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Keep Your Home Allergy Free© Walt Samuel
May 25, 2001
Allergies are being linked to indoor pollution as people are spending more time indoors, according to speakers at an international conference on the environment in Seattle. People are now spending about 90 percent of their time indoors. The following are a few ways to keep the home allergen-free are.
Use disinfectants that are colorless and odorless. These are best to use as they are effective at all temperatures. Products with benzalkonium chloride or n-alkyl benzyl ammonium chloride in them are a good choice. Liquid chlorine disinfectants are also great to use.
1. Wipe down walls with a damp cloth every four to six months.
2. Mop or vacuum floors twice a week.
3. Clean furniture, shelves and wookwork weekly.
4. Remove starch buildup in clothing by using Calgon or baking soda. One cup of Calgon once a month will leave vlothes residue free.
Dr. Peyton A. Eggleston, M.D., of John Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, suggests the following:
1. Use mattress and pillow covers 2. Wash bedding 3. Keep stuffed animals out of the bed and avoid extra humidity
4. Remove carpets and ulpholstered fabrics
Use araracides (pesticides), tannic acid, and dehumidifiers.
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