Bedding
- Use a zippered allergen-proof encasing over all bedding
- Encase all beds if there is more than one in the room
- Wash all bed linen and blanket every 2 weeks
- Allergen-proof encasing are washed 2–3 monthly. Wash with
hot water (60ºC) or add anti-mite laundry solution to
cold water
- 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
Air
- 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
- Wash or vacuum air–conditioner filters every 2 weeks
- Every month, spray the inner parts of air–conditioner with
anti–mould treatments to inhibit mould & bacteria build–up
- Fit special air–conditioner filter, which trap finer particles
(mould spores, bacteria, etc) over existing normal filters
Carpets, curtains & upholstry
- Ideally, remove all carpets & soft furnishings
- Otherwise, treat them with anti–mite solutions, which kills
dust mites and provides a protective coating against mite
for up to 3 months
- 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)
- Avoid upholstered furniture, Use leather, wood, plastic
or vinyl furnishings instead. Otherwise, use anti–mite spray
treatment on upholstered furniture
Cleaning Tips
- Environmentally friendly (biodegradable) household cleaning
solutions are usually allergy–friendly and are preferred
- Steam cleaning is a natural, effective and powerful cleaning
approached to most of our daily household chores
- 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
- Use healthcare–grade True HEPA vacuum cleaner with high
airflow rate for optimal performance and filtration of airborne
allergens
- 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
- Keep all clothing, decorative items and books in enclosed
cupboards to minimize dust built–up
- Limit household plants to reduce mould growth & pollen
build–up
Pets
- Keep your pet outside if conditions permits
- Bath your pet regularly. Apply allergen–control pet moisturizing
conditioner weekly to neutralize the pet allergens
- Clean and vacuum areas where your pets move about regularly
to effectively remove their dander
Other Allergy–Friendly Tips
- Hypo–allergenic vitamin supplements and immune boosters
are recommended to maintain a healthy immune system
- For sensitive conditions, use hypo–allergenic skin care
products
