Dust mites - Surround the mattress and box springs in a zippered dust-proof enhancing. Dust-proof enhancing has a layer of material that keeps the dust mites inside and won’t allow it to get out
- Wash all bedding in a hot water (around 50°c) weekly
- Keep the indoor humidity below 50 percent. Air conditioning will accomplish this
- Use exhaust fan in the bathroom and kitchen or open a window to get rid of humidity
- Keep stuffed toys out of the bedroom or wash them weekly in hot water
- Don’t use a humidifier or evaporate (swamp cooler). They raise the humidity level in the home creating a perfect setting for house dust mites and mold growth
Cockroaches - Keep food out of the bedroom
- Keep food and garbage in closed containers
- Discard spoiled food immediately. Empty the garbage daily
- Use poison baits, boric acid or traps to control cockroaches, and keep these out of children reach
Indoors mold- Use exhaust fan in the bathroom and kitchen or open a window to get rid of humidity
- Wipe down surfaces following showering. Clean bathrooms with mold preventing or mold killing solution
- Use an exhaust fan in the kitchen to remove steam vapor when cooking
- Throw away spoiled food
- Empty the trash on a daily basis
- Keep indoor humidity low. The ideal humidity level is 30 to 40 percent
- Air conditioning can help decrease humidity
Animal dander- Remove pets from your home environment
- If a pet is a must, keep it away of the allergic person’s bedroom at all times. Ensure the child’s bedroom door closed and put a filter over air vents in the bedroom
- Keep the pet away from upholstered furniture and carpet as much as possible
- Fish can be good pets
Pollen or molds- Wear a dusk mask when going outside
- Windows and outside doors should remain closed throughout pollen season, especially during the daytime
