Spring cleaning shouldn’t happen only in spring - keeping your home clean all year round goes a long way to reducing many of the common asthma and allergy triggers.

House dust mites (those horrible little microscopic creatures) are undoubtedly the most common trigger of asthma & allergy symptoms in the home.

Fight dust mites in the bedroom by:

• washing sheets and pillow cases weekly in water hotter than 55 degrees
• opening curtains and airing bedding in the sunshine
• covering mattresses, doonas and pillows with dust mite covers

Around the house be sure to:

• use a damp or electrostatic cloth to dust all hard surfaces, including floors. This dramatically reduces the dust in the air when cleaning
• consider using an asthma & allergy sensitive vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter
• clean blinds and curtains regularly. It’s tedious, but of great benefit in reducing asthma and allergies
• keep rooms dry and well ventilated. Good insulation helps make your home comfortable for you, not the dust mites

Want to know more?

If you would like to view copies of our useful guides, find out more information on managing your conditions or get tips on how to avoid common asthma and allergy triggers, please go to Living with Asthma & Allergy.

Medical Disclaimer
Although all care has been taken, these publications are a general guide only and are not intended to be a substitute for individual medical advice or treatment. Any questions regarding a medical diagnosis or treatment should be directed to a medical practitioner. The National Asthma Council Australia expressly disclaims all responsibility (including for negligence) for any loss, damage or personal injury resulting from reliance on the information contained herein.