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Basic Housekeeping - Keeping Pollen at Bay

By NAPSI

Categories: Green Cleaning, Vacuuming, Furnishings & Dusting
Tagged: Allergen, Asthma And Allergies, Cleaning Tips, Door Mat, Furniture, House Cleaning Tips, Housekeeping, Housekeeping Tips, Pollen, Seasonal, Vacuum, Vacuum Cleaners, Vacuuming

Seasonal allergies affect over 35 million people in the United States, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. To keep your allergies at bay, The Clean Trust recommends these tips for a fresh, pollen-free indoor environment.

 

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  • Keep windows closed. If needed, use air conditioning, which cleans, cools and dries.

  • Keep entryways clean and create a shoe regimen. Sweep, vacuum or hose down outside entryways to avoid tracking pollen and debris into your home. Wipe your feet on the doormat (use a large one) when entering your home or leave shoes by the door.

  • Use high-quality vacuum equipment. A high-efficiency filter, sealed construction and balanced suction helps. A good vacuum should easily remove dust and particles before they become embedded in the carpet. Replace bags when 1/2 full.

  • Have furnishings professionally cleaned annually.

The Clean Trust recommends hiring reliable, qualified professionals for deep extraction cleaning. To locate a Clean Trust-Certified Firm in your area, visit www.certifiedcleaners.org or call 1-800-835-4624.

 

Basic Housekeeping - Keeping Pollen at Bay:  Created on June 2nd, 2006.  Last Modified on January 21st, 2014