Tips For Maintaining A Healthy Home
The best way to reduce allergic reaction to indoor allergens is to reduce your exposure to them. Here are some tips for maintaining a healthy home environment:
- Vacuum carpets, floors and upholstery 2-3 times a week using a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter. Call our office for vacuum cleaner brand recommendations.
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Sweep entrance mats regularly to reduce the amount of tracked in dust and soil.
- Have your heating & air conditioning system inspected & serviced annually. Use & replace high efficiency filters on a monthly basis.
- Wash bed linens and coverings weekly in hot water.
- Have your carpets & upholstery cleaned by us at least twice per year, more often if you have children & pets.
- Have your mattresses & box springs cleaned, then encase them in allergen impermeable covers.
- Keep your fireplace cleaned of ash and debris.
- Have your fireplace & chimney cleaned & inspected every year.