Dust allergy making you sneeze non-stop? Here’s how to turn your home into a dust-repellent zone
“Carpeting” makes a good home for dust-mites,” notes Mayo Clinic. Replacing wall-to-wall bedroom carpeting with tile, wood, linoleum or vinyl flooring.
Other fabric surfaces like curtains or table covers can also trap dust particles.If possible, use pillow covers or mattresses made from dust-proof or allergen-blocking covers.
Mayo Clinic recommends washing all sheets, blankets, pillowcases and bedcovers in hot water that is at least 130 F (54.4 C) to kill dust mites and remove allergens.
