I have just moved into my own place. It was once a home used for a small business. There were spider webs and dirt every where. I have cleaned all that up. But when I'm at home I start to sneeze and get a stuffy nose. Could this be something in the air like dust? Is there any way I can make this home allergy free? Thanks for your time!
2007-01-19 06:20:27 · 10 answers · asked by Britni Gayle 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
I noticed that everyone assumes you have central air...
Considering all the other ideas, I've got a few. Make sure your pillows are the type that reduce allergens. Get a mattress cover that essentially seals it up (plastic-ish as opposed to cloth). I've got two of those air cleaners that cost a few hundred dollars and they do a tremendous job.
It's amazing how some people are SO un-allergic to dust.
2007-01-19 07:30:09 · answer #1 · answered by RickyC 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can clean or replace all the window covering. Drapes trap a ton of dirt, the same with carpet. Also make sure ventilation system filter is clean and preferably a HEPA filter. You can consider cleaning the ducts too. There are specialty company's that do the duct cleaning. But getting rid up dirty drapes and carpet will go a long way.
I have a dust mite allergy and getting rid of carpet and having only hard, cleanable surfaces that do not hold dust made a huge difference for me.
I didn't mention pillows and bedding as another answer suggested since this persons problem seem to have began with moving to their new house. If you have a dust mite allergy bedding and pillows must be changed frequently and/or protected, but I did not find this alone to help me. Only when I got rid of all the other surfaces that hold and collect dust did I have real improvement in my symptoms.
2007-01-19 06:59:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The most common allergens are pollen, dust, the poop of dust mites, dead bacteria and their waste products. Even after you cleaned up there will still be a certain amount that went air-borne and then settled a few hours later. Oil-based polishes for floors and furnature will capture some of the allergens. You need to clean several times, open windows to blow out bad air and replace it with fresh air, and if you are really serious, get an electrostatic air filter, just one or maybe one for each room.
2007-01-19 06:29:13 · answer #3 · answered by Kender_fury 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell you what you do, get rid of any carpet on the floor, replace it with hardwood floors, reason too many dust mites, dust, germs and bacteria that you are breathing in. Next thing you can do is get an electronic air filter for your bedroom and any room you spend alot of time in. open your windows for fresh air and air the rooms out. Especially at night when you are sleeping even in the winter months its good for your health. And lastly keep the floors and rooms super clean.
2007-01-19 06:38:30 · answer #4 · answered by Bruce 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its probably from your air conditioner. There are several ways to get your air cleaner. First get the ducts cleaned. It can be expensive but its worth it for your health. If you are renting get your landlord involved. The second thing is to get an allergen reducing air filter that fits your air conditioner. They can be expensive too but they are reusable so you only have to buy one. This is also an issue to take up with your landlord if you are renting. My father owns a business in heating and air and those little filters can make a world of difference believe me.
2007-01-19 06:32:16 · answer #5 · answered by southernbellalg 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No way to make a home allergy free unless you have it lined totally with metal and sanitize every day with lysol or something like that and seal up every window and door and have sterilized air system.
You may need new carpets, ducts cleaned, may have some old mold issues to take care of too.
2007-01-19 06:30:25 · answer #6 · answered by parsonsel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have forced air heat you may need to have the heat ducts cleaned(they come with a large vacuum truck and suck all the dust and dirt/ debris out) or at least try putting filters between the vent and the ductwork.
2007-01-19 06:26:08 · answer #7 · answered by cass 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cleaning with an air purifier may be the answer, but a trip to the hardware store may be of benefit also. There you will find a mold test kit. It has instructions and everything you need to test for mold. Mold can not only make you uncomfortable, it can kill you.
2007-01-19 06:28:48 · answer #8 · answered by MT C 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try having the ducts professionally cleaned, change the furnace filter, and if there is carpeting, either have it cleaned or replace it with hardwood floors if possible. You can also spray everything with Febreze allergen reducer and see it that helps.
2007-01-19 06:26:13 · answer #9 · answered by Angela C 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Recommendations.......wash your pillows and curtains. Any type of cloth can also store dust (bedskirt, shower curtain,etc.) Hard floors are better too.....carpet can hold dust. Purchase a dehumidifier. Change your air filter more frequently. If you have pets, keep them off of your bed.
2007-01-19 06:25:14 · answer #10 · answered by Pamela J 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋