Tips That Every Asthma Or Allergy Sufferer Should Know To Stay Healthier At Home

If you suffer from asthma or severe allergies, you are already aware of how challenging it can be to get through a season change without feeling sick for weeks on end. Unfortunately, at least one third of adult-onset asthma is triggered by allergies and if either or both of your parents suffer from allergies, you are much more likely to develop allergies than someone who does not have a genetic predisposition. You are not alone in your misery, as no fewer than 15 million Americans live with asthma each year and therefore, getting control of your allergies or your asthma is essential for everyone, as asthma can and does kill people every year.

The good news is that for many people who are sensitive or allergic to perfumes, dyes, dust or animals, changing the way you clean and how often you clean your home will often help with your symptoms. 

Learn Your Allergens or Triggers

In an ideal world, every person who is aware they have allergies, asthma or asthma triggered by their allergies would have a complete workup by the appropriate doctor to determine each allergen. If you cannot do that at this time, reducing the most common allergens, including pets, dust and scented cleaning agents will help you you become healthier in your own home.

Control The Allergens

Therefore, it is best to start with a thorough cleaning of your home. More than a spring cleaning, this is literally an opportunity to clean up everything from your carpets and floorboards. Unless you have a lot of spare time on your hands, it is usually best to hire professionals in the cleaning and restoration fields, with experience in reducing allergens.

It is crucial to not only clean the home, but to disinfect any leftover allergens. Common allergens include pet dander or fur, dust, pungent cleaners, mud and even pollen, ragweed, mold, etc. that may have come in from an open door or window and now are taking space in your furniture, carpet or curtains. You should expect the professionals to use scent-free cleaners that are hypo-allergenic, so that the home is now a healthier environment. Steam cleaning the couches, chairs and mattresses is also a good idea during this major cleaning.   

Finally  some asthma sufferers have reported that even when they are not allergic or sensitive to fumes,exposure to fumes can trigger an asthma attack. This is especially true at night and therefore, even after the professionals leave your home, it is essentially to use the gentle, hypo-allergenic products to keep the home very clean.

Mold and mildew are common triggers for allergic reactions and asthma attacks. If you find that the cleaning is not happening as frequently as it should, your health is worth investing in paying professionals (such as those from Steamatic of South Jersey) to stay on top of it for you.