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HEALTHY HOME GUIDE TO KEEP YOUR HOUSE CLEAN

There are lots of things inside your home that can cause poor air quality and make your asthma and/or allergy symptoms worse, and even increase your risk of developing asthma in the first place. This checklist will help you keep your home as healthy as possible.

Maintaining a clean home is crucial when someone in the household has asthma, as various triggers can exacerbate their symptoms. Here is a checklist to help manage a clean environment for asthmatic individuals:

  • Dust Regularly - Use a damp cloth to wipe down surfaces. This captures the dust instead of dispersing it into the air.

  • HEPA Filters - Utilize High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in your vacuum and air purifiers to effectively trap allergens and irritants.

  • Fragrance-Free Products - Opt for unscented cleaning products, laundry detergents, and personal care items to minimise airborne irritants.

  • Ventilation - Ensure good ventilation when cooking or using cleaning products to disperse fumes and smells that can irritate the lungs.

  • Limit Use of VOCs - Use low-VOC paints, adhesives, and cleaning products, as Volatile Organic Compounds can irritate the airways.

  • Control Humidity - Use a dehumidifier to maintain indoor humidity levels between 30-60%, as high humidity can promote mould growth.

  • Pet Dander Management - Keep pets out of bedrooms and off furniture, and wash them regularly to minimise dander.

  • Avoid Carpets - Hard flooring like wood or laminate is easier to keep clean and collects fewer allergens compared to carpets.

  • Regular Inspection - Regularly check for and clean any mould in bathrooms, kitchens, and other damp areas.

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SIX THING TO IMPROVE AIR QUALITY AT HOME

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We spend a lot of time inside our homes, so make sure you're breathing healthy air when inside. There are several common sources of indoor air pollution found in Aussie homes including gas use, chemicals, mould, and dust and things that blow in from outside. Here's six ways to identify them and to improve your 'Air Nutrition' at home.

checkmark Clean carpet, curtains and furniture including mattresses - dust mites are a common irritant and love dead human skin cells. Be sure to clean any items that may harbour mites on a regular basis. Ensure your vacuum has HEPA filter or opt for wet vacuums. Try and wash sheets at least weekly and don't forget to wash pillows.
checkmark When using gas cooktops or heaters, ventilate well - gas cookers and unflued gas heaters are directly linked to increased levels of air pollution that causes asthma. When cooking, use a rangehood that directs fumes outside the home and/or open windows. Try not to have children in the kitchen while cooking with gas. Ensure your gas heater is flued to the outside.
checkmark Consider switching to healthier home fuel sources - this isn't an option for everyone, but if it is for you, consider replacing gas cooktops with electric or induction alternatives, and gas or woodfire heaters with efficient reverse cycle air conditioners.
checkmark Opt for cleaning and maintenance products that may be less irritant - cleaning chemicals with strong odours - like bleach - aren't always good for the lungs, neither are strong chemicals in paints or glues. Look for low chemical, anti-allergen products as an alternative and/or wear protect PM2.5 face coverings.
checkmark Switch from burning backyard fires and woodfire heaters to healthier options - woodfire smoke contaminates the air with PM2.5 which is very unhealthy for you and the entire neighbourhood. It's a main source of air pollution in our cities and towns and has serious impacts on asthma, heart and lung conditions.
checkmark Remove any mould and mildew - mould and mildew release spores that trigger allergic reactions. If you're sensitive, ask someone else to clean it away, and keep an eye out on where mould tends to collect in your home.
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