Allergy-Proof Your House

Early exposure to indoor environmental factors, such as dust mites, molds, smoke, formaldehyde from building materials, and high levels of radon, can act directly by blocking a person’s airways or indirectly by causing sensitivities to allergens. By reducing exposure to air pollutants, the likelihood of developing allergies/sensitivities or suffering chronic allergic reactions can be reduced. Environmental control can be especially helpful in preventing the development of asthma in infants.

The following suggestions can reduce a person’s exposure to common household allergens by up to 95%:

In the bedroom –

• Wash pillows, blankets, and other bedding monthly in hot water.
• Use foam pillows and enclose mattress and box spring in plastic mite-proof covers.
• Remove stuffed animals from beds.
• Remove bedroom carpeting or treat carpet with tannic acid, which denatures allergens.
• Eliminate exposure to pets or at least restrict your pets’ access to the bedroom.

In the house –

• Keep windows closed, especially during “allergy season.”
• Avoid tobacco smoke.
• Achieve ideal relative humidity: use air conditioning and dehumidification to help reduce mold production if your home is too damp; if your home is too dry, use a humidifier.
• Use air filters (electrostatic precipitators and high-efficiency particulate air – HEPA) and purifiers (ionizers and ozone) to remove particulate matter and odors from the air.
• Use mite-specific exterminating chemicals, such as tannic acid, but be wary of commercial products. The Environmental Protection Agency recently pulled a dust mite product from the market. Although it was “allergist approved,” it caused terrible reactions in people with allergies. Your best bet is to make your own tannic acid spray.

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