Creating a dust-free home

By Alicia Franzen


Around a quarter of the population suffer from a hypersensitive reaction to dust mite excrement, usually in the form of hay fever or asthma, and the number is increasing. Mites can even trigger allergic reactions in healthy individuals who don't already suffer from allergies. House dust mites are present in all homes, but there are ways in which you can minimise them. The type of flooring you have in your home will make more difference than anything else.

Dust mite excrement will collect in rugs or carpets, whereas laminate flooring will pretty much eradicate this problem. Laminate flooring is extremely easy to clean with nothing more than a damp cloth, and is the single biggest step you can take to creating a dust-free environment where mites aren't able to thrive. If you're worried about how laminate flooring will look, don't be - it replicates the look of hardwood flooring excellently, and comes in an almost infinite variety of designs. Installation is also incredibly easy.

Because laminate flooring is a more hygienic solution that carpet, it isn't just a great idea for allergy sufferers - it's also ideal for families, particularly those with babies or young children. Keeping the floor clean will reduce the risk of any health issues arising as a result of contact with fungi or bacteria.

You can buy anti-static laminate flooring that offers exceptional dust-free performance, and manufacturers now produce flooring free of other chemical allergens such as formaldehyde and PVC.

If you suffer from hypersensitivity to dust mites, there are a range of other measures you can take to minimise dust mite numbers. These include regularly washing bedding, dusting curtains daily, airing the house out daily, using wooden or plastic chairs, keeping walls and woodwork clean and avoiding items that trap dust such as dried flowers and teddy bears.




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