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Use a zippered allergen-proof encasing over all bedding |
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Encase all beds if there is more than one in the room |
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Wash all bed linen and blanket every 2 weeks |
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Allergen-proof encasing are washed 2-3 monthly. Wash with
hot water (60ºC) or add anti-mite laundry solution to
cold water |
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Most anti-mite mattresses use a chemical coating to reduce
mite growth. This coating wears out after 6 months. Therefore,
it is necessary to encase the bedding with allergen-proof
encasing to sustain against dust mite and in the long run |
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Use a healthcare-grade True HEPA air purifier to remove airborne
allergens – house dust mites & their dropping, cockroach
faeces, grass pollen, animal dander, mould, odour and other
gaseous pollutants |
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Wash or vacuum air-conditioner filters every 2 weeks |
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Every month, spray the inner parts of air-conditioner with
anti-mould treatments to inhibit mould & bacteria build-up |
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Fit special air-conditioner filter, which trap finer particles
(mould spores, bacteria, etc) over existing normal filters |
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Ideally, remove all carpets & soft furnishings |
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Otherwise, treat them with anti-mite solutions, which kills
dust mites and provides a protective coating against mite
for up to 3 months |
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Use blinds or window shades, which can be easily wiped,
instead of curtains. For fabric curtains, wash every 2 weeks
with hot water (60ºC) or use anti-mite spray treatments
(for 2 monthly protection against dustmites) |
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Avoid upholstered furniture, Use leather, wood, plastic
or vinyl furnishings instead. Otherwise, use anti-mite spray
treatment on upholstered furniture |
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Environmentally friendly (biodegradable) household cleaning
solutions are usually allergy-friendly and are preferred |
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Steam cleaning is a natural, effective and powerful cleaning
approached to most of our daily household chores |
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Alternative, wet mopping minimized dust uplift, which should
be done every 2-3 days. -Avoid sweeping as it stirs up a lot
of dust particles |
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Use healthcare-grade True HEPA vacuum cleaner with high
airflow rate for optimal performance and filtration of airborne
allergens |
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Hot water wash (60ºC) all soft toys or use anti-mite
solution with cold wash. If your child’s soft toys are
not machine washable, place them into plastic bags and keep
them in the freezer overnight once every 2 weeks to kill the
mites. Vacuum the soft toys the following day |
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Keep all clothing, decorative items and books in enclosed
cupboards to minimize dust built-up |
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Limit household plants to reduce mould growth & pollen
build-up |
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Keep your pet outside if conditions permits |
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Bath your pet regularly. Apply allergen-control pet moisturizing
conditioner weekly to neutralize the pet allergens |
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Clean and vacuum areas where your pets move about regularly
to effectively remove their dander |
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Hypo-allergenic vitamin supplements and immune boosters
are recommended to maintain a healthy immune system |
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For sensitive conditions, use hypo-allergenic skin care
products |
