Biotek Environmental, Inc. has been helping you reduce allergens and allergy symptoms at home. We use Health Guard’s Hygiene DM1 Formula to carry out our home allergy treatment process. We are able to dramatically reduce hay fever, asthma, allergies, eczema, sinusitis, kills dust mites, fungi and mold. By doing so, we are able to create a cleaner atmosphere within your home and minimize allergic reactions and health hazards. However, we would like to share some simple tips to help you reduce allergens and improve your quality of life.
Keep an Eye on Your Indoor Temperature and Humidity
Many of us have no idea about the humidity levels that exist in our homes even though it is an important contributing factor to whether or not you will have mold issues. Mold is everywhere but it will begin to thrive under hot and humid conditions. Consequently, it is wise to maintain the humidity level in our home under 50% and the temperature between 68°F and 72 °F.
Deal with Mold Issues Immediately
At the first sign of even the smallest patch of mold, you should act fast to ensure it is removed. If you feel you are not able to accomplish this task effectively, you need to seek professional advice and or assistance. Also, check for possible water leaks in the ceiling or basement to ensure you identify the source of moisture in your home.
Reduce Allergens by Getting Rid of Household Pests
Pests like dust mites and bugs produce waste that can cause allergic reactions in many people already suffering from conditions like asthma. The best approach to dealing with dust mites is to be more methodical when cleaning your home. Using a vacuum with a HEPA filter can help you clean more effectively. Also remember that dust mites are found in your bedding, couches, curtains and carpets, so try to clean them as often as possible.
When eliminating bugs, avoid chemicals when you can since they can make your allergy symptoms worse. It’s best to use traps and baits or call a professional exterminator. Also, by cleaning your home thoroughly as often as you can can help remove any waste left by pesky bugs.
Regular Thorough Cleaning of Entire Home
As already mentioned, you need to vacuum your home with a HEPA filter that traps most small particles and prevents them from spreading back into your home. This should be done at least once a week to minimize allergens. Ideally, if you have issues with allergies, you should choose hardwood flooring instead of carpeting since it is much easier to clean effectively. Additionally, if you suffer from allergies but you have to clean your home, when dusting you should use an N95 filter mask.
Keep in mind that regular household cleaning products contain harsh chemicals that can make allergy symptoms worse so try to use environmentally friendly cleaning products with natural ingredients. What’s more, when possible try to use natural products such as baking soda, lemon juice and vinegar to clean and sanitize.
Ensure Your Home Has Effective Ventilation
Most of us have effective air conditioning and air filtration systems at home, however, we also need to take into account the ventilation in key rooms. For example, do you have sufficient ventilation in rooms such as the bathrooms, laundry room and kitchen to minimize moisture?
Additionally, we need to ventilate our garages, basements, and attics since these are spaces where many of us store paints, solvents, chemicals and fuels. Of course, we don’t want the fumes from such material to invade our living spaces. It’s also vital that any ventilation system transfers the air outside the home and not in the attic or garage.
Biotek Environmental, Inc. provides you with clean, green restoration. We employ EPA-registered and environmentally safe chemistries to help you reclaim your property and maintain a cleaner atmosphere within your home. If you are a resident of Columbia, Greenville, and Spartanburg, SC, call BioTek Environmental Inc at 866-630-7340 24/7 – 365 days a year or contact us online. Our professional technicians are experts in helping to reduce allergens and allergy symptoms.
