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Allergen avoidance
Here are some hints as how to reduce house dust mite allergen levels in the home:
* Fit mattresses, duvets and pillows with air-permeable occlusive protectors which act as a barrier to dust mites and their droppings;
* Fit mattresses, duvets and pillows with air-permeable occlusive protectors which act as a barrier to dust mites and their droppings;
* Wash bedding at 60°C to destroy mites;
* Vacuum bedroom carpets and all other carpets on which children play daily. Vacuum the whole house at least twice a week. Vacuum cleaners without efficient filters will disperse allergens, aggravating the problem. Buy the best vacuum cleaner you can afford;
* Pull the bedcovers back each morning to allow the bed to air thoroughly;
* Turn your mattress and vacuum it each month. Expose it to fresh air and sunlight whenever possible;
* Keep soft toys to a minimum and store them in a cupboard. Place them in the freezer for six hours each week. After freezing, vacuum them to remove dead mites. Wash them once a month in hot water;
* Keep bedroom windows open whenever possible;
* If you have pets, keep them out of the bedrooms and off the furniture;
* Avoid cloth-padded headboards and cot bumpers for babies;
* Use externally vented tumble-dryers to avoid increasing humidity levels in the home;
* Limit the amount of steam you generate in the bathroom by running cold water first when showering. Keep the door closed during and immediately after using en-suite bathrooms. Keep windows open;
* When cooking, use a ventilated extractor hood or an extractor fan, or at the very least open a window and close doors to the rest of the house;
* Avoid vacuuming, cleaning or dusting with an asthma sufferer in the room and don’t clean the room just bedtime.