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How to allergy-proof your home

Eliminate allergies and create a harmonious home
Leave outdoor allergens at the door
Consider low-allergy plants
Don't overlook the sofa
Keep your bed frame and headboard clean
Vaccuum the mattress
Refresh bed linen regularly
Remove any trace of mould
Dry clothes indoors, but safely
Invest in an air purifier
Regularly change air filters
Dust bust corners and crevasses
Dust tops and bottoms of cabinets
Regularly clean blinds and curtains
Declutter regulary
Learn to damp dust
Select house plants carefully
Rid dust from the vacuum cleaner
Swap out scented candles
Select a specialised vacuum cleaner
Mix a dust-repellant spray
Convert to eco-cleaning
Clean pet supplies regularly
Don't allow pets on the bed
Lay natural flooring
Avoid deep pile rugs
Coat walls in clay-based paint
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Eliminate allergies and create a harmonious home

According to AllergyUK, 41 million people are impacted by allergies – and that’s just in Britain! So, if you feel like you could be allergic to your own home or garden, then you're not alone. Indoor allergies cause sneezing, itchy eyes and irritated skin – and you'd be surprised by the simple things that can result in such strong symptoms.

From leaving shoes at the door to tackling dust hot spots around the house, click or scroll on for easy tips that will help you reduce irritants and allergy-proof your home.

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Rachel Homer

09 April 2024

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