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ADDITIONAL STRATEGIES
- Use a good quality vacuum cleaner ( if possible one fitted with HEPA filter )
- Use a damp cloth when dusting and cleaning surfaces
- Avoid using carpets so that the floor can be wiped clean
- Remove / reduce curtains and soft furnishings in the bedroom
- Replace fabric - covered seating with leather or vinyl
- Remove soft toys from the bedroom ; WASH THEM AT 55 - 60 C OR FREEZE THEM ( IN A KITCHEN DEEP FREEZER ) to kill house dust mites
- Do not allow pets in the bedroom
- House dust mites are transparent and have no natural protection against sunlight. Exposure of mattresses, rugs and carpets to direct strong sunlight ( for more than 3 hours ) kills mites.
POLLEN AVOIDANCE
PROVIDES MECHANICAL BARRIERS TO POLLEN CONTACT
- Keep windows closed at peak pollen times, e.g. in the evening when airborne pollens descend to lower altitudes
- Wear glasses or sunglasses to prevent pollens entering the eyes
- Consider wearing a mas over nose and mouth to prevent inhalation of pollens at pea time
- Do not cut grass yourself
- Keep windows closed when the grass has been cut
- Use air - conditioning if possible
- Install car pollen filters if possible
PET ALLERGEN AVOIDANCE
REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF PET ALLERGEN INDOORS
- If possible find another home for the pet and do not bring new animals inton the home
- Exclude pets from bedrooms and if possible keep pets outdoors
- Vacuum carpets and mattresses regularly, if vacuum cleaners are available
- Change clothes before going to school / work if you have attended your horse /cat/dog
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