It is a usual chore to clean the house and the various types of furniture inside it. Chairs, bedding's, clothes, carpets and other items are thoroughly cleaned. Although this is not really a bad idea, there can be some effects particularly on one’s health. Dust and other particles fly off during the cleaning process which can cause allergy to some members of the family.
When the wind gusts it carries with it particles that settle over furniture, and upholstered items such as bed sheets, pillows, curtains, photo frames, and shoes. These particles are also present in windows, doors, hangers, shafts, and sofas. These particles can cause some serious health hazards, especially for those with asthma.
When the dust flies off, it enters the nasal passages, and even via our mouth. The dust serves as allergens that can cause asthma to develop. A gram of house dust contains around 200 allergenic mites. These allergenic mites thrive in average and humid temperatures. This probably explains why people near coastal areas are more prone to asthma, since their area is humid, with moderate temperature, plus hot weather conditions.
That is why it is important to be careful in cleaning the house. To prevent the high probability of house dust to cause allergies, the rooms should be cleaned regularly. This will also ensure that the dust will not settle in furniture and other items inside the house. Persons who are very sensitive to house dust must not enter the room especially when room is being cleaned. This way he can prevent himself from inhaling the dust. Furniture and other items should also be kept clean, their sheets replaced regularly. The windows should likewise be kept open so that fresh air and sunlight can come in freely. Items that are prone to gather dust like rugs, window drapes and other types of furniture should also be taken out of the room. Keep in mind that your room is meant for sleeping and resting, and not for storing these items. The more articles that are stored inside the room the more chances that it will gather dust and trigger allergies among members of the household.
Not a few people are also prone to developing allergies from pillows, quilts, and woolen mattresses, so it might be best to take them out in favor of foam mattresses that can be a cooler alternative during the hot summer months.
