Interiors of Homes and Affects…
Interiors of Homes and Affects on Asthma
The inside of an asthmatic’s home is where most causes and
triggers will be, making it especially important to identify
them and minimize the effect.
Dust Mites
House-dust mites are tiny insects that live in the dust that
builds up in carpets, bedding, soft furnishings and soft toys.
Many asthmatics are sensitive to their droppings. Although they
are an unseen trigger there are practical steps you can take to
reduce their damaging affect.
Use hypoallergenic coverings on your mattress, duvet and pillows.
All carpets should be replaced with hard flooring, or tile. Your
can have small, or area, carpets which you can wash
periodically.
Vacuum often. Insure that your vacuum cleaner that has good
suction and, most importantly, a filtered exhaust that goes into
a hypoallergenic back and does not scatter the dust. Damp dust
all surfaces or use an attachment on your vacuum cleaner.
All soft toys, stuffed animals, etc., should be put in the
freezer for at least of six hours every other week so as to kill
house-dust mites. To protect the fabric you can use zip lock
bags or even cellophane.