of a trusty dust mop.

Declutter the Bedroom

Surface space is key for dust accumulation – and if your bedroom is cluttered, it is providing an abundance of
spaces on which dust can collect, in turn increasing the volume of allergens in a space which should be easy-
breathing. De-clutter, and pay close attention to your furniture solutions; mirrored sliding wardrobes allow
you to protect your clothing from dust (meaning you don’t get assaulted by dust from your own outfit!), and
provide an easy surface to dust clean as well. If your bedroom has curtains, make time to regularly take them
down and beat the dust out of them outside.

Purify the Air

Of course, dust is a constant presence, and these regular actions can only serve to manage the volume of
allergens on surfaces and in the air of your home at a given time. Representing a slightly more significant
investment, an air purifier can remove dust from the air on your behalf – ensuring clean, allergen-free air even
after a dusting session! Just make sure to source one that adheres to HEPA guidelines, and is able to remove
nearly 100% of particles at 0.3 microns.