Clean your floors regularly and vacuum up excess dirt and dust whenever you can.
Carpets for less dust.
Nylon is the most effective allergy controlling carpet fiber.
Compared to nylon it is softer and less expensive but not as durable.
Olefin is a low cost easy care material that s often used as an indoor and outdoor carpet.
The least effective are wool because allergens and mold thrive there.
Also choose carpet with tightly woven strands for the same reason.
The most effective allergy controlling carpet fibers are nylon.
Excessive heat like dropping a hot pan on the surface can cause burn marks or melt the fibers.
Scatter a few area rugs over places in the home where there s a lot of activity.
All three carpet styles in the dark green category from nature s carpet use un dyed wool and do not contain any moth proofing or flame retardant chemicals.
Similarly more tightly woven strands are also better at keeping allergens away.
Wool conversely should be avoided because allergens and mold can thrive in it.
In addition shag carpeting should be avoided because the shorter the strands the less area there is for particles to be trapped in.
So when next you want to buy a carpet or a rug look for carpets and rugs that are made of nylon and polyester.
Regardless of material avoid shag the shorter the strands the fewer places the pollen can go.
Apply a high quality sealant to flooring to help keep moisture and stains at bay.
It is usually pre treated to resist fading.