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Whenever the spring season rolls around, it feels like I’m fighting an everlasting battle with pollen. One moment, I’m outside enjoying myself, and then boom, I’m sneezing 14 times in a row. My eyes get watery like a broken pipe under a bathroom sink, and my throat feels like sandpaper. The worst part is you can’t control the outdoors; it's not like you can plug in an air purifier while you’re at the park.
Thankfully, you can do something about the inside of your own home. We spoke to multiple experts to determine the best way to keep your home clean and dust-free, which can lead to allergies.
There is a right and a wrong way to dust, although most people fall into the latter category, according to experts. Pro tip: throw on a mask so you don’t inhale dust particles and other allergens, says Dr. Shradha Agarwal, an allergist and immunologist at Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine.
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Dust from top to bottom or in one horizontal direction. While cleaning higher areas, some particles fall onto surfaces beneath them. You can also vacuum afterward, which can help suck up any dirt and debris that got onto the floor.
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Don’t forget about commonly missed areas like ceiling fans, light fixtures, behind furniture, the tops of door frames and under appliances. These areas have a knack for accumulating debris, which can worsen your allergies.
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Make sure to swap out your dusters. Even if it looks clean, it might have microscopic dust particles, which can spread to other surfaces.
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You can also learn more about how dust mites and other particles get into your home by reading our guide. We also have tips on other products you might need, like an air purifier with HEPA filters, a dehumidifier and more.
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These tiny pests can cause uncomfortable allergic reactions and most commonly live in pillows, mattresses and bedding. |
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