Goodbye to allergies, with the right cleaning ...

Winter is now really closed, but is it all really roses? In meadows and gardens, of course, but as usual, many of us face the usual challenge with spring allergies. Dry throat, runny nose, repeating sneezing and watery eyes are a fixed presence now? Remember well that the danger of skin reactions, respiratory problems and conjunctivitis, is caused only in part by the pollens that are found in the open air and that the most annoying allergens lurk right in the home  (if you think that a single gram of dust can contain over 7 thousand allergens created by mites!). So how can we protect ourselves? Here is the CMZ decalogue, six suggestions for a wellness spring!

1) Pay attention to the materials in which the water is deposited

Shower curtains or floor mats can cause annoying allergic reactions when they remain wet or damp for too long and mold starts to form . Without doubt, a shower with a plastic or glass box, easier to clean and where the mold accumulates with more difficulty. The allergic reactions to mold unfortunately do not stop asthma : in extreme cases, in fact, you can get annoying skin irritations or even register some cases of pneumonia

2) Dear animal friends ..

When home humans have a good familiarity with seasonal allergies, it is obviously essential to brush our four-legged friends with method and care , so that the allergens retained by their hair do not create further problems in the hottest period of the year . The dogs show a greater condescension towards this special treatment, while as a rule the cat likes it less, but…. Don't let yourself be moved! During the "wetsuit", we recommend using the dog brush once a day, in spring and autumn, and once a week during the rest of the year. To remove the hair you could use the special  rubber gloves: it will be easy to attract and ball the hair and then throw it away.

3 "The Unactors" is us!

Before pointing the finger at Fido and Micio, we take into consideration that every day we bring dust and dirt from the road , to which are added, for example, flyers, bags, packages and packages, in addition to the dust that accumulates on the doormat and enters the house at every entrance and exit. Avoiding it is obviously not possible, but some precautions help; keep vases, umbrella stands and other objects a little farther from the doorstep,wash your hair, hands and clothes more often, especially if you have been outdoors for a long time, and change your clothes regularly to avoid getting the dirt in the bed. One last piece of advice; limit, if possible, carpets to the bare minimum. They are in fact formidable "magnets" for food residues, dust and mites ...

4 Take care of sofas, mattresses and fabrics

Are you aware that up to 10 million mites can lurk inside a mattress? Regular use of the carpet beater is recommended , as well as vacuuming the dust accumulated inside, and turning the mattress periodically . Furthermore, the purchase of antiallergic sheets and mattress covers protects the mattress from dust mites and dust, limiting the risk of asthma. Even sofas, cushions and other fabrics should be cleaned periodically, washing the covers in the washing machine . In the case of non-removable mattresses and pillows, try to remove the dust with a vacuum cleaner and then wipe the entire surface with a cloth soaked in a mixture of white vinegar, warm water and a few drops of essential oil.

5) Operation "clean closets"

Who does not want to have a space in which to accumulate odd and seasonal objects? Running and trekking shoes, the fan for the summer months, food supplies and products for domestic hygiene, past toys and less “essential” gifts. Unfortunately, however, the more objects are accumulated, the more spaces and places are created that are ideal for piles of dust . It is important to periodically dust off even this forgotten closet, like other rooms! Or at least think about covering the objects left at rest and protecting them from dust and moisturewith cellophane sheets or other materials. Otherwise the dust accumulated there sooner or later will invade the rest of the house, even worse in the spring period !! And why not think so long about a visit to the flea market to sell the superfluous and get something out of it, or give it to those who could put it to good use?

6) Take care of your tents

The curtains are a real filter between the inside and the outside of the house, and it is easy to imagine how mites and allergens are deposited in a rather simple and stable manner. Whether in cotton, cotton or linen, wash your curtains regularly at 30 degrees : a delicate cycle will be perfect, but the important thing is to repeat it continuously. If you do not have time to wash them, we advise you at least to pass a steam vacuum cleaner with a special nozzle for curtains, along the entire surface without having to first disassemble it. This procedure will surely give the fabric new vigor but will not eliminate unpleasant odors or stains or Carpet Cleaners

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