Controlling Allergens in the Home Breathe Easy Beverly Hills
Local Sweep Chimney Cleaning Beverly Hills — When you mention asthma and respiratory allergies, most people think of the great outdoors. The bad news is that most people’s allergies are caused by allergens that are found in their homes all year. Allergic to indoor allergens can typically be controlled, which is a positive thing.
Patients should keep floors and other surfaces clean and dust-free, trap as many airborne particles as possible, and control the relative humidity of the home, according to Dr. James Meyer, a pulmonologist who treats allergy and asthma patients in Iowa.
It has been clinically proved that cleaning with a built-in central vacuum system can lessen allergy symptoms by up to 60%.
“A central vacuum system gives the homeowner maximum cleaning power, completely removes contacted dust and allergens from the living area and doesn’t stir up dust in the home,” says Larry Hartley, marketing director for Electrolux Home Care Products, maker of Beam Central Vacuum Systems. The systems also offer a wide variety of tools and accessories to clean both carpeted and hard-surface floors, blinds, upholstery, ceiling fans, fireplaces and even the garage.
Fewer airborne allergens resulting from using a central vacuum will help air filtration systems work more effectively. Meyer and other physicians recommend patients install pleated filters with a rating of MERV 12 or greater in forced air heating and cooling systems.
Maintaining the home’s relative humidity at 50 percent or lower will slow the growth of dust mite populations, thereby limiting patients’ exposure.
Patients should also keep their physicians informed of any changes in their home environment or symptoms.