WAYS TO
ALLERGY-PROOF YOUR HOME
The links below
provide information on what you can do to make your home allergy free!
Allergy-Proof your Bedroom:
Carpet: Carpets
should be vacuumed regularly - at least once or twice a week. Empty or
replace the vacuum bag before it reaches full capacity. Consider using a
vacuum cleaner that uses a HEPA filter. If allergies are severe, an option
would be to remove the carpeting and install hardwood flooring.
 To
kill dust mites often found in carpets, we suggest using a vapor steam
cleaner such as the VaporStorm
vapor steam cleaning & sanitizing system.
Steam cleaning has been found to be one of the
most effective ways to kill and control dust mites because dust mites can
not control their body temperature and are therefore killed easily by
extreme heat.
Furniture: Depending
on the furniture type, vacuum and dust regularly with a damp cloth. Keep
dressers/nightstands free of clutter and dust regularly.
Dust mites in furniture can also be
controlled and destroyed by the
VaporStorm
steam cleaning system.
Please be aware that some fabrics/surfaces
are not recommended for steam cleaning. Always test a small unnoticeable
area first before cleaning large areas.
Mattress/Boxsprings:
Plastic covers are available for mattress and boxsprings. Vacuuming both
sides of your mattress for at least two minutes twice monthly can also
reduce dust and allergens.
o kill and control the spread of dust
mites, we suggest steam cleaning mattresses once a month. When sheets have
been removed to launder, use the
VaporStorm
floor brush attachment
with floor cloth and push the brush back and forth over the top of the
mattress in single lines. Slowing pull and push the brush across the
mattress until the entire area has been cleaned. Let cool before covering
with sheets.
Bedding: It is
recommended to wash sheets and pillow cases weekly. Wash blankets/
comforters, and mattress pads monthly. Allergy sufferers should avoid
downfilled pillows and bedding.
Curtains/Blinds:
Avoid blinds or long drapes if possible. Launder curtains regularly.
Walls: Clean walls at
least every six months to remove dust, smoke build up, or spider webs.
Using the covered floor brush attachment of
the
VaporStorm,
walls can be cleaned in minutes. Use a top to bottom constant motion and
do not stay in one area for a long period of time.
 I wanted to write and send praise
for the VaporStorm. My daughter had just bought a home that
was a fixer-upper and when we used the steamer on the walls and ceilings,
the steam just took the grime right off. You could see where we had
cleaned and where we still needed to clean. It was amazing to see how
fast it removed the dirt. We used [the VaporStorm] on her
walls, ceilings, floors, windows, bathrooms, sinks -
everywhere! We were able to clean everything before she moved
in and I was grateful to know that the place had been
disinfected before she got there.
Thank you for such a
wonderful product!
- Dianne H., Layton, UT
Pets: Areas of the
bedroom that animals have contact with should be cleaned regularly.
Comforters, pillows, rugs, etc. should be cleaned as soon as possible
after an animal has had contact. Consider keeping pets (furry or
feathered) out of the bedroom.
LEGAL
DISCLAIMER: This information is for general information purposes and does
not address individual household circumstances. Always consult your doctor
for medical advise relating to allergy removal in your home.
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