The reasons why some people suffer from allergies inside their own home can be reduced to 3 simple things (besides food allergies). Dust mites, molds and pets. Here are some tips really easy to implement to help the allergies sufferers in your house

There are not many choices when it comes to pet allergies. You can either get rid of the pet, leave the pet outside or in the garage when the weather is too bad, or get a hypoallergenic pet such as an iguana or a snake. Yes, that is right, only scaly skinned animals are proven to be hypoallergenic. If you are not a reptile fan, some dogs and cats are less prone to induce hypersensitivity such as poodles, bichons, Irish water spaniels and Devon rex cats.

Dust mites like mold like moisture. Make sure your house is well vented and that the humidity level is not too high. You may want to consider purchasing a de-humidifier or have one set up on their air-conditioners. Because they like humidity, dust mites usually live in mattresses and pillows. Make sure your wash your sheets and pillow cases weekly in hot water or tumble dry hot for 10 minutes after they are dry. You can also encase your mattresses and pillows in specific impenetrable covers.

Vacuum and dust often to get rid of dust mites residues. Allow 20 minutes for the dust in the air generated by the cleaning and dusting to settle before scrubbing the floors. Getting rid of the carpet in your house, especially the bedroom may be a more expensive solution but would really make a noticeable difference in terms of reducing allergies.

Mold is a fungus. Some diseases can be caused by molds, usually as a result of allergic awareness to their spores or caused by toxic compounds produced as molds grow. Molds are liable for food spoilage and sometimes damage to property. It is important to. Molds grow in humid, warm, dark places so it is important to control the level of humidity in your house and clean your bathroom regularly.

Make sure you don’t create more harm than good by using super toxic mold and mildew remover or bleach. Some green products are as effective as harsh chemicals and will not put your health at risk. Same for the laundry detergent and fabric softener you are using to get rid of the dust mites on your sheets and pillow cases: formaldehyde and synthetic perfumes can increase situations of sensitive reaction and asthma. Do your research to get green products will decreasing home allergies.