Spring Cleaning Without the Wheeze

by WiredBerries Editors — March 28, 2008

Dust, dirt and allergens tend to collect over the winter months, causing a potentially dangerous build up of unhealthy allergy and asthma triggers in your home. To avoid hay fever at home as everything blossoms, consider some simple steps for spring cleaning from Asthma UK:

• Clear out old belongings -- Recycling old belongings and collectables, or donating them to charity will cut down on dust throughout the house, making cleaning easier. A clutter-free environment is easier to clean--and easier to keep clean.
• Dust everything -- Dust may have collected during the winter months, so now is the perfect time to move aside furniture in order to reach every nook and cranny. Rarely vacuumed spots may not look dirty, but dust will have collected in the corners of rooms. Window blinds and curtains can also be dust traps so it is important to clean them thoroughly.
• Change all old filters - Don't forget to change or clean the filters on air conditioners, air purifiers, dehumidifiers, and vents so that the incoming air in your home is clean, fresh and breathable.
• Get rid of indoor mold - Ensure your home is well-ventilated and remove mold by washing and disinfecting rubbish bins, thoroughly scrubbing kitchens and bathrooms, and cleaning or changing shower curtains.